XMAS OPENING TIMES 2012

UK SHIPPING - THE LAST DAY FOR ORDERING IN TIME FOR XMAS IS THURSDAY 20th. DECEMBER.

E-MAILS & WEB ORDERS PROCESSED THROUGHOUT THE HOLLIDAY'S.

OPENING TIMES XMAS 2012 :

MONDAY... 24th.Dec. CLOSED

TUESDAY 25th. " CLOSED

WEDNESDAY 26th. " CLOSED

THURSDAY 27th ." 10.00 am. - 2.00 pm.

FRIDAY 28th. " 10.00 am. - 2.00 pm.

SATURDAY 29th. " CLOSED

MONDAY 31st. " CLOSED

TUESDAY 1st. Jan. CLOSED

WEDNESDAY 2nd. " NORMAL HOURS RESUME

NEW TSSC NORTH EAST AREA BLOG

Our local Triumph Sports Six Club area has a new block . 
Check it our here  and see Brian Armstrongs Porsche Orange  13 /60 Herald !!

MGOC 5 STAR APPROVAL AGAIN !

The MGOC recommended suppliers handbook for this year has just been published.Very pleased we are still 5 star approved ! Thanks to all MG customers local & national who voted for us .

MORE NEW PRODUCTS

LATEST NEW PRODUCT : PUSH BUTTON TYPE STARTER SOLENOID.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW .

NEW SPITFIRE BONNET BARGAIN !

 If you do not own a mk 4 / 1500 Spitfire then this will be of little interest ... if you do its time to grab a real bargain !!   CLICK HERE .

HERALD CONVERTIBLE FOR SALE

Our latest project for sale : original 13 / 60 Valancia blue convertible .
Its in my e bay shop a tthe moment . Grab a bargain .
Click here !

TODAYS OFFER

LATEST NEW PRODUCT - PERIOD STYLE CAR CLUB BADGES .
BUY IT NOW ! WE ALSO STOCK THE BADGE BARS TO MOUNT THEM .

DURHAM CLASSIC CAR CLUB DUST OFF RUN

Mike Arnot writes :
"Dear All,
Thank you for supporting the Durham Classic Car Club last year on their annual Dust Off Run.
This year the event will be held on the 15th April.
The event will start at The Pack Horse Inn at Tanfield Village.
Cars will start arriving at around 9.30 and the last car wiil be off by 10.30.
This year a fee of £5 will include tea, coffee and bacon rolls and entries into the prize draw. "
Entry forms available in the shop or send me an e-mail events@sportscarsupplies.com

PROJECT CAR FOR SALE

HAVE A LOOK AT OUR LATEST BARGAIN !

NEW LOCAL SPORTSCAR CLUB

We are pleased to link up with a new local Sportscar Club- its non make / model specific - take a look and if your in the area why not try to support them.

NORTH EAST SPORTSCAR CLUB

XMAS OPENING TIMES !

XMAS OPENING TIMES !
XMAS 2011 : Our parts shop will close at 5.00 pm on Friday 23rd December.
We are open between Xmas & New Year on Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th & Friday 30th 10.00am -2.00pm. Parcel Force & Royal Mail will be collecting / delivering on these dates too !
We reopen as normal on Tuesday 3th January 2012 9.00 am. Website ordering and e-mail quotes available throughout the holiday period.
Sincere Xmas wishes to all our classic car fans around the world - I hope you have a safe , healthy and prosperous 2012.
Cheers
Andy

CLASSIC QUICK FIX

CLASSIC QUICK FIX AT SPORTSCAR SUPPLIES!!

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE CAN NOW CARRY OUT A BASIC REPAIR SERVICE IN OUR WORKSHOP FOR CLASSIC AND MODERN SPORTSCARS.

THIS WORK INCLUDES:
ENGINE ELECTRICS: ALTERNATORS / DYNAMOS / STARTERS/ BATTERIES/ LIGHTS / IGNITION ETC.
MECHANICAL: SHOCKERS / SPRINGS / STEERING / WHEEL BEARINGS
COOLING: ELECTRIC FAN KIT/ RADIATORS / THERMOSTATS / COOLANT REPLACEMENT
CARBURETTOR: EXCHANGE CARBS/ FUEL PUMPS / OVERFLOW PROBLEMS ETC
TRIM: HOODS / DOOR PANELS / SEAT RECOVERS
ACCESSORIES: STEERING WHEELS / BOOT RACKS / DASHBOARDS / CHROMEWORK/

• SPORTSCARS SUPPLIES :
• ESTABLISHED 30 YEARS
• MGOC 5 STAR RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER

ASK FOR FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION . WRITTEN ESTIMATES. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED.
TEL . 0191 4960522
MON –FRI 9.00 – 5.00
sales@sportscarsupplies.com
www.sportscarsupplies.com

MGF'S TO PART EXCHANGE FOR CLASSIC CARS !

