Preserving Automotive Heritage With Passion

“Firstly, Jon and his team are the best I’ve ever experienced in all my years of classic car ownership. My Aston Martin DB7 Vantage had been garaged for several years. Jon and his team got me behind the wheel; delivering a newly serviced, parts replacements, trouble shooting, problem solving, fully fettled and magnificently valeted vehicle. The headliner, a particularly detailed job, like new. All this whilst I was overseas; keeping me fully updated with calls, messages and video footage of progress. I was recommended to Classic & Retro by another car enthusiast who knows his cars well and knows the people who look after them best. He was right and Classic & Retro knocked it out of the park. Brilliant.”

“Jon and his staff are simply amazing.. If you need restoration work doing I would highly recommend. Proper work followed by countless updates photos and videos and calls to keep you knowing what is being done I had my Ford Escort go in for rust repairs and quite a few MOT failures that needed fixing. A lot of the failures were very serious body repairs needed doing underneath including some structure work they also found more parts that needed attention and repaired but always checking in with me first Jon and his team are very fair on the charges and amazing on the workmanship quality they do their work with pride which is brilliant to see the end result still over the moon with the work done ! I will be back for more work but they got my car back to being road worthy and an MOT with 0 advisories and 0 major fails clean sheet !! All the pictures are not included I had far more and videos of before and after to show me the progress too many to include in this review If you want it done right then bring it to Classic & Retro Autos Ltd”

“Can't praise Classic and Retro Autos enough. Right from the onset ,Jon and his team came across with the utmost professionalism and helpfulness. All work completed to a very thorough and high standard Extremely sound and honest advice with constant videos and progress reports resulting in a superb job all round. Wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. Only wish I'd taken my mgb to them years ago!”

“I'm so glad I used Classic & Retro Autos to sell my classic car on my behalf - Jon kept me updated at every stage and they did an excellent job of preparing and advertising the car, responding to all the enquiries, and closing out the sale, with the added benefit that they could arrange transport to the buyer as well - it was definitely worth paying the commission to remove all the hassle and effort of doing it myself. Knowledgable, trustworthy and very helpful throughout - thank you.”

“Had Jon and his team replace the inner and outer sills on my 99 Nissan Silvia. A bit different to the cars that they usually deal with but when I came for them to give me a quote, Jon showed me around and let me see the quality of work they were doing on other projects which was impressive. The car ended up being there a few months, but Jon kept me updated and involved in every step of the process along with receiving weekly updates on the cost. They're very flexible on how often they work on the car to help manage the costs, as obviously, restoring a car isn't cheap! I'd trust Jon and the team again with my car without any hesitation. Hopefully be back there soon to have some other work done.”

“My delightful little 1939 Morris 8 Series E tourer (looks like Noddy’s car but mine is green & black not red & yellow!) sorely needed recommissioning after being badly laid up since Covid. The AA couldn’t start it so a friend recommended Jon & Co. They collected it and have transformed it for me. The engine bay is perfect. Waxoyled underside. A prize winner now! Attention to detailing 100%…very happy!”

“I needed the front lower wishbone bushes and one drive shaft oil seal changing on my 1988 Audi quattro turbo. Jon fitted it in around other work and kept me informed of how it went. Excellent service. I will use Classic & Retro Autos Ltd again if I need other work doing on my car.”

“From day one. Jon kept me informed and up to date with very detailed videos and phone messages on progress with restoring and corrosion protection of my Maserati Quattroporte. Jon and his team located and dealt with every nook and cranny in my Maserati that had either gone or was a potential risk. Quality of their work is superb and I have no doubt my car is now in better condition than when it left the works in Modena, Italy 18 years ago!! I'm certain it has many years of life left in it. Many thanks, Jon and your lads with special mention to Mark for his eagle eyed attention to detail. They have even performed a full service on par with any 'specialist' garage! Classic and Retro are highly recommended and I wouldn't take my car anywhere else. Cheers, Lads”

“Buying a classic MG from Classic and Retro Autos has been one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had with a dealership. From the moment I first made contact, the team couldn’t have been more welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about classic motoring. They clearly love what they do, and that passion comes through in every detail. The MG I bought was beautifully presented and exactly as described—clearly cared for with the respect a classic like this deserves. The whole process felt personal, not transactional. The team took the time to answer every question with honesty, offered sound advice, and made me feel completely at ease. It was clear they weren’t just selling a car; they were helping me find the right piece of history to enjoy. What really stood out was the friendliness and professionalism of everyone I dealt with. They treat you like part of the classic car community from day one, and that’s rare to find. Driving away in my MG, I wasn’t just thrilled with the car. I was grateful for the trust and confidence the team had built along the way. If you’re considering buying a classic, I can’t recommend Classic and Retro Autos highly enough. A fantastic team, a seamless process, and a truly special experience”