THE AQUAPLANE COMPANY LTD
Mar 29th
STEVE HOLE pays his respects to a great old tuning name from the sixties, THE AQUAPLANE COMPANY LTD this week. If you had a Ford or a Mini in the sixties, they had a catalogue full of go-faster parts to tempt you with!
The Aquaplane Company Ltd was another famous old name of the sixties tuning and go faster scenes called founded by Harmer Copeman in 1954. They were based in Oulton Broad a suburb of Lowestoft in Suffolk.
Along with the likes of V.W Derrington and Alta, the Aquaplane name was a revered one.
Aquaplane’s biggest seller was their Superhead – pic More >
IT’S A ROCKET
Mar 23rd
Tetrosyl Group has launched a new maintenance spray ‘Rocket TT. Rochdale-based Tetrosyl always aims to develop the best car and home care maintenance products for their customers.
Rocket TT is a multi-purpose, high-performance, light gel super lubricant for all types of surfaces. Its unique Crystalline Wax Film provides extended long-lasting protection from corrosion and rust
It stops squeaks and lubricates moving elements, including locks, tracks, hinges, and handles, while also working to penetrate and release corroded parts, fasteners, seized nuts and bolts, cables and linkages. Rocket TT can also clean and protect element connections to unblock dirt, remove unwanted moisture and protect More >
NO, IT’S NOT NAMED AFTER A FORMER ENGLAND FOOTBALL MANAGER!
Mar 23rd
XCS Designs has launched a new model called the 427 Capello. This carefully specced sportscar offers enthusiasts the chance to buy a turnkey, factory-built Cobra replica for £59,995 registered and on the road, complete with 12 month’s warranty and built using completely new parts, including the entire chassis and drivetrain.
This entry-level model has been introduced into the range at the request of many potential customers, looking for the unrivalled quality and resale value of a ‘works’ car, but with an eye on value for money and affordability.
That said, the spec of this new ‘Baby Snake’ is no poor relation when More >
LOADS OF BEADS
Mar 23rd
Founded in 1996 by Los Angeles car wash entrepreneur, Tunch Goren 3D Car Care has risen to become one of the USA’s leading car care brands and they launched in the UK in 2022.
We recently had the chance to sample their Bead It Up product, which is essentially a gloss-enhancing quick detailer.
It’s one of the nicest products of its type that I’ve ever used and is a true easy-on-easy-off potion that sprays on and wipes off. It leaves behind a great level of shine and also manages to give your paintwork a very smooth, soft feel.
When it rained the ‘beads’ More >
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Mar 23rd
Burton Power now has an alloy rocker cover in black, which is suitable for both Pre-Crossflow and Crossflow Ford ‘Kent’ engines. The rocker cover will even fit the transverse Fiesta ‘Kent’ engine (although it will move the oil filler to the opposite side of the cover).
The cast ribs and BURTON logo are polished to stand out from the black finish and add a touch of style to the engine bay. Fixing is by means of four FP453 bolts. Order as part number FP227 at £157.90 inc VAT. This will therefore fit literally thousands of kitcars.
For further details contact Burton Power More >
WEBCON’S NEW MANIFOLD IS A TRIUMPH
Mar 23rd
Webcon has announced the release of its long-awaited manifold and linkage set to allow the fitment of three Weber 40DCOE carburettors to the Triumph GT6 engine.
The new kit features stepped manifolds to clear the sloping bonnet on the GT6. The new Webcon manifolds are designed, cast and manufactured in the UK to Webcon’s exacting quality standards.
The set also includes a Webcon marine-grade stainless rod linkage system to ensure a smooth, accurate set-up and operational longevity.
The inlet manifold set and linkage can be ordered as part number MW0091 at £624.12 inc VAT.
Alternatively, the manifold set and linkage can also be ordered More >
SANDWICH MAN
Mar 23rd
Here’s one for our North American readers.
Vibrant’s Thermostatic Oil Cooler Sandwich Adapters are designed to bypass hot oil through a cooling loop to help keep engine oil temperatures under control while allowing you to keep your oil filter in the stock location.
The adapter features an integrated thermostat that reduces the warm-up period from a cold start and is available with or without a 1in oil filter spacer.
Features include:
- The thermostat opens at 180° F • CNC-machined from 6061 billet aluminium with a hard anodised black finish • Mechanical tab-lock washer prevents adapter and components from vibrating loose • -10 AN ORB More >
KICK IN THE BALLJOINTS
Mar 23rd
Mini Spares is now offering these high-quality Japanese sealed balljoints for classic Minis.
The joints were developed and tested over a period of three years. The original concept was to develop a high-quality product similar to those used on modern vehicles.
Unlike the original Mini design, these maintenance-free balljoints do not require periodic adjustments of the shim and are pre-loaded for easy installation. As no shimming is required, the maintenance-free ball joints can be fitted in a relatively short period of time.
They mount as a direct replacement in the same way as the original and can be fitted to the top and More >
WASH AND SET
Mar 23rd
The best-selling Clarke CW1D Floor Standing Parts Washer provides a simple way to clean components covered in oil, grease and dirt. An internal pump continuously circulates the cleaning fluid, delivering it to just where it’s needed.
An essential product for any garage or workshop, the CW1D has a tank capacity of 75 litres, fluid capacity of 45 litres and a maximum pump rate of 90 litres per hour.
This model has a flexible link to automatically close the lid in the event of a fire. There is also an integral, replaceable filter.
The CW1D requires a 230V power supply.
This model is available for More >
GUY SALMON MINI SPECIAL
Mar 23rd
The story of Guy Salmon and his car dealerships, plus the story of the Guy Salmon Mini GT
Born in 1913, Guy Salmon rose to become one of the UK’s leading car dealerships with dealers all over the country.
He borrowed £20 (now worth about £1000, allowing for inflation) from his mum to open his first dealership in 1934, on Brighton Road, Surbiton.
He drove a fire engine during WW2 and post-war he opened his first official Guy Salmon dealership in Thames Ditton in 1946. The site had made gun turrets for Bomber Command, although Salmon, aided by his brother Micky, sold Rolls-Royces More >
