PAUL RUSSELL AND COMPANY

Paul Russell and Company specialises in the restoration, preservation and maintenance of pre-war through 1960s European collector cars, with a particular focus on Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti and Alfa Romeo. Founded in 1978, the company is widely regarded for its uncompromising approach to authenticity, combining extensive research, traditional craftsmanship and modern engineering to deliver concours-winning restorations, alongside discreet sales, brokerage and secure storage services for a global collector base.

Known for: 

World-class concours restorations, meticulous authenticity standards and award-winning European classics.

Specialisms: 

Concours-level restoration
Preservation and conservation
European pre-war and post-war classics
Sales and brokerage
Collection management and storage
Research-led authenticity restoration

Contact: 

Tel: +1 (617) 978 768 6919

Boston MA, USA 

Bacchelli & Villa specialises in the restoration and coachwork of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati models, combining over five decades of experience with traditional Italian craftsmanship and in-house capability. Established in 1972, the business is recognised for its expertise in body restoration, paint and panel formation, delivering projects that preserve original proportions, finish and authenticity across some of the most significant Italian classics.

Known for: 

Concours-level, world-class Italian coachwork and restoration, particularly across Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati models.

Specialisms: 

Italian classic car restoration
Coachwork & panel fabrication
Concours-level paint & finishing
Interior trimming
Mechanical restoration
Body restoration & structural correction

Contact: 

Tel: + (39) 059 904072

Modena, Italy 

Aston Engineering specialises in the restoration, servicing and preservation of classic Aston Martin motor cars, with a particular focus on DB-series and V8 models from the 1950s through to the modern era. Established in 1983, the company is widely regarded for its engineering expertise, combining race-proven knowledge and in-house capability to deliver concours-level restorations, engine builds and ownership support for a global client base.

Known for: 

Race-winning Aston Martin engine builds, factory-recognised heritage expertise and meticulous engineering standards across restoration and performance applications.

Specialisms: 

Concours-level restoration

Aston Martin DB and V8 models

Engine and drivetrain rebuilds

In-house machining and dyno testing

Fast road and competition engines

Parts supply and heritage support

Contact: 

Tel: +44 (0)1332 371566

Derbyshire, England 

Pastorelli Classic Cars specialises in the restoration, preparation and management of historic and competition cars, with a particular focus on authentic, useable restorations and international historic motorsport. Based in Maranello, at the heart of Italy’s Motor Valley, and led by former Formula 1 test driver and GT racer Nicky Pastorelli, the company combines high-level technical expertise with real-world racing experience, supporting clients across restoration, concours, road use and global historic racing events.

Known for: 

Authentic, competition-ready restorations and hands-on historic racing support at the world’s leading events.

Specialisms: 

Full restoration
Historic race preparation
Event support and management
Driver coaching and consultancy
Track and road-ready builds
Global historic motorsport logistics

Contact: 

Tel: +31 (6) 1585 0913

Maranello, Italy 

Gubsø Garage specialises in the restoration, preservation and operation of significant classic cars, with a particular focus on pre-war Bugatti and historically important European models. Based in Silkeborg, the facility combines a working restoration environment with an event-led venue, allowing clients to experience rare cars and craftsmanship up close through curated access, private events and guided tours within an active workshop setting.

Known for: 

Pre-war Bugatti restoration and the integration of a working classic car workshop within a high-end automotive event venue.

Specialisms: 

Pre-war Bugatti restoration
Classic car preservation
Workshop-led automotive events
Private venue hire
Guided workshop access
Collection management and display

Contact: 

Tel: +45 8844 2002

Silkeborg, Denmark 

Ed Watson & Co specialises in the restoration, maintenance and preparation of classic and vintage motorcars, delivering carefully managed, in-house projects tailored to each owner’s requirements. A family-run business with decades of experience, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with detailed mechanical and engine expertise—particularly across Jaguar XK engines—while maintaining a strong focus on originality, usability and long-term ownership support.

Known for:

Meticulous, owner-focused restorations with a strong emphasis on originality and detailed engine building, particularly across Jaguar XK-powered cars.

