Classics Monthly

An annoying squeak

Simon Goldsworthy Editor

Simon always has too many projects on the go, which means progress on individual cars can sometimes be slow. On the bright side, it does mean he never gets stuck watching telly of an evening. He likes virtually all classics, but has a weak spot for anything small, basic and generally overlooked.

MY FLEET

1968 RELIANT REGAL

OWNED SINCE: 2022

1969 FIAT 500

OWNED SINCE: 2022

1970 MG MIDGET

OWNED SINCE: 2019

1984 ACCLAIM

OWNED SINCE: 2020

1997 RELIANT ROBIN

OWNED SINCE: 2023

2000 VW BEETLE

OWNED SINCE: 2023

There has been an onagain/off-again niggle on the Acclaim for some

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