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Shell Moves Forward by Looking Back

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Shell Moves Forward by Looking Back

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.

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Useful new ratchet from Kamasa

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Useful new ratchet from Kamasa

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

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LEGO Ferrari F40

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LEGO Ferrari F40

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.

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New Ebook – Rover P4

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New Ebook – Rover P4

Nowadays affectionately known as the ‘Aunty’ Rover, the dignified P4 series of cars was launched in 1949 to carry Britain’s Rover company into the postwar era. Rover’s well-deserved reputation for building high-quality cars and the marque’s upmarket image ensured that the P4 series appealed to the company’s traditional clientele – doctors, solicitors, bank managers and others of similar social rank.

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Heat shrink tubing kit includes butane gas torch

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Heat shrink tubing kit includes butane gas torch

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.

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Innovative tap and die holder

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Innovative tap and die holder

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.

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Handy 1/4″ drive dual pocket ratchet from Laser Tools

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Handy 1/4″ drive dual pocket ratchet from Laser Tools

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.

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Comprehensive set of extension bars & accessories to reach the most inaccessible of fasteners

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Comprehensive set of extension bars & accessories to reach the most inaccessible of fasteners

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.

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Ford in Miniature – Rare Scale Models of Classic American Ford Motor Company

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Ford in Miniature – Rare Scale Models of Classic American Ford Motor Company

New eBook – Ford in Miniature – Rare Scale Models of Classic American Ford Motor Company Cars & Trucks 1930 to 1968 (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury & Edsel).

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New EBook – Classic Car Electrics – Enthusiasts Restoration Manual

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New EBook – Classic Car Electrics – Enthusiasts Restoration Manual

Although classic car electrical systems are notoriously idiosyncratic, temperamental and difficult to work with, a key to keeping an older vehicle on the road is correct and regular maintenance of the electrics.

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