This well-illustrated book, although aimed primarily at the owners of classic cars, provides the tricks of the trade to enable the interior of a car of any age to be successfully renovated. It includes cleaning and restoration techniques for renovating soiled but sound interiors; how to strip a car interior for complete renovation; guidance on dismantling, repairing and re-upholstering seats; the secrets of producing new headlinings; the making and fitting of new carpets; the fabrication of replacement trim panels; and how to make new soft-tops and install a sun roof.

With thousands of practical tips, and more than 900 illustrations, this practical step-by-step guide charts the basics of classic car restoration, backed up with the inside knowledge that only the experts normally have. It covers the restoration of all types of bodywork including weld-on and bolt-on panels, lead loading and painting; how to give new life to most types of mechanical and electrical equipment; making and fitting new interior trim; and what to look for when buying a classic car for restoration, whether for pleasure or investment.

When the Capri was launched, in 1969, its no-nonsense handling and roadholding and, in 3-litre form, its impressive performance, singled it out from the bland and anonymous saloons of the late 1960s. Capris were straightforward, easy to drive and simple to maintain, and their popularity has been sustained largely because of this. Their simplicity of design and inherent ruggedness makes them ideal candidates for DIY restoration. The booming owners' club movement and the continuing availability of spare parts ensures that these cars will have a strong following for many years to come.

Ford Cortina and Escort Mk I and Mk II models brought family motoring to millions of people from the early 1960s. These Fords were straightforward, easy to drive and simple to maintain, and their popularity has been sustained largely because of this. Their basic simplicity of design and inherent ruggedness means that they are ideal candidates for DIY restoration. The booming owners’ club movement and the continuing availability of spare parts ensures that these cars will have a strong following for many years to come.

An essential reference for anyone considering a restoration of one of these classic luxury saloon cars, this book covers the Series 1, 2 and 3 XJ6 models built between 1969 and 1986. This manual shows you how to strip down, rebuild and tune an XK engine; repair and modify suspension; renovate interior trim; strip down and rebuild mechanical components; and repair and replace bodywork. Illustrated with more than 900 photographs and diagrams, it also explains what to look for when buying a used XJ6.

An important addition to the popular Haynes series, this is a clearly written, well-illustrated guide to the history, purchase, specification, bodywork, mechanics, interior, electrics and development of the Defender and its predecessors, and how to restore them. In series with Land Rover I, II and III and Range Rover restoration manuals.• ‘…an excellent companion during ownership’ Off Road and 4 Wheel Drive• ‘useful and authoritative’ Classics

With Land Rover still able to supply virtually every part for every vehicle produced over the past 30 years, the tough, down-to-earth marque is an ideal choice for DIY restoration. This how-to book, illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs and diagrams, advises what to look for when buying an old Land Rover; how to renovate bodywork and chassis; to strip out and replace interiors; to give new life to mechanical and electrical components; and to modify the vehicle for improved performance and economy.• ‘should be a good investment’ Off Road and 4 Wheel Drive

With over 800 illustrations and text aimed at the DIY enthusiast, this book covers how to renovate the bodywork and chassis including the renewal of major panels and repainting; renovate interiors including the re-covering of seats and renewal of carpets and hood; give new life to mechanical and electrical components including an engine and braking system overhaul; and modify the car for improved performance and appearance; also what to look for when buying an MG Midget or Austin-Healey Sprite. Includes fitting the Rover Group/Heritage bodyshell.

This best-selling book, with nearly 1,400 illustrations, outlines the history of Britain’s favourite sports car, tells the prospective buyer how to find a good example of an MGB, MGC or MGB V8, then gets down to the restoration, detailing how to renovate bodywork and chassis; renovate interiors, including the recovering of seats and renewal of carpets and hood; and give new life to mechanical and electrical components. There is also information on building an MGB for today, with modern comfort, handling, performance and sound systems; and how to build a Heritage MGB.

Dubbed ‘Car of the Century’ the evergreen Mini, with its spares availability, unrivalled economy and usability, is the ideal restorer’s car. This book – covering all models including the Mini-Cooper – details how to renovate bodywork; renew interiors; give new life to mechanical and electrical components including engine overhaul and suspension subframe renewal; and modify the car for improved performance and appearance, including engine swaps and wider wheels. The text, supported with nearly 900 illustrations, chronicles the history of the Mini, and advises how to find a good example for purchase.