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APRIL 19 Jaguar XKE Scott Hilton
With a host of updates, from modern electric upgrades to better power steering, Scott created an E-type fit for daily use.
MAY 2019 Rover SD1 Vitesse John Jones
With a revived body, engine and years of careful fixing and tinkering, John finally ended up with a slice of Solihull perfection.
JULY 2019 Triumph 2.5PI Saloon Paul & Ross Taylor
The Taylor’s 2.5PI was once a wreck of parts, but now it’s a celebration of exquisite bodywork and perfectly revived mechanics.
APRIL 2019 Ford Cortina Simon Hoar
Simon’s rip-roarer of a Cortina was revived with hard graft and inspiration from fellow Ford enthusiasts.
MAY 2019 Volvo 343 DL Robbert Jan Veraa
After a bare-metal restoration and complete mechanical renovation, this Swedish classic is proof some cars are anything but just a car.
JULY 2019 Vauxhall Astra GTE Daniel Fahimi
Daniel’s careful and detailed rebuild project resulted in one of the most perfect examples of this brilliant hot hatchback that you could find.
SPRING 2019 Ferrari Testarossa Scott Chivers
Scott can be sure that nobody else in Britain has a functioning rat-look, drop-top Testarossa that cost him a measly £16,000.
JUNE 2019 Volvo 145 Express Thomas John Hill
Thomas John has an understanding of what truly makes a Volvo tick. What resulted was the restoration of a Volvo like few others.
AUGUST 2019 Magnum Sportshatch Mike Edwards
After years laid up, this car returned to Mike’s hands for a second time and went on to become one of the best Sportshatches in the UK.
SPRING 2019 Jaguar XJ-S Rhys Waters
First-time Jag restorer Rhys persevered and perfected the techniques needed to turn out a stunning car for his mum. JUNE 2019 MGB Roadster Will Gower
Having taught his son everything he knew, Colin Gower passed away, so it fell to young Will to finish off the MGB that they started together.
AUGUST 2019 Panhard 17b John Bellwood
After bringing it home, John sourced all the parts he’d need, rebuilt the engine and revived the body work to create Panhard perfection.
SEPTEMBER 19 Renault Clio Williams Phil Walker
Phil’s commitment and enthusiasm enabled him to get some astonishing results with a range of skills that he’s learned for life.
NOVEMBER 2019 Astra GTE Rob Hall
This GTE has gone back to being factory fresh. With a baby on the way, Rob’s diligent work was nothing short of a miracle.
JANUARY 2020 Escort RS2000 MKI Adrian Shimmans
A handful of setbacks didn’t stop Adrian’s 30-year devotion to creating the perfect Escort. It’s one of the best restos we’ve seen. 25
MARCH 2020 Vauxhall Chevette HSR Gary and Gary Needs
This father and son team’s fanatical level of attention to detail comes to the forefront with an exquisite Chevette resto.
SEPTEMBER 19 Fiat 127 Sport Nigel Ford
Nigel’s Fiat build pushed the limits of restoration. Due to difficult-tosource parts, it took great ingenuity to drive the project to completion.
NOVEMBER 2019 1973 Triumph TR6 Mark Fishpool
This classic British sports car was treated to a careful and considered restoration after years of inactivity in a garage.
JANUARY 2020 Peugeot 309 GTI Stuart Farrimond
An impressive attempt for a firsttime restorer, this 309 Goodwood is now the stuff of legend within the Peugeot community.
MARCH 2020 Triumph Vitesse Ben Gillet
Ben’s lifelong love affair with Triumphs and his remarkable self-taught resto skills saw him through his Vitesse project.
OCTOBER 19 Chitty tribute Richard Skinner
Richard meant what he said: ‘I really want to build my own’. After 50 years of dreaming and two years of research, the result is amazing.
DECEMBER 2019 Jaguar S-type Ian Boyd
With a scrupulous approach and a detailed delivery, Ian returned the Jaguar to the road for the first time since the Seventies.
FEBRUARY 2020 1972 Triumph TR6 Keith Warren
Keith wanted his Triumph to possess better efficiency and power, which lead to him engineering a neat EFI upgrade for the straight-six.
OCTOBER 19 Volkswagen Golf GTI Graham Welch
With his mastery of self-taught Volkswagen restoration work, Graham ended up with the car that he’s always wanted.
DECEMBER 2019 Ford Consul Classic Will Steeples
After some flawless restoration work and a sublime paint job, Will’s nostalgic Sixties revival hit the road and jaws dropped everywhere.
FEBRUARY 2020 Wolseley 1100 Emily Cook
After one heck of a bare-metal rebuild, a parts-buying marathon and a new paint job, this classic is back to its former glory days.