Mitchell Motors invest in new equipment

Our skill set is firmly based within traditional methods, however we acknowledge that selective use of modern equipment can reap quality rewards for our clients.

One of the more boring pictures on the blog? Possibly, but boring or otherwise, this
 equipment further improves the quality of our work

Parts are cleaned within the unit cutting down on the dust normally created

To this end, we have recently invested in equipment that not only removes paint more effectively than traditional methods, but does so more gently and with less impact on the environment with dust and detritus extracted and contained.

Porche 911 wing about to be given the Mitchell Motors blasting treatment

 

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Aston Martin DB5 body restoration

It was appropriate that the iconic Aston Martin DB5 was the first vehicle to enter our new climate controlled and heated paint oven.

Aston Martin DB5 respray

Dubonnet red. Superb classic Aston Martin paint colour.

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Mini Moke full restoration

An icon from the swinging sixties. Restoration is just being with the integrity of the chassis being investigated. Watch this blog for further updates.



The Mini Moke chassis restoration begins

The reality in '60s London. Picture copyright Car magazine.

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Removing underseal prior to sensitive "blasting" and restoring an Aston Martin DB6 chassis

Restoring a chassis as complex as one from an Aston Martin DB6 demands a range of skills and a sensitivity to the existing structure that is often missed.

Aston Martin DB4 chassis - Similar to DB6

The word "blasting" is often used for the removal of rust from a sound metal structure. However, the method we use makes this word a misnomer as it is much more gentle.

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Jaguar E-Type Coupe full restoration

What more can be said? Another E-Type gets the full Mitchell Motors restoration treatment.

Notice bespoke roto to enable easier access to removing rust.

Jaguar E-Type coupe under restoration

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Le Mans AC Ace from 1959 bare metal respray

All classic cars have a story. It could be simply running to the shops for the last sixty years, or of more historical significance like the AC Ace we were entrusted to conduct a bare metal respray on. This AC Ace won its class at Le Mans in 1959 and its foibles and idiosyncracies needed to be preserved.

Once again the use of our high technology equipment was combined with traditional methods of working to produce an end result that preserved and enhanced this period racing car and became in turn a part of its history.  

AC Ace - Le Mans 1959

 

Ac Ace - Mitchell Motors spray booth 2012

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De Tomaso Vallelunga prototype featured in Classic & Sportscar magazine

The De Tomaso Vallelunga only ran to 53 cars plus a convertible...or spider as it was termed. We were privileged to extensively restore the prototype and the car post restoration was featured in Classic & Sportscar magazine.

De Tomaso Vallelunga

The full article can be found here and includes details of the restoration work we carried out.
 

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