CLASSIC CAR NEWSLETTER JUNE / JULY 2011 Well, what a holiday that was… Or was it… Anita (my partner) and I visited the UK for 3 weeks leaving the workshop in the capable hands of Robin, Keith and Nick. I’m sure that some of you with have spoken to at least one of them in […]
Read MoreWe have asked the local Police to come along to the Classic Car Market for a Q&A session on Friday 22nd July. All welcome.. To tempt even further, we’d put on a Sausage Sizzle and some drinks if you would like. Please email us your interest here….
Read MoreWelcome to another of my ramblings. I’ve been with the Classic Car Market now for nearly 18 Months (how time flies) and in that time I have seen many things which appear particular problems to be found here in Australia. It wasn’t until I came here that I had ever come across MGBs with worn […]
Read MoreWell… It’s a year today (1st February) that I started as Manager of the Classic Car Market. In that time I’ve had the pleasure of working with an ever growing workforce on some lovely classic cars for some wonderful people. It hasn’t been all roses though… You’ve managed to give me some good challenges, all […]
Read MoreThank you to all who came along to our Christmas Drinks and Nibbles evening on the 10th, it was great to see such a wide variety of people and cars. Those of you who were there will already know that we have added to our range of Renovo Vinyl and Canvas cleaning, re-colouring and protection […]
Read MoreSummer is now with us and besides this rain, we are starting to see some warmer temperatures. In my experience here so far, the cooling systems on all cars, not just classics, can struggle to keep the engine temperatures down within a safe operating temperature. We hold in stock auxiliary electric cooling fans to supplement […]
Read MoreCHRISTMAS PARTY INVITATION More and more variety of Classic Cars are coming through our doors each week, each with different requirements. Some come for a service, some for more mechanical work ie gearbox rebuilds or axle overhauls, others come for a full check over and overhaul. Sadly, most if not all of you will have […]
Read MoreGood morning All. Just a short note on this very inclement Monday morning. I guess most of you will have your Classic Cars tucked away until this rain and wind passes and I can’t say I blame you….! Whilst you are wondering what to do with your spare time, how about looking through those spare […]
Read More24 October 2010 What lovely weather to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the Redcliffe Breakfast! As a result of the Redcliffe Council disallowing us to book the usual BBQ site on Bramble Bay, this year’s Redcliffe Breakfast Run took a slightly different format. It was still the annual meeting of the Sunshine Coast and Gold […]
Read MoreWhat a lovely way to celebrate the MG Car Clubs 80th Birthday! Laurel was short of a staff member at work, so Dan Casey accompanied me on the long haul to Baskerville Race Way, Hobart, Tasmania over the MGCC 80th Birthday weekend. Our hire van towed the Birdcage MGA without much fuss over the 4400km […]
Read MoreMGBLE For Sale – one of the last built – rebuilt for a trip from Cape Town to the UK in 2012 See http://www.thelazytrader.net/MG4Sale.html 1963 MGB Roadster (early rare ’pull handle’ model). Presented in British Racing Green with chrome wire wheels. This car represents an excellent opportunity to purchase what are becoming an enjoyable appreciating assets. […]
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