1800: - recommendation sought

arbben · May 3rd, 2017, 10:29

Hi, new to this forum having recently taken in a pretty rusty P1800s 1965.
I bought this in the knowledge that it was going to be a full resto job but it does have most of the original parts and is basically all there - apart from some of the body and chassis!!
Having spoken to a couple of the larger local car restorers I have a feeling that the costs of resto are likely to exceed ultimate car value (no real surprise). But before I consider scrapping and selling off the components I wonder whether the forum could point me in the direction of any small scale 'enthusiast' restorers that may not demand the same costs as a larger commerical restorer.
The car is in the Tunbridge Wells, Kent area so ideally someone based in Kent, Sussex or Surrey. I would love to get this car back on the road where it belongs.
Thanks in advance for any advice or contacts.

Ben

grantbennett2 · May 3rd, 2017, 11:11

If you can strip down the car and refit yourself then you will save a lot of money.

Jason123GT · May 3rd, 2017, 18:06

Hi Ben

I do like to hear 'scrapping and selling off the components'... if you can't afford the works that ok, put some pic's up and a price, i am sure you will get a buyer.. everyone is always interested - if the price is right.

J.

Jocky66 · May 3rd, 2017, 18:13

Ben
I am also restoring a 1966 model, what started as plans for a rolling Reston fast turned into a full on rebuild.
Since starting I have found a network of good tradesmen covering bodywork, chroming, mechanical etc..
I am also fairly close in Tonbridge if you want advice or to pick my brains further, wouldn't say I'm an expert by any means but know the feeling of starting a whole new project.
John

simon roberts · May 3rd, 2017, 21:33

Bodywork, try Tony@ Lust for Rust Laddingford.. Very good

arbben · May 11th, 2017, 10:00

Hi John (Jocky66)

Thank you for the response on the voc. Couldn't get an off forum response to you.

I would welcome a chat regarding local trades, particularly with regard to local bodywork specialists. So any further contacts greatly appreciated. Also to see you project might be good before I 'jump in' completely.

My number is 07810 058088 or drop me your number and note as to when most convenient to get in touch.

May 3rd, 2017, 10:29	#1
arbben New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2017 11:23 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tunbridge Wells	recommendation sought Hi, new to this forum having recently taken in a pretty rusty P1800s 1965. I bought this in the knowledge that it was going to be a full resto job but it does have most of the original parts and is basically all there - apart from some of the body and chassis!! Having spoken to a couple of the larger local car restorers I have a feeling that the costs of resto are likely to exceed ultimate car value (no real surprise). But before I consider scrapping and selling off the components I wonder whether the forum could point me in the direction of any small scale 'enthusiast' restorers that may not demand the same costs as a larger commerical restorer. The car is in the Tunbridge Wells, Kent area so ideally someone based in Kent, Sussex or Surrey. I would love to get this car back on the road where it belongs. Thanks in advance for any advice or contacts. Ben

May 3rd, 2017, 11:11	#2
grantbennett2 Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 16:02 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london View Photos By: grantbennett2	If you can strip down the car and refit yourself then you will save a lot of money.

May 3rd, 2017, 18:06	#3
Jason123GT Junior Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2021 11:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: London	Hi Ben I do like to hear 'scrapping and selling off the components'... if you can't afford the works that ok, put some pic's up and a price, i am sure you will get a buyer.. everyone is always interested - if the price is right. J.

May 3rd, 2017, 18:13	#4
Jocky66 New Owner - 1800S Last Online: Apr 8th, 2018 08:16 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tonbridge	Ben I am also restoring a 1966 model, what started as plans for a rolling Reston fast turned into a full on rebuild. Since starting I have found a network of good tradesmen covering bodywork, chroming, mechanical etc.. I am also fairly close in Tonbridge if you want advice or to pick my brains further, wouldn't say I'm an expert by any means but know the feeling of starting a whole new project. John

May 3rd, 2017, 21:33	#5
simon roberts Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2022 14:10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: paddock wood	Bodywork, try Tony@ Lust for Rust Laddingford.. Very good

May 11th, 2017, 10:00	#6
arbben New Member Last Online: May 11th, 2017 11:23 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Hi John (Jocky66) Thank you for the response on the voc. Couldn't get an off forum response to you. I would welcome a chat regarding local trades, particularly with regard to local bodywork specialists. So any further contacts greatly appreciated. Also to see you project might be good before I 'jump in' completely. My number is 07810 058088 or drop me your number and note as to when most convenient to get in touch.

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