How to Restore British Sports Cars Jay LammGet your British marque looking factory fresh and running longer with these helpful tips and sure-fire methods. We all know about finicky Lucus electrical parts. These and other common problem areas receive the attention they deserve. Covers all areas from simple fix-ups to complete rejuvenations. Includes bodywork, carbs, engines, interiors, steering, brakes, and more. ...a good investment... Keith Marvin, Old Cars Weekly. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 1 3/4, 224 pgs., 3 ill.

Now in updated, revised and enlarged format, a book written for the home restorer who, until now, lacked the confidence to tackle bodywork. With specially devised techniques which don't rely on workshop plant, this work spans the gap between professional and amateur. The text is readable, the photos bright and the instruction clear. A real boon for the enthusiast.

Put your customers in the driver?s seat of some of the most stylish, innovative, and dominating sports cars?nimble performers that glide down a winding road?attractive, sporty, and economical. A companion to the Standard Guide to American Muscle Cars, Standard Guide to British Sports Cars will appeal to owners, collectors, racers, rallyists, and restorers offering coverage of popular makes and models of British sports cars such as Triumph, Austin Healey, Jaguar, Morgan, MG?nearly 300 models total! Each entry will include technical and historical information about the specific model and be accompanied by a number of color photographs of original-condition or correctly restored cars. Providing readers with complete information?detailed model descriptions; information about performance and handling, standard and optional equipment, and technical specifications; available production data; and engine specifications?this is an essential comprehensive reference necessary for repair shops, museums, insurance companies, restorers, and more. Plus, not just an information packed reference, this guide includes collector values for selected models in 6 conditions!

Bring your Big Healey back to life! If youre looking to restore your Austin-Healey - youve come to the right place. This authentic restoration guide discusses the differences between model years, identifies parts numbers, year-to-year changes, correct finishes, and more. Charts and tables cover production figures, paint schemes, wiring codes, and provide thoroughly detailed information on mid-year production changes. Contains a detailed appendix on British fasteners and deciphering the fastener codes in the Austin-Healey service manuals.

Real Projects from Real Shops Old Cars Weekly has again opened the garage doors of some of the best auto restoration shops around to bring you our Auto Restoration Guide Vol. II. From brakes and differentials to carpet, rust repair, and even pinstriping, find out how the professionals do the job. Do-it-yourselfers of all levels will learn: • Fender and panel alignment • Patch panels • Bleeding brakes • Sheet metal repair and bodywork • Upholstery basics • Tips for trailering an old car • Crate engine advice • And much more