A nice variety this week, including an Austin Healey 3000 in for a check over and a few post-restoration improvements and a nice Ferrari 308GTS QV in for an electrical fault and a whining noise which we think we have located the source to the alternator. Work continued on a couple of Swedish classics – we bought a red block b23 turbo engine for the Volvo Amazon that we featured last week which we are currently stripping for upgrades and rebuild – the engine is just part of that project, and finally, the P1800ES has had its front suspension and steering improved and a tune up and we’re pleased to say it’s now driving well. #austinhealey, #healey3000, #britishsportscars, #volvoamazon, #volvop1800es, #swedishclassics, #ferrari308, #classiccarrestoration, #templarclassics

Back after a short break in the sun, we’ve had a couple of Volvo’s in – a P1800 for a few minor works and an Amazon for some mods to drive train, and potentially some more major changed such as a new engine, transmission and more to be discussed with the owner. We’ve also had a big Mercedes V8 cabrio come in for some mechanical attention. Meanwhile we’ve been very pleased to hear that the Lotus Esprit we restored last year won the Club Trophy at the recent Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace – it’s always nice to have the quality of our work vindicated. #volvop1800, #volvoamazon, #classicvolvo, #swedishclassics, #mercedessecabrio, #classicmercedes, #lotusesprit, #classiclotus, #classiccarrestoration, #templarclassics.

Continuing to work on the Aston DB6, getting the body fully clean after finishing gapping and panel filling. We’ve also removed all the old sealer and underseal before applying fresh layers. We’ve had one of our favourite Swedes in, converting a Volvo P1800E back to “E” spec following an engine rebuild, as well as refitting the engine in the Pagoda – next step will be to fit the new exhaust, start the engine and get it tuned up. #astondb6, #db6, #astonmartindb6, #classicaston, #volvop1800, #classicvolvo, #mercedesslpagoda, #pagoda, #classicmercedes, #classiccarrestoration, #templarclassics

A busy week at Templar Towers…we’ve had a variety of Ferrari’s needing various jobs ranging from oil changes through having sticking switches changed. Meanwhile the Aston DB6 has now had final adjustments made to body gaps and panel fit, and we’ve also begun restoring many of the parts such as the fuel tank and cooler, which have been cleaned, stripped and painted, and the lovely steering wheel is also being restored. A long road ahead on this one! #ferrari, #maranello, #italianclassics, #astonmartin, #astonmartindb6, #db6, #astondb6, #classiccarrestoration, #templarclassics

Our first post for a little while…starting with the Porsche 912 we recently finished restoring, we’ve now lowered it and fitted spacers to give it a more purposeful stance – we think it looks stunning. Staying in Stuttgart with the Mercedes 300se convertible that is gradually nearing completion – it’s had it’s engine rebuilt – not without difficulty, not least due to some parts being very hard to source – and very carefully re-installed. Finally, the Ferrari 512BB that we’ve been working on has had it’s wheels refurbished in gold by Bespoke Alloys of Denham – they look pretty cool, no? #porsche912, #classicporsche, #mercedesbenz300se, #mercedes300se, #classicmercedes, #stuttgartclassics, #germanclassics, #ferrari512BB, #classicferrari, #italianclassics, #bespokealloys, #clasiccarrestoration, #templarclassics

Our second post this week has an Italian flavour…we had a very cool Ferrari 512BB come in to get it’s speedometer fixed and for a pre-MOT check-up, while the Lancia Flavia convertible that we’re restoring has now been repainted in a silver-grey metallic, and we’ve started re-fitting some of the contrasting tan trim as we begin the rebuilding process of this stylish Italian. And the Aston Martin DB6 (designed by Touring of Milan) is now back with us – more on that one in the coming weeks. #ferrari512bb, #ferrariberlinettaboxer, #classicferrari, #lanciafulvia, #fulvia, #classiclancia, #italianclassics, #astonmartindb6, #db6, #templarclassics, #classiccarrestoration.

Two elegant classic Mercedes to focus on for this post – after re-fitting exterior and interior trim, the imposing dark blue 300SE just needs to be reunited with it’s newly-rebuilt engine before it can be returned to it’s owner – it looks amazing, even if we say it ourselves. It’s smaller sibling, the moss green metallic Pagoda, is also coming together nicely, though it’s not yet as far along it’s restoration journey as it’s big brother. What a classic pair they make! #mercedesbenz300se, ##mercedes300se, #mercedespagoda, #classicmercedes, #germanclassics, #templarclassics, #classiccarrestoration.

More Italian sportscars in the glamorous shapes of a Maserati 4200 and Ferrari Mondial. The Maser came in suffering gear selection problems – we fitted and calibrated new selection sensors. The Mondial has been with us to have it’s dual mass flywheel repaired – we carried out a complete overhaul of both the flywheel and housing – both look almost like new now, and are back in the car, ready to go. #maserati4200 , #maserati , #ferrarimondial , #mondial , #italianclassics , #classiccarrestoration , #templarclassics

Part of our “Ferrari Party” over the past few weeks has been this smart 550, which has had it's fabulous V12 engine cosmetically refurbed and new bonnet soundproofing installed – spot the difference before and after! #ferrari550, #550maranello, #ferrariv12, #classiccarrestoration, #templarclassics