by specialists Thornley Kelham and
3D Engineers as the project started
with full restoration, including
engine, suspension, gearbox and
brakes; an all-aluminium body was
fabricated; the famous, original 3.0
narrow-angle V8 Lancia engine
was restored by specialist Tim
Samway.
The Steady Special was then
delivered to “For The Love Of Cars”
TV presenter Ant Anstead, who
runs a bespoke car manufacturing
company, Evanta, and his business partner Stewart Imber, owner
of Themed Garages, for the final
stages and completion.
“When Michael approached us
about this project, we set about
creating a car which would not
only make him happy, but also
make Steady proud. We wanted
to complete a car which would be
unique and remembered for what
it stands for: a piece of British and
Italian history and engineering,”
says Stewart.
The front end of the car was
modified by spinning the headlamps in aluminum and setting
into the body of the car, with a
very ‘40s, Bugatti-style look; the
aluminium spare wheel cover was
also spun to exact fit; a ne ܁