NEW FOR GROVES!
Dec 1st
Readers often ask whatever happened to the De Havilland Motor Company. Until this week, I had no answer, but it appears that DHC boss Terry Groves has reappeared as Newgrove Automotive, but is still based in Suffolk.
The company specialises in classic car restoration (they’ve just recommissioned a Ferrari 308 and made a glorious job of it) race preparation and custom builds, while they are also working on a brand-new kit.
It’s called the Newgrove LMR1 and although the donor vehicle has yet to be announced and the company is keeping details close to their chests, but Terry did reveal that power More >
BITS, BOLTS AND BOBS
Dec 1st
Instead of storing fasteners in cups or sandwich bags and relying on memory to remember which bolt belongs to what part, Boltster organisers take the guesswork out of keeping fasteners for a job organised in one place. They are made from high-strength silicone that is chemical-resistant and heat-resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Summit Racing carries three styles of Boltster organisers. They’re backed by a one-year limited warranty.
The Original Boltster is a flexible mat with 765 holes to organise fasteners in any configuration you need. The main holes can hold bolts as small as M7 and as large as M17.
The small More >
MATT NOT GLOSS
Dec 1st
Nice smelling product from the pressure washing king’s, Kärcher and their ‘Bring Back The Wow’ Cockpit Care cleans well enough and has a nice smell and if you like a matt rather than gloss finish then this might well be of interest.
Competitively priced it’ll do the job for you and a 500ml bottle is a bargain at £9.99 with more from www.kaercher.co.uk ENDS.
FULL SUPPORT
Dec 1st
Machine Mart has recently added two new products to their extensive garage equipment range, in the form of new Clarke Axle Stands.
The first is the Clarke CAX20S 20 Tonne Short Axle Stand. Benefiting from heavy-duty steel construction with a durable powdercoated finish, this singular stand is manufactured to a high quality to provide the user with increased strength and safety.
The CAX20S utilises a screw-style stand with a ball-bearing race for smooth action. This means it is easy to set up your load at a precise desired support height while keeping it secure with the locking collar. The wide U-shaped saddle More >
GLIPTONE MAKES DIRT AND GRIME GO AWAY!
Dec 1st
Vanish is a high-alkaline concentrate detergent for use during any pre-soak, as an extremely effective part in all types of car wash systems.
The product dissolves a wide variety of soils, minerals and carbons on contact and with minimal to no agitation. Can be used effectively in ‘Touch Free’ and hybrid systems, through prep guns and/or pre-soak lance.
Vanish can be combined with our Snow Foam Cannons to create a rich, lavish, thick foam that clings to the surface for longer meaning dwell time resulting in much easier cleaning of the bodywork of the car.
A 950ml bottle costs £7.91 and is available now via www.gliptoneeurope.com ENDS.
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DOOR DEFENDER
Dec 1st
Believe it or not, your family car has a lot more security features than the average hotel or holiday let. Defender has launched a Door Handle Alarm for greater security at your holiday accommodation, enabling you to sleep soundly, knowing your door is protected.
This lightweight, portable intruder alarm is the perfect travel companion and uses magnetic field technology to detect human contact with a door handle. It hangs on an interior door handle and emits a powerful 125dB alarm when the handle on the other side of the door is touched.
Created by British inventor, John Fearnall, this clever detection alarm works More >
NEW E-TYPE KIT!
Dec 1st
Several new Airfix Gift Sets or Starter Sets were released this year to offer temptation at Christmas. There are many car models to choose from but new vehicles for 2022 include a Bugatti Chiron, a Jaguar E-Type, and a Pagani Huayra.
This year, the sets are a gift that keeps on giving – anyone who purchases an Airfix Gift Set or Starter Set before March 31, 2023, will have the opportunity to win an incredible once-in-a-lifetime flight in Britain’s iconic Spitfire aircraft.
This E-type Starter Set caught my eye. It portrays the Series one model produced between 1961 and 1967. Available as a 1:43 scale More >
IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN – THE STORY OF COSMIC WHEELS & ACCESSORIES
Dec 1st
Whenever I used to hear Rodney Trotter say his ironic ‘cosmic’ remark on ‘Only Fools and Horses’ it used to remind me of my dad’s old Cortina Mk3 GT in sunflower yellow that he used to swan around South Norwood and Crystal Palace in when I was a kid. Why? Well, he saved up and bought himself a set of 13in Cosmic RW wheels and a Cosmic Mk2 two-spoke steering wheel.
When I say ‘saved up’, rather he used to pay for them weekly via his mate Dennis’ catalogue. He was the man around town, with his Hush Puppy slip-ons in More >
IT’S ICONIC AND IT’S NOW AVAILABLE IN KIT FORM
Nov 24th
Until now, Brian Hale of Iconic Autobody has only sold his Porsche Boxster-based Speedster 386 (Boxster 986-based) and Speedster 387 (Boxster Mk2 987-generation) in turnkey guise.
The Iconic 986 Porsche Boxster-based pastiche is now available in kit form
Hale has now taken the decision to offer the car in kit form with package prices starting at £9500. Brian can offer various extras and upgrades including an interior trim kit.
More from www.iconicautobody.com ENDS.
GOOD AIR QUALITY AT MERLIN MOTORSPORT
Nov 24th
ITG manufacture fine air filters for both road and racing cars. The impressive array includes the massive Profilter range of direct replacement Air Filters and the versatile Megaflow Air Filters, which offer superior filtration while maximising output and performance. Go to – ITG AIR FILTER PRODUCTS
The ITG PROFILTERS range are a direct replacement performance air filter for both racing and road cars. The filters replace the standard factory item inside the airbox. Made in England, ITG uses its legendary ‘Tri-Foam’ technology which allows for greater airflow without compromising on filtration.
The filters are designed to be fitted to the car indefinitely. Cleaning and inspection only More >
