Business Details
Expert Vintage Car Restoration Services in Lymington
Established as a renowned coachbuilder and vintage car restoration specialist, Historic Metalworks has built an international reputation for excellence in preserving automotive heritage. Our team combines over three decades of hands-on experience with traditional craftsmanship techniques like English wheel and aluminium gas welding, ensuring every restoration project maintains its historical integrity while meeting modern standards. We specialise in bespoke panel work, historic motorsport restoration, and complete vehicle rebuilds, having worked on prestigious marques including Aston Martin, Morgan, and Bugatti. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our client-centric approach, where we collaborate closely to deliver tailored solutions for both restoration and custom fabrication projects.With a focus on confidentiality and precision, we handle everything from race car repairs to intricate copper and brass sculptures, ensuring each piece meets our exacting standards. Our founder Shaun Witt, recipient of the Aon award for individual excellence, actively mentors the next generation of craftsmen, ensuring the continuation of traditional coachbuilding skills. Located in Lymington, Hampshire, we serve clients globally, offering both automotive restoration and bespoke design services that blend heritage with innovation.
Services
Vintage Car Restoration
Bespoke Panel Work
Historic Motorsport Repair
Copper & Brass Fabrication
Louvering Service
Bespoke Sculptures
Welding & Metal Repairs
Custom Bodywork Design
Race Car Restoration
Aluminium Fabrication
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialist experience in vintage car restoration
- Our team preserves traditional coachbuilding techniques while embracing modern methods
- We provide bespoke commissions for both automotive and artistic metalwork
- Our founder Shaun Witt received the Aon award for individual excellence
- We maintain strict confidentiality and quality control for all projects
Associations and certifications
- Aon
What people say
Old school, hands on
Super-fast service
Flawless work
Top class creative coachwork
Perfect fit
Services
Vintage Car Restoration
Specialist restoration of vintage vehicles using traditional coachbuilding techniques. We preserve historical accuracy while incorporating modern enhancements for improved performance and reliability. Our team handles complete rebuilds and partial repairs for rare and historic automobiles.
Bespoke Panel Work
Precision metal panel creation for classic vehicles and artistic commissions. Using English wheel techniques and aluminium gas welding, we produce bespoke components that maintain original design integrity while meeting exact specifications.
Historic Motorsport Repair
Emergency and scheduled repairs for historic racing vehicles. Our rapid response service ensures damaged race cars return to competition condition quickly, maintaining original racing heritage while meeting safety requirements.
Copper & Brass Fabrication
Artistic metalwork creation for bespoke commissions. We craft intricate copper and brass pieces including garden sculptures, functional items, and architectural elements using traditional metalworking techniques.
Louvering Service
Precision louver fabrication and installation for classic vehicles. This decorative and functional feature enhances vehicle aesthetics while maintaining period-correct design elements for heritage vehicles.
People
Shaun Witt
Managing Director
With over 30 years' experience in coachbuilding, Shaun Witt is a master craftsman who won the Aon award for individual excellence. He specialises in traditional techniques while mentoring new talent in vintage car restoration and bespoke metalwork.
Questions
What types of vehicles do you specialise in restoring?
We focus on pre-1970s classic and rare vehicles including Aston Martin, Morgan, Bugatti, and historic racing cars, maintaining original specifications and techniques.
Can you create bespoke metalwork pieces?
Yes, we produce custom copper and brass sculptures, architectural elements, and functional items alongside our automotive work using traditional metalworking methods.
How long does a typical restoration take?
Project duration varies by complexity, but we completed urgent race car repairs within a week while maintaining strict quality standards.
Do you work with international clients?
We serve clients globally, delivering bespoke commissions worldwide while maintaining our Lymington workshop as the primary production facility.
What makes your restoration service unique?
Our combination of traditional coachbuilding techniques, Aon award-winning expertise, and focus on preserving automotive heritage sets us apart in the industry.
Reviews (1)
Nic Cicutti
Nov 12, 2020
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I have taken a scooter part to be fixed and Shaun was friendly, attentive and incredibly skilful. I went back for another small job and he wouldn't take any money from me, asking me to make a donation to Oakhaven Hospice. Classy guy. This is truly service from another era. Highly recommended.
