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I think the red one had about 6k on it Anam; whether that was genuine or post restoration I don't know.
The black rubber bumper Midget was still for sale but there were still 2 days to go. As you say, you can't use it if you want to retain its value. So a good buy if you just want to look at it 😏 but better not leave it too long as us enthusiasts who are likely to be the ones wanting it, are...

Yes, I agree Bill.

I've just realised I've got exactly the same style and brown leather coat he's wearing in that picture.

Although this is not about an MG XPAG cylinder head, it still applies.
10 Myths Of Cylinder Head Porting Speed Academy
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Len

I liked him. For me, the last decent era of Top Gear with Wilson, Needell and a more reasonable Clarkson before it turned silly. RIP.

I've given up with foot pumps and moved on to a "track" pump, which is floor mounted and hand operated. It's primarily intended for bicycle tyres but, due to its long stroke and the fact you're pushing with your whole body you can get air in a tyre far more quickly. I'm converted and won't go back.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15272193/Top-Gear-star-Quentin-Willson-lung-cancer.html

Only 68. Cancer.

I have never seen a big box hardware store that carries 8x1.0 bolts. Only 8x1.25. If you have one that does, then consider yourself lucky! Also keep in mind that the original bolts on these cars had British heads, not Metric. So you will need to carry more tools if you start using standard Metric bolts on the engine.

Mike,

Can you repair the twin pump you have? I have an old PCL single and it still works when I used it a few years ago, now about 40 years old, it lives in the boot along with the spare. I normally use my compressor when at home. I'm wary of the cheap electrics as a neighbour has quite a few which have all failed but I think he's asking too much from them as he has a few cars whose tyres d...

I used to have a twin barrel foot pump. I’ve no idea what happened to it 🤷‍♂️

I’ve had a few of them break on the side frame where the hole for the pivot is.

I have a few electric pumps now.

My current Skoda came with an electric pump and a can of goo, instead of a spare wheel. I picked up a space-saver wheel on ebay, but still carry the pump.

I ...

I use an Aldi compressor. 25l tank but it is so useful, not just for tyres. £69.95 about 3 years ago, with the kit of tools.