I have 2 British Racing Green MGF's for sale [ a 1195 1800 & a 1198 VVC] . Both mot'd & taxed ...will part exchange for a classic car. E-mail or tel. if intrested . 0191 4960522

REQUEST FOR HELP .

A personal request from Andy Haw :

On Saturday 25th June I am attempting the Northern Rock Cyclone Challenge - a 104 mile cycle race around Northumberland . Its a challenging course with around 8000 ft of accent ! My friend Nick Barrett & I have been training for this for a while - I should have known something was amiss when I was given a yellow cycling shirt and a book "Cycling for the over 50 's " for my big birthday at the end of last year !

My chosen charity to raise funds for this event is the Prostate Cancer Charity . If you’re a bloke and over 45 you really do need to be aware of the dangers of this disease. In the UK Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. 36,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. One man dies every hour of prostate cancer. The Prostate Cancer Charity is the UK’s leading charity working with people affected by prostate cancer.

As most of my friends fall into this at risk category can I ask that you take a look a their website and be aware of the warning signs. Please donate as much as you possibly can via my Justgiving link. Prostate Cancer funding is still very much the Cinderella of the cancer Charity donations world !

Unless I passout / fall off/ or loose my chain I promise to get across the finishing line in June :]

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now. To donate just go to the Justgiving link www.justgiving.com/a-haw If you prefer to pay offline then please make a cheque payable to “ The Prostate Cancer Charity” and drop it in at the SCS shop / RAFA club etc marked for my attention .

Very best Regards and a big thank you in anticipation of your generous support .

Andy Haw

DUST OFF RUN 17TH APRIL

DURHAM CLASSIC CAR CLUBS DUST OFF RUN STARTING FROM SCS @ 10.00 am. ... ENTRY LIST IS GROWING FAST ! ITS FREE TO ENTER BUT YOU NEED TO SEND IN FORM TO ORGANIZER MIKE ARNOT .
http://www.facebook.com/sportscarsupplies#!/event.php?eid=175085165840561

17th. April is also national " Drive it day" organized by the FBHBC should be lots of classic & historic sports cars out on organized runs.

EXPORT UNF BOLT PACKS .

UNF BOLT PACKS - JUST HAD ANOTHER MONSTER DELIVERY - AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT WITH REDUCED SHIPPING COSTS ! MY CONTRACT WITH GLS FOR NEAR EUROPE DELIVERIES ALLOWS VERY INEXPENSIVE SHIPPING FOR ALL ITEMS UP TO 30 KG. WE CAN CONSOLIDATE ORDERS FOR CAR CLUBS ETC TO SAVE ON SHIPPING . WITH EXTENDED DISCOUNT PROMOTION ON OUR WEB SITE OUR PRICES ARE ACTUALLY LESS THAN LAST YEAR ... AND THAT'S INCLUDING THE NEW VAT RATE INCREASE !

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Happy new year everyone ! Shop has reopened - normal hours 9.00 - 5.00 . Carrier & post collections back to usual delivery times !

XMAS OPENING TIMES !

XMAS 2010 : Our parts shop will close at 5.00 pm on Thursday 23rd December. We are open between Xmas & New Year on Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th 10.00am -2.00pm. Parcel Force & Royal Mail will be collecting / delivering on these dates too !
We reopen as normal on Tuesday 4th January 2011 9.00 am. Website ordering and... e-mail quotes available throughout the holiday period. All orders placed before 1st January will be processed at the cheaper vat rate .
Sincere Xmas wishes to all our classic car fans around the world - I hope you have a safe , healthy and prosperous 2011.
Cheers
Andy

FACEBOOK PAGES UP & REVVING !

New Sportscar Supplies Facebook Page

We are now on facebook! Become a fan of our page and be kept instantly up to date with news, special offers and new products. Join now for November discount offer. Add your classic car to our photo gallery. Links to classic car clubs and enthusiast sites welcome. Just follow the link below.

