Classic Car Restoration & Maintenance

British brute. These V8`s are quite something to drive. A neat gearbox with a dog leg first and a shed load of power and plenty of road presence, it feels like a tank in the best way possible. Not quite a sports car but certainly an excellent GT car for a long trip, so long as you have an interest in visiting fuel stations regularly.

This week, we provided a service to a local customer who needed some additional assistance.

Last year, we recommissioned this Aston Martin V8 for a local family who have owned the car for many years.

The owner was once an active enthusiast but sadly has suffered with health issues and is no longer able to drive the car. It is his birthday this week so we travelled to the address, checked levels etc and started the car before driving it back to the workshop for a visual inspection, tyre pressures, top up of fuel road test and a valet. All in time for his Birthday this week.

We will also be giving the owner a run out in the car as a Birthday treat this weekend.
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Amazingly, just over 19,000 miles from new, this MGC was Stage 2 modified by Downton Engineering in period, it has a fully documented history and presented in incredible original condition, this MGC is a real one-off.

We have had some good interest in the car, and upon inspection, it is hard to fault. Just waiting for the next custodian to arrive.

Undoubtably, it is at the top end of the MGC market, listed at £38,500 but we feel that you would be hard pushed to find another which is directly comparable.
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Fantastic opportunity for someone to purchase an Austin-Healey project for finishing.

The restoration to date has been completed elsewhere by professionals and the current owner, a change in personal circumstances forces the sale of this 3000.

We would be pleased to finish the project for someone, more details on the website.
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Bill and Charlie Rawles discussing the latest 3000 MKIIA restoration project with our apprentice, Ed.

Every car has a story and this MKIIA has some discrepancies which will be investigated, faults traced and repaired back to and beyond factory spec and tolerance. Some preliminary checks completed on the trolley before being loaded onto the jig base for further measurements.
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Always nice to see an original RHD & Metallic Golden Beige 3000 MK3 in the workshop... Healey servicing is busy, despite the weather!

The weather looks to be changing this week which will be a welcome break from what seems like continuous rain... maybe a chance to get some cars out on the road.

Who can spot the common Healey restoration mistake?
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Sorry for a lack of posts this week, it really has been one of our busiest periods ever and it’s so good to see but it means there’s not much time for social media.

Today, this smart Mk3 was delivered with some cooling issues. We have a combination of our uprated core radiator and fan that will mean your car will never have an overheating issue even in the hottest of climates. And it doesn’t include an electric fan, we have found these not to be as effective as one might think!

In other news, we have exciting news to share with you soon regarding racing, you may have noticed that FSL 246 hasn’t been on track this season…

We will also be racing this weekend at Donington park with two customer cars.
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We understand that our cars often mean so much to us, they signify important past events, life milestones, goals and the nostalgia of owning an old car that maybe wasn`t once so old to you...

We have recently recommissioned this Ford Capri which has been in single ownership for 30 years, the owner has fond memories of driving this car whilst at university.

It became neglected and sat under a cover for many years until we completed an assessment and discussed the viability of repair and recommission, this two stage approach sees the first stage completed with mechanical recommission done, MOT test passed and the car is back on the road. Cosmetic improvements will be in store for next winter.

We`ve just delivered this car, and it`s always nice to see our friends at The Flowerpots Brewery and Pub, this is one of our recommended pubs to visit if you need a spot of lunch if you are visiting us... you`ll always see a classic car there and maybe you`ll now see one of the brewery owners Capri... shame we couldn`t stay for a beer.

If only we had a pound for everyone who commented "I had one of these once". Including Rose Rawles... who learnt to drive in one, maybe that is a pound we can cash in.
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