British Automobile Restoration Services
When you decide its time to restore your automobile, you need an informed source. Running to the first shop next door may not always be the wisest choice on a project as large and complicated as restoration. What are you searching for in your restoration and what is Your definition of restoration? What about budget? Many times people new to the idea of professional restoration may not understand the level and quality of work takes substantial time. One persons idea of a “Driver”, may be the next persons “Concours” restoration. A clear understanding of potential complications, time, materials and all variables in the beginning of a project will help you to make better decisions as the project develops.
Your definition of Restoration could be similar to some peoples idea of resurrection or it might be well beyond what the manufacturer ever imagined. There are three basic types.
Your first type of restoration would be to the quality of road worthy and enjoyable to drive. This may be a car that has been off the road for a number of years, repainted exterior body, maybe a new interior and get a few mechanical items repaired to the point of making the vehicle street worthy. This is the most affordable, least amount of time and materials used.
The second type of restoration would be classified as a full restoration to manufacturers quality. This type would be complete disassembly, restoration or replacement of every component to a clients level of quality and affordability request. Generally, most restorations that are performed are built to Original manufacturers specifications except where the owner desires to alter course- different colour, different style, different lamps, carburettors or camshaft type.
The third type of restoration is going well beyond that which the manufacturer was required to build the car specifications to. This is generally considered a high end restoration and involves better paint, interior, fit and finish. These can be modified restored vehicles or restored to “what the manufacturer would have done had time and materials not been an issue”.
Since all restorations are done by an owner to owner basis, and every part on the vehicle is restored and purchased individually, we do our best to not box any portion of a restoration to a certain style. ALL of our restorations are built towards building a car to a minimum of the factory safety standards or beyond when possible. Reliability is high on our priority as well. Cosmetic restoration is something we are very good at along with the owners assistance.
Questions to ask yourself when searching for a great restoration shop:
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We Know British cars and engineering. We know Skinners Union ( S.U. ) We know Lucas and positive groundings. We understand SAE, Metric, British Standard and Whitworth. We know under the bonnet, the boot and everything between. |
Do they know my British car?
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Do they have any interest in my British Automobile? |
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What about specific British car parts sourcing?
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What is their British Automobile background and experience?
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