THE STORY OF JOHN WOOLFE – TALES OF A GENTLEMAN DRIVER, DRAG RACER, BUSINESSMAN WHO MET A TRAGIC DEATH AT LE MANS IN 1969
Aug 14th
EVER WONDERED WHY THE FAMOUS LE MANS RUNNING START WAS CANCELLED FOR THE 1970 RACE? STEVE HOLE BRINGS YOU THE STORY OF JOHN WOOLFE!
John Woolfe was a charismatic successful businessman, gentleman driver and a drag racer. He’d discovered the latter quite late and was a big supporter of the notable drag car builder Mark Stratton’s Hustler operation (‘Lead Sled’ was one of his best-known cars)
John Woolfe. Photo origin unknown but am keen to credit
A real entrepreneur and enthusiastic racer he also – as a result of getting so heavily into drag racing set up John Woolfe Racing in Bedford, in More >
UPDATE FOR JAGUAR XK 4.2
Aug 8th
SNG Barratt has developed a full Lucas electronic injection kit for the Jaguar XK 4.2-litre engine.
This one goes further than some others. It replaces the old carburettors with a pre-built throttle body set-up and also updates the ignition. It comes with an ECU that is pre-mapped as well as new fuel feed components.
It’s a beautiful kit that will update all manner of kits and replicas that use the 4.2-litre while retaining the original look. However, it has a price to match. Expect a bill for £10,000. Remember though that the package covers all areas in one package. Once it’s done, More >
TACHO REPAIRS
Aug 8th
For the last couple of years, Clocks4Classics has been offering a repair package that can fix Jaeger and Smith tachos. However, the company has now expanded this further by launching a new universal kit called the UniTacho.
Various factors can knacker a tachometer such as electrical faults and duff generators can be their downfall. The new unit sorts out most problems by replacing worn-out parts with new ones included in the kit including a new circuit board.
Another great point is that the repairs are invisible meaning that the instrument cluster remains unchanged. Clocks4Classics reckon that the UniTacho is a cinch to More >
HANDY TOOL. SHARP THOUGH, TAKE GOOD CARE
Aug 8th
Laser Tools has just introduced a new 2-in-1 folding scraper and utility knife that is designed for versatility and convenience (part number 8762). The dual-position blade folds out and then can be rotated 90° to use either as a knife or as a scraper. When used as a knife, the handle locks into three different positions, making it easy to use if access is difficult.
For added safety, the blade incorporates a locking device in both knife and scraper functions. It then folds back into the knife body when not in use. Change blades quickly and easily with the press of More >
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS FOR YOUR DAILY DRIVER
Aug 8th
It’s happened to all of us: a simple task such as unclipping the connector from the crankshaft position sensor becomes complicated when the connector breaks on removal! The plastic is affected by heat and the older the connector the more brittle it becomes. Then you contact the dealer only to find that they won’t sell you a connector on its own – you have to buy the whole connector and the associated wiring spur. Sounds expensive
If you’re looking for a connector for the Ford EcoBlue engine or JLR 2.0 litre diesel engines, forget the dealer, contact your Connect Workshop Consumables More >
SHED SOME LIGHT
Aug 8th
OSRAM’s NIGHT BREAKER 220 is its brightest halogen bulb for cars, with up to 220 per cent more light on the road and up to 150 metre long beam.
These cutting-edge headlight lamps have up to 20 per cent whiter light compared to the minimum legal standard, providing more light and improved visibility, which can help drivers react to road conditions more quickly. The NIGHT BREAKER 220 is available in H4, H7 and H11 with a new gold cap.
To continue with its dedication to be more environmentally friendly, OSRAM has revealed that the NIGHT BREAKER 220 will come in eco-friendly packaging and has even updated More >
I TRY AND AVOID SCALES!
Aug 8th
A set of Longacre’s Elite Wired or Elite Pro Wireless scales will help you set up your oval track car’s chassis the right way. Both come ready to use right out of the box and have these features:
- Internal bridged pad design eliminates pad flex for accurate measurements even with off-centred load
- Extended memory capacity saves all setup data and allows export through email or file-sharing using a wireless device
- View live weight and saved data simultaneously on the user-configurable screen, including corner weights and partial percentages
- Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
- Four low-profile weight pads with batteries and a storage case included
You can also take advantage More >
ANOTHER ‘HYLITE’ FROM DEFENDER SECURITY PRODUCTS
Aug 2nd
Dead battery at night? You’re never stranded with the Hylite Jump-Lite. You can even use it to recharge your phone.
Easy to use, Jump-Lite is a 3-in-1 jump starter, torch and power bank. It’s the most practical, portable, powerful vehicle jump starter on the market, combined with a super-bright rechargeable flashlight and reliable power source for phone charging.
The perfect tool to have to hand in emergencies, Jump-Lite can be charged at home or in the car with the USB cable and 12-volt adapter supplied. Flip the main power switch to ‘off’ to ensure that power is held within the unit.
To jump-start the battery of your More >
GBS GO CENTRAL
Aug 1st
A great bit of news from Great British Sportscars this week. They’ve announced that Nottingham-based Central GB is the new main dealer for the company.
They provide a full range of dealer services from their showroom situated in the heart of Nottingham. They are main dealers for Morgan Motor Company and Lotus.
Central GB has a strong passion for handbuilt British cars, so, the Zero, along with Lotus and Morgan, go hand-in-hand and complement each other very well.
Stunning example of the GBS Zero breed
They also specialise in other performance and prestige vehicles, with the likes of Audi, Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, often gracing More >
NEW RATCHET SPANNER SET FROM LASER TOOLS
Aug 1st
New from Laser Tools is this Multi-Head Ratchet Spanner Set (part number 8872), a versatile and innovative spanner set designed to tackle jobs in confined spaces with ease.
This set includes a flexible-headed spanner handle and twelve interchangeable ratchet ring spanner heads ranging from 8mm to 19mm. With the spanner handle manufactured from durable chrome vanadium and fitted with a soft grip handle, it ensures comfortable and efficient use.
Restricted access is easily overcome with the flexible head combined with the slim design. Change heads quickly and easily: included sizes are 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, More >
