Recent content by Michaeld

Hi Guys Now I have finished my restore of 271 and just keeping it in storage decided to put up for sale. Other projects/ life keeping me from using it so best passing on to someone else. When sold will get Andy Cochrane to do belts dephaser new water pump change for new owner and will come...

Thanks for asking but will only go with the car :)

And some more

Here she is - complete I think

After all the masking taken off looks pretty good !

Well Car has been moved into storage again. This time with the guys restoring my rally mini. Now they have a nice big paint booth etc so …….one thing led to another and a discussion around tidying up the nicks and scratches of 20 years led to the following.

Hi all A quick (Happy) new year question please Keep Trophy paintwork with as much original patina as possible and leave as is Or Spend a grand on tweaking out a few nicks / scratches in outer layer paintwork Love to hear people’s thoughts on whether a good thing to do or better leave...

Wrapped up all waxed

Back to Trophy - spare bonnet polished and sealed up for future - can’t get them anymore I am told from Renault

Now I have finished the Clio restore the next project is starting to come together. Bolting the first bits into the restored shell.

Before a few scuffs Then a good polish And after completely clear.

Another little task for 271 I didn’t know we could do but great result. Changed the wipers and noticed there was some scuff marks on the rear glass. Bit of YouTube research and a quick purchase of the following kit. ( Also used on my daughter’s Mini which had more noticeable scuffs too.) Works...

Hi all in case anyone on here is a previous owner of 271 would be good to connect as trying to build up history. Cheers Mike

And a public service announcement th Pro Elite which if the recommended one is on sale today at Amazon as part of the Prime big deal day