Articles – Brightwell Motor Company

Brightwell specialises in the upkeep and restoration of classic cars to the very highest standards, including preparation for, and support on, prestige events and rallies such as the legendary Mille Miglia. Based in Hockley, Essex, we make sure that you don’t just have a nice-looking car, but a well-put together one. “A restoration is so much more than body, paint and engine,” explains our founder, Phil Parry. We take great pride in our classic car restorations. “Parts restoration, careful re-assembly and interior coachtrimming are at least 50 per cent of the job. Classic cars that rattle, that have ill-fitting parts, excessive wind noise, vibrations and other niggles, soon ruin the fun. “Our team of project managers have … [Read more...] about A classic car restoration is so much more than body, paint and engine

Car trimmers are skilled craftsmen at the best of times. When it comes to classic and vintage cars, they’re called coach trimmers and they’re a bit of an endangered species and are in great demand. A rare breed of artisans is keeping the old school skills alive. One such expert is Simon Tollworthy, the head trimmer in charge of our in-house trim shop here at Brightwell Motor Company in Hockley, Essex. We’re going to give you a look at the incredible work coming out of Simon’s trim shop. Think of The Repair Shop on the BBC and you’ll get the picture. Typically, cars and their interiors turn up at Brightwell in a very sorry state, often having sat unloved for decades or having had too much contact with the posteriors of classic car … [Read more...] about Inside the trim shop at Brightwell Motor Company