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Marque Guides

Every classic car deserves a thorough guide. These deep-dives cover the makes and models CarSpanner knows best — body corrosion hotspots, engine quirks, OEM vs reproduction decisions, supplier directories, and the restoration challenges that define each marque.

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British

Jaguar · British

Jaguar E-Type

Series 1, 2 & 3 (1961–1975). XK engine, monocoque rust, Lucas electrics, V12 Series 3. 14,000+ parts from SNG Barratt alone — here is how to navigate them.

Read guide Triumph · British

Triumph TR6

PI (CC), Carburettor (CR/CF) variants 1968–1976. Karmann body, Lucas PI fuel injection, sill corrosion, overdrive relay. The most produced TR in history.

Read guide MG · British

MG MGA, MGB & Midget

MGA twin-cam, MGB rubber-bumper and chrome-bumper, Midget 1098cc–1275cc. Rust repair, rubber seals, SU carburettors, Lucas overdrive. The MG community's definitive reference guide.

Read guide Land Rover · British

Land Rover Series & Defender

Series I, II, III, Defender 90/110/130 (1948–2016). Galvanised chassis, 200Tdi swap, galvanic aluminium-steel corrosion, OEM vs Britpart. Two million built — parts still flowing.

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American

Ford · American

Ford Mustang

1964½–1973 (classic era), V8 engine options, rust hotspots, C4 automatic vs manual swaps, 9-inch rear axle. America's favourite pony car — and one of its best-supported.

Read guide Chevrolet · American

Chevrolet Corvette

C1 (1953–1962), C2 Sting Ray (1963–1967), C3 (1968–1982). Rochester fuel injection, Muncie transmissions, fibreglass body repair, LS vs small-block. America's sports car.

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German

Porsche · German

Porsche 911 Air-Cooled

901 through 964 (1964–1994). Flat-six rebuild, CIS fuel injection, G50 gearbox, rust in sills and floor pans, cross-referenced to the CarSpanner 911 Parts Guide.

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