Winter Wonders: Car Restoration Projects

As winter blankets the British landscape, petrolheads across the nation gear up for a season of precision and passion – it's the time for car restoration, campervan rebuilds, and the revival of classic cars.

In this article, our focus turns to the meticulous craft of breathing new life into vehicles ready for the summer months. Let’s take a look at a few examples of potential winter restoration projects! Maybe you could pick yourself a potential project from our auctions and have it ready just in time for summer!

Fiat Ducato – The Campervan

Winter serves as the opportune season for campervan enthusiasts to embark on a variety of restoration projects. Addressing both interior and exterior elements, the process involves assessing and rectifying potential wear and tear issues accumulated from previous travels.

From plumbing checks to interior revamping, the restoration ensures that the motorhome is not only roadworthy but equipped for summer adventures.

Most enthusiasts often focus on modernising amenities, optimizing storage, and fine-tuning the engine for peak performance. This technical precision contributes to a reliable and stylish motorhome, eagerly awaiting the upcoming summer's road trips.

Winter becomes a strategic ally in this restoration journey, allowing owners to dedicate time and effort to transform their campervans without wasting the potential great weather inside a garage!

Explore potential winter projects and find your dream restoration with our Vehicle Finder for your very own campervan or RV.

Subaru Impreza – The Rally Car

As the seasons shift, there's a noticeable uptick in interest in cult classic cars. Why, you ask? It's that time of year when classic car enthusiasts across the nation start gearing up their rides for the impending summer car shows and races. For the Subaru community, the real buzz kicks in during early spring. Why's that? Well, that's when the rally racing season springs to life.

Racers from every corner of the UK eagerly await this period, ensuring they catch a glimpse of their beloved Subarus tearing up the roads, a yearly tradition that never fails to excite.

During winter, Subaru owners are in the garage, fine-tuning their Imprezas to handle the challenges of the rally circuit. It's a time for practical discussions, shared stories, and showcasing the latest tweaks and modifications made to their cars.

So, as the rally racing season gains momentum, the Subaru Impreza community becomes a vibrant hub of activity. It's a down-to-earth celebration of the Impreza legacy, where folks eagerly anticipate the sight of these iconic cars hitting the British roads once again.

Take a look at our Vehicle Finder today and bag yourself a Subaru Impreza so you can get it rally-ready!

Mazda MX5 – The Convertible

For the MX5 community, winter isn't just about chilly winds and grey skies; it's the practical pit stop before unleashing their motors.

In these colder months, we're diving into the nitty-gritty. Folding mechanisms get a once-over, and the engine's responsiveness is tuned to perfection for that kick when the open road calls.

Winter's when we tackle the specifics, making sure the MX-5 is primed to handle whatever the unpredictable British summer throws our way.

MX-5 enthusiasts, united by the love of the drive, share tips and tricks on Facebook groups, online forums and at car meets. The MX5 is one of the most customisable and longest living convertibles on the market.

As far back as the early nineties, with several models over the years, it’s easy to simply pick a favourite.

Even the oldest models are easy to maintain, and thanks to its compact size, easy to store over the winter months in your garage!

Fancy doing a convertible rebuild over the winter? Dive into our Vehicle Finder now for your ideal Mazda MX-5 project!

Of course, if you do fancy taking on a project, we recommend you take a look at a vehicle in one of our auctions. You can view a vehicle from the comfort of your own home by simply using our Virtual Vehicle Viewing service!