Classic Car Product News

Over the weekend of the Goodwood Revival in West Sussex, Shell brought a new range of motor oils to the market place using a brand synonymous with 50s and 60s motoring and motorsport, the Classic X100. A 20w/50 plus an SAE 30 will now be available for the classic owner and I took the chance to find out more from David Holden, MD of Woad Corner the official licensee of Shell Brands and the man charged with spreading the word that this product was actually making a return.

Drive 1/2″, 3/8″and 1/4″ drive sockets with this useful new ratchet from Kamasa.

Engineered by LEGO® designer Michael Psiaki, after studying the 134-page owner’s manual, the new set immortalises a now highly sought-after classic which was produced between 1987 and 1992 to celebrate the Prancing Horse’s 40th anniversary. It was also the last ever vehicle to be signed off by Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the Italian marque, and one of the fastest cars to go on sale during this era.

Heat shrink tubing is the ideal way to repair and refurbish worn and cracked insulation of vehicle wiring or to insulate new wiring connections when adding accessories. This new kit from Laser Tools (part number 6076) includes a butane gas powered heat torch as well as a useful and generous selection of heat shrink tubing.

When cutting new threads or even chasing and cleaning existing threads, the traditional T-piece type tap holder can be awkward to manage and keep straight, especially when working in cramped on inaccessible conditions. This tap and die holder set from Laser Tools (part number 6071) is designed to make the task a lot easier, by featuring comfortable grips and an innovative switching function that means the tool is not released to change from clockwise to anticlockwise direction.

This dual pocket ratchet from Laser Tools (part number 6074) is very handy, just 70mm long, and features two separate ratchets: 1/4″ drive plus a magnetic hex bit driver.

This new extension bar set from Laser Tools (part number 6081) supplies ten essential tools for driving sockets, especially useful for the modern engine bay where space is at a premium and accessibility can be difficult.