Tag: classiccars

September 2026 Restoration Blog

Post author By Steve
Post date September 25, 2026

The off-road wrecker has an exhaust leak from hitting a rock, but the new ARB air lockers are ready for installation. The Austin Healey 100-6 is shown with its hardtop on after returning from the Conclave. The Innocenti Spider and pink Mustang livery get attention in the shop.

The Chevrolet C10 awaits correct hub bearings to start driving for the first time. A Ford Focus is prepped for a race at Utah Motorsports Campus. The bugeye Sprite returns from Road America with potential carb changes, while the MG Midget gets new wire wheels.

Metal work continues on the Triumph TR3 and Karmann Ghia sits on the lift. The Bernardi exterior paint is complete with functional side vents. This vlog covers the current state of these classic cars and trucks in the shop.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0559

Tags AustinHealey, classiccars, restoration

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I Tested Everything Until I Found What Was Wrong

Post author By Steve
Post date September 7, 2026

Today I take a look at why the Innocenti S Spyder was not running correctly, at first I thought it might be ignition but have to take a second look after taking a look at the carbs.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0556

Tags classiccars, Innocenti, WillItRun

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Tuning the Shorrock Supercharged Sprite

Post author By Steve
Post date September 4, 2026

Find out the background to this car in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7hcsh7qkSM

I finally put the Shorrock supercharged Mark I Sprite on the dyno and load it up to take it to the 2026 Austin Healey Conclave in Galena.

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This Week With Cars – Episode 0555

Tags AustinHealey, classiccars, Sprite

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The Unusual, Weird, and Cool Cars at Cars and Coffee

Post author By Steve
Post date August 25, 2026

Today I go down to a local Cars and Coffee with my Land Rover Defender.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0553

Tags carsandcoffee, classiccars, landrover

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August 2026 Restoration Blog

Post author By Steve
Post date August 21, 2026

Today I take you for a tour around the shop and give you updates on the current projects.

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00:00 Intro
00:09 Off Road Wrecker
00:31 Land Rover Defender
01:48 MG Midget
02:18 Bentley Continental
02:57 Austin Healey 100
03:13 Innocenti Spider
03:46 Westfield XI
04:07 Austin Healey Sprite
06:25 Austin Healey 100-6
06:46 Land Rover Defender
07:51 Chevrolet C20
08:43 Ford Model A
09:09 BMW 2002
09:41 Pontiac Chieftain
10:25 Blakely Bernardi

This Week With Cars – Episode 0552

Tags classiccars, shoptour, vintagecar

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Fixing the Westfield XI

Post author By Steve
Post date August 11, 2026

Today I fix my Westfield XI and get it back on the road. I look into the brakes, wiring and replace the alternator.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0551

Tags classiccars, lotus, westfield

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2026 Heartland British Auto Fest Car Show

Post author By Steve
Post date August 4, 2026

Today I attended the 2026 Heartland British Auto Fest car show in Le Claire Iowa put on by the Quad Cities British Car Club. Last year time I was here I was showing my Austin Healey 100 but today I drove my Triumph Mayflower.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0550

Tags britishcars, carshow, classiccars

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July 2026 Restoration Blog

Post author By Steve
Post date July 28, 2026

Today I take you for a tour around the shop and give you updates on the current projects.

For service information visit: https://www.thisweekwithcars.com/service-information/

00:00 Intro
02:06 Off Road Wrecker
03:18 Porsche 944
03:39 Austin Healey 100-6
03:49 Innocenti Spider
04:30 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
04:59 Datsun 280Z
07:01 MG Midget
07:51 Land Rover Defender
08:34 Blakely Bernardi
08:44 Triumph GT6
08:59 Chevrolet Corvette
09:13 Chevrolet C20

This Week With Cars – Episode 0532