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...
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 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...
An easy upgrade without drilling bodywork panels An 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...
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...
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....
Martin has done an amazing restoration and electric conversion to create POPP-E, a practical daily driver Ford Popular Small 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...
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....
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...
Steve Butler is not afraid to make serious road trips in his 1922 Vauxhall 30-98 E-Type Steve 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 Australia....
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...
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...
MGA windscreen frame mounted side mirror
Ford Pop Roadster – A Humble Beginning to a Stunning Revival
Austin 7 Swallow Tourer
The Larmar Minicar
Fitting door mirrors to a Ford Popular 103E
My Little Deutsche Car: A Model Restoration for a good cause
Classic Commercial Vehicles at Gaydon
Fitting a new boot lid handle to a Ford 105E
56 Prefect Years Together
Ford Popular goes Electric
New Old Stock Pistons for Austin 12/4
Farewell to the little Model Y Van