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Installing Pertonix Electronic Ignition into a Classic Mini

Today I switch to Pertonix Flame Thrower electronic ignition in a Innocenti Mini Minor Mk II. After the pertronix is installed I replace the coil, cap, rotor and HT leads.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0261

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1967 Austin Cooper S – Part 2 Installing the Brake Booster

This Austin Mini Cooper S needs a new brake servo so I install the booster and then pump the hydrolastic suspension back up to the proper level.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0251

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Lotus Elise at Road America

Today I am looking back to 2014 having my Lotus Elise at the Northwoods Shelby Club track day at Road America.

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1967 Austin Cooper S – Will It Run?

This Austin Mini Cooper S has not been started since 2014. Today I find out will it run and take it for a test drive.

This Week With Cars – Episode 237

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Competing in the Junkyard Digs Grand Prix Grand Prix

To see the full story behind the Grand Prix Grand Prix Junkyard Digs video here: https://youtu.be/AnZs7A7PbAU
The event was so crazy that I decided to share the full in car experience and put up the video from my in car cameras.

00:00 Introduction
02:02 Heat 1 – Driver: Steve
15:10 Watering the Engine
15:32 Heat 2 – Driver: Jacob
29:00 Grand Prix Grand Prix

This Week With Cars – Episode 0225

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2021 Year in Review

A look back at the videos of 2021.

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Everything You Need To Know Before You Go To Ozarks International Raceway

I was lucky enough to be one of fifty people who were able to partake in the first opening of the Ozarks International Raceway before they open next year. Here is the what to expect if you plan on coming to this track.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0194

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What Fuel Do I Use In My Classic Car

Today I take a trip down to several local gas stations to show which fuels are available to me and how our gas stations might be different from your petrol station.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0190

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XOH 276 Replica First Drive?

Today I try to drive Ken Grasing’s replica of the XOH 276 race car.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0184

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XOH 276 Replica First Start?

Today I try to start Ken Grasing’s replica of the XOH 276 race car.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0181

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