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Article Archive for April 2011

Scooter Rebuild Part 2
27/04/2011 – 10:03 am | No Comment
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In the first installment, our Lambretta clone was stripped bare. Now it’s time to take a closer look at the panelwork, straighten the metal and prepare for some paint.

Morris Marina Pt1
27/04/2011 – 9:32 am | No Comment
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On the outside Adrian Pike’s project Marina may look like a humble 1300 Super De Luxe, but that’s before you open the bonnet to discover an MGB engine, six-speed transmission, uprated suspension and strengthened bodyshell…

Project Landcrab II
27/04/2011 – 8:39 am | No Comment
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You’ve met our hot B-series engine, now meet its host – our fantastic Fast Road Landcrab.

Buy One – NSU Prinz
26/04/2011 – 1:24 pm | No Comment
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If Minis and Imps don’t ring your bell, and you’re not a fan of tiny Italians, where do you go for a small car buzz? If you’re looking to build a unique project, it’s time to track down an air-cooled wunderkind…

Ultimate A-Series
26/04/2011 – 12:14 pm | No Comment
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Big power and reliability have traditionally been mutually exclusive to Mini tuning– but not any more thanks to Specialist Components. A company that has developed an affordable motorcycle-based twin-cam A-series conversion.

Scooter Rebuild Part 1
07/04/2011 – 4:57 pm | No Comment
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With Italian scooter prices going through the roof, licence built Indian examples have become a cost effective way into scooter ownership. Are you brave enough to take on one of these hardworked scoots? Dep-O is…

B-Series
07/04/2011 – 10:01 am | No Comment
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The dear old BMC B-series, but not as the factory knew it. Plus it’s destined for another left-field Dep-O project car…