Vintage Bentley Restoration
David Ayre Cars is a Vintage Car Restoration business and Vintage Bentley restoration specialists, especially Pre-War Bentley models including W.O. Bentley models. We are based on the Berkshire, Hampshire borders in the UK. Along with Pre-War Bentley Restorations we also fully restore Vintage and Pre-War Lagonda and Invicta S-Type cars. In addition we are also now re-manufacturing parts for the Vintage Car industry.
With over 30 years experience in the Vintage Car industry, we specialise in the preservation, restoration and servicing of a number of vintage cars, not just classic Bentley’s. Our vintage Bentley automobile engineering experience makes us a trusted marque specialist throughout the industry. Our expertise covers the Pre-War Bentley (in particular the W.O. 6½), Speed Six Vintage Bentley, Pre-War Lagonda and S Type Invicta. We also have a very keen interest in 1907 Itala! And our insatiable interest in Vintage and Pre-War cars means we can provide advice and guidance on all makes and models.
Over the last few years we have fully restored a number of Vintage Bentleys, W.O. 6½ Litre Vintage Bentleys, Speed Six’s, Lagonda’s and S Type Invicta’s. Many of these restorations have gone on to achieve numerous Rally successes including many “Monte Carlo” Rally wins with Invictas. In addition we’ve seen long distance Rally success with Lagonda’s and Speed Six Vintage Bentley’s e.g. “London to Cape Town” “Peking to Paris” and more recently “The Bentley Alaskan Tour” with a Speed Six and a 6½ Litre Vintage Bentley.
Other achievements with the Vintage Bentley, Lagonda and Itala Marques include Class wins at “Pebble Beach” with a Speed Six Vintage Bentley and many wins at International Concours d’Elegance events.
Recent Vintage Bentley Restoration Projects
8 Litre Bentley Restoration YG337
RD100 Bentley 6 1/2 Restoration
Bentley 6.5 Litre Harrison body Coupe Restoration
8 Litre Bentley Restoration
Vintage Car Restoration Project - Bentley Barnato Hassan
Bentley 8 Litre Engine Restoration
Other Vintage Bentley Restorations
Bentley Speed Six Le Mans
Speed Six Le Mans Rep ready to leave the workshop after extensive maintenance including brakes, steering and suspension rebuilds. We also worked on the wheels & tyres, cooling system, dynamo drive and added the Le Mans type headlamp set up.
Bentley 6.5 Litre Harrison Body Coupe
Midway through a full restoration of this delightful Harrison body Coupe. Detail fitting complete, ready for dismantle, paint, trim and Rexene.
Engine Rebuilds and Overhauls
8 Litre Bentley Total engine rebuild
New Bentley cylinder block in the new pressure testing jig
6 and 1/2 litre Bentley Engine rebuild and total restoration
8 Litre Bentley Cylinder Block
This is a new 8 litre Bentley cylinder block that we cast from our own patented equipment. It’s now fully machined, with all valve seats and guides completed. It’s been fully pressure tested and studded and is ready to be plated and hydraulically tested prior to fitting it to the engine, when it will get a final test.
Expert service and advice
As a veteran Vintage Bentley restorer/owner, as well as Rally Support and competitor, we pride ourselves in having the knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise to be able to offer the most detailed and comprehensive service to our worldwide customer base. Our workshop enables us to cover every facet of Vintage Bentley Restoration. And our unrivalled access to not only original parts but our own brand of re-manufactured spares means we can complete any project no matter large or small.
Contemplating buying a Vintage Lagonda, S Type Invicta or Classic Bentley ? Or do you already own a Pre-War High or Low Chassis Lagonda, Bentley or an S Type Invicta and are looking to restore it? If you need some guidance then please do contact us for some expert advice, we’ll be only too happy to help.
Although we do consider ourselves specialist in the Lagonda, W.O. Bentley Marque, in particular the Speed Six Vintage Bentley, 6 1/2 Litre Vintage Bentley and S Type Invicta, we can also provide expert advice and guidance on all Pre War Cars. Contact us at david@davidayre.com