Restoration Case Study:
BJ8 Recomissioning

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The scenario is becoming more commonplace - the Austin Healey is giving sterling service but is lacking cosmetically. The better cars are usually older restorations often done professionally but the old paintwork, interior and general detailing are actually devaluing the car.

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Re-painting a BJ8 is a pretty involved undertaking. You start by removing every external fitting, the trim and that¹s before you start taking the panels off!

It's better not to email pictures at this stage but we¹ve assembled a gallery so you can take a painless journey and realise the transformation that¹s possible.

With a thorough professional paint using the latest products the car looks fabulous.

BJ8 Recomissioning : Image Gallery

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We also took the opportunity to re-detail the engine bay and tidy up some annoying technical issues. The scruffy carpets and hood were replaced, however, the original seats are beautifully patinated and give the car the 'lived-in' feeling we tried hard to retain.