Sales

Sales

Negotiating to take this Mercedes in part exchange and a kerb side test drive of the Mk 2.  Handover of a Mini Clubman to the new owner- What am I thinking…? I hope it...
Bodywork

Bodywork

Paint shops within disused farm buildings were commonplace with spray booth walls made  using plastic sheeting. Painting was in cellulose so an oven was not necessary. Chris the painter is now a renowned classic car restorer in Canada and we are still in...
Road Testing

Road Testing

I have always made a point of running around in the cars to test them. The Jaguar is being ‘run in’ following an engine rebuild and the Lotus had been proving a challenge by constantly breaking down with electrical faults. The fourth photo shows my Uncle Vic listening...
Repairs

Repairs

The top two photos are at Rick’s first workshop. Imagine trying to extinguish an engine fire at the back of this place! The bottom two pictures show an MOT taking place at Walton Road Garage. This process is relatively little changed in thirty years. A former Jaguar...
Buying

Buying

Most cars were sourced from dealerships, usually their unwanted part exchanges. The first three photographs were behind the scenes of a former British Leyland dealer in Hampton Hill which has since been demolished to build...