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IF THIS IS A CONTINUMOD THEN I LIKE IT!
Dec 19th
Continumod™ (noun): A blueprint-accurate, period-sympathetic vehicle built new -no donor car, just an authentic continuation with approved chassis numbers from the original manufacturer. Combining the timeless spirit of classic cars with modern engineering, design, and advanced manufacturing, a Continumod™ redefines heritage with cutting-edge innovation.
Boreham Motorworks confirm the return of an icon. Fifty years on from the final limited edition, high-performance variant of the Ford Escort Mk1 RS-lineage, the Mk1 RS2000. Boreham Motorworks has announced that applications are now being accepted for one of a limited run of 150 cars worldwide with continuation chassis numbers.
As an official brand license partner of the Ford Motor Company, Boreham Motorworks More >
MAKE LIFE EASIER
Dec 19th
Designed for enhanced control and grip, this two-piece screwdriver set from Laser Tools (part number 9023), combines high-torque, ergonomic palm-grip handles with anti-slip tips, allowing users to apply significantly more force with one hand than traditional screwdrivers.
Particularly useful for stubborn fixings, the anti-slip tip feature minimizes cam-out and prevents screw damage. The two profiles included are a 6mm flat and a Pozidriv PZ2, with blade lengths of 100mm and a total length of 185mm.
The blades are made from durable S2 alloy steel, finished with satin chrome plating and manganese phosphate tips. The handles are tough PA6 polycaprolactam nylon with polypropylene More >
COMFORT WHILE YOU WORK
Dec 19th
New from Merlin Motorsport and BG Racing is this very useful utility work seat.
A professional mobile stool designed for use in the workshop, pit garage or paddock. Easy to assemble and well-priced. Especially good for changing wheels or working at around that height as will spare your back and knees much effort.
Available now at £47.99.
“I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW THE RAIN HAS GONE … IT’S GONNA BE A BRIGHT, BRIGHT SUNSHINY DAY!”
Dec 19th
Car glass can be a right pain to clean properly or more specifically be very tricky to avoid little smudges and/or smears. Even if you use a really good glass cleaner that leaves a shine it might be all but impossible to avoid pesky streaks.
This new pack from car care meisters and Royal Warrant holders, no less, Autoglym offers a solution. It includes two blue cloths and a green one.
The actual glass cloths work fine but do get dirty quickly. It’s the large screen cloth that I like. Its large size strikes you first and it is the king of More >
LOOK SHARP. FANCY SOME HERITAGE OVERALLS?
Dec 19th
These new ‘heritage’ overalls from Renault caught my attention. They have been produced as part of a range of merch to help commemorate its speed record activities back in the day, which included Étoile Filante.
The very fetching blue overalls seen here tip their proverbial hat to the Renault-Cauldron Rafale C.460 aircraft.
Looking cool in French Racing Blue used by Renault’s record competitors these come in six sizes from small to XXL and have an illustration of an aircraft on the back. They are faithful reproductions and have period detailing as a result such as incorporated belt and also peaked pockets.
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HANDY AND USEFUL
Dec 19th
Premium quality lighting and auto accessory specialist, Ring, is continuing to develop its products to include more functions within a single piece of equipment.
Motorists can find their car boot or garage packed with accessories that, individually, can cost a lot of money. To address this issue, Ring Automotive combined functions with its products to help drivers look after their car and save money.
Ring’s new compact lithium jump starter (RPPLTC1000), for example, has four additional functions, as well as being a jump starter. This includes a tyre inflator, light, 12V DC power supply and a powerbank.
The jump starter feature is capable of More >
STOPPING UPGRADE FOR ‘SPRIDGETS’
Dec 19th
Those bastions of classic British car spares Rimmer Bros has just added AP Lockheed rear-wheel brake cylinders for Austin Healey Sprites and MK Midget Mk1. Crikey, there will be a good few totalkitcar readers with one of them or a car based around one of them.
This is a single-acting piston type and wears part number GWC1114AP. It’s a much better item than some third-party parts already out there, especially at the bargain price of £35.40 each.
More from www.rimmerbros.com ENDS.
SHOWTIME USA FOR GREAT BRITISH SPORTSCARS
Dec 12th
It’s always busy at Great British Sportscars but back in November, they headed Stateside for the Miata Reunion 2024 event at Sonoma Raceway (lovely circuit, I’m quick around there on the Playstation!) where they supported their US distributor Paul Barnes.
The GBS US and UK line-up showcased a great lineup of Mazda MX-5-based GBS Zeros and they were joined by several customers who proudly displayed their finished Zeros.
The company is proudly launching their ‘GBS USA Hire Car’ in 2025, giving US-based enthusiasts the chance to experience a Zero for themselves.
GBS co-director, Richard Hall said: “The Miata Reunion was a fantastic opportunity to connect with More >
NEW US AGENT FOR AK SPORTSCARS
Dec 12th
AK Sportscars Ltd has announced their new US distributor – Revival Motor Icons LLC.
The agreement entitles Revival Motor Icons the rights to distribute or resell AK Sportscars products in the USA. Revival Motor Icons presently distributes Cobra hardtops and used Cobra replicas in America.
Kate and Ryan Bruning of Revival Motor Icons of New Hampshire have been announced as the new AK Sportscars distributors in the USA.
AK director Jon Freeman said: “Revival Motor Icons network will provide us with the market penetration needed to reach our full sales potential. We have considered many distribution partners, and we are confident that Revival Motor Icons will help More >
WEBCON KEEPS A LOW-PROFILE
Dec 12th
When the renowned Mangoletsi low-profile Weber DCOE Throttle Linkage System went out of production in 2021 the availability of low-profile linkage options was very limited.
While a small number of cheap, imported imitations have surfaced since none have come close to the quality of the Mangoletsi unit.
Things have now changed though with the introduction of the new Webcon low-profile linkage system. Beautifully crafted by Webcon in the UK, the new system is manufactured from clear anodised billet aluminium to ensure outstanding longevity, looks and adjustability.
It will be ideal for anyone installing single or twin Weber DCOE carburettors in a height-restricted application.
Linkage system LW4245 More >
