BELOW: Main Triple M workshop area features an awesome array of high-tech machinery, including HAAS 3- 4- and 5-axis mills capable of recreating major engine components
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workshops can also handle straightforward standard rebuilds and have built many engines from twocylinder air-cooled Fiat Abarth engines through to eight-cylinder Stag engines, including conversions engines to run on unleaded fuel and dynamic balancing to ensure smooth running and improved longevity. Rebuilt engines are always run-in correctly and fully set up on a rolling road.
Having deservedly achieved a worldwide reputation and customer base, with a list of contacts and suppliers unrivalled in the historic and classic car world, the portfolio of projects which the company has been involved in is extensive.
�a�or restorations include 8� 2.3 Alfa Romeo, 6C 1750s, 2900 Alfa Romeo, Lancia Lambda, Lancia Aurelia, Lancia B20, Lancia Aprilia, many 6C 2500 Alfa Romeo, 6C 3500 Maserati, and SSK Mercedes, while complete recreations include 156‘ Sharknose’ Ferrari, C4R Cunningham,
8� 2�3 Alfa �omeo �pyder, se�eral Lancia D50, a couple of Lancia Ferrari, and an Alfa Romeo Botticelli. The detail and authenticity of the cars is such that they qualify for FIA passports, allowing them to compete in strictly controlled events reserved for thoroughbred classics.
Among the most significant restorations are two Le Mans winners, an Alfa �omeo 8� from 1�32 and the Aston Martin DBR1 from 1959, along with the priceless Alfa Romeo 158�15� Alfetta �� car � a design from the 1�30s that took Fangio to his first world title in 1951.
Somewhat more down to earth, Classics by Jim Stokes Workshops is a classic car dedicated garage carrying out servicing, maintenance, repair, restoration and inspection. Here, a team of experienced, multi-skilled engineers work to service and restore a wide range of classic cars, with the likes of Porsche 912 and even a full restoration of a 2CV amongst the many cars they’ ve caters for.
JSWL also offers a range of trackside support services, especially with Goodwood House and the motorracing circuit less than 20 miles away, as well as storage and garaging facilities for classic and vintage vehicles, with optional maintenance programmes to keep cars in‘ ready to run’ condition.
All things considered, it’ s a phenomenal operation that has developed to become capable of an incredible range of services to classic car owners of all types and ages. Most importantly, it is also has a broad business base which combines expert specialisms with a wide range of services, providing a high level of quality as well as quantity. But this is not a bubble that will burst; with an eye on the future, training apprentices in each department will ensure that, over the coming years, the skills of restoration will not be lost. Z
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