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12th October 2022: Engine restoration has begun. This includes – Crank reground, con rods re-machined, new white metal bearings made, new cylinder liners, pistons machined twice, new cam shafts, new oil pump drives.
27th October 2022: Strip to bodywork has started and parts identified for localised shot blasting. Doors will be fully shotblasted.
1st December 2022: Bodywork has been stripped and prepared to be sent for the next stage of shotblasting.
19th January 2023: Back from shot blasting and red primer applied. Bodywork repairs will begin including the right front quarter which has quite a lot of damage, straightening of the front end and various other areas that shotblasting have shown up for repair. Various parts of subframe and suspension being repaired and painted.
7th March 2024: Work recommences on this full restoration project. The right front quarter has been replaced and the light plinth is being welded back in prior to lead loading.
15th April 2024: Bodywork Progress – Left door has been replaced with a new door skin due to corrosion skin and left rear wheel arch fitted. All new hinges fitted to the doors and then the doors have been fitted.
22nd May 2024: Engine work progress – Including bores re-sleeved, head fully rebuilt, new valves, seats, and guides. Crankshaft being cleaned.
16th December 2025: The engine block and cylinder head block have been machined, and it is now currently being rebuilt. The timing gear has been reassembled with new guides and chains plus any other parts as required.
5th February 2026: New pistons and top hat liners in the cylinders. Crank shaft regrind and all new bearings. New oil pump, valve, timing chain, and tensioners. Cylinder head rebuild. Valves and guides. Autobox temporary fit to test engine, not yet rebuilt.
24th July 2026: The main fabrication works have been carried out, although more areas may need work. The outer bodywork was taken back to bare metal and then primed to avoid rusting and work will commence soon to prep the body for paint. The interior, boot, trims and boot door were also prepped and primed.
1st September 2026: Filler work has started on the body, doors, bonnet and boot lid, as well as repairs to left rear wing and arch panel, roof and rear valance.
1st October 2026: The bodywork, panels and door prep has been finished, and it is now ready for final prime and paint. The interior of the car, boot and engine bay have all been painted black.
Built between 1959 and 1967, the Jaguar Mark 2 offered consumers a superb balance of luxury, comfort, and impressive performance. The Mark 2 quickly earned a reputation for its performance, even serving as a trusty motorway patrol car for the police force. In this 3.8L guise, the MK2 would also go on to see considerable motorsport success, with notable victories in both the European and Australian touring car championships.
Just shy of 84 thousand units were said to have been produced, with the 3.8L model accounting for the majority of the production run. Although the MK2 3.8L proved to be quite a commercial success, a great deal of these classic Jags have indeed fallen to age, with many now lost forever.
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Reviews.io5.0Posted on Reviews.io
Simon Cocking08/09/2026Verified
Skilled craftsmen producing amazing work. The workshop is a treasure trove of motoring history! Thanks for a great job!Posted on Google
Steven Parkes12/07/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Steve has helped me through some difficult situations throughout this restoration process. The car I bought was a total rot box, I had no idea. Nicola’s support with my finances has helped me get this car over the line. Don’t look elsewhere if you are serious about doing a restoration properly look no further.Posted on Reviews.io
Sean Bellew12/06/2026Verified
I recently had corrosion repairs carried out to both front wings on my Porsche 944 and I am extremely pleased with the quality of the workmanship. The repairs involved cutting out the corroded sections and fabricating replacement metalwork rather than simply filling over the affected areas. The standard of fabrication and welding is excellent, with the repairs blending seamlessly into the original panels. The attention to detail is evident throughout the work, and the finished result looks completely in keeping with the car. As an owner of a classic Porsche, preserving originality is important to me, and the repairs have been completed in a way that maintains the character and integrity of the vehicle. The paint finish and panel presentation are superb, and once completed it is virtually impossible to tell where the repairs have been carried out. Overall, the craftsmanship is first-class and the car now looks significantly better than it did before the work was undertaken. If you are looking for high-quality metal fabrication and restoration work on a classic vehicle, I would have no hesitation in recommending them based on the quality of the finished product.Posted on Google
David Kelly15/05/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Their work looks fantastic. Love the regular blogs.Posted on Reviews.io
Mark30/04/2026Verified
Excellent service and Neil’s knowledge is second to none. The wealth of experience resolved the issues with the carburettors ensuring I had an uneventful drive home and can now look forward to driving the car on the odd sunny days we call summer. Would recommend Carrosserie without hesitation.Posted on Google
John Lonergan09/03/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great service , top quality work , very friendly and helpful , i had a probem with no dipped headlights and a couple of nasty stonechips and despite being very short notice they fitted me in the next day diagnosed the faults and while that was going on the paint guy sorted the stonechips , two hours later all completed . I know these guys will take good care of my classic car and do an excellent job I've used them before . Highly recommended .Posted on Reviews.io
Robert Montague04/03/2026Verified
The team at Carrosserie have done an excellent job . Focus on detail and quality of work Fully responsive and engaging the client at all time . I will be giving them a further project and recommend them as a first class service Thank you Steve and the Team, plus of course Neil 😎Posted on Reviews.io
Andrew Whittaker04/10/2025Verified
Reference: 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith – Rewire. I recently received my car back and I am absolutely delighted with their work. The rewiring has been completed to an exceptionally high standard, and it is evident that great skill and care went into the process.Posted on Reviews.io
J J Beeton02/09/2025Verified
10 out of 10 perfect restoration work on Jaguar XKR.Posted on Reviews.io
Keith Devonport25/06/2025Verified
I found the team at Carrosserie to be friendly and helpful whilst maintaining an organised and professional approach towards the job in hand, they were also able to incorporate extra work I asked for at the eleventh hour. Carrosserie kept to the 'booked in' start date for the work to commence and throughought the work cycle i was presented with photos and videos as the work progressed. I'm very happy with the finished job, thank you and well done Carrosserie.Posted on Reviews.io
Geoff Lowson16/04/2025Verified
I took my Citroen 2CV for an assessment for a potential repair. The manager Steve Liversedge was very accommodating and staff were helpful and courteous and very professional in giving their advice.Posted on Reviews.io
Ian Carter01/03/2025Verified
A big thank you to the team who worked on my 20 year old BMW. The car looks fantastic and the care and attention to detail tackling the rust that was in a most awkward place showed real desire for doing the best job possible. Updates and photographs were given daily as the job progressed. Finally the customer care was second to none, and my job wasn't anything like a serious restoration. Thanks again. IanPosted on Reviews.io
Andrew Pyle13/02/2025Verified
Took my Escort XR3i to Carosserie for re-commissioning. Brakes, suspension, springs, shocks, general overhaul - some gaskets,polish etc. All staff very welcoming, professional from office staff to engineers. Took me through the car's inspection - lots of photos of work to be done, progress and work finished. Kept in touch via e-mail throughout project. Not cheap but you get what you pay for with old motors! Good luck with move to new premises.Posted on Google
Paul Simpson08/06/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I will let the pictures do the talking. Attention to detail is second to none, very knowledgeable and skilled guys here at Carrosserie. All the staff are polite and very professional. Highly recommended.Posted on Google
Jeremy Roff10/05/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Thanks to all at Carrosserie for managing to make my Jimny look perfect again. A great job.Posted on Google
Phil Sage27/09/2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The work carried out here is like magic, the standard the cars leave is fantastic, the cars they restore are works of art !Posted on Google
Catherine Lonergan26/02/2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very Friendly always helpful staffPosted on Google
Nigel Cramp25/06/2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great friendly and helpful team at Carrosserie. Highly quality work. This is the second time I've used their services. Highly recommended if you want quality restoration or paint work.Posted on Google
Ian Roper26/03/2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Neil who owns the company straight away gave me one of the best buying experiences I have ever had. He was nice to speak with giving me confidence in buying from him from the outset. This continued throughout the buying process with updates on the process of finance that he organised. Because of my working schedule being so hectic and having to juggle many parental duties. We were unable to get over to pick up the car in the week. Despite the company being closed on weekends, Neil went out of his way to meet me on a Saturday afternoon and even showed me around his amazing company. It was so clear to me that this is someone who is genuine, kind and cares about his company and customers in equal amounts. A truly rare thing in this day in age. I wouldn't hesitate to use his company myself in the future and would recommend him to friends and family in a heartbeat.Posted on Google
John Royce16/02/2022Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Outstanding choice of cars, superb restoration facilities from a very professional team. Highly recommended.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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St Helen Industrial Estate
Bishop Auckland
DL14 9AZ
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