Resto Classics

09/03/2025

Phil has finally got round to sorting out 35 years of hoarding and has booked a space at Volksworld 23rd March at the swap meet area at Ardingly. Various air-cooled & water-cooled parts from 1950s onwards. Please share with fellow enthusiasts. Hope to see you there!

The VolksWorld Show’s famous International Swapmeet is one of the most popular features of the event, and for 2025 we have the luxury of additional space to play with.

The International Swapmeet at the VolksWorld Show 2025 is the go-to spot for rare second-hand parts and accessories for classic VW Beetles and Campers. Enthusiasts can discover elusive items for their beloved vehicles, making it a must-visit for collectors and restorers alike.

To book a swapmeet space, email [email protected] or call a member of the show team on 01732 446756

28/02/2024

More Porsche action this week. Another one dropped off on a low loader as a non runner. The fault was down to blocked injectors, a quick blast in the ultrasonic cleaner and they are as good as new. After that our attention turned to the clutch pedal that was stuck to the floor, a new master cylinder and pipework and readjustment of the pedal and voilà a working clutch.
This super clean 944 is ready to hit the road again although judging by its condition it will only be out when the rain stops 👍

20/02/2024

Last week we had the pleasure of this little beauty in the workshop for the Resto kiss of life. This 914 hadn't run since it was imported in 2016 so required a full going over, the carbs were stripped, ultrasonic cleaned, missing parts replaced and refitted with new gaskets, valve clearances and various other mechanical tweeks, the engine bay loom was repaired and we fitted a 123ingition programmable distributor. After some careful setting up she fired first time. Full engine tune and she now sings and is back with her very happy owner.
#914

27/08/2023

This beautiful TR3A got finished and delivered just in time for their wedding day, thankfully the sun was shining.

24/08/2023

We are looking for a full time experienced technician (VAG is preferable), must be capable of doing cambelts, head gaskets, clutch/flywheel. Air cooled experience would be a bonus. Salary dependent on experience. Email [email protected], call 01424445020 or drop by and see us for a chat.

25/07/2023

Bus-ting at the seams today!

30/06/2023

An interesting mix of classics in recently for mechanical repairs.

30/06/2023

Another one finished! Now a lovely T25 after extensive welding & repaint. Just in time for some summer fun!

29/04/2022

A few very nice vehicles in for some mechanical attention this months this lovely splitscreen pickup came in for some tweaks before heading back to its owner after a very extensive restoration at Precision panel craft 😍

29/04/2022

Sorry not many updates recently but looking at the photos you will notice why, we are in the process of moving into our shiney new unit next door which has been a very long time in the making but we are very pleased with the results.
We are in and working 💪
Crafter in for tuning yesterday
Stage 1 tune and speedlimiter removal.
Tuned to 225bhp and 485Nm so now it is a very different van.
Give us a call to see what we can do for you 🙂

08/02/2022

Something we played with a while ago now but still fun

Its been a while since we completely ruined our standard SDI Lupo parts hauler and work hack, now its survived for a good testing period we thought it about ...

19/11/2021

T25 alternator upgrade to single multi rib belt with a 90amp alternator. We have now converted a few of these older systems to a much more modern multi rib belt. The old system requires multiple tools and a fair amount of messing about to keep the belts tensioned due to one of the pulleys being re-shimmed ever time the belt comes loose which is a massive PITA. The new high output alternator will keep both batteries in tip-top condition and requires little maintenance, an all round winner in our book 😃