Restoring a classic car is quite laborious and it can take a few months. You have to scour car part dealers and other car shops for the perfect restoration solution. Restoring your classic car is definitely more painstaking than modifying a classic car with new mechanical parts. Once you’ve successfully restored your classic car, the satisfaction and joy can be indescribable.

Elan bolt-on wheels

Elan +2

A complete, rolling Elan +2 chassis, suspension, brakes, wheels, even a reasonably decent t/cam engine and trans (which I will probably keep for my own collection). But the rest is surplus to our needs. If interested in the entire 'thing' or just parts, please contact us.

1953 MG TD $19500

Okay, not original but a wonderful car for those who put 'better' before 'original.'
An otherwise excellent TD, very nice black and gray (a few hardly noticeable blemishes) paint, all new interior, rare 15" wire wheels (the conversion to wire wheels costs around $4,000+), excellent chrome, very good top, new tonneau, new cloth covered wiring harness, brakes done, new exhaust....a long list of recent work done.
BUT........fitted with a rebuilt 1500cc MGA B Series engine and 'box. Well, at least it is an MG engine if not the correct engine for this application. But with 75 ore more hp and tons of torque, gives this TD a lot more performance, FAR more flexibility, and is far less expensive to maintain and rebuild (should the engine and trans ever need work).
In fact,, due to the installation (which involved very little chassis modification), one who wants even more power can simply drop in a 1.8 liter MGB engine with, say, 100hp and really zoooooooooom.
We have, over the years, sold a lot of TD conversion cars. Those who long for originality generally turn up their noses over a car such as this. But there are always a good number of potential buyers who say 'wow, that is EXACTLY what I would have done.' And lets face it, this car is way up on the collector's 'food chain' compared to a fiberglass TD replica with a VW engine ticking away in the trunk.
In fact, unless you know T series MGs, one would never be aware of the conversion. After all, it IS a proper MG engine and, in fact, the appearance of this engine was a mere two years after the last MG TD was built. And the mere installation of a nice alloy rocker cover with MG emblazoned on the top would satsify most.
The gearbox is far more robust than the original, same with the engine. ANd if the bonnet is left closed, who would know?
On the road...accelerates like a VERY well tuned MG TF 1500 or MGA. Gearbox is fantastic with excellent synchromesh action, quiet operation, and a precise 'feel.' Exellent ride, handling, and steering.
If you like the style of the classic 'TD' you will love how this car goes.

Elan Knockoff Wheels

Like new pin drive knock off wheels for an Elan. Superfluous to my needs.

Rodents party hearty in your classic car
Rats and mice find a million ways to celebrate your generosity.
They'll find their way in under the car hood or through the air duct. Then they'll leave a urine trail so that they can find their way home when they leave. If they're in the ducts, you'll need to replace the entire duct system.
Rodents will shred your vehicle or car headliner or seat cushions to make their nests soft for those romantic evenings and the resultant litters. A mouse couple can create 15,000 babies, grandbabies, and great-grandbabies in one year — in your car's back seat.
Rodents have to constantly gnaw on hard things. If they don't, their teeth grow so uneven that the rodent can't chew and dies malnourished. Mice and rats manicuring their teeth can destroy a vehicle or cars entire wiring harness or computer system overnight.
3 proven ways to drive off mice & rats this winter from your stored classic car
Here are 3 safe, easy ways to persuade those rascally rodents to spend their winter elsewhere.

1. Clean out the vehicle or car, and the storage building. Remove all food that might attract rodents, which usually feed within 20 feet of their nest. Get every one of those sunflower seeds that wound up under the car seat.
2. Remove any nearby source of water. Without a supply of food and water near your car, your battle's almost won. See 'resources' for more expert tips at www.keepmiceout.com
3. Finally, place a proven rodent repellent in the vehicle's cab and trunk and under the car hood to drive away freeloading mice and rats. Fresh Cab™ botanical rodent repellent is the only proven, EPA-registered rodent repellent created specifically for enclosed spaces like a car, tractor, or RV. Fresh Cab™ is Good Sam Club Member-Tested & Approved for campers, and USA farmers have bought more than 4 million Fresh Cab™ rodent repellent pouches to store their expensive equipment over the winter.

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