Workshop

Treasure Coves Still Exist

April 2, 2018

According to our very own Claus Ebberfeld, everything was better in the good old days – except the internet of course. Quite an interesting theory which I’ll happily subscribe to. It’s certainly the case when i... Read More...

Procrastination

Dave Leadbetter

February 23, 2018

Our Cars, Workshop

I don’t want you to get the wrong impression about my cars - in case I need to sell one to you some day. Any new rattles or buzzes get diagnosed to assess how serious they are, fluffing or hesitation is chased ... Read More...

Justice for Lucas

Claus Ebberfeld

June 11, 2014

Smalltalk, Workshop

One time too many I have heard the prejudices about Lucas, the infamous British company that started producing electrical components for the automotive industry around the turn of the century. So let me just su... Read More...

Going for drum brakes

Per Einarsson

May 23, 2014

Ultimostile, Video, Workshop

When I think of drum brakes, I always see Ferrari and Maserati drivers being out-braked at Mulsanne by Jaguars. Or rather, I see the frantic driver of a red car braking like crazy, while a green car is still on... Read More...

Instrument calibration

Per Einarsson

May 16, 2014

Ultimostile, Workshop

When I bought my Giulietta Sprint, the previous owner warned me that the speedo was offset, and that an indicated 80 kph was in fact only 50 kph. It was probably because of the low gearing at the differential, ... Read More...

Interior modification in a classic racer

Per Einarsson

April 11, 2014

Ultimostile, Video, Workshop

A forum thread here on ViaRETRO last year about how to regard “Originality vs. Safety” in historic racing was one of the biggest and longest discussions ever on this forum. The story was caused by a visit to th... Read More...

Corona Cruising in a Sick Wagon

Dave Leadbetter

June 4, 2020

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It’s been more than ten weeks since the UK government passed legislation to restrict travel in an effort to prevent furt... Read More...
The Long Read: Lotus and the “25” – Part 4

Andrew Boggis

June 2, 2020

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Part 4: The Lotus 25 – The Second Chassis Revolution ... Read More...
Visual Sunday: Opposites Attract

ViaRETRO

May 31, 2020

The Morris Minor is many things, but it will never be stylish and upmarket - not even with an elegant young lady stood ... Read More...
Prime Find of the Week: Too Ahead of its Time?

Tony Wawryk

May 30, 2020

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Back in 1967, a car was launched onto an unsuspecting world that set new standards in aerodynamic design, came with disc... Read More...
High-Speed Sprint to Save Humanity

Anders Bilidt

May 28, 2020

Covid-19 continues to relentlessly ravage the world with little sign of mercy. The situation is entirely unprecedented. ... Read More...