Business Details
46 Years
experience
Classic Car Sales & Parts in Rugby
Established in the early 1980s, Rugby Classic Motor Garages has dedicated over four decades to meeting the needs of classic car enthusiasts. Our expertise spans sales, restoration, and parts supply for iconic models including MG sports cars, Jaguar MK series, Daimler V8-250s, and Triumph TR/Spitfire models. We specialise in rare services such as wire wheel rebuilds, rechroming obsolete components, and instrument reconditioning - skills increasingly difficult to find. With a legacy of preserving automotive heritage, we cater to both seasoned collectors and new classic car owners.Our team combines technical precision with a deep passion for vintage vehicles, ensuring every project meets exacting standards. From chassis powdercoating to sourcing hard-to-find parts, we deliver tailored solutions for maintaining and restoring pre-war to late-20th-century classics. Our reputation for quality craftsmanship has been built through continuous development and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.
Services
Classic Car Sales
Parts Supply
Wire Wheel Rebuilds
Rechroming Services
Instrument Restoration
Chassis Powdercoating
Engine Rebuilding
Bodywork Repair
Interior Refurbishment
Classic Car Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years' experience in classic car restoration
- Our team maintains rare skills in wire wheel rebuilds and rechroming
- We supply or source parts for discontinued models like MG and Triumph
- Our specialists handle complete restorations from chassis to interior
- We combine technical expertise with genuine passion for vintage vehicles
Services
Classic Car Sales
We offer meticulously maintained and restored classic cars including MG models from pre-war to MGF/TF, Jaguar MK series, Daimler V8-250s, and Triumph TR/Spitfire models. Each vehicle undergoes thorough mechanical inspection and comes with documented history where available. Our inventory caters to collectors seeking investment-grade classics or enthusiasts looking for reliable vintage transportation.
Parts Supply
Specialist parts supply covers Austin-Healey 100/3000, Triumph TR/Spitfire models up to 1980, and Daimler variants. We maintain extensive stock of both new and refurbished components including body panels, mechanical parts, and interior trim. For obsolete items, we offer rechroming, reconditioning, and precision manufacturing services to ensure continued operation of rare classic vehicles.
Wire Wheel Rebuilds
Our specialist wire wheel rebuilding service restores original wheels to full working condition. This includes spoke replacement, hub truing, bearing renewal, and cosmetic refinishing. We maintain strict quality standards to ensure structural integrity while preserving authentic aesthetics. This service is particularly valuable for pre-war and 1950s-60s sports cars where original components are irreplaceable.
Rechroming Services
We restore obsolete chrome components from headlamps to bumpers using traditional techniques. Our process removes corrosion while preserving original metal integrity. This service addresses critical aesthetic elements that maintain a classic car's authenticity and value. We handle both small trim pieces and large body components with equal precision.
Instrument Restoration
Specialist reconditioning of Smiths and Jaeger instruments ensures accurate functionality of original dash gauges. Our technicians rebuild mechanisms, replace worn components, and recalibrate readings while maintaining period-correct appearance. This service preserves the vehicle's originality while guaranteeing reliable performance for modern use.
Questions
What classic car brands do you specialise in?
We focus on MG sports cars from pre-war to MGF/TF models, Jaguar MK series including XK/E-types, Daimler V8-250/Sovereign models, and Triumph TR/Spitfire variants up to 1980.
Can you source parts for rare classic cars?
Yes, we maintain extensive networks to source or manufacture components for discontinued models. Our rechroming, wire wheel rebuilding, and instrument restoration services address hard-to-find parts.
Do you offer full vehicle restoration services?
We provide complete restoration from chassis rebuilds to interior refurbishment. Our team handles mechanical, bodywork, and cosmetic elements to return vehicles to original specifications.
Are your classic cars ready to drive?
Most vehicles receive full mechanical servicing before sale. For example, our 1965 Austin Healey Sprite had recent carburettor and gearbox rebuilds, with new MOT certification.
Can you deliver purchased vehicles?
We can arrange UK delivery for purchased vehicles. Please provide your postcode for a delivery quote.
Do you accept classic car projects for restoration?
Yes, we welcome restoration projects. Our Jaguar MK2 bodyshell preparation service demonstrates our capability to transform rust-damaged vehicles into restoration-ready foundations.
