Holey Moley!
June 30, 2021
Our classic Jaguar 240 has two substantial holes in its underside due to corrosion. It’s been sat 18 months and now needs some thorough TLC.
June 30, 2021
Chevron B20 Auction Begins Tomorrow
June 30, 2021
Our incredible 1972 Chevron B20 Formula 2 race car is up for auction on Car and Classic and will be going live tomorrow! We are
XJS Bored Radiator
June 30, 2021
Our Jaguar XJS has had its radiator bored out again to make it run more smoothly.
Rush Drummer Neil Peart’s Car Collection Up For Auction
June 30, 2021
The estate of the late Rush drummer, Neil Peart has revealed that his collection of classic cars, known as the ‘Silver Surfers’ are up for
Science Fiction Becomes Reality: Flying Cars Are On The Horizon
June 30, 2021
The future has arrived. A prototype of a flying car just completed it 142nd successful test flight which was a 35minute journey between two Slovakian
DB2/4 Interior Decision Made
June 30, 2021
After many discussions, we’ve decided on the interior for our Mille Miglia Aston Martin DB2/4. The carpet will be a dark grey with claret red
Jaguar E-Type In Epoxy
June 30, 2021
Our Jaguar E-type Roadster that’s in for a full restoration is currently sat in the paint shop in epoxy primer. Matt and Chris will then
500SL Centre Console
June 30, 2021
Craig’s Mercedes 500 SL restoration has taken a back seat recently but Brian has been working on covering the centre console by pulling tight the
Dolomite’s New Brakes
June 30, 2021
Scott has been working on our Triumph Dolomite and replacing the brakes. He’s fitting new brake wheel cylinders and refurbishing the mask brakes. We’ve also
Ford Model T’s New Exhaust
June 30, 2021
We’ve manufactured a new stainless steel exhaust as the original was rusty.
Triumph Stag Update
June 30, 2021
Our Triumph Stag has had a new rear bumper and exhaust and is in the process of having the boot trim attached. We’ve also been
Toyota Hilux Trim Update
June 30, 2021
We’re currently re-covering the sun visors and ceiling lining. Kath is working at recovering these, creating the patterns and fabric, gluing it down and making
Riley Problem Solving
June 30, 2021
Currently, we’re doing a lot of research into our 1951 Riley as the restoration of it will need a lot of multi-trade skills from woodwork
MGB’s New Luxurious Water
June 30, 2021
Our MGB has transition to the luxurious Evans water for its engine which is waterless coolant to accompany the new water pipe. We first need
Triumph TR6 Almost Ready
June 30, 2021
We’ve changed the engine water to the luxurious Evans. We’re also investigating injector fuel issues with the engine that are preventing it from running smoothly.
Honda Integra’s Rust Bust
June 30, 2021
Pricey has been working hard on our 1998 Honda Integra to solve the rust issues. He’s taken apart the front nearside corner and welded in
The Silver E-Type
June 30, 2021
This gorgeous 1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 is in for a service. The client has just purchased the car and wants peace of mind
Peony Red’s Boot Lid Interior
June 30, 2021
Our 1960 Peony Red Jensen has had a new boot lid carpet. Brian has cut and glued a leather strip around the inside edge of
Green E-Type Back Axel And Welding
June 30, 2021
Scott has been working on our 1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 by removing the rear axel and stripping it down ready to rebuild it. He’s also
Holey Moley!
June 30, 2021
Our classic Jaguar 240 has two substantial holes in its underside due to corrosion. It’s been sat 18 months and now needs some thorough TLC.
Chevron B20 Auction Begins Tomorrow
June 30, 2021
Our incredible 1972 Chevron B20 Formula 2 race car is up for auction on Car and Classic and will be going live tomorrow! We are eager to see this very special car find its new home. Packed full of amazing history, our Chevron will be a wonderful addition to any race lovers collection.
You can see our two previous shoots below:
Photos provided by Car and Classic.
XJS Bored Radiator
June 30, 2021
Our Jaguar XJS has had its radiator bored out again to make it run more smoothly.
Rush Drummer Neil Peart’s Car Collection Up For Auction
June 30, 2021
The estate of the late Rush drummer, Neil Peart has revealed that his collection of classic cars, known as the ‘Silver Surfers’ are up for auction next month.
The vintage sports car set includes a 1964 Aston Martin DB5, a 1964 Shelby Cobra 289, a 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S, a 1965 Maserati Mistral Spider, a 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupe, a 1973 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe and a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe.
Science Fiction Becomes Reality: Flying Cars Are On The Horizon
June 30, 2021
The future has arrived. A prototype of a flying car just completed it 142nd successful test flight which was a 35minute journey between two Slovakian cities.
AirCar is a hybrid vehicle designed to be both driven on the roads and flown however it does need a runway to take off. Its able to fly about 600 miles and can transform into an aircraft in just under 3 minutes.
Klein Vision, who have developed have said that the BMW powered vehicle can get to a maximum cruising speed of 118mph thanks to its 160hp engine.
Two people can ride in the AirCar as long as the total weight is under 200kg.
Klein said that the recent test flight has turned ‘science fiction into a reality’ with experts predicting flying cars will be on the market as soon as 2030.
DB2/4 Interior Decision Made
June 30, 2021
After many discussions, we’ve decided on the interior for our Mille Miglia Aston Martin DB2/4. The carpet will be a dark grey with claret red seats and 1206B Schiefer grey piping.
Jaguar E-Type In Epoxy
June 30, 2021
Our Jaguar E-type Roadster that’s in for a full restoration is currently sat in the paint shop in epoxy primer. Matt and Chris will then need to shape up the body by applying filler to make sure the body is smooth and perfect without any dents.
500SL Centre Console
June 30, 2021
Craig’s Mercedes 500 SL restoration has taken a back seat recently but Brian has been working on covering the centre console by pulling tight the fabric and glueing down the stitching.
Dolomite’s New Brakes
June 30, 2021
Scott has been working on our Triumph Dolomite and replacing the brakes. He’s fitting new brake wheel cylinders and refurbishing the mask brakes. We’ve also overhauled the wheel cylinders and master cylinders.
Ford Model T’s New Exhaust
June 30, 2021
We’ve manufactured a new stainless steel exhaust as the original was rusty.
Triumph Stag Update
June 30, 2021
Our Triumph Stag has had a new rear bumper and exhaust and is in the process of having the boot trim attached. We’ve also been working on the heater and the gearbox which had a leaking seal.
Toyota Hilux Trim Update
June 30, 2021
We’re currently re-covering the sun visors and ceiling lining. Kath is working at recovering these, creating the patterns and fabric, gluing it down and making new boards.
Riley Problem Solving
June 30, 2021
Currently, we’re doing a lot of research into our 1951 Riley as the restoration of it will need a lot of multi-trade skills from woodwork to metalwork. Lydia has been cleaning off the glue and paint from the panels.
Once we’ve got the detail blueprints back, we can start to measure up the new parts and make them.
MGB’s New Luxurious Water
June 30, 2021
Our MGB has transition to the luxurious Evans water for its engine which is waterless coolant to accompany the new water pipe. We first need to drain and flush the system with engine flush and then top it up with Evans coolant. We’re also waiting on a new battery isolator switch to arrive so we can fit that.
Triumph TR6 Almost Ready
June 30, 2021
We’ve changed the engine water to the luxurious Evans. We’re also investigating injector fuel issues with the engine that are preventing it from running smoothly. We’ve also replaced the fuel pump and filters but this hasn’t aided the running issues. We’ve up-rated the shock absorbers by 25% too.
Honda Integra’s Rust Bust
June 30, 2021
Pricey has been working hard on our 1998 Honda Integra to solve the rust issues. He’s taken apart the front nearside corner and welded in new parts as well as the rear nearside wheel arch.
The Silver E-Type
June 30, 2021
This gorgeous 1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 is in for a service. The client has just purchased the car and wants peace of mind that everything is in order. We’re due to check the oil levels, test drive it, supply and fit chrome strips to the top of the sill, secure wipe strips on the doors, fix the fuel gauge and asses the cooling fans as the engine runs hot.
Peony Red’s Boot Lid Interior
June 30, 2021
Our 1960 Peony Red Jensen has had a new boot lid carpet. Brian has cut and glued a leather strip around the inside edge of the boot lid and then glued down the carpet to the inside, cutting holes in the boot to support the arm and catch.
We’ve also sent the entire car off to Demand engineering to get the exhaust manufactured and fitted. We’ve found that the profile of the downpipes are not the correct profile so we’re also having them re-profiled so that they allow the exhaust to sit correctly.
Green E-Type Back Axel And Welding
June 30, 2021
Scott has been working on our 1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 by removing the rear axel and stripping it down ready to rebuild it. He’s also carried out a lot of welding to make the car safe for its MOT. We expect that in the future this car will need new floor pans and sills as we have repaired these to comply with MOT standard but to ensure the cars long life, more amends may be on the horizon.
