Friday 9 December 2011
Fiat Strada 130TC floor is now completely restored.
The picture speaks for itself, showing the rarest of all things being a perfect Fiat Strada 130 TC floor.
Monday 28 November 2011
What a 700 mile from new classic Range Rover looks like
Only minor work to this car, but frankly knowing when to stop is part of the skill in retaining the originality in cars such as this. Where would you find another?
Photographs by the talented Craig Pusey. Details below.
Mobile: +44 (0)7855 806581
Email: craig.pusey@btinternet.com
Websites: www.craigpusey.co.uk
Email: craig.pusey@btinternet.com
Websites: www.craigpusey.co.uk
Saturday 5 November 2011
Sunday 9 October 2011
Spencer Lane-Jones and Mitchell Motors
Having dealt with the superb firm that is Spencer Lane-Jones for a number of years, we thought it was timely to give them a recommendation.
Their website (soon to be updated) is here - http://www.spencer-lj.com/home.php - and they are experts in the field of Bristol car restoration and maintenance.
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| Bristol 405 Drop Head Coupé |
Their website (soon to be updated) is here - http://www.spencer-lj.com/home.php - and they are experts in the field of Bristol car restoration and maintenance.
Thursday 6 October 2011
Andy Mitchell beating the AC drum at Spa Francorchamps
Andy Mitchell and Mark Morgan racing Mark Morgan's AC Ace at the Spa 6 hour meeting.
As Michael Schumacher says "It is without doubt the best circuit in the world"
As Michael Schumacher says "It is without doubt the best circuit in the world"
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| It is lonely out there! |
Ferrari 360 Spider repainted to sort out stone chips and scratches
Entrusted to us for a repaint in one of our state of the art ovens.
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| Ferrari 360 Spider in our paint oven |
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| The finished Ferrari 360 Spider. Truly superb. |
Bristol 402 complete restoration
These superb classic design came to us for a full body off restoration.
Car came from America in a derelict state. The inner wings had been used for target practice and we had to repair the bullet holes!
Car came from America in a derelict state. The inner wings had been used for target practice and we had to repair the bullet holes!
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| Bristol 402 |
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| Bristol 402 - Rear view |
Rare BMW 319 Sport from 1937 comes to us for full body, chassis and mechanical restoration
Having extensive experience of this type of vehicle, being 319 and 328 BMW, and additionally Bristol engines being derived from the BMW design, it is brilliant to have another in for restoration.
A separate blog will detail this car as it progresses. Further details to follow shortly.
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| BMW 319 Sport |
A separate blog will detail this car as it progresses. Further details to follow shortly.
Sunday 2 October 2011
Bristol supercharger conversion
An Aston Martin, Fiat Strada and some Bristols in our workshop
Aston Martin refurb, Fiat Strada restoration, AC in for some racing "incident" paintwork, Bristol to add a supercharger and the Mitchell Special in for some general maintenance. All in all an exciting time.
Wednesday 28 September 2011
Connaught L3-SR - Extensive aluminium repair work.
Rare one this, being a Connaught L3-SR. Further details on the car are here.
Entrusted to us for extensive aluminium body repair and restoration. Further information to follow as the project progresses.
Entrusted to us for extensive aluminium body repair and restoration. Further information to follow as the project progresses.
Connaught L3-SR
Dodge Viper in for some minor remedial work
An example of a regular client bringing his car back to us for very minor, but nonetheless essential, paintwork detailing to keeping his car "together". Work we really enjoy carrying out.
Dodge Viper
Tuesday 5 July 2011
Ferrari Superfast 500 being enjoyed by its owner
Really pleased to see a car we restored being enjoyed.
The proud owner sent us the picture above.
Saturday 2 July 2011
THE Fiat Strada advert - Handbuilt by robots.
Compulsory viewing for us now we are restoring a Fiat Strada 130TC. We just can't figure out how the robots missed so much rustproofing!
Fiat Strada 130 TC full body restoration
Great to see a "hot hatch" from the '80's being restored to its former glory.
Fiat 600 full body restoration
Thursday 30 June 2011
Bugatti Brescia paint refurbishment
A delighted client sent us in some pictures of his Bugatti Brescia that we had just repainted. Apparently he collected it from us and went on a road trip around France more or less straight away.
Some quotes and pictures below given to us by our satisfied client:
"Have a picnic of rillettes as you head south"
"Soaking up the miles and the sunshine."
"Be sure to end up at the Domaine des Hauts de Loire in Onzain where there are 2 Michelin stars to enjoy in luxury."
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| Andy Mitchell next to the finished car |
"Have a picnic of rillettes as you head south"
Andy Mitchell our owner goes racing......and does not come last!
.....he came second to last after a valiant race up through the field to second place that was bought to a halt through a mechanical failure.
Vows to get his team to prepare car in future!
Sunday 3 April 2011
Bentley MK6 - Full restoration
Complete body off restoration of this complex vehicle. Included replacing ash frame.  |
| Bentley MKVI |
Tuesday 8 March 2011
Chain gang Frazer Nash part way through restoration
Whilst refurbishing the chassis, the owner has taken the opportunity to have the chain gear rebuilt and the engine sorted out by ourselves.
Derby Bentley Drophead - Ash frame work looking good!
Total restoration of the mechanics and bodywork is required for this complex vehicle.
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| Derby Bentley Drophead |
Bristol 402 convertible complete restoration. Last nut and bolt! Body off!
This very rare Bristol was entrusted to Mitchell Motors, as we have the necessary expertise and knowledge gained from working for decades on Bristol cars.
Vehicle is nearing the end of a complete body off restoration.
Vehicle is nearing the end of a complete body off restoration.
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| Bristol 402 Convertible |
Ferrari 500 Superfast featured in a Ferrari magazine.
Ferrari (Surrey) owners club magazine from November 2010 reprinted with the club's permission below.
Very proud to be associated with the restoration to original specification of this important vehicle.
Very proud to be associated with the restoration to original specification of this important vehicle.
The Mitchell Spider comes and mysteriously.......goes
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| The mysterious Mitchell Spider leaves its ghostly mark |
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| It arrived....and went as if by magic...... |
Bristol 412 prototype full body off restoartion
This unique Bristol 412 is nearing the end of a full restoration.
Among the many challenges of the project was ensuring that the features only appearing on this car were retained. The large flattish panels needed our expertise to ensure they were ripple free.
Another job we delighted to do!
Among the many challenges of the project was ensuring that the features only appearing on this car were retained. The large flattish panels needed our expertise to ensure they were ripple free.
Another job we delighted to do!
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| Bristol being painted |
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| Rear of Bristol being painted |
AC Ace 2.6. Complete new body and repaint.
Entrusted to us by another restorer to paint. Car will soon be resplendent in its orignal dark blue colour scheme.
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| AC |
AC Greyhound full body off restoration
AC Greyhound full body off restoration in collaboration with Spencer Lane-Jones Ltd of Warminster in Wiltshire.
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| AC Greyhound |
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