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Mini | BMC | Hydrolastic
A quick explanation of the BMC Hydrolastic suspension

Used on cars like the original Mini and the MG 1100, BMC's Hydrolastic suspension was a unique way to keep everything stable and level.

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MG | Mini | Classic Car Insurance
Is your favorite classic car properly insured?

Your classic represents a real investment, so have it properly insured.

John Webber
Glovebox Companion | Winter Storage
Checklist: How to best remove a classic from winter storage

How to properly prepare your classic for a springtime revival.

David S. Wallens
rust | rust repair | Body Work | Rocker Panels | Rust Removal
How to replace rusty rocker panels

We all talk about avoiding rusty cars, but let’s face reality: If no one was willing to fix any corrosion, there wouldn’t be many cars left to restore.

Tim Suddard
electrical | Starter
Why a more modern gear-reduction starter makes a wise upgrade

Why upgrade to a more modern gear-reduction starter? How does a starter that's lighter, more reliable and more efficient than the one originally fitted to your classic sound?

Carl Heideman
Paint | Blending
How to erase those body boo-boos with some paint blending work

It’s a common sight with our classics: a great car that’s marred by just a small blemish. Some easy paint blending work can erase these errors.

Carl Heideman
rust | rust repair | Rust Removal | ACF-50
ACF-50 works as advertised for rust removal and prevention

We often get people coming to us saying their product is amazing. ACF-50 was one of those products. The truth is, it works.

Tim Suddard
Shop Work
How to get an accurate speedometer using GPS

How fast are we going? Thanks to Classic Speed, that little GPS antenna relays the car’s exact speed to the speedometer.

Staff Writer
engine | Roller Rockers
Roller rockers | Can a simple bolt-on really yield big gains?

Rocker arms are used to articulate the valves in a number of older classics–but that begs an important question: Can the system be improved?

Carl Heideman
Alfa Romeo | spider | suspension
How to Upgrade Your Alfa Romeo's Suspension in 12 Simple Steps

Looking for a killer sports car value? Check out a later Alfa Romeo Spider. The suspension will probably need some rejuvenation, but fortunately the repairs are relatively easy to make.

Staff Writer
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