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Hi all been away for a while and in that time the wife has decided that its time for our Lotus Elise to finally go. We have owned the car for around 10 years so it was a big decision for us, we have contemplated loads of alternatives however we decided that for our next keeper it needs to be 4...

Hi all, I have recently acquired a private plate as part of a deal on another car. I have never really been into plates and have nothing this would suit, however it's a nice looking plate that would suit any turbo car. The plate is TUR60 3W. It's a 1981 plate so can go on anything newer...

Well after having the car up for a couple of weeks I may have done a deal which could mean that by tomorrow evening I am no longer the owner of a Maserati. As I thought I have not found a cash buyer yet however as I would only spend the money on another "silly" car I have arranged a swap with...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/ginetta/all-models/ginetta-g27r-cup-lightweight/1519874 Just been offered this in P/X against the 4200 little bit overpriced but I would fancy one at the right price. Anyone have any experiance of them?

Anyone shed any light on why my A/C seems to only work properly every other journey? When it works itserfect very cold, however it's almost like the fan switch is not cutting in all the time. Anyone had a similar experiance.?

Well the time has come to start advertising the 4200, I love it to bits but it is stopping me from enjoying some more cars so alas it needs to go. I am listing here first for two reasons, firstly someone might want to buy it! but probably more importantly to get some feedback before I put it on...

I wish I could say I left him standing and all he could see was the smoke from my tyres but I think he would have had be in that aspect my "win" was much more satisfying. One of our sales guys has just got him self a GTR 09 plate really nice and quiet a machine. All week we have been having...

I have had a quick search but could not find anything, I need to remove both door mirrors, not just the plastic but the metal mounts that attach to the door. Both have surface rust coming through and do not look perfect, due to the location having them painted whilst attach could be a very...

Hi all been away from the forum for a while, lots of different projects on at the moment, so not having loads of time to play with the 4200. I do this with every car I buy it was defo going to be a keeper but then after 6/9 months I get a bit bored and decide I fancy something different...

I very rarely buy a lottery ticket but yesterday I decided to have a go, the hour before the draw the wife and I spent a good hour looking at houses to buy with our winnings, not because we want a new house but we do not have the garaging for the cars we should be out buying today!!! Anyway...

Having a lazy morning whilst my daughter is playing with her new toys. Started looking at Eurospares and thought about all the great cars I dreamt about growing up and what was my favourite part from those cars. So here goes two to start with. First for about what my Maserati cost!! A F40...

I have a rather nice framed Mclaren F1 Shirt signed by both Hamilton and Button, its currently taking up space as I have no wall space to hang it. Looking for a good offer over £250 let me know if you would be interested I also have a very nice original victory poster from Jaguar's Le...

Thought I would start a thread as I am starting work on the 4200. Mainly simple jobs but hopefully it will highlight how easy these cars can be to work on. This Forum is an amazing resource and I have found most if not all the information I have so far needed from it. I am by no means a...

Maybe I am just getting used to the car and gearbox but I find pulling away in 1st is difficult to get a good feel for. What I mean is it seems to be all or nothing, if I'm at the lights I don't want to be spinning away having races but I want to get away quickly, I have not quiet got the hang...

What do you call it? Four thousand two hundred Forty two hundred Four two The one without the boomerang lights Four point two?? I keep getting asked and I'm never sure!!!

My Wheels are in desperate need for a re-furb, I am not normally one to have different colours as I normally prefer to keep a car looking original. However today I have seen a couple of cars with a lovely dark silver finish on the wheels, not quiet Grey but similar to the colour of my car...

I'm looking for a 3200 Auto or Man I have upto £9000 for the right car, anything considered. PM or E-mail me with details Thanks Tony

Hi all My names is Tony I am based in sunny Essex and have a unhealthy addition to cars, over the years I have had a number of different cars including recently a TVR, a Lotus and a 308 Ferrari. So I am not easily scared by stories of what might go wrong!! I have always worked in or around the...