The peter simpson column

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While he was away getting married, Peter had the timing chain change

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Car Mechanics Magazine

20 December 2024

Topics

Family, Kids & Parenting

Octane

Octane cars

1987 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV Harry Metcalfe THE FIRST CUSTOMER Lamborghini Countach dropped off the production line in Sant’Agata in March 1974, meaning Gandini’s masterpiece celebrated its 50th

Classic Car Weekly

A lasting legacy

The ‘New ’ MINI has become a legend in its own right and as one of today ’s greatest automotive success stories rightly deserves top billing here

Practical Classics

Winter warmers proper job

Once again Team PC is off into the darkness – this time to Cornwall, for holibobs

Classic Cars

V8s to drive before you die

Some V8 thunder makes any car exciting, but this selection has it all – drama, luxury, performance, prestige, and great value. Which one needs to fill your garage with joy?

Jaguar World Monthly

Power house

Now that production of the unit has ended, we chart the long and successful history of Jaguar’s V8 by comparing the first and last sports cars to use the engine, a XK8 4.0 and a late F-TYPE 5.0

Classic & Sports Car

Avoiding the nc500 crowds

The opportunities to drive other peopleʼs classics in this job are brilliant, but itʼs not quite the same as a great trip in your own car. My New Yearʼs resolution for 2024 was to take my own motor on