Specialisms:

Classic car restoration
Engine and gearbox rebuilds
Jaguar XK engines
Body and paintwork
Electrical systems and upgrades
Rally and tour preparation 

Contact: 

Tel: +44 (0)1827 718297

Warwickshire, England 

P&K Thornton Restorations specialises in the restoration, servicing and performance development of classic Jaguar models, with a particular focus on E-Type, XK and historic saloons. A family-run business established in 1967, the company combines traditional coachbuilding and engineering with modern diagnostic and rolling road facilities, delivering in-house restoration, tuning and race preparation supported by nearly six decades of marque-specific expertise.

Kown for:

Extensive Jaguar expertise, combining restoration, tuning and rolling road development with a strong reputation across road and competition cars.

Specialisms:

Jaguar restoration
Servicing and maintenance
Engine and performance tuning
Rolling road development
Coachwork and body restoration
Race and rally preparation

Contact: 

Tel: +44 (0)115 9262266

Nottingham, England 

Classic Job specialises in the restoration, maintenance and engineering of pre-war and classic motor cars, supported by decades of experience working across a broad range of marques and eras. With origins dating back to the 1970s, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with comprehensive in-house capability, covering mechanical overhaul, bodywork, paint and competition preparation with a focus on usability, reliability and authenticity.

Kown for:

Experienced, multi-marque restoration and engineering of pre-war and classic cars, with strong in-house capability across mechanical overhaul and competition preparation.

Specialisms:

Vintage car restoration
Mechanical overhauls
Metal forming
Multi-marque maintenance
Race preparation
One-off client commissions 

Contact: 

Tel: +31 (0)529 481 385

Dalfsen, Netherlands 

Petersen Engineering specialises in the restoration, rebuilding and recreation of vintage Bentley motor cars, combining over 30 years of experience with a distinctive approach to period-correct engineering. Based in Devon, the company is known for producing bespoke ‘Petersen’ cars — carefully constructed using authentic coachwork, period design and modern engineering where required, alongside restoration and parts support for original Bentley models.

Kown for:

Bespoke recreation and restoration of vintage Bentley motor cars, blending period authenticity with modern engineering for real-world usability.

Specialisms:

Vintage Bentley restoration
Bespoke Petersen ‘Special’ builds
Coachbuilt recreations
In-house component manufacture

Pre-war Bentley parts
Mechanical engineering

Contact: 

Tel: +44 (0)7977 342711

Devon, England 

Julian Parker Ltd specialises in the conservation, restoration and traditional coachbuilding of pre-war and historically significant motorcars. Based in Sussex, the workshop combines over 40 years of experience with a philosophy centred on preserving originality wherever possible, delivering in-house metalwork, ash-frame construction, paint and mechanical work using traditional techniques.

Kown for:

Conservation-led restoration, exceptional hand-formed metalwork and in-house ash-frame expertise, with a strong focus on originality and historical integrity.

Specialisms:

Conservation and sympathetic restoration
Ash-frame and timber reconstruction
Hand-formed metalwork and panel fabrication
Traditional paint and surface finishing
Mechanical restoration and engineering
Coachbuilding and period-correct detailing

Contact: 

Tel: +44 (0)1825 740945

East Sussex, England 

JME Healeys specialises in the restoration, maintenance and competition preparation of Austin Healey models, with origins dating back to the Donald Healey Motor Company. Operating from fully equipped in-house facilities, the business delivers comprehensive craftsmanship across engine, body, trim and fabrication, supported by decades of marque expertise and a reputation for concours-level restorations and race-winning preparation.

Kown for:

World-leading Austin Healey restorations, combining factory-rooted knowledge with concours-level craftsmanship and competition pedigree.

Specialisms:

Austin Healey restoration
Servicing and maintenance
Engine and gearbox builds
Body and paintwork
Trim and upholstery
Competition preparation

Contact: 

Tel: +44 (0)1926 499000

Warwickshire, England 

AC Heritage specialises in the restoration, continuation and production of AC Cars, combining original marque knowledge with modern engineering and manufacturing capability. Operating as the official custodian of the AC brand’s legacy, the business delivers factory-supported continuation models alongside restoration, servicing and parts supply, ensuring the authenticity, provenance and long-term support of significant AC motor cars.

Known for:

Official continuation and restoration of AC Cars, combining factory-backed provenance with modern engineering and production capability.

Specialisms:

AC continuation models & new builds
Factory-authorised restoration & preservation
Servicing & ownership support
Original parts supply & remanufacture
Marque authentication & provenance
Engineering & manufacturing of AC components

Contact: 

+44 (0)1932 828545

Surrey, England