Projects

TVR Grantura ready for assembly

Final job to do in the paint shop before our 1962 TVR Grantura can head back next door to the assembly shop; refitting the bonnet. Ready now for assembly.

1978 Triumph Stag: MOT and remedial work

Our 1978 Triumph Stag, one of the amazing classics available to rent from Blue Sky Classic Car Hire. We keep on top of the maintenance of all of the collection and with the summer season drawing closer and the bookings now coming in she returns for the annual MOT and service. Failing on a few […]

1977 MGBGT: Epoxy Primer

Chris is now masking up our 1977 MGBGT ready for the application of Epoxy primer. Epoxy Primer is used to seal and prepare surfaces prior to painting. It absorbs into the existing substrate, cures strong and seals effectively. By using an epoxy primer you improve the coverage on quality of your top coat. Epoxy primer […]

Refurbishing the Healey steering wheel

As we continue to work our way through the numerous parts that require refurbishment, here is the original steering wheel and horn push for our 1955 Austin Healey; cleaned and stored away for assembly.

More plating for our XK150S

Tony from Wyatt Polishing is now working on the final few pieces of our 1961 Jaguar XK150S re-chroming. We should hopefully see everything returned to us in a matter of days for refit.

1955 Austin Healey Power Steering

Introducing EZ Power Steering Enjoy driving your classic car, but do you (or your partner) find the steering to be too heavy? Would you like to cure this without changing the steering characteristics of the car? We can now offer you a solution: an EZ Electric Power Steering system that is completely hidden underneath the […]

1961 Francis Barnett Trials

The tank is now straightened up and ready for dull chrome. The bottom had to come out which is just as well as it was full of all sorts. You wheels are currently with the wheel builder and will hopefully be rebuilt with galvanised spokes. At present the bike is completely stripped and the identification […]

Mercedes 500SL – More parts to restore

More parts are now refurbished and put away safely ready for reassembly.

Fitting up the new XK150 Exhaust

We have now fitted up the brand new exhaust system to our Jaguar XK150, supplied to us by SNG Barratt. Introducing SNG Barratt “SNG Barratt is trusted and valued by Jaguar owners all over the world, and has been for over 30 years. Our knowledge and experience can help to keep your car on the […]

1962 TVR Grantura bodyshell painted

Our 1962 TVR Grantura body shell is now painted and currently in our oven going through the final stages of setting.

TVR Grantura in paint

The colour has now been chosen. The original idea of a Chevrolet Laguna Blue has now changed to a lighter, brighter alternative and she looks stunning. The bonnet and doors have been treated in blue primer ready for top coat to be applied. And here she is; first pictures of our incredible 1962 TVR Grantura […]

UK Barn Finds – March 2019

One of our Jaguar Mark VII featured on UK Barn Finds reaching (at the time) almost 750,000 subscribers and followers.

2003 BMW M3 Makeover

Arriving this weekend to our Woodbridge workshops we have our 2003 BMW M3. A full assessment will be carried out soon to determine what work will be required but certainly paint issues will need to be addressed. Originally, the wheels would have been diamond cut so we may explore the possibilities of refurbishing back to […]

Two for the future: 1953 Mercedes 220 and 1997 Bentley Turbo

Due in later in the month for a full engine rebuild we have our 1953 Mercedes 220 W187. The car will be with us for a short time having the engine removed before heading back home until the engine is rebuilt and ready to be refitted. Stay tuned for more images, coming soon… Secondly we […]

1955 Austin Healey: ready for rebuild

With a fresh new look our 1955 Austin Healey is out of the paint shop and now back in our assembly room as we start to fit back up the bright work, badges, exterior and interior components etc. The new wheels, supplied to us from MWS are now in our possession but will not be […]

1957 Triumph TR3 – Service and MOT

Returning to our workshops today we have our stunning 1957 Triumph TR3; getting ready for the summer shows with a service and MOT. Passed with flying colours…

MGB Roadster: Painted and Polished

The fresh Tundra Green paintwork is now complete and polished on our 1975 MG B Roadster. Soon be time for refit to commence.

Rear Brakes for our Jaguar E-Type

The rear brakes have arrived from SNG Barratt for two of our Jaguar E-Type projects.

Uncovering more rust on our Mercedes SL

It seems that whichever way we turn at the moment we are uncover more areas that desperately need our welders touch. It’s great that we are finding the issues and addressing them but I’m sure Tommy is looking forward to being able to sit back having passed the car on to the paint guys for […]

Jensen 541S: Custom Cover

In order to manufacturer our bespoke Jensen 541S fitted car cover we have called upon the experts at Protec Covers in Bradford. They took a trip down to our workshops to measure up for the cover which we should hopefully see with us with a week or so. Whilst on site, they have also taken […]

Building the Amphicar Dash

The Amphicar dash is starting to be built up today with the freshly painted dash being filled with the refurbished dials.

Making the E-Type storage surround

Great teamwork in the workshops today as Dave completes the work on his bespoke storage compartment surrounds. The storage compartment is a unique piece to our 1971 Jaguar E-Type roadster, utilising the spare area behind the front seats. Our storage compartment will consist of two removable and lockable padded lids. Within the storage unit you’ll […]

Welding complete on our 1987 Mercedes SL500

The welding work is now complete on our 1987 Mercedes SL500 body. Parts of the floor have been cut out and replaced. The front nearside arch panel has also had work as has the rear box compartment beside the spare wheel carrier. Tommy now has grinding and tidying to carry out before he can pass […]

1962 TVR Engine – Re-fit

Preparing the fibre-glass body of our 1962 TVR Grantura ready for repaint. The colour has not been 100% confirmed as yet but we are looking at the finish being in blue, similar to the Chevrolet Laguna Blue. With the workshops being closed and limited staff in it was a great opportunity for Ady and Tommy […]

New Arrival: For Sale: 1952 MG TD

Built in 1952 this is, without doubt, the nicest MGTD we have ever seen. Finished in flawless maroon and trimmed in a superb biscuit leather. The car was shipped new to a lady Professor in Alabama, and it stayed with her until she and the car expired around 1980. About 2010 it was returned to […]

Balancing the Aston Martin’s carbs

We have hopefully cured the running issues on our 1965 Aston Martin DB5. To begin with the car was unable to start so we have replaced the faulty fuel pump, rewired the feed for the fuel pump. We have replaced the faulty solonoid which was causing a short on the fuel pump. The car now […]

Riley – ready to go home

Our 1936 Riley Merlin Nine is now complete. The running issues have been resolved and various test drives conclude successful. You’ll see our wonderful Riley Merlin at The Ufford White Lion Car Rally in two weeks time on Saturday 6th April 2019; White Lion Inn, Lower St, Lower Ufford, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6DW

1975 MGB in paint

First few pictures of our freshly painted Tundra Green MG B roadster.

Triumph TR7 V8 – MOT and remedial works

In our workshops today we see the return of our 1981 Triumph TR7 V8 for it’s annual MOT and service. Whilst in, we are looking to paint the front panel where a couple of stone chips and appeared.

1967 Jaguar E-Type Racing Series 1: lined up for the paint shop

Our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Racing Series 1 will soon be rolled into the paint shop for the new colour transformation. Colours have now been chosen, samples have been generated and we are happy to proceed with a bit more shaping and preparation before we can apply the top coat. We estimate a week’s work left […]