Our History
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.
1983 - ‘Prestige Coachworks / Restoration’ was formed
Notable successes - 8 Litre Bentley wins ‘Best in Show’ at London Motorfair
Ferrari 250 GTO - bodywork and respray carried out for Terry Hoyle in the 1990’s.
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
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
2022 - 38 years later.
Photo credit to amyshorephotography
Photo credit to amyshorephotography