Restoration case study
2000 BMW M5 (E39)
Corrosion dealt with throughout, the exhaust sorted and a mechanical refresh.
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Restorations from our own workshop, and guides to owning and looking after a classic.
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Restoration case study
1967 Aston Martin DB6
A concours-level restoration, returned to its original specification.
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Restoration case study
2000 BMW M5 (E39)
Corrosion dealt with throughout, the exhaust sorted and a mechanical refresh.
Restoration case study
1988 Vauxhall Cavalier MK2 SRi 130
A bare-shell restoration of a rare and sporty British saloon.
Restoration case study
1967 Aston Martin DB6
A concours-level restoration, returned to its original specification.
Guide
Saving a Classic Car: Preserve, Repair or Restore
Structure before shine: how to assess, save and recommission a neglected classic.
Guide
Rust on Classic Cars: Why It Starts and How to Fix It
Where rust hides on a classic, how to inspect for it and what a proper repair looks like.
Guide
Porsche Leichtbau: A History of Lightweight 911s
From the 1967 911 R to the 964 Turbo S: Porsche’s lightweight road cars.
Guide
BMW 333i: South Africa's 3.2-Litre E30
The 3.2-litre E30 built in South Africa, and how to check a genuine one.
Guide
What Modern Cars Lost and Why Classics Feel So Special
Unassisted steering, real engine sound and no electronic safety net.
Guide
Why You Would Be Mad Not to Own a Classic Car
Historic tax, the MOT exemption, agreed-value cover and clean air zones.
Guide
Classic Car Restoration: A Stage-by-Stage Guide
From the first survey to the paperwork: restoring a classic in the right order.
Guide
Maintaining Your Classic Car: A UK Owner's Guide
Oil, fuel, brake fluid, storage and the yearly check a classic needs.
Guide
The History of British Sports Cars
From the post-war export drive to the E-type and MGB, and what survives today.