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Your classic. Every stage of the journey.

Whether you’re restoring a classic, planning something of your own, finishing a project or looking after the car you already love, we’ll work through it with you.

We start with your car, your ideas and your budget. Then we agree on the work and a practical way forward.

Heritage Restoration

Bring it back. Keep its character.

For us, a heritage restoration is about bringing your classic back to how it should be, while keeping the details that make it special. The shape, the trim, the interior and the way it drives should still feel true to the car.

We start by looking at what you have, what can be saved and what needs attention. Then we agree with you on the finish, the work and the budget before we get started.

  • Keep and restore original parts wherever we can.
  • Get the bodywork, paint, chrome and trim right for the car and its period.
  • Restore the interior with the right look, materials and details.
  • Give the engine, gearbox, brakes, steering and suspension the attention they need.

We don’t replace something just because it’s old. If it can be restored properly, we would rather keep it. Any changes are discussed with you, and we keep a record of the work along the way.

The aim is a classic you can be proud of and enjoy driving, with its history and character still intact.

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Heritage Restomod

Keep the classic. Make it yours.

For us, a heritage restomod keeps the look and character you fell in love with, with carefully chosen upgrades to make the car better suited to how you want to drive it.

It should still look and feel like a classic. The changes need to work together, whether that means more usable power, better braking, improved handling or a little more comfort behind the wheel.

  • Keep the body lines, trim and details that give the car its identity.
  • Plan engine and gearbox upgrades around the way you want to use the car.
  • Match brakes, steering and suspension to the build, with a stance that still gives a comfortable, usable ride.
  • Bring comfort into a period-inspired interior, with discreet options such as air conditioning, improved instruments and sound.

We start with your car, your ideas and your budget. Together we decide what stays, what changes and how far to take the build. We explain and record the changes, so you know exactly what has been done.

The aim is a classic that still turns heads for the right reasons, feels right on the road and makes you want to take the long way home.

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Bespoke Custom

Your ideas. Your car. Built your way.

You might have a clear picture of your dream car, or just a few ideas you want to explore. We work with you to turn those ideas into a build that looks right, drives well and feels like yours.

There is more freedom here to change the look, the interior and what sits under the bonnet. The important part is making it all work together, from the overall stance down to the smallest finishing detail.

  • Develop the design, colours, paint finish, wheels and stance around your vision.
  • Plan body changes and fabrication to suit the car and the agreed design.
  • Choose an engine and drivetrain, with braking, steering, cooling and suspension to match.
  • Create an interior around your choice of seating, materials, stitching, instruments and comfort features.

We talk through what is practical, what the car needs and where your budget will make the biggest difference. We agree the specification and stages before work begins, and discuss any changes with you as the build takes shape.

Whether you want something understated or a car that stands out wherever it goes, our aim is the same: a well-finished build you are proud to own and enjoy driving.

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Project Completion

Let’s get your classic back on the road.

Most unfinished projects started with a good idea. Then life got busy, costs added up, parts became difficult to find or the work simply stalled. Whether your car is in pieces, partly restored or running but still needing attention, we can help you work out the next step.

We start by looking at the car as it stands. We check the work already done, go through the parts you have and identify what is missing or needs correcting. If something needs a closer look or dismantling before we can assess it properly, we explain that upfront.

  • Take stock. Review the vehicle, loose parts, photographs, invoices and any build notes you have.
  • Check the groundwork. Assess previous bodywork, repairs and mechanical or electrical work before building on it.
  • List what remains. Identify outstanding work, missing parts and jobs that need to happen first.
  • Agree a way forward. Set the intended finish, priorities, budget and stages, with timing based on the work and parts required.
  • Bring it together. Complete the agreed bodywork, paint, mechanical, wiring, interior and assembly work, coordinating specialist work where needed.
  • Finish and check. Carry out the agreed setup, checks and testing, then talk you through the completed work and any remaining items at handover.

We keep what has been done properly and discuss anything that needs reworking. You receive progress updates, and any additional work or cost is discussed and agreed before we go ahead.

You don’t need to arrive with every answer. Send us a few photographs, tell us the story of the build and what you would like the finished car to be. We’ll help you put a practical plan around it.

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Classic Car Maintenance

Keep it running. Keep enjoying it.

A classic needs care long after the restoration is finished. Whether yours comes out for a Sunday drive, heads off to shows or gets used regularly, we can help you keep it in good shape and deal with the small jobs before they become bigger ones.

We start with the car, its history and how you use it. An original classic and a modified build have different needs, so we plan the work around the engine, drivetrain and equipment actually fitted.

  • Routine servicing. Oils, filters, lubrication and service items selected to suit your vehicle and its specification.
  • Engine and running checks. Investigate difficult starting, rough running, leaks and unusual noises; check ignition and carburettor setup where fitted.
  • Cooling and fuel systems. Check radiators, hoses, belts, pumps and fuel lines for condition, leaks and signs of trouble.
  • Brakes, steering and suspension. Inspect wear, play, bushes, dampers and braking components, with repairs agreed around what we find.
  • Electrical attention. Trace charging, battery, wiring, lighting and instrument faults, including issues on modified cars.
  • Tyres and road preparation. Check tyre condition, pressures and age, and assess the car before a longer trip or return to use after storage.

If your classic has been standing, we assess what it needs before putting it back into use. That may include attention to old fuel, fluids, the battery, tyres and brakes, depending on its condition.

We explain what needs doing now, what can be planned for later and what it will cost before going ahead. We keep a record of the work and help you plan the next service around both time and mileage.

You don’t need to be doing a full build to bring your car to us. If you already have a classic you love, we’re here to help you look after it.

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Tell us about your classic.

Send us a few photographs and tell us what you have in mind. We’ll help you work out the next step.

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