Top 15: Must-have kit for the classic car owner

If you’re looking to improve your collection of tools – or even starting from scratch equipping your garage or workshop with the kind of things you’re sure to need at some point – we've got together fifteen different products that we think are indispensable.

There are others you might consider, of course; but we reckon any (or all) of these items make a great starting point for today’s DIY-minded old-car owner. So let us know which items you’ve already bought and which you’d recommend the most. Now then… time to get your hands dirty. 

By Paul Guinness, Contributor

Torque Wrench

No classic car toolkit is complete without a torque wrench. Sealey sells a choice of different sizes and specs, including this good quality half-inch square-drive with (as you’d expect) reverse-ratchet mechanism. Decent value at £57.54. Go to www.sealey.co.uk and quote item number S0456.