Flecknoe · Warwickshire · England

The Craft of the
Vintage Bentley

Complete restoration, engineering and coachwork for W.O. Bentleys and fine vintage motor cars — every discipline under one roof.

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About VBE

Restorers with the know-how

VBE Restorations are vintage and classic car restorers providing a complete service to the discerning driver. From full restoration projects to supplying parts, classic trim work to rally preparation — we pride ourselves on being the company with the know-how.

Our carefully nurtured team of specialists use old-fashioned craft skills for metal fabrication, machining, coachbuilding and quality leather trimming — alongside in-house 3D modelling and design, so a car can be restored sympathetically to factory type, or built bespoke to your vision.

Meet the Team

A vintage Bentley engine under rebuild in the VBE workshop
What We Do

Every discipline, in-house

Upholstery, ash body framing, sheet metal work, engine, axle and gearbox rebuilding — a range of skills any discerning vintage driver would desire.

01 · Workshop

Engineering

Engine rebuilds and conversions, gearbox and axle overhauls, copper fuel tanks built to original patterns.

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Coachwork & Body

Ash framing, sheet metal, windscreens, hoodframes and dashboards — coachbuilt as they were in period.

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Design & Innovation

In-house 3D modelling and discreet modern conveniences, engineered without compromising originality.

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Race & Rally

Preparation and support for historic racing and long-distance rallying, from Silverstone to the Colorado Grand.

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Servicing

Regular servicing, seasonal checks and vehicle sourcing to keep your vintage car on the road and rally-ready.

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Petronella — Bentley 3 Litre to 5.3 Litre conversion by VBE Restorations
Featured Restoration

“Petronella” — 3 Litre to 5.3 Litre

From sympathetic conservation of original patina to full concours-standard rebuilds, every restoration at VBE is tailored to the car and its owner. Petronella — our celebrated 3 Litre to 5.3 Litre conversion, featured in Rolls-Royce & Bentley Magazine — shows what the workshop can do.

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In the Press

News & features

Octane Magazine

March 2018 Issue Feature

VBE Restorations featured in one of the world's leading classic car titles.

Historic Racing Technology

Engineering Feature

A look inside the engineering that keeps vintage Bentleys competitive.

Rolls-Royce & Bentley Magazine

Petronella

The story of our 3 Litre to 5.3 Litre conversion in print.

Buying or Selling

Find your ideal driving partner

Whether this is your first step into the world of vintage cars or you are a seasoned collector, let us help you source — or sell — your vintage car.

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