SCS 5 STAR MGOC APPROVAL

MANY THANKS TO ALL MGOC MEMBERS WHO TOOK THE TIME TO SUBMIT THIS YEARS ANNUAL MGOC QUESTIONAIRE. WE MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT AS WE REMAIN 5 STAR APPROVED SUPPLIERS !

HARD TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION ...

A rare chance to buy potential show winning car ... definitely not an "average restoration !
Part exchange with another classic car possible :]
Have a look in the cars for sale section of my website.

TODAYS BARGAIN!!

If you look at the top right hand corner of my web site you will see a new listing : TODAY'S BARGAIN . This week I have just bought a large quantity of Lucas Sports Coils which are on offer at only £15.00 + vat for very limited period . Grab a genuine bargain !

SPITFIRE MK 1 1964 RARE PROJECT CAR !!

WE HAVE ACQUIRED A GENUINE MK 1 SPITFIRE WHICH WILL REQUIRE FULL RESTORATION - IT WOULD BE SAD TO SE THIS CAR BROKEN FOR SPARES - IT HAS HAD THE SAME LADY OWNER FOR THE LAST 27 YEARS . PLEASE RING FOR DETAILS OR HAVE A LOOK ON MY E BAY AUCTION .

BARN FIND MGB SPARES !!

I have just brought in a huge amount of used MGB spares from a typical barn find / abandoned project. There are dozens of wire wheels , doors , wings . tailgates etc - various condition but all original panels ! The haul includes Weber carb conversion on manifold, front built up cross-member with telescopic damper conversion, wire wheel front axle, aluminum bonnets, overdrive gearboxes etc .
Please ring if you are looking for particular MGB used parts . I will try to list some in our e bay used item's category asap .

PART EXCHANGES/ MODERN CLASSICS

WE OFTEN HAVE MX5 & MGF FOR SALE.
GRAB A BARGAIN :
MX 5 EUNOS ROADSTER

SPITFIRE 1500 BREAKING FOR SPARES !

WE ARE CURRENTLY BRAKING A LATE MODEL 1500 SPITFIRE WHICH WAS AN ABANDONED PROJECT . QUITE A LOT OF USEFUL PARTS AVAILABLE INCLUDING THIS USA ROT FREE CHASSIS.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PARTICULAR ITEMS PLEASE SEND E MAIL

"O" SERIES IN MGB - IT CAN BE DONE !

Local MG enthusiast Mike Arnot [ organizer Durham Classic Car club ] has recently completed his long term project and fitted the O series engine from a SD1 Rover into his chrome bumper MGB. As Mike is keen to point out , this engine was designed to fit the MGB if manufacture had continued past 1980. The full details of this conversion can be found in the June edition of Enjoying MG magazine.

TRIUMPHS AROUND THE WORLD !

Just had a big batch of photos from my regular customer Ron Kajzar in Quebec , Canada . Ron has done a brilliant job converting his 1970 GT6 + into an open top Spitfire 6 cylinder !

NOW STOCKING.......

Pleased to advise we are now stocking Castrol Classic 20W/50 engine oil- ideal for Triumph & MG's - I have significant quantities of this and the supply should be assured for years to come !
See offer on web site or order by phone 0191 4960522.

GENUINE BARGAIN !

I have just bought this local and well known MGB Roadster. It has an extensive and impressive history having been fully rebuilt and little use since . My customers tell me classic car values are moving upwards - so grab this at a bargain price [ make me an offer ! ] before the Summer season starts.
Check it out on the new site under : cars for sale category.
Part exchange classic or sportscar possible.

TSSC LOCAL TREASURE HUNT

Local TSSC member Joe Grundy has e mailed me and advises of latest local event :

"I confirm the details of the Treasure Hunt I'm doing for the local TSSC branch, for which you kindly donated the £20 gift voucher.

It will be held on Sunday April 25th and will be based around Morpeth.

The first car will be set off at 10:30am and the 'start' will be manned until the last car has been despatched.

There will be no charge to enter, but non-TSSC-member entrants are welcome to make a donation to branch funds, if they feel so inclined.

Entrants need to pre-register by e-mailing me via events@sportscarsupplies.com

Any queries, just let me know.

Many thanks,

Joe"

CROFT CIRCUIT

I have always had a big soft spot for my local circuit : Croft in North Yorkshire.
In August local clubs are holding a Classic Car & Military Event . Check it out at www.croftmilitary.co.uk
Whilst on the subject of Croft circuit I could not resist including one of my favorite pictures of the SCS GT6 race car being pursued by Colin & Helen Elstrop [ Spitfire Mk 3 & GT6 2 respectively ]
Colin is lucky enough to have an entry in this years Le-mans Classic in his TVR - we wish him every success.

LETS STOP MESSING ABOUT ......

OK Lads - lets stop messing about with those silly little OHV Triumph & MG engines !!.
Here is a picture of Keith Edmunds [Wednesbury UK] Spitfire mk 4 now fitted with : 2lt Vauxhall engine ,2.8 Cosworth Gear Box ,GT6 Brake discs with twin pot caliper brakes.
Keith bought the car from me about 2 years ago and hopes to complete the bodywork side of the rebuild in 2010 .

CUSTOMER CAR GALLERY - SEND YOUR ENTRIES IN !

NEXT CUSTOMER CAR PHOTO IS OF PAUL ANDERSON AND HIS TR4A . THIS PHOTO USES THE BACKDROP OF THE LAKE DISTRICT [NORTH WEST UK].
PAUL IS MEMBER OF OUR LOCAL TR REGISTER GROUP TR REGISTER NORTHUMBRIA

TR SPARES FOR SALE

MORE NEW PRODUCTS ON SCS WEB SITE!

IF THE PARTS YOU WANT ARE NOT LISTED ON OUR SITE PLEASE LET ME KNOW - I WILL TRY MY BEST TO HAVE THEM LISTED WITHIN 24 HOURS .
LATEST NEW ITEM IN THAT ELUSIVE CRANKSHAFT END NUT FROM THE 1300 / 1500 SPITFIRE & MIDGET ENGINE. CHECK IT OUT : SPORTSCAR SUPPLIES SHOP ON LINE

VALLETTA GP

My customer Brain Owen from St. Juliens, Malta, has sent me this link about the Valletta GP [classic cars rally ] Check it out and book the holiday!

http://www.vallettagrandprix.com/

CLASSIC CARS IN MALTA

The 2010 season starts earlier the further south in Europe you go ! Dennis Agius of Old Motors Club in the beautiful island of Malta has sent me these pictures of his superb Herald convertible and is currently rebuilding a Mk 3 Spitfire .

OPENING HOURS 2010

Just a reminder that our retail shop has revised opening hours for 2010 :

Monday - Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Saturday / Sunday closed.

A 24 hour telephone answering service is available and the on line shop / e mail ordering facility runs 24 / 7.

CORBRIDGE CLASSIC CAR SHOW 2010

Sportscar Supplies is pleased to once again be the main sponsor of MG Northumbria 's annual classic car show taking place at Tynedale Park Corbridge on Sunday 4th July. Entry for your classic car is free if you submit the entry form application available from their web site or the SCS shop in Swalwell. This has fast become the premier classic car event in the North of England - make it a date in your diary !
This photo is of last years 1970's catagory winner Rune Dybedal [ left] receving his trophy from MGN chair John Pearce. Rune lives locally and has been a SCS customer for many years- the car is an immaculate MK4 Spitfire .

More details at Northumbria's web site : www.mgnorthumbria.org

OVERSEAS SHIPPING CHARGES - HUGE SAVINGS !!!!

We have negotiated a new contract for our overseas shipping prices. This means we can offer huge savings on parts shipment - particularly to the near Europe countries. For example most parts shipments to France ,Germany , Denmark & Benelux countries can be sent for around £20.00 GBP up to a maximum of 30 KG. Big savings also available for most destinations E. U. & Worldwide - please inquire and I will be pleased to quote .

CUSTOMER CAR GALLERY

You may remember the old web site had an extensive photo gallery of customers classic cars. The new site is a bit more e-commerce orientated so I have decided to post up the old gallery photos on this blog. Feel free to e mail in car details for inclusion.
First up we have new customer Wojtek Głogowski from Poland. Here is a picture of his recently imported U.S.A. spec. Spitfire 1500 currently undergoing restoration & engine rebuild.

NEW SHOP NOW ON LINE!

Welcome to our new on line shop . More products will be added daily . If there is a particular item that you want and its not listed please e mail me and I will get it posted up .
Best wishes to all our customers throughout the world for 2010 .

Thank goodness the thaw has started - this is what the real shop looked like last week!
Andy.