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We design and manufacture gauges and senders for the Automotive, Marine, Industrial and Motorcycle m

11/09/2026

Our photo for a Friday! This one takes us back to August 2016 when the Cardiff Mini Club staged an event in Cardiff Bay outside the Wales Millennium Centre. There were so many fantastic classic Minis and Mini Coopers.

If you need a replacement gauge for a classic Mini, please check out our range on our website >>> https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/brands/mini/?_gl=1*qtyy1g*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTE4MjYxMjQ5NC4xNzg5MTE2NDI0*_ga_DEDNKVSRQB*czE3ODkxMTY0MjMkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODkxMTY0MjMkajYwJGwwJGgw

📸 Fears Photography

Iconic Style: Classic Smiths Gauges for the Ever-Popular Original British Mini, Hand Made by CAI

10/09/2026

Here is a little bit of automotive design history! The DB6 was the first Aston Martin model tested in a wind tunnel, which led to its controversial "Kammback" tail—a sawn-off aerodynamic lip that reduced rear lift by over 30 percent but offended traditional buyers.
https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/smiths-gauge-performance-of-aston-martin-db6/

The Aston Martin DB6 was launched in 1965 and, as with all previous cars, they turned to SMITHS to design and manufacture the instrumentation.

09/09/2026

The debut vehicle from RBW Electric Vehicles was the amazing EV Roadster which was unveiled in 2020. This was immediately identified as something special, with James May outspoken in favour of the move away from classic combustion engine cars to electric and hydrogen powered vehicles. The EV Roadster was inspired by the iconic MG of the 1960s and 70s equipped with the latest EV technologies. We, at CAI, were thrilled to be involved designing and building the instruments.

Designing instruments for the RBW EV Roadster >>> https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/projects/rbw-ev-cars/

RBW EV Cars specialise in building bespoke handcrafted electric vehicles modelled on iconic British heritage cars, each focusing on the customer's unique personal specification and requirement.

08/09/2026

Did you know that the first vehicle to have a tachometer fitted was a locomotive in 1840? The exact first passenger car to feature a factory-installed tachometer (rev-counter) is historically undocumented or debated. From the 1930s through to the 1950s, dashboards began featuring instrument clusters, with tachometers appearing primarily in dedicated racing cars and select high-end sports cars before becoming mainstream during the post-war performance boom of the 1950s/1960s.

We look back at the history of the tachometer >>> https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/the-history-of-the-tachometer/

The first Tachometer is widely considered to have been developed by the German engineer, Dietrich Uhlhorn in 1817. Uhlhorn needed a gauge to measure the speed of machines. Little did he know that within 200 years this simple device was going to be a standard feature on vehicles driving in every cont...

07/09/2026

The exact total number of classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetles currently on the road across all of Europe is not tracked by a single centralised authority, but national registration data and historical estimates suggest there are likely to be hundreds of thousands still active. Simply astounding statistics for a true classic.

By supplying replacement gauges, such as speedometers and tachometers, we hope to help keep those classic VW Beetles on the road.

Replacement gauges for the classic VW Beetle >>> https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/models/volkswagen-beetle/

Gauges designed and manufactured by CAI for the original Volkswagen Beetle

04/09/2026

This week's Friday Photo is James May's modified Caterham Seven 310R, featured in The Grand Tour Season 4 special "A Massive Hunt" (the Madagascar/Réunion special).

CAI have been designing and supplying gauges to Caterham Cars for decades, accommodating the various changes in styles and facelifts over the years by providing systems ranging from conventionally driven floodlit designs to more modern CAN based backlit technologies.

Gauges for Caterham Sports Cars >>> https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/projects/caterham-cars/

Caterham Cars CAI | Smiths Lotus 7 Track and Racing Cars , Gauges exclusively made for Caterham to suit the needs of their range of vehicles.

03/09/2026

Carroll Shelby was an American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur and the inspiration behind the AC Cobra racing car. The car's racing pedigree is exceptional. In 1965, the AC Shelby Cobra Daytona won the over 2000cc division of the World Sportscar Championship, pushing Ferrari into second place and Austin Healey into 3rd. Shelby had come 2nd in 1964 and 3rd in 1963.

At Le Mans 24 Hours, the AC Cobra secured 7th place in 1963, 4th in 1964, and 8th in 1965.

And the popularity of original and replica AC Cobra cars continues.

https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/carroll-shelby-ac-cobra-sports-car/

The story of Carroll Shelby's desire to develop a racing car to beat the Corvette, which resulted in the launch of the AC Cobra in 1962.

01/09/2026

Over the years there have been some weird and wonderful dashboards, like this Aston Martin Lagonda from the early 1980s. However, the demand for classically styled gauges continues, especially from builders of specialist combustion and electric driven cars. Many of these gauges function using the latest digital technology, but retain that classic speedometer or tachometer appearance. And so why do these specialist car enthusiasts want traditional gauges? Is it just nostalgia or something else?

Here's a link to some classic Smiths gauges > https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/brands/classic/

Timeless Elegance Redefined: Classic Bespoke Gauges. Elevate Your Drive with Customized Sophistication.

31/08/2026

Just in case you didn't already know, you can find dimensions and specifications for our gauges, Smiths, some British Jaeger and others, on our website. All the dimensions listed refer to both automotive and motorcycle instruments. If you are unable to find what you are looking for please contact us at [email protected] or visit our FAQ section.
https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/product-dimensions/

Find product dimensions and specifications for our gauges here. All dimensions listed refer to both automotive and motorcycle instruments.

28/08/2026

Photo for a Friday! The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato. Only 19 original examples were ever made, making it one of the rarest and most valuable cars in automotive history. Photo taken by Fears Photography

Read the story of the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato > https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/aston-martin-db4-gt-zagato/

The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato was devised as an aerodynamic, lightweight racing car and sports car that captivated global motorists.

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Swansea
SA91SH

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7am - 4:30am
Friday	8:30am - 12:30pm

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+44 01639 732200

Website

https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/

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