Case Studies

Following significant damage, this TVR Sagaris received all new panel work to the front of the body

This rare UK Datsun 260C has been fully stripped and blasted, with extensive metal fabrication and repair being carried out

This classic American icon has been fully blocked, gapped and coated in Epxoy isolator before getting a two tone grey repaint topped in Novols stunning CSR lacquer.

Very rare (one of just 700RHD models) Mercedes 300SEL with an astonishing 12,500mls from new

This very weathered Jaguar MK2 came to us for a full bare metal body repaint

This 1971 TVR is a home restoration, with the bare fiberglass bodyshell presented to us. Epoxy coating, shaping and a stunning pearl blue is topped off with classic Novol clear coat.

This home restoration came to us fully soda blasted - with all Gel Coat removed. We used our full Novol paint system with Epoxy to build the strength and layers back in the coatings...

This Coupe was very original, and surprisingly solid. The paint however was flat, faded and burned through in places.

Exceptionally rare being one of just 41 Mulliner Park Ward T1 Convertibles built, this Bentley spent much of its life in South Africa where it was painted White.

This lovely little Fiat 500 was bought from Rome, and is totally rust and repair free. The paint however was damaged and micro blistered. The car was stripped by the owners and handed to us.

This 1972 Bentley Corniche preseneted very well, but upon close inspection, there were multiple areas of micro blistering and swelling shape

This very rare Consul GT has been subject to an extensive restoration over many years. The fully repaired bodyshell has been soda blasted prior to having the full Novol for Classic Car anti-corrosion

This giant has been passed down through the same family over the last 30 years. The roof had corroded extensively under the vinyl topping on both sides...

This Porsche came in full of micro blisters, some minor corrosion - and a sunroof. The sunroof has been deleted, corrosion cut out, and a full bare metal repaint in Gulf Orange, and Novol CSR lacquer.

This bodyshell was sent to us through a restoration company, having been dipped, fully repaired, and E-coated.

Following a road accident, this little Alfa Romeo was brought in for realignment and replacement front panel and wing, blending to the existing paint through the door.

Delivered as a rolling shell, with corrosion to the front and rear wings, this Stag has been repaired a painted in its factory shade of French Blue over an Epoxy isolator coat.

This, now very rare MK1 Fiesta came to us as a bare metal, repaired shell. We Epoxy coated the bare metal, made good the metal repairs, and returned the car to it's factory Sunburst Red.

This 1973 Stingray was restored abroad, and painted a very translucent, almost luminescent shade of yellow.

This iconic 1966 Mustang came to us with minor corrosion to one wheel arch, and a very dull, lifeless coat of paint.

We like repeat custom! Following from the Blue/White Daytona, this example has gone from bare aluminium to fully bodyworked and coated with a Jaguar shade of metallic silver.

This treasured 1968 Jaguar 420G was totally original. So treasured, that the paint had been polished through top metal in areas, and had lost it's depth over it's 54 years.

An exceptionally accurate replica of the stunning AC Cobra Daytona - the last replica built with Bob Bondurant's guidance. Came to us bare aluminium, painted as close to factory spec as possible.

This 1969 Pagoda came to us for some repair work to the sills. Whilst here, the owner decided to refresh the previous repaint

This rare Ferrari 365 was restored in the 1980's, the paint was starting to blister and fade.

This 1958 Bentley arrived looking pretty smart - but the entire roof had micro blistered, along with the door tops.

Evo founder and YouTube start Harry Metcalfes Jaguar Coupe has had a full body restoration and custom colour repaint over the course of 2021. Head to YouTube for the 9 part video diary of the rebuild.

This Jaguar had sat for 12 years, resulting in heavy corrosion to both rear wings, both front wings, inner and outer sills, and the doors. A full body restoration and repaint was required.

Ahead of the owners wedding, this 1957 Belair was freshened up on a budget to make the special day that much brighter.

1963 Bentley with poor paint repairs and micro blistering to the lower half. Stripped, repaired and Epoxy sealed, the colour is now uniform and smooth.

Stunning 1949 Jaguar XK120 roadster had some damage to the front wings and lower valance. Repairs carried out and the paint expertly matched and blended through the Novol scheme.

All steel 1935 Ford Model Y has been a known hot rod in the UK for over 40 years - going through various guises. The current owner wanted to go from the pick, to striking Ford Signal Yellow

Part of an eclectic private collection, this Austin Healey had micro blistering throughout. Stripped to bare metal, the car was found to be in superb order.

Belonging to a local carpenter, this F100 earns it's keep. Brightened up with a fresh take on the peppermint green, with an off white roof to match the body trims.

The Holy Grail of vintage Hot Rods, this genuine all steel '32 Ford came to us having been stripped and coated in Epoxy.

Initially just a freshen up, vast amounts of body filler from previous restoration work were found on this 1973 Urraco.

This very well known Jaguar XK150 has been restored by the owner, and handed to us for the stunning Carmen finish.

One family owner, low mileage original 1968 Daimler received bare metal body restoration and a full repaint in stunning Opalescent Silver Blue.

This 1961 Daimler Dart had vast crazing in the fibreglass gelcoat, with poor paint finish all over.

An original Nevada based track car, this '66 Lemans came to the UK in 2017.

In early 2017, local Jaguar specialists XjRestorations were tasked with recommissioning Sir Patrick Stewarts Jaguar XJS Convertible.

This '59 Apache was imported from California in 2014. It came across as a Matt Black longbed truck.

MWK 28G is the first ever road registered Jaguar XJ6. A pre production prototype, used for a vast majority of the pre launch testing.

This little Porsche had crazing on the flat surfaces, and surface corrosion on the corners. A quick freshen up was required ready for summer.

One owner for the last 40 years, this great little Cooper was starting to look a little tired with blisters and bubbles appearing. Needing one rear quarter panel.

A process of Epoxy base primer and Polyester primer proceeded the Old English White blend finishing the repair.

XjRestorations Ltd completed the mechanical overhaul and corrosion repairs, handing over to us for fresh coat of glorious Bordeaux Red metallic.

Imported from Oregon in early 2018, this paint has been preserved rather than restored! Patina is a trend, but this is genuine patina.

Jaguar Mk2 - This stalled rebuild project came to us for a full bare metal repaint inside and out - resulting in a period street racer with some serious power to match it's racey look.

1955 Chevrolet BelAir 2 door post for a freshen up, with a modern pearlescent red and white finish. This car has since won best on show at a local events.

Increasingly rare MK5 Ford Cortina for a bare metal repaint, going from a non factory Metallic Green - to factory Signal Yellow.

A highly desirable 1966 VW Split Window Camper having had external and structural corrosion rectified, along with a full repaint in a more period colour combination.