Published on 12, July, 2020
Are there any classic car fans here?
I've always loved the classics. Both my dad and grandfather loved them so I think I must take after them. Growing up I remember them both having a lot of different classic cars, one of the highlights was my Grandad's MK2 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia X, in stunning gold. He still had it when I was 8 but sold it on ebay when he gave up driving.
I've been a hobbiest classic car restorer for several years and am looking in to setting up my own workshop with my wife, who though doesn't really like cars she puts up with my constant chit chat about them! She's good like that!
Do you have a favourite classic?
I think one of my favourites has to be Vauxhall Royale coupe. I thought these were absolutely gorgeous cars inside and out.
What wasn't to like?
But I'm a fan of them all to be honest. I love the old Triumphs,Vauxhalls, Jaguars and BMWs. Currently restoring a Vauxhall Chevette and in the process of getting my grandfather's old Senator back on the road.
Still some ways to go with the Senator I fear...
I’ve worked on classic cars since I was a child, I didn’t play with other children. I now restore cars for a living. I took the workshop photo today. The pink Cresta is mine.
That looks immaculate! Hardly see any Crestas around...
Your workshop looks brilliant. That's what I'm hoping for in the end. Currently working from an old timber garage.
Thanks, the Cresta was my late fathers car. The love of my life has always been Classic MK1 Minis, I’ve collected every part I need over the years but never had time to start work on an old shell I bought years ago. My first car was a MK1 Mini. The Chevette sounds an interesting project. I did my apprenticeship with Ford, worked on a lot of Granadas. Finished this MGC a few months ago and starting some work on a horrible Vittese today. The MGC and the blue E Type in the last picture are still rallied.