Full-shell restorations, precision metalwork, mechanical engineering and bespoke builds.
Whether you’ve just discovered a hidden gem in the shed or want to breathe new life into a cherished classic, Retro Vehicle Restorations offers a complete restoration service from the first assessment to final hand-over, from structural engineering to performance upgrades.
Our Services
“Know exactly what you’re dealing with before the spanners come out.”
See below for our process and the range of options and services we can provide, each build is tailored to you as a customer.
Step 1. Initial Vehicle Assessment
This is where we start with every build no matter how big or small.
- Full structural, mechanical and body inspection
- Paint-depth and corrosion analysis
- Hidden repair/repair history detection
- Honest condition report + restoration plan
Step 2. Form the restoration plan
See below from our huge range of services available, we plan the best route to get your vehicle where it needs to be.
Bare-Shell Preparation
- Pyrolysis paint & sealer stripping (for controlled, non-abrasive removal)
- Acid-dipping / chemical bath for box-sections and cavities
- Media/shot-blasting (soda, glass-bead, aluminium-oxide, vapour blasting — depending on metal & components)
- Immediate post-strip corrosion protection (zinc-phosphate / weld-through primer / rust inhibitors)
“Restore to clean metal — no fillers, no blind patches.”
Welding & Fabrication
- Structural repairs: sills, floor pans, rails, bulkheads
- Panel fabrication & shaping when originals unavailable
- Gap alignment and body geometry correction
- Custom brackets, mounts, tunnels, and modifications (for restomod or engine swaps)
“If you can’t buy the panel — we’ll build it to fit.”
Mechanical & Drivetrain Engineering
- Engine rebuilds (stock or performance spec)
- Gearbox/differential rebuilds or swap conversions
- Suspension overhaul, alignment, geometry setup
- Brake upgrades (discs, lines, calipers)
- Wiring, fuel, cooling, exhaust systems
“Classic soul, modern reliability.”
Performance, Tuning & Upgrades
- Carburetor setup / EFI conversions / tuning
- ECU mapping, intake/exhaust flow optimisation
- Cooling upgrades, forced-induction consultation (where appropriate)
- Performance suspension, brakes, safety upgrades
“Use it on the road, track or long-distance — with confidence.”
Component Sourcing / Sales / Restoration
- Wheels, alloys, tyres and rubber components
- Body seals, rubber seals, weather-stripping
- Interior trim, upholstery, carpets, headlinings
- Lighting, badges, trims, small hardware
- Refurbishment or reproduction of rare parts (where available)
“Everything to finish your classic — not just rebuild it.”
Bespoke Builds / Restomods / Custom Projects
- Engine & gearbox swaps
- Custom fabrications (mounts, tubs, subframes)
- Suspension & brake upgrades for performance/handling
- Modern comforts (audio, climate, safety, electronics) — stealth or period style
- Complete “built-from-scratch” re-imaginations
“Your vision. Our craftsmanship.”
Full Rebuild & Assembly
- Dry-build pre-paint for alignment checks
- Body reassembly, flush-fit doors/boot/bonnet
- Wiring, plumbing, fuel, brakes, suspension, mechanical components
Step 3. Last touches and drive away
Final setup, road test or rolling demonstration for owner hand-over.
“When we hand it back — it drives like it should have from the factory.”
