MG Midget & Austin-Healey Sprite Restoration Manual      www.haynes.co.uk
By Lindsay Porter
With over 800 illustrations and text aimed at the DIY enthusiast, this book covers how to renovate the bodywork and chassis including the renewal of major panels and repainting; renovate interiors including the recolvering of seats and renewal of carpets and hood; give new life to mechanical and electrical components including engine and braking system overhaul; and modify the car for improved performance and appearance; also what to look for when buying an MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite. Includes fitting the Heritage bodyshell.

MGB Restoration Manual      www.haynes.co.uk
By Lindsay Porter
This best-selling book, with nearly 1400 illustrations, outlines the history of Britain's favourite sports car, tells the prosdpective buyer how to find a good example of an MGB, MGC or MG RV8, then gets down to the restoration, detailing how to renovate bodywork and chassis; renovate interiors, including the recovering of seats and renewal of carpets and hood; and give new life to mechanical and electrical components. There is also information on building an MGB for today, with modern comfort, handling, performance and sound systems; and how to build a Heritage MGB.

Mini Restoration Manual      www.haynes.co.uk
By Lindsay Porter
Dubbed 'Car of the Century' the evergreen Mini, with its spares availability, unrivalled economy and usability, is the ideal restorer's car. This book - covering all models including the Mini Cooper - details how to renovate bodywork; renew interiors; give new life to mechanical and electrical components including engine overhaul and suspension subframe renewal; and modify the car for improved performance and appearance, including engine swaps and wider wheels. The text, supported with nearly 900 illustrations, chronicles the history of the Mini, and advises how to find a good example for purchase.

Morris Minor and 1000 Restoration Manual      www.haynes.co.uk
By Lindsay Porter
Since its launch in 1948, the Morris Minor has graduated from dependable workhorse to cult car, and is now regarded as a classic to be cherished. This book, covering all models, gives a basic history of the Minor, then advised how to find a good example and set about the restoration work. Particular attention is given to bodywork repairs (not least of which is the timberwork of the Traveller), interior/hood renovation, mechanical components, electrics and updating specifications. The practical, how-to text is supported by nearly 850 illustrations.

Triumph Spitfire, GT6, Vitesse & Herald Restoration Manual      www.haynes.co.uk
By Lindsay Porter & Peter Williams
When the Triumph Herald, Spitfire and derivatives first appeared in the 1960's, their radically new design features made the perfect DIY cars for the owner of the day. Today, those very same features help to make the Herald, Spitfire, GT6 and Vitesse among the most restorable classic cars available for DIY enthusiasts. The booming owners' club movement and the continuing availability of spare parts ensures that these cars will be popular for many years to come.

How to Restore Classic Car Bodywork      www.veloce.co.uk
By Martin Thaddeus
A book written for the home restorer who, until now, lacked the confidence to tackle bodywork. With specially devised techniques which don't rely on workshop plant, this work spans the gap between professional and amateur. The text is readable, the photos bright and the instrustion clear. A real boon for the enthusiast.

How to Restore Triumph TR2, TR3 & TR3A      www.veloce.co.uk
By Roger Williams
Softback. 270 x 207mm (portrait). 192 pages. Over 550 colour photographs/illustrations. Published April 2005.

How to Restore Triumph TR4 & TR4A      www.veloce.co.uk
By Roger Williams
Softback. 270 x 207mm (portrait). 192 pages. Over 450 photographs/illustrations. Published January 2002.

How to Restore Triumph TR5/250 & TR6      www.veloce.co.uk
By Roger Williams
Softback. 270 x 207mm (portrait). 192 pages. Over 450 colour photographs/illustrations.

How to Restore Triumph TR7 & TR8      www.veloce.co.uk
By Roger Williams
Aided by various TR Specialists, ample photographic support, his own experiences & those of other amateur restorers, the author explains in some detail the characteristics of the various Triumph TR Sports cars, what to look out for when purchasing one & how to restore it cost effectively.

Anatomy of the Works Minis      www.veloce.co.uk
By Brian Maylan
The inside story of how the giant-killing Minis of rallying, rallycross and racing fame were converted from standard Mini-Coopers in the BMC Competitions Department. The author, who spent 22 years in "Comps", reveals the secrets of specification, build technique and development of the famous Works Minis. The book includes contributions from Ginger Devlin (Cooper's Chief Mechanic) and 'Jumping Jeff' Williamson (Works Rallycross driver).

MG-The Legend     www.classiccardvd.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
A first class DVD which tells the story of how MG came about and features the cars and the people who have helped keep the legend alive.

Available from kelnat-productions.ltd@blueyonder.co.uk

UK Mini site    www.mini.co.uk

Service parts from XPart    www.xpart.com

Austin Rover website   www.austin-rover.co.uk
Created by Keith Adams, this unofficial Austin Rover site is a great resource for news, views and interviews. Driven by his lifelong passion for BMC Rover, Adams' efforts have produced a masterful weaving of stories and personalities, as well as the lowdown on everything from Authi to Wolseley.

Histomobile.com   www.histomobile.com
An encyclopedia of both classic and current motor cars. Text in English and French.

Merlin Scott Associates Ltd.   www.merlinscottassociates.co.uk
Publishers of Classic Car Restoration Services - an industry analysis of market trends and competitor performance. Available as a book or database to assist with formulation of marketing plans, sales contact lead generation or up to date competitive analysis.

Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs   www.fbhvcs.co.uk
FBHVC exists to protect the freedom to use historic vehicles. FBHVC does this by monitoring and, where necessary, influencing UK and European road transport legislation.