Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Engineering & Motorcycle Restoration Services in Biggleswade
Stotfold Engineers was founded in 1967 by Terry Ives, whose expertise as a former government toolmaker laid the foundation for our precision engineering legacy. Over five decades, we have evolved from crafting specialised rivet tooling to becoming the UK's most versatile machine shop, serving industries ranging from nuclear to motorsport. Our in-house team of skilled craftsmen utilises advanced machinery for turning, milling, welding, and fabrication, delivering bespoke solutions from prototype to finished product. With a reputation for tackling complex challenges that others deem impossible, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering to restore vintage motorcycles, create unique metal art, and provide industrial components.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our long-standing client relationships and the trust placed in us for high-value restoration projects. As a second-generation family business, we maintain rigorous standards while keeping costs competitive by eliminating intermediaries. Our workshop's diverse capabilities, including repairing cracked engine blocks and manufacturing custom motorcycle parts, demonstrate our unmatched adaptability. This depth of experience ensures clients receive technically sophisticated solutions tailored to their exact specifications.
Services
Motorcycle Restoration
Metal Art Creation
Prototype Development
Engineering Consultation
Welding Services
Machining Solutions
Vintage Vehicle Repair
Metal Fabrication
Design Consultation
Component Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of engineering expertise since 1967
- Our in-house workshop handles complete projects from prototype to finish
- Specialists in vintage motorcycle and classic car restoration
- Unique capability to repair complex components others refuse
- Direct client collaboration maintains quality control and cost efficiency
What people say
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Services
Motorcycle Restoration
Specialist restoration of vintage motorcycles including engine rebuilds, frame repairs, and component manufacturing. We handle complete projects from initial assessment to final assembly, using traditional techniques combined with modern engineering precision. Our expertise covers rare models like Vincent Black Shadows and Ducati Mach 1s, with capabilities extending to custom modifications and racing preparation.
Metal Art Creation
Custom metal artwork using industrial materials and processes. We transform metal offcuts into unique sculptures, wall hangings, and functional art pieces inspired by natural forms. Techniques include controlled metal colouring, precision cutting, and textured surface treatments to create one-of-a-kind artworks for private and commercial clients.
Precision Machining
Comprehensive machining services for industrial components using lathes, milling machines, and CNC equipment. Capabilities include turning up to 800mm diameter, precision grinding, and fabrication of complex parts from specialist alloys. We produce bespoke components for sectors including aerospace, nuclear, and motorsport industries.
Engineering Consultation
Technical consultation for product development and manufacturing challenges. Our team provides material selection guidance, prototype development, and engineering solutions for both industrial clients and private individuals. This includes feasibility assessments and production planning for complex fabrication projects.
Vintage Vehicle Repair
Specialist repair and restoration of classic cars and motorcycles, including rare models like Panhards and Triumph Tigers. Services cover mechanical overhauls, bodywork restoration, and manufacturing of obsolete parts. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering techniques to preserve original specifications while ensuring reliability.
People
Terry Ives
Owner Engineer
Terry Ives founded Stotfold Engineers in 1967, building on his father's toolmaking expertise. With over 50 years in the industry, he specialises in motorcycle engineering and has restored numerous rare models while developing innovative metalworking techniques.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialise in?
We provide precision machining, welding, fabrication, prototype development, and complete restoration services for vintage motorcycles and classic vehicles.
Can you restore severely damaged engine components?
Yes, we've successfully repaired cracked engine blocks and other complex components using specialist aluminium welding techniques.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept bank transfers, cash payments, and cheques. Full payment clearance is required before releasing completed work.
Do you work on modern motorcycles or only vintage models?
While our speciality is vintage motorcycle restoration, we can work on modern models and provide custom engineering solutions for all eras.
Can you create custom metal artwork?
Yes, we produce unique metal sculptures and wall art using specialist metalworking techniques and material textures.
What industries do you serve?
We work across aerospace, motorsport, nuclear, marine, and heritage vehicle sectors, plus individual collectors and artists.
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Reviews (7)
Harish Reddy
Jun 15, 2021
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Jus amazing Terry he dont talk much but works more than what we except. Really appreciated work. Will go again n again
Calum Button
Apr 30, 2021
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Great service, needed a bottom bracket and headset removed from a bike frame. A bike shop in Stevenage spent a weekend on it and weren't able to remove them and said it couldn't be done. 20 mins in Terry's vice, big spanner and piece of 2 by 2 and they were both freed.
Allen Elliott
Mar 20, 2021
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True engineer's, old school, hard to find these days. Terry is so helpful and will help you in any way possible. I cannot believe the variety of work they take on, I enjoy just going round there to see the different things they fix. Their work is first class, very good service and a nicer guy you wont find. I have a home made Trike and Terry has been so helpful with problems. Thank You.
John Kay
Dec 28, 2020
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I have now used Stotfold Engineering for two motorcycle restorations. One being a box of bits being transformed into a superb award winning bike. The second bike (1934) was original but not used for decades and was recommissioned rather than restored. The work was carried out to retain the originality and patina. Superb work on both bikes and I am fussy..! Stotfold Engineering is the only company I would trust with my bikes. Proper engineers.
Chris Wiltshire
Aug 24, 2020
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The man put a new bush on my wife's push bike on the front of gears very good service the workmanship was brilliant very good' wound recommend to anyone one to do metal work for
Leigh Andrews
Jun 19, 2020
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Absolute disgrace to deal with. Carburetors were supposed to be fully refurbished. Hardly touched anything, and left with swarf in the fuel chambers from removing the broken drain plugs. Had to take carbs elsewhere to get done properly. Never contacted when they missed the post as I had to buy the repair kits. Save your money, and go elsewhere.
Arthur J. Gallagher
May 27, 2018
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Brilliant workshop with everything available. Terry is very helpful and an old school engineer, becoming a rare bread these days. Will always try and help or point you in the right direction. Motorbike wheels can be fabricated on site.
