The Vehicle Restoration Co (est 1986)

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About us and our history

                         We have been in business 21 years under the same ownership.

Newspaper article from 1988
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The Vehicle Restoration Co was founded on February 12th 1986 in workshop premises in Middleton-On-Sea, West Sussex. It established itself from 1986-1989 being involved in many one-off projects and also restoring and re-commisioning a complete collection of rare cars that had been hidden away for 27 years.

During the years 1989-1998 the company with a staff of 4 were carrying out approximately 12-15 full restorations per year as well as maintaining and servicing all types of Classic Car. Many exciting and interesting cars of all types were restored over that period including show winning Classic Cars. The company has amassed huge knowledge and experience about Classic Cars and this has become invaluable in what is now it's main business.

In 1998 the company moved to its existing premises where the work and business became more specialised. Numerous projects were carried out including the complete detailed and high quality rebuilds of several Austin Healey 3000 cars, At this time the company began dealing in specialist cars, the Vehicle Restoration Co has grown into a company that is still under it's original ownership and is now exclusively a specialist dealer in Classic Cars.

In summary we want our customers to be aware of our established background, we are proud of our 23 years in business and value our reputation.

 


An Austin Healey 3000 nut & bolt rebuild.
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One of 4 Healeys restored by us 1998-2000.

Wonderful 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 "Veloce sprint".
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Most of it,s life overseas in a dry climate. Remarkable!

Please see our "Classic Cars sold" page for more examples of the type of vehicle we are involved with.

1954 Ariel Square Four. 9200 miles.
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Stored in a wooden crate for 38 years.

Interesting finds

This 1954 Ariel Square Four had been stored in a wooden crate for 38 years, 9,200 miles from new.

This E Type Jaguar Drop head was stored in the last owners garage from 1978 until 2003, unmolested and completely original. Part restored by us for the new owner.

An Amazing 1966 E Type Roadster.
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Stored for 25 years. 67,000 miles.

BMW Isetta. One owner and dry stored for 24 years.
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Completely original and 12,000 miles. Phew!