Auto RARA

Classic Car Restorations, Restomod Creations, Club Sport performance builds. Paint, interior trim, fabrication, service & repair.

This is the complete service for Classic Car enthusiasts with detailed assessments, app based build diary's and a build books

19/05/2026

The Mustang has parked itself in the demo lounge…..

It’s taking a couple of weeks off from the rebuild and providing the team with a great backdrop!

It’s had the full Lustra X treatment. It looks amazing….. you maybe seeing a lot of it on here for a while 🤣

If you want to know more about exceptional paint here’s a link.

https://www.autorara.com/service/classic-car-paint

14/05/2026

Some moments in the workshop make everyone stop for a second… this was definitely one of them.

The Mustang has now come out of paint and the depth, reflections and overall finish are just incredible. The amount of time, patience and attention to detail from the team to get to this stage really shows in every angle of the car.

Before anything moves forward, the whole team gets involved in checking, reviewing and discussing every detail. It is all part of making sure the final result is exactly where it needs to be.

Safe to say this one has got the workshop talking 😁

Huge credit to everyone involved on this build so far.

What do you think of the colour and finish?

13/05/2026

Some of the best parts of a car are the things you feel every time you get in.

The smell of fresh leather.
The weight of a hand stitched seat.
The small details that completely change the experience behind the wheel.

A lot of time, care and patience goes into every interior that leaves the trim department.

From selecting materials and colours, through to the stitching and final finishing touches… it all matters.

Message us or comment below to start a conversation.

12/05/2026

Full restoration, bespoke metalwork or simply sills and panel replacement. Our fabrication team tackle a wide scope of projects.

We are as happy designing, creating, restoring from scratch as we are working with clients supporting their through complex builds.

Get in touch if you have a project that you want to discuss. Our team size of 7 fabricators means that your waiting time is minimised and we can schedule your work for June.

Message us or comment below to start a conversation

06/05/2026

A sizeable barn find auction that’s now up for auction with Gilbert Baitson auctioneers.

Owner has lost his storage and now moving on several classics that may make great home restoration projects.

We are working with Baitson’s on other projects so watch out for those. Here’s a link to view the Lot information & register

https://bid.gilbert-baitson.co.uk/auctions/9632/ibgi11287

22/04/2026

A client meeting in the demo lounge today… and a bit of an 80s line-up 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Red. White. Blue.

Ford Granada Coupe
Ford Es**rt Mk2 Harrier
Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9

Three very different takes on what a driver’s car should be.

So… simple question:

Which one are you taking?

15/04/2026

Some of our favourite moments from fabrication.

Different cars, all at different stages — but all needing the same thing… getting the structure right.

It’s the part that takes time, requires exceptional skill, and once it’s done properly — you’ll never see it again.

But without it, nothing else works.

Repair as much as possible… or replace and start fresh?

Which way do you lean?

09/04/2026

Two interiors. Two completely different approaches.

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
Triumph TR7.

One keeps it clean, factory feel.
The other adds a bit more presence through the details.

If this was your car…

Are you leaving it as it should be —
or making it your own?

No middle ground on this one.

07/04/2026

Our Assessment Centre is now taking bookings for May and June.

Each assessment is the starting point of a restoration journey. Giving you a clear, honest understanding of your car and what comes next.

If you’re considering a restoration this year, now is the time to secure your place.

Find out more below:
https://www.autorara.com/service/classic-car-assessment

Or simply comment below and we’ll be in touch. 😁

06/04/2026

Across Fab & Paint last week 🔧🎨

Shaping, refining and getting everything ready for the next stage.

From fabrication through to paint, it’s all about precision and doing things properly.

This is where the work really takes shape.

Address

Griffon Court
Ilkeston
DE74RF

Telephone

+441156460006

Website

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