1957 Bentley s1

This classic Bentley is currently undergoing a full refurbishment our Clairwood branch.

This project started in October 2016 and is nearing completion now.

4 March 2017
​The photo at the top is current.
​View the work completed by scrolling down.

paintwork

Paintwork was in poor condition throughout. All panels were showing blending lines, bubbling, fish-eyes and pinholes.
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RUST ON FRONT VALANCE
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STRIP FOR PAINTING
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OFF TO THE PAINT SHOP
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PREP FOR PAINTING
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PRIMER
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IN THE PAINT BOOTH
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IN THE PAINT BOOTH
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SANDING & POLISHING
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SANDING & POLISHING
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PAINTWORK COMPLETE
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READY FOR REASSEMBLY
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BONNET ASSEMBLY
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TRIAL-FITTING BONNET
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MASKING THE BONNET

rubbers & seals

Most rubbers and seals were perished and loose.
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NEW TAIL LIGHT SEALS
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NEW RUBBER TRIM TO REAR VALANCE

chrome trim

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HUBCAPS REFURBISHED
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FRONT GRILLE - CLAY & POLISH
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FRONT CHROME GOING ON

WINDOWS

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WINDSCREEN REMOVAL
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WINDSCREEN REMOVED
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REAR WINDOW REMOVED
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WINDSCREEN REFITTED
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REAR WINDOW REFITTED
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REAR DOOR WINDOWS REFITTED
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FRONT QUARTER WINDOW RUST
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QUARTER WINDOW RUST REPAIRS

interior trim

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REFURBISHED WOOD TRIM
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DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY
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DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY
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DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY

DOORS

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RUST PROOFED & TRADITION BLACK
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REAR DOOR PANELS, WOOD TRIM AND WINDOW FRAMES REFURBISHED & REFITTED
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DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION

DOOR JAMBS

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SKID PLATE RUBBERS BEFORE
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RUST UNDER THE SKID PLATES
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IN THE PAINT SHOP
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NEW DOOR RUBