EdF Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 My neighbour has owned a RR V8 since new. It's an 'R' regd and has only done 55k miles but the body is getting a little tired round the edges and he'd like to find a reputable restorer to tidy the bodywork and generally 'go over' it. As we live in the north of Scotland it may be difficult, but he's prepared to travel and leave it. DIY is out of the question.. An interesting footnote, he was quoted £392 to fix a seized front caliper and replace a brake pipe. He was presented with a bill for £780 when he went to collect it. Talk about 'think of a number and double it'... A main dealer... He didn't pay it.. Quote
FridgeFreezer Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 I guess it depends on what level of restoration he's after - full concours, factory fresh, making presentable, making solid... it depends very much what he's after and how much dosh he's got to spend. A couple of places that spring to mind are Dunsfold and the Land Rover Orphanage. Quote
EdF Posted January 5, 2009 Author Posted January 5, 2009 I guess it depends on what level of restoration he's after - full concours, factory fresh, making presentable, making solid... it depends very much what he's after and how much dosh he's got to spend.A couple of places that spring to mind are Dunsfold and the Land Rover Orphanage. Thanks for that, 'factory fresh', I think.. He's not poor.. Quote
SteveG Posted January 5, 2009 Posted January 5, 2009 In one of the mags over the summer, I saw that Foley Specialist Vehicles did a very good restoration of a classic RR. They also have a long established reputation for good work. Steve Quote
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