With over 60 years experience of working on many of the world's finest cars to concours winning standards, Prestige will bring their talents to work for you.

 

In 1984 Prestige Restoration™ was formed by Sue Harcus and Shane Willis with an underlying mission to be "the best in the business". The last 38 years have seen that goal continually pursued and a substantial reputation built.

Whether you need a complete body shell restored, reproduced or painted, prototype or development work or any panel made for any vehicle we can satisfy your requirements.

You can be sure that you've chosen the best company with a commitment to excellence not found in the field of classic car restorations anywhere else in the UK.

Shane, wheeling up panels on the English Wheel. 1988.

Sue, circa 1985, preparing a Mercedes for paint.

 

At Prestige our friendly team will be pleased to advise and assist you on the best plan of action for any vehicle projects that you have in mind.

 

Whether your passion is with concours d'elegance, long distance touring, race and rallying or just pure ownership, let us here at Prestige share with you that passion.

Should you wish to visit in person we are more than happy to see you at anytime. Indeed we look forward to meeting you and providing a service and standard of workmanship that you expect to find on treasured vehicles, mostly from a previous era.

 

Prestige Team

Shane
Proprietor & Coachbuilder

Jack
Coachbuilder

Mark
Mechanical and Electrical technician

Harry
Coachbuilder

 

 

Sue
Proprietor & Paint Sprayer

 

Steve
Mechanical Technician

 

Spencer
Mechanical Technician

Grant
Coachbuilder

 

Mike
Coach Trimmer

Katie
Proprietor

 

Vicky
Marketing and Brand Manager

Our History

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Where it all started….

Shane's panel and coachwork skills began with an apprenticeship in the early 1970s with Rolls Royce, followed by body construction experience with Autokraft, the Weybridge company that became AC Cars.
Shane was repairing Aston Martins in his garden on the weekends.

Sue, who originally qualified in mechanical engineering, subsequently specialised in paintwork and soon became known as the ‘go to’ person for Concours winning paintwork.

Together they have achieved many concours winning restorations and continue to run Prestige to this day.

1970’s

The engineering shops at C.P.Autokraft back in the 1970’s. Where Shane met Sue.

The engineering shops at C.P.Autokraft back in the 1970’s. Where Shane met Sue.

 

1983 - ‘Prestige Coachworks / Restoration’ was formed

 

Notable successes - 8 Litre Bentley wins ‘Best in Show’ at London Motorfair

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Ferrari 250 GTO - bodywork and respray carried out for Terry Hoyle in the 1990’s.

Ferrari 250 GTO - bodywork and respray carried out for Terry Hoyle in the 1990’s.

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1966 Radford Mini de Ville GT George Harrison Mini - worked on my Prestige Restoration in 1983 including a new bonnet, new sills, doors, floors and a re-spray.

1966 Radford Mini de Ville GT George Harrison Mini - worked on my Prestige Restoration in 1983 including a new bonnet, new sills, doors, floors and a re-spray.

1990’s

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1993, “On completion, it debuted at the Silverstone Festival in 1993, where it won the Maserati Club Annual Concours. This would be the first of many Concours trophies the car would win, as it was widely acknowledged as one of the very best.”
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Litre Coupé Restoration.

2000’s

2014 - Prestige celebrates 30 years

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2022 - 38 years later.

Photo credit to amyshorephotography

Photo credit to amyshorephotography