Roach Manufacturing Ltd

04/09/2026

If you're at Hampton Court this weekend be sure to go and check out one of our more recent projects, the wonderful Lancia D20

Come to our stand at Hampton Court Palace this weekend to say hello and take a look at the Lancia D20.

27/08/2026

Alfa Romeo loveliness

22/08/2026

New grill produced for this Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica

11/08/2026

Historic Formula Junior corner in the workshop

27/07/2026

🛠️ WE’RE HIRING: Skilled Coachbuilder (Classic & Historic Cars) 🛠️
Do you love the smell of a traditional workshop and have a passion for keeping motoring history alive?
At Roach Manufacturing Ltd, we recreate and restore beautiful, bespoke bodywork for rare historic cars. Our workshop is getting busy, and we’re looking for a talented Coachbuilder to join our friendly team!
What you’ll be doing:
• Wheeling, shaping, and shrinking sheet metal (aluminium & steel) to recreate classic body panels.
• Fabricating/restoring timber or steel frames.
• Welding, riveting, and aligning panels for a flawless finish.
• Working on unique, custom projects
What we’re looking for:
• Solid experience in coachbuilding, panel beating, or classic and vintage car restoration.
• A great eye for shape, symmetry, and detail.
• MIG/TIG and Oxy/Acetylene welding skills
• A positive, team-player attitude.
The Perks:
• The Cars: Work on incredible, rare historic vehicles.
• The Vibe: A relaxed, supportive, and passionate team environment.
• The Package: Great pay (based on experience), regular hours and plenty of overtime if you want it.
📍 Location: Ower, Hampshire
💼 Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Sound like your kind of job? Let's have a chat!
📧 Send your CV to [email protected] 📞 Call us on 02380 814287

13/07/2026

Thanks for the photos Maurice Volmeyer Photographer top class as always

07/07/2026

🛠️ WE’RE HIRING: Skilled Coachbuilder (Classic & Historic Cars) 🛠️
Do you love the smell of a traditional workshop and have a passion for keeping motoring history alive?
At Roach Manufacturing Ltd, we recreate and restore beautiful, bespoke bodywork for rare historic cars. Our workshop is getting busy, and we’re looking for a talented Coachbuilder to join our friendly team!
What you’ll be doing:
• Wheeling, shaping, and shrinking sheet metal (aluminium & steel) to recreate classic body panels.
• Fabricating/restoring timber or steel frames.
• Welding, riveting, and aligning panels for a flawless finish.
• Working on unique, custom projects
What we’re looking for:
• Solid experience in coachbuilding, panel beating, or classic and vintage car restoration.
• A great eye for shape, symmetry, and detail.
• MIG/TIG and Oxy/Acetylene welding skills
• A positive, team-player attitude.
The Perks:
• The Cars: Work on incredible, rare historic vehicles.
• The Vibe: A relaxed, supportive, and passionate team environment.
• The Package: Great pay (based on experience), regular hours and plenty of overtime if you want it.
📍 Location: Ower, Hampshire
💼 Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Sound like your kind of job? Let's have a chat!
📧 Send your CV to [email protected] 📞 Call us on 02380 814287

02/07/2026

Peeking through the workshop doors.
We've got a fair bit of variety in work at the moment, from prewar beauties to 50s sports cars and 60s single seaters

15/05/2026

Lancia D20 getting some fresh air

30/04/2026

Now lets have a look at some of the post war single seaters we have worked on