Introducing some of our ongoing car projects.

The vehicles described below are the key projects that we are currently working on. The restorations range from nut-and-bolt rebuilds, where the car has been stripped to the chassis, through to servicing and re-commissioning work, where key jobs identified by CRR or the customer, are attended to in our workshop. CRR can tackle vintage, classic and post-historic car restorations. Often these are staged rebuilds, designed to accomodate the customer's requirements (including budgets and timescales). We can also built kit- or component-cars to a customer's individual requirements, conforming to the latest licensing and approval regulations. CRR can also prepare and support competition cars, either historic or from more recent times.

Cars and other vehicles being worked on presently.

1. Car Restoration Projects.

Aston Martin DBS Vantage. Pre-restoration assessment work.
Audi Quattro. Complete suspension overhaul and lower body repair.
DeSoto. A classic American car of the late 1940s. The owner hadn't used the car for some years, so CRR were tasked with stripping the car and re-spraying it. With this done, and the chromework re-plated, the car is to be re-assembled and prepared once more for regular use.
Ford Sierra. Installation of small block V8, transmission, drive train, fuel and braking systems.
Jaguar E-Type S1 fhc. Mechanical refresh including full engine rebuild and bench tested. Full suspension overhaul with all parts powder coated. Rear subframe removed and rear suspension rebuilt including callipers.
Jaguar E-Type S2 fhc. Cosmetic attention.
Mercedes Benz 250CE. In for re-commissioning. Work required will include welding, and aspects of mechanical refurbishment, including an overhaul of the brakes.
Morris Minor. Assessment of work required to bring the car to MOT standard, and undertake re-commissioning as required.
Reliant Sabre 6 road car. Re-manufacture and installation of fuel tank, plus overhaul of front suspension.
Reliant Scimitar SE4. Complete restoration of body, chassis and all mechanicals.

2. Lorry & truck restorations.

DAF.
In for cab re-furbishment.

Dodge Racing Car Transporter.
Nut and bolt restoration. This Dodge started out in 1940 as an aircrew bus for the RAF during WW2. Post-war it was purchased by a semi-professional racing driver, and he converted and used the Dodge to transport his 1930's ex-Scuderia Ferrari Alfa Romeo, 3.8 litre type 8C-35 to race meetings. Venues included Shelsley Walsh, Prescott, Silverstone and Goodwood. In 1955 he retired from racing, and the truck, trailer and the car were stored away until the late 1980s. The restoration of this racing car transporter began in earnest in 2007, and has continued ever since. Full story here (external link).

3. Kit-car & Replica Builds.

AC Cobra 427 Replica. Completion of kit & IVA test.
Lancia Stratos Replica. Currently sourcing correct donor parts.
Sabre Royale.
Tici.

4. Race Car Preparation & Support.

Ford Fiesta XR2. Currently being prepared for hillclimb events to be driven by Nick Gresty.
MGB Roadster.
Reliant Sabre 6 competition car. Undergoing preparation for international historic racing to FIA standards including installation of full roll cage, long range safety fuel tank and correct gearbox.
Toyota MR2 Mk2. Currently a class-leading car driven by Rob Alman in the CSCC Future Classics series.

Historic vehicle restoration - Coachwork - Trim - Engine re-furbishment - Servicing - Electrics - Race car preparation

CRR Restorations Ltd, Staffordshire, UK. enquiry@crr-restorations.co.uk Tel: 01782 615441. Fax: 01782 615444

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