My journey started in my parents’ garage. As a young boy, I was constantly dismantling gadgets and machinery just to understand the “why” behind the “how.” That childhood curiosity evolved into a deep-rooted passion for motorcycles and cars, beginning with my first major restoration: a Fiat I personally prepared for the world of motorsports.
It was this project that defined my technical edge; I didn’t just rebuild the car, I custom-built a 16-valve turbo engine for it and engineered a bespoke fuel injection system from scratch. This early dive into engineering taught me that with the right skill set, even the most complex mechanical challenge can be solved.
“The Path to Expertise”
Shortly after completing my engineering studies at college, I took my first position at a classic car specialist in Dudley. It was here that I first developed the delicate touch and specific knowledge required to handle historic vehicles.
My reputation for solving complex mechanical and electrical “puzzles” eventually led me to a renowned classic car business in Bridgnorth. Over the course of 13 years there, I worked my way up to Special Projects Manager, overseeing the care of some of the most significant automotive icons in existence.
“The Legend of the “Bulldog” & The Towns Prototypes”
The pinnacle of my career to date was managing the restoration and maintenance of the Aston Martin Bulldog. This one-of-a-kind supercar took me to the world’s most elite automotive stages: from the frozen lake of The I.C.E. St. Moritz in Switzerland to the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy, and the prestigious lawns of Pebble Beach, California.
Beyond the Bulldog, I had the unique responsibility of managing the rebuilding of the four original William Towns prototype cars, including the pioneering “Microdot” EV.
These projects required an obsessive attention to detail. Working on one-off prototypes meant there was no manual; my task was to ensure every component remained faithful to William Towns’ original vision. Preserving the design integrity of these avant-garde machines while making them functional and reliable required a blend of historical research and precision engineering.
While seeing these cars win international awards was a proud moment, the true reward was the owners’ absolute trust. Knowing that these irreplaceable pieces of history were placed in my care is the standard of excellence I now bring to every vehicle that enters the CB Classics workshop.
“Our Philosophy: Solving the Puzzle”
To me, every classic car is the ultimate puzzle. No two vehicles—even of the same model and year—are exactly alike. They each have their own quirks, their own history, and their own complex needs. I thrive on the challenge of diagnosing a phantom electrical fault, tuning a custom fuel system, or recommissioning a car that hasn’t seen the road in decades.
At CB Classics, a vintage car isn’t just a machine; it’s a story waiting to be told again. My mission is to return every vehicle to its former glory, ensuring it is not just a showpiece, but a reliable machine ready to be driven and enjoyed.
