Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Classic Car Restoration & Race Preparation Experts
Established in the early 1960s, Pearsons Engineering has built a reputation as a leader in classic car restoration and race preparation. Our expertise spans over six decades, combining traditional engineering techniques with modern technology to preserve and enhance historic vehicles. Specialising in Jaguar and Ferrari models, we offer end-to-end services including chassis work, engine tuning, bodywork restoration, and bespoke parts manufacturing. Our team of seasoned engineers delivers tailored solutions for both private collectors and racing teams, ensuring every vehicle meets exacting performance and aesthetic standards.With facilities in Northamptonshire and trackside support, we provide comprehensive care for heritage cars, from concours-level restorations to competitive race preparation. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our ability to source, remanufacture, or replicate rare components using original blueprints. As a family-run business now led by Gary Pearson, we continue to uphold the values of precision, integrity, and passion that defined our founder's vision.
Services
Classic car restoration
Race preparation
Parts manufacturing
Engine tuning
Bodywork repairs
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in historic motorsport engineering.
- Our in-house facilities enable bespoke parts manufacturing from original blueprints.
- Team of expert engineers with trackside support for racing clients.
- Specialise in Jaguar 'C'/'D' Types and Lister restorations to concours standards.
- Offer comprehensive chassis, engine, and bodywork services under one roof.
Services
Classic car restoration
We restore heritage vehicles to original specifications using traditional techniques and modern engineering. Our process includes chassis straightening, bodywork repairs, and interior retrimming. Clients benefit from our expertise in maintaining historical accuracy while enhancing performance.
Race preparation
Specialist engineers prepare classic cars for competitive racing, including suspension tuning and engine optimisation. We offer pit crew support and post-race maintenance. Our heritage in motorsport ensures vehicles perform reliably under demanding conditions.
Parts manufacturing
We produce bespoke parts using original blueprints and CAD/CAM technology. This includes sourcing rare components or recreating obsolete items. Our in-house facilities guarantee precision-engineered replacements for all major models.
Engine tuning
Our specialists enhance engine performance while maintaining period-correct aesthetics. Services include carburettor calibration and drivetrain optimisation. We balance modern reliability with authentic racing characteristics for heritage vehicles.
Bodywork repairs
We repair or fabricate body panels to exacting standards, preserving original materials where possible. Techniques include metal shaping and paint refinishing. Our work ensures structural integrity and visual authenticity for concours-level vehicles.
People
John Pearson
Founder
Established the company in 1960, pioneering Jaguar restoration techniques that set industry benchmarks for quality and authenticity.
Gary Pearson
Managing Director
Second-generation leader with 30+ years of motorsport engineering experience, overseeing daily operations and technical strategy.
Questions
What classic car services do you offer?
We provide full restoration, race preparation, servicing, and bespoke parts manufacturing for heritage vehicles including Jaguars and Ferraris.
Do you work on cars other than Jaguars?
While we specialise in Jaguars, we also handle Ferrari models and other prestigious classic cars to the same exacting standards.
Can you source rare replacement parts?
Yes, we maintain extensive stocks of original components and can remanufacture obsolete parts using CAD/CAM technology.
Do you offer trackside support for racing clients?
Our team provides pit crew services and on-site race preparation at events worldwide.
How long does a typical restoration take?
Project timelines vary by complexity, but we prioritise efficient turnaround while maintaining concours-level quality standards.
