Services

Eight kinds of work, from a single weekend tune to a two-year rebuild. Every one is photographed and written down.

Full restoration

Body off or frame off. The car comes apart, every part is tagged and bagged, and it goes back together better than it left the factory.

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What it includes

Teardown with every part photographed and labelled
Media blasting to bare metal
Metal repair, primer, paint and polish
Engine, gearbox, brakes, wiring and interior
Reassembly, road testing and settling in

Signs it is time

Rust has come through panels or floors
The car has not run in years
You want it right, not just shiny

Partial restoration

One stage at a time, so you can keep driving it between visits and spread the cost across seasons.

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What it includes

A written plan split into stages
Bodywork and paint on one area at a time
Mechanical work between stages
Photos of every stage for your records

Signs it is time

The car is solid but tired
You want to drive it this summer
You would rather budget by the season

Rust repair and metal fabrication

We cut rot back to clean steel and replace it with patches shaped by hand, not filler.

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What it includes

Floor pans, sills, wheel arches and trunk floors
Hand-formed patch panels where none are made
Lead loading on seams the way it was done
Seam sealer and cavity protection

Signs it is time

Paint bubbling at the wheel arches
Soft or wet floors
Water in the trunk after rain

Engine rebuilds

Correct, numbers-matching rebuilds, with machine work done by a machine shop we have used for years.

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What it includes

Teardown, measuring and a written findings report
Machining coordinated with our machine shop
Original numbers and stampings kept and recorded
Assembly, first start and run-in

Signs it is time

Blue smoke or oil on the plugs
Knocking, low compression or overheating
It has sat so long you are afraid to turn the key

Carburetor tuning and fuel systems

Single, twin or triple carburetors rebuilt and balanced, with the ignition set to suit.

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What it includes

Rebuild with correct jets, needles and gaskets
Synchronising twin and triple setups
Points, condenser and timing set
Fuel tank, lines and pump checked

Signs it is time

Hard to start when hot
A flat spot when you press the pedal
A smell of fuel or black plugs

Upholstery coordination

We take the interior out, work with a trimmer we trust, and fit it back so it looks like it was never apart.

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What it includes

Removal with every clip and screw kept
Correct materials, patterns and stitching
Carpets, headliner, door cards and seats
Refitting, adjusting and fine trim

Signs it is time

Split seats or a sagging headliner
A previous owner chose the wrong material
Faded, cracked door cards

Pre-show detailing

Show preparation down to the undercarriage, with the judging sheet in mind.

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What it includes

Paint correction and a hand finish
Engine bay and undercarriage detail
Chrome, glass and brightwork
A walk-round against the class judging sheet

Signs it is time

A show date is on the calendar
Judges marked you down last time
The car is going up for sale

Appraisal-ready documentation

Every car leaves with its binder: photos of each stage, receipts, hours and the numbers we recorded.

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What it includes

Photos of every stage, dated
Parts receipts and supplier notes
Hours log for the whole project
Original numbers and stampings recorded

Signs it is time

Insuring the car for an agreed value
Selling and wanting top money
A car with no paper trail

Not sure which one you need?

Most owners are not. Send photos and we will tell you what we see.

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