Ian Barkaway
Barkaways
Award-winning Ferrari restoration for 26 years. Well known and highly respected for their honest and trustworthy approach to all their Ferrari restoration projects; providing outstanding levels of customer service and uncompromising attention to detail.
Nigel Wearne
Fiennes Restoration
Pre-war Derby Bentley and Rolls-Royce specialist Fiennes Restoration’s team of highly-skilled craftsmen and engineers carry out mechanical, electrical and coachwork restoration work.
Simon Blake
Historic Automobiles
Historic Automobiles was established in 2004 by Simon Blake. We specialise in restoring and maintaining historic road and race cars and have over 25 years’ experience in motor racing, working closely with our clients on race preparation, racing and after care.
Ben Thompson
Majestic Motors Limited
Young, ambitious company based in Warwickshire, Majestic Motors is a team of engineers and specialists which focus on restoration, modification and servicing of classic cars and bikes.
Graham Moss
R C Moss
Leading vintage Bentley specialist R C Moss is a famous restorer dedicated to the prestigious British marque and focused on achieving the highest levels of authenticity in its craftsmanship
Chris Keith-Lucas
CKL Developments Ltd
Established in 1999 to care for, maintain and develop Historic Sports and Racing cars of the 1950s and 60s. Director Chris Keith-Lucas has now been working with these cars since the early ‘70s and co-director Melvin Floyd has been similarly involved since the late ’80s, connected with the motor trade since childhood.
Desmond Smail
Desmond J Smail Ltd
Specialising in the sales, restoration and servicing of Aston Martins past and present for half a century, Desmond Smail are one of the world’s leading experts. Their base in Buckinghamshire is just a stone’s throw from the original Aston Martin factory in Newport Pagnell, with a sister site in West London (Aston Sales of Kensington) for new era models.
Ray Mallock
RML Group
RML is one of the leading high performance automotive engineering companies in the world. We specialise in delivering Touring Car, GT, Sports Prototype and Rallying programmes in major motorsport series for global automotive brands. We have won multiple World Championships for our partners and have a winning pedigree in every series in which we have competed. RML applies this nimble and winning mindset to developing high performance road car derivatives and advanced automotive technology for OEMs.
Angus Watt
Greatworth Classics Ltd
Greatworth Classics was born in 2005, as The VW Camper Company Ltd, and caters for camper enthusiasts as well as Porsches and other classics.
Tim Dutton
Ivan Dutton Ltd
We are specialists in the restoration and maintenance of Bugatti Motor Cars, and are based in Buckinghamshire, England, UK. When presented with a car with a continuous history over many years, it remains our policy to repair, refurbish or restore original components rather than fit new parts to it. As a result we have become experts in the reclaimation of broken castings and damaged body work using modern machining and welding techniques.
Jim Stokes
Jim Stokes Workshops Group
World famous for our expertise in Alfa Romeo, Jim Stokes Workshops also restore, repair and maintain Ferrari, Lancia, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Mercedes & Rolls Royce historic automobiles. Restoration, Engine Building, Coachwork & Manufacturing are all carried out in-house in order to maintain our commitment to quality. The recently completed ‘Alfetta’ 158 made use of these facilities, in the restoration of the original components, the creation of the body and the manufacture of missing parts, engineered to create one of the most legendary grand prix cars of all time.
Paul McNeilly
Hoyle-Fox Classics
Terry Hoyle‘s 40-year passion for working on the finest road and race Ferrari is now shared with Cliff Fox - a serial Ferrari collector and racer with a wealth of commercial experience. The company, based in Maldon, Essex, enjoys a strong resource base to ensure that its world class engineering services match the highest levels of customer service and expectations.
Ollie Crosthwaite
Crosthwaite & Gardiner
Knowing that we have the skills and technology to do so, our approach is that if something could be made then, it can be made now. Better and stronger if need be, though outwardly identical. On that basis, we remanufacture brand new race engines, gearboxes and entire cars as well as rebuilding and restoring landmark historical machines.
ollie@crosthwaiteandgardiner.com
www.crosthwaiteandgardiner.com
Ian Bainbridge
BS Motorsport Ltd
The Guild
David Cottingham
DK Engineering
At DK Engineering we are acknowledged as one of the most famous Ferrari specialists in the world and one of only a few who provide the complete service. This is only made possible by our in-house complete range of skills and facilities that have been built up over more than 40 years. Few organisations in this industry can equal our ability to accommodate a client’s every need as a result of our active involvement with every aspect of the marque from ownership to race participation.
James Crickmay
Frank Dale & Stepsons
Established in 1946 Frank Dale & Stepsons are the world’s oldest independent Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist. We are recognised globally as one of the market leaders, consistently offering some of the finest vintage and classic Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars for sale. We are the only Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist in London with showroom, workshop and upholsterers under one roof.
Collectors and enthusiasts come to Frank Dale & Stepsons from all over the world to inspect our outstanding selection of motorcars.
George Fowles
George Fowles Racing
The Guild
Ian Nuthall
IN Racing
INRacing are the specialists in Bristol and Alta engines and gearboxes, Being innovative and triving for power and reliability, our skilled team offers a wide range of knowledge, We have an in-house machine shop, which allows for sophisticated block and head work and for INRacing to be able to create individual parts for customers.
Richard Williams
RS Williams Limited
The Guild
Jason Moore
JPM Classics Ltd
JPM Classics was established in 2010; the specialists are involved in the restoration and maintenance of classic cars such as Aston Martins, Porsches and Alfa Romeos. JPM is a staunch supporter of the Classic Car Restoration Apprenticeship Programme managed by The International Guild and its training provider, Emtec Colleges.
Brian Gateson
Techniques Motorsport Ltd
The Guild
Wayne Lee
Motor Sport Transmissions
Motorsport Transmissions is the only UK company specialising solely in the ZF S5-18/3 Transmission used in Historic Race and Rally.
Officially Associated with ZF as technical experts on S5-18/3 transmission and components (the S5-18/3 gearbox was fitted to most of the ‘works’ Ford Escort Mk1 and Mk2 cars, Talbot Lotus Sunbeam and Vauxhall Chevette HSR), MST support high profile racers in Historic Race and Rally and have prestigious clients worldwide.
Stuart Bitmead
SB Race Engineering Ltd
The Guild
Cranfield University
Clive Temple, Programme Director and Senior Lecturer
Exclusively postgraduate with an international community and truly global reputation, Cranfield provides access to world-class, state-of-the-art facilities and promotes excellence in teaching delivered by leading academics and practitioners. Cranfield graduates are highly sought-after by prospective employers.
School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing
Building 61
Cranfield University
MK43 0AL
+ 44 (0)1234 754056
Kevin O’Rourke
Mototechnique Ltd
The Guild
Paul Stock
Management Innovation Services Ltd
Management Innovation Services has over 40 years’ experience as precision mechanical and electronics engineers, in both the aerospace and motorsport industries
Fiona Harrop
Atalanta Motors
Find your escape with the new Atalanta: a modern British classic sports car.
This elegant, characterful motor offers an authentic 1930s driving experience with the undoubted benefits of modern comfort, safety and reliability. Built to order, based on the Atalanta’s original design, automotive advancements are discreetly packaged within the traditional, coach-built body. The result effortlessly combines the exhilaration and beauty of motoring in a bygone era with all you would expect from today’s materials and technology.
James Sohl
Renaissance Classic Sports Cars
A holistic approach to caring for classics
Renaissance Classic Sports Cars has its foundation in the long-standing passion of the Sohl family for classic sports cars and racing. James Sohl, the enthusiastic and knowledgeable founder and director said: "When the Ripley location became available it was an irresistible opportunity to develop a unique classic car operation with outstanding showroom and workshop facilities. The site’s heritage has been as the base for an international Porsche racing team, known as Trackspeed, and it is yards away from the site of the 1950s Formula 1 Connaught racing team. Also, Ripley is a short distance from historic Brooklands, the starting point for British motor racing and classic cars."
Classic Performance Engineering
Classic Performance Engineering specialises in the restoration, race preparation and servicing of vintage and historic sports and competition motorcars.
With over 30 years experience in the industry, Classic Performance Engineering has built a well-established and enviable reputation with our clients, suppliers and event organisers for quality, integrity and ability. Our extensive experience allows us the restore, prepare or service your car to the highest standards, in turn allowing you to maximize the pleasure you gain from your historic car or collection.
John Goldsmith
Goldsmith and Young
Goldsmith & Young, has a long history of restoring high value and unusual vehicles. We specialise in the full restoration and maintenance of post war Aston Martins (1950 - 1970’s) in our purpose built workshops and all engines are tuned to racing specifications to ensure top street and track performance.
M J Tech Limited
With a wealth of knowledge, we are specialists in motorsport transmissions covering rebuilds, design and reverse engineering of parts for all types of gearboxes and axles. Supporting teams in the World Endurance Championship, European Le Mans Series, Blancpain, Masters Historic Championship and Formula E. M J Tech Limited is also Aerospace certified in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) using the Magnetic Particle Inspection and Dye Penetrant Inspection methods.
Swindon Powertrain
From concept design to manufacturing, our team of engineers and technicians supply high performance engines as well as cutting edge development projects and components to the automotive world and motor racing industry. Our customers are OEMs and leading race teams who enjoy our unrivalled reactivity and cost effective winning solutions.
Hemmels
Hemmels creates the world’s finest Mercedes-Benz SL series restorations for those who demand perfection. Now you can own a better-than-new example, hand-crafted exactly as you dreamed.
Heritage Skills Academy
John Pitchforth
Established in 2015, Heritage Skills Academy has established its position as the UK market leader for Classic Vehicle and Heritage Engineering Apprenticeships. Based at Bicester Heritage, we deliver bespoke apprenticeship programmes in mechanical, engineering, coach building and Trim on behalf of the UK’s leading classic vehicle manufacturers and independent specialists. We provide a comprehensive service from recruitment to the trained technician.
3Dealise
3Dealise reproduces classic castings such as engines, cylinder heads and gearboxes without a pattern in weeks using a combination of advanced 3D technology (for accuracy, cost and speed) and traditional casting technology (for classic look and finish).
Paul Stephens
Established in 1994, we specialise in the sale, service and restoration of Porsche’s to exacting standards. We also create Paul Stephens AutoArt, the ultimate expression of our quest for perfection, aimed at those seeking the ultimate expression of individuality. Our AutoArt creations are hand-crafted and feature timeless style combined with modern features and performance, built to your individual specification from our proven ‘starting-points’ or to your own one-off vision.
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