Nick Cartwright is the obvious one but I think there's a bodyshop at Bruntingthorpe that has done similar work and the engine could be done by a fellow in Birmingham whose name escapes me - maybe Mike Stirling - there may be other suggestions here
Ask Ron Lusardi at Superformance UK. There is no other expert in the UK like him and he has tons of experience-he has seen it all. He is very helpful and won't steer you wrong!
He does know his stuff........and thats why he built my engine! But Superformance are not into restoration as such, that as has been pointed out could be done by Nick Cartwrights team. Not cheap but if you want it done well!
I think he is on his 86th engine so far As for restoration, that's a difficult one as most of these specialist shops are bloody expensive. It can be done yourself, nerodino did it but whether he recommends this course is another matter! That way you can keep a good check on the standard of work and costs You need to be a brave dude though
86th was mine i think, and Ron said something about retiring last year He did fabulous work but it took some time, at least i managed to get the engine back for the deadline of Matthias book (see page 217).
Mark - a bit further North, would recommend Haslams of Bolton (01204 525508) Stuart or Andrew Multiple award winning restorers of varying tipo's and collectors cars. No commercial interest on my part, just a v satisfied customer Ed
You need to speak to Ian Mountford - who used to work for Nick Cartwright. He is based in stoke and at the last count had about 7 Dino's and a Daytona in there. He doesn't advertise and delivers obsessive quality. PM me and I will give you his mobile.
Hi Adrian Speaking to ron over the weekend he is now on 93 with two more being rebuilt at the moment.
Thanks for all the suggestions, its now clear where i should be looking.Nick Cartwrights website looks impressive, as do others, but ive heard bad feed back about about the guy who worked for him. Mark
Guys if you want a great job done look at either Nick or if you are willing to have car done in Kent South East I recommend My restoration man by the name of Ian Barkaway, Ron will tell you all about him He is at this moment restoring the very first rhd motor show car and my 308 GTB both Will be classiche and Tony Willis is on board with the restorations See his web site www.barkaways.com
Stay very well clear of Ian mountford lies cheats and doesn’t Finnish anything he would rather sit at home watching daytime tv than work on cars he has been paid to do terrible person
