Why classic projects need patience
Originality goals are agreed early
We set the finish, specification and parts plan before heavy work begins.
Experience spans rare and usable classics
Past work has covered Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche and British classics.
Updates match project complexity
Progress is explained in stages, because restoration work rarely moves in straight lines.
Restoration starts with the car and the goal
Classic restoration only works well when the finished aim is clear from the start. Some cars are being prepared for concours judging, some for shows, and some for road use that still keeps the spirit of the original intact. We handle dedicated workshop restoration from careful mechanical work to broader rebuilds and preparation, with the condition, intended finish, originality goals, and likely parts availability documented before heavy work begins. More than three years of specialist Ferrari restoration experience was gained at Bob Houghton Ltd, alongside work with Porsche, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Bentley, and British classics.
Careful strip-down, planning and rebuild stages
Older vehicles rarely reveal everything at first glance, which is why restoration has to move in sensible stages. We carry out careful strip-down, inspection, parts planning, mechanical restoration, staged assembly, testing, and final detailing or concours preparation as the project demands. Work has included Ferrari 250 GTOs, Enzos, F40s, F50s, and Testarossas, as well as Jaguar E-Types, DB5s, Triumphs, MGs, and Austin-Healeys. Collection and delivery can be coordinated, and progress updates reflect the reality that specialist projects do not always move in straight lines.
Frequently asked questions
Can you restore a car for road use rather than concours?
Yes. Not every classic needs a concours-level finish or the same parts choices. We discuss how you want to use the vehicle first, then plan the restoration around that goal so the work suits the car's future rather than someone else's trophy shelf.
Do you work on marques beyond Ferrari?
Yes. Alongside Ferrari restoration experience, past work has included Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar E-Type, Aston Martin DB5, Bentley, Triumph, MG and Austin-Healey vehicles. The key is understanding the car's condition, parts route and end goal before the project grows legs.
How do you plan parts and scope on older cars?
We start by documenting condition, intended finish, originality goals and likely component availability. That helps shape the staged scope before major dismantling gets too far, because on older cars the parts route can influence both timing and the sensible order of the work.