Vehicle Restoration

From stripping and rebuilding complete cars to researching and finding parts for incomplete projects JDR are highly experienced in getting your car back to perfect condition. JDR has performed restorations and conversions on a varied selection of racecars and treasured road cars for customers, ranging from engine overhauls to full restoration. We offer years of craftsmanship and attention to detail in every project.

Why choose John Danby Racing to for your restoration project?

Full or partial restoration
Sourcing / manufacture of hard to find parts
Conversion from Road to Rally/Race specification
Hand built car kits; from roll-cage to rolling road
Chassis fabrication and panelwork
Period signwriting and customisation
Professional, knowledgeable and courteous service
HTP and homologation support

What we do

This period Lotus Elan was a full rebuild from chassis upwards incorporating a 26R period conversion. The made its debut at the Nurburgring in The Masters Race Series in 2010 and will go on to compete in various Historic Championships in 2011.

Bare Lotus shell

The build process

The completely restored Elan

Customer Testimonials

"With little experience and naturally headstrong, JDR brought on Oliver Stirling from a quick but inconsistent driver to two championships in Sports 2000 over a four year period at what we felt was a reasonable budget. The cars were well engineered as well as properly built, and John Danby’s influence helped Oliver to do the rest."

"As a driver who started racing in 1966 I’m well past my best, but still enjoy competing in a well prepared car and when possible getting a result. This has been possible in historic racing in both the Elite and the Elan, thanks to their speed and reliability and the JDR team’s ability to make rapid tactical changes during a two driver endurance event. The team is a very welcoming place, and I enjoy going racing with them almost regardless of where we finish up." - Nick Atkins