Classics Monthly

No cause for alarm

The Acclaim is currently a key to turn the alarm on and on SORN for the winter, not because I am worried about taking it out during inclement weather, but mostly because I have too many vehicles on the road and not enough places to go in them! Since I want to tidy up the Acclaim’s body and paint anyway, when its insurance and tax expired, I parked it up in Alan’s barn to await its turn.

There are a couple of things to

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Classics Monthly

Classics Monthly4 min read
Iain Ayre It's A Gas Gas Gas…
There are several reasons why I am interested in LPG, or Autogas. The Bonneville and the Mini Marcos have small and economical engines, as does the daily shopper, but most of my classics have engines of four litres and above. The 1947 Bentley gets pr
Classics Monthly6 min read
The TRUTH about… the Ford Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac Mk2
It seems incredible that cars as iconic as the big Mk2 Fords were in production for only six years from 1956-62. During that time 682,400 were built, which compares well with sales of Austin and Vauxhall competitors of the day. It isn't easy to make
Classics Monthly1 min read
You Might Also Consider…
If you like V8 power but are not wedded to curves on your car, how about a TR7V8? This is how enthusiasts generally refer to the four-cylinder TR7s that have been converted to Rover V8 power. There were some factory TR8s, but they are rare indeed in

Related Books & Audiobooks