Classics Monthly

IAIN AYRE IT'S ELECTRIFYING...

Electrifying classics can be a contentious issue, but as far as I’m concerned, so long as a rarity is not being butchered, bash on and enjoy. There are still tens of thousands of 911s, Minis and E-Types about, and many of them will get some restoration work as well as batteries if they are converted. Electric conversion doesn’t usually involve much damage, and it will be repairable even if floors have been chopped for battery boxes. E-Types and MGBs need new floors as a service item anyway, and their replacement panels will

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