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MGA windscreen frame mounted side mirror
Adding a Desmo over-taking mirror to the windscreen frame without drilling or the aid of any additional brackets.A neat solution for mounting a rearview mirror on a MGA roadster When MG unveiled the MGA in 1955, it was nothing short of a revolution. Out went the MG...
Ford Pop Roadster – A Humble Beginning to a Stunning Revival
Respecting the Past, Refining the Present This 1953 Ford Popular Roadster is no ordinary resto-mod. By preserving its character and avoiding over-the-top changes, the restoration blends tradition with craftsmanship in striking fashion.From stripped-down training car...
Austin 7 Swallow Tourer
A Prize-Winning 1930 Austin Seven Swallow at Chatsworth Born from the Swallow Sidecar Company, this little Austin represents the earliest chapter in the story of Jaguar Cars.Malcolm from Derbyshire enjoyed a fine day out in August when he took his 1930 Austin Seven...
The Larmar Minicar
The Larmar Monocar: Britain’s Narrowest Ride?Imagine a car so slim it could slip through a doorway. No, not metaphorically—literally. At just 28½ inches wide, the Larmar Monocar may well be the narrowest vehicle Britain ever produced. Built by the Larmar Engineering...
Fitting door mirrors to a Ford Popular 103E
An easy upgrade without drilling bodywork panelsAn alternative solution to mirror mounting The Ford Popular 103E and 104E (1953 to 1959) was a budget car sold by Ford to fill the void of affordable cars in post-war Britain. Using a de-chromed body from the...
My Little Deutsche Car: A Model Restoration for a good cause
A vintage German model car, lovingly restored by a volunteer engineer, has been transformed into a hands-on mechanical learning tool to spark engagement and memories in people living with dementia.As a lifelong engineer and now a proud volunteer with Remap and Men’s...
Classic Commercial Vehicles at Gaydon
This weekend we attended the Gaydon Vintage and Classic Commercial show in Warwickshire, as our extensive product range covers a significant number of parts suitable for commercial vehicles, as well as an extensive range of engine parts, bulbs and accessories. It was...
Fitting a new boot lid handle to a Ford 105E
Fitting a new boot lid (trunk) T-handle to a Ford Anglia 105E, using 100E partsReplacing the T-shaped locking handle If you need to replace the boot lid handle on a Ford Anglia 105E due to lock failure, breakage, or wear, the good news is that it is not a difficult...
56 Prefect Years Together
James and His 1949 Ford Prefect: A Love Story in Grease and Rust A tale of perseverance, passion, and a whole lot of oily rags. It all began in 1968 when a 13-year-old James Webster from Kelowna (British Columbia) found a rusty old 1949 Ford Prefect in a scrapyard....
Ford Popular goes Electric
Martin has done an amazing restoration and electric conversion to create POPP-E, a practical daily driver Ford PopularSmall Ford Spares is the leading parts supplier for the British-built side valve Fords from the 1930s to 1960s. We were very interested to learn about...
New Old Stock Pistons for Austin 12/4
After over 80 years of patiently waiting, these COVMO pistons for an Austin Light 12/4 are finally going to get their chance to shine! Despite sitting on warehouse shelves from before the Second World War they were not forgotten and will fulfil their destiny to keep...
Farewell to the little Model Y Van
After a hard-working life here at Vintage & Classic Spares (well, not really) we have said goodbye to the cute little Fordson Model Y van. A sad moment for all as the little van brings a smile to anyone, but we need the space in the warehouse for new projects....
Classic Engine Parts help get a 1929 Humber back on the road
Robin Wills had fond childhood memories of riding in his father’s old Humber 9/28 saloon in the early 70s.The car was last seen staring in the opening titles for the 1976 film “The Likely Lads” before disappearing to America. After a long search Robin located the now...
New Vintage Supplies Catalogue
Issue 34 of the legendary Vintage Supplies catalogue is here - bigger and better than ever! 132 pages packed with even more of the parts, components and materials you need for your classic or vintage car. A handy reference for the workshop for all those little...
The Duchess – Touring Australia in a 1922 Vauxhall
Steve Butler is not afraid to make serious road trips in his 1922 Vauxhall 30-98 E-TypeSteve lives in the UK, but usually travels to Australia twice a year for driving holidays, participating in rallys. There is a strong vintage and classic car scene in...
Pillar Mounted Raydyot HSU495 Spot Lamp
One of our customers in Switzerland (thanks Michel Vock!) was looking to add a period spot lamp/search light to his stunning 1920s Bentley Le Mans special. Unable to find the type of side mount he wanted he came to an ingenious solution of his own. Michel used an old...
New Website for Vintage Supplies
Vintage Supplies is delighted to launch a major update of its popular website for historic vehicle enthusiasts. Paul Beck's Vintage Supplies has been a leading specialist supplier of parts and accessories for restoring and maintaining historic vehicles for over 50...
New SVC Product Catalogue
We are very excited to announce that the new SVC product catalogue is finished, printed and ready for dispatch. It’s here! - the latest edition of the legendary SVC catalogue. 80 pages packed with parts, components and materials. Lots of information and helpful guides...
Fixing locks, hinges and catches on vintage cars
The repair and adjustment of vintage car door locks, bonnet fasteners, vents and other bodywork fittings. Time to fix those loose or damaged fittings on your pride and joy! Apart from appearance, badly worn fittings cause annoying rattles and squeaks and can be...
1958 Tucker Sno-Kitten
Classic Tucker Sno-Cat Model 222 “Sno-Kitten” 1958 is powered by Ford side-valve engine We supply a lot of classic British Ford parts to customers in America and Canada, but we were surprised to learn that the Ford 100E engine parts our customer Brian was buying...
What is the definition of a vintage, historic or classic car?
When does an old car become a classic? There are a lot of terms applied to older cars with much overlap and confusion as to exact meanings. There are some legal definitions, but other than that there are many different opinions and national variations on the use of...