The ‘Big’ Austin Healey is a car that we see in the service department at least once a month, so it is a wonder that it took us 7 years before we ended up restoring one! This BJ7 Healey was destined to live with a British couple in Spain, so was commissioned in left hand …
Another abandoned project, this rare British built, 4-wheel Isetta had been sitting in bits for a minimum of 15 years. We set about the task of repairing and repainting the body, rebuilding the engine and gearbox before finding all the missing components to rebuild her into a running example! The interior was all hand made …
Gertrude is a much loved Sierra. Originally the family daily driver she spent her working life ferrying the children around Paris and regularly driving to Istanbul where Clive was based as an airline pilot. Close to death after years of being in storage she arrived at Project Shop to be given a new lease of life. Although …
An E-Type is a great average when it comes to restoring a classic car. They have a complex drive train, suspension and body fit. However parts are plentiful and there are a number of specialist suppliers allowing for a competitive spares market. We have completed at least one E-Type every year for the last 7 …
Having been in storage for some time the AC 16/70 came in for a comprehensive mechanical recommission. Fresh fluids and various gaskets dealt with all of the oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and rear axle. We stripped and recommissioned the brakes and rebuilt the car’s adjustable suspension. Whilst with us the owner decided that the …
On paper 90 HPO was a sound buy and should have been a straightforward restoration. The auction information promised it had been held up in a garage since the 70’s with very low miles and just a single registered owner. Bought unseen (possibly the first mistake) the plan was simple: Strip, clean and reuse as …
