Steve's British Car - Repair and Restoration

03/09/2024

If anyone out there has a waste oil heater, or would like some clean waste oil I have a 55 gallon drum full to give you. I am in Hamburg Pa. reply here and I will send my text in IM

08/03/2020

"Got a good reason, for taking the easy way out,
Got a good reason, for taking the easy way out, now."
Advice for your road trip.

"Got a good reason, for taking the easy way out. Got a good reason, for taking the easy way out now..." Let's hit the road. It's time for a day trip. Woo hoo!

06/01/2020

Here we go again with a bewildering assortment of Ford concept cars, this time from the era of the Beatles. Crazy, Baby! And remember to call me for your classic British car repairs and restorations at 610-207-7651. - Your friend, Steve

Here we go with the rest of the story about Ford concept cars which  we began in the last newsletter  and now finish up by covering the years 1963 to 1969. Enjoy this dizzying achievement which can only be compared to the evolution of Beatles' recordings from "Love Me

06/01/2020

Here's a fantastic video of a 1963 Triumph TR3B restoration. Enjoy! And please keep me in mind for your own classic British car repairs and restorations. Call 610-207-7651 and ask for Steve, that's me!

Here is a  great video  of a recent restoration of a 1963 Triumph TR3B. Enjoy!

04/01/2020

Please stay safe and healthy, everybody. Meanwhile, here's a welcome distraction: Roll out the concept cars!

In the 1950s and 1960s concept cars gave people a snapshot of an existing future. Some of that future has not (yet) come to pass, but it sure is fun to look back at where we thought we were all headed. These may not be actual flying cars, but some of them sure look like they could

04/01/2020

Cars I have worked on over the years: Take a look!

Concept cars are fun to think about, but back here in the real world, I have had the privilege to work on so many classic British cars, as well as a variety of other makes and models such as Fords, Volkswagens and many more. Enjoy this look back at the cars I have worked on over th

02/03/2020

Strap into the time capsule and prepare yourself for another gasoline-powered trip into days of future past with another visit to the 1964 World's Fair. Enjoy!

Here are more exciting snapshots from the 1964 New York World's Fair, featuring even more futuristic rides, displays, and pavilions constructed and presented by the "Big 3" US carmakers who absolutely dominated the US auto business at the time: GM, Ford, and Chrysler. 

02/03/2020

Rebuilding a GT6 Triumph Engine: revisit this recent project in a photo gallery on Steve's British Car blog.

Here are some photos of my recent project to rebuild a GT6 engine. This is what I love to do. Please keep me in mind for your own Little British Car servicing or restoration.

12/03/2019

Ho ho ho! Call me today at (973) 425-1774 about winterizing your classic car. Click through to see the full size Christmas greeting on Steve's British Car blog...

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Step back in time with me to re-imagine the future, 1960s-style, with a fond glimpse of the auto extravaganzas of the 1964 World's Fair ! And don't forget to call me today at (973) 425-1774 about winterizing your classic car. Ho ho ho!

12/03/2019

New on Steve's British Car blog: "It's a Car World After All."

The 1964 New York World's Fair featured a car lover's dream world of futuristic rides, displays, and pavilions constructed and presented by the "Big 3" US carmakers who absolutely dominated the US auto business at the time: GM, Ford, and Chrysler.

11/11/2019

Rebuilding Triumph GT6 engine

10/01/2019

New on the Steve's British Car blog, an amazing story: Lost and Found: The Italia 2000. And please give me a call today and I'll get started on repairs or restoration your classic little British car! Call 610-207-7651. Thanks! -Steve

In the 1950s, the Italians loved the amazingly fun-to-drive Triumph TR2 and TR3. However, they weren’t as fond of the looks. So Italy’s lead Triumph importer, Salvatore Ruffino, asked for a supply of frames and other mechanical components to build 1,000 sports car that drove like a Triumph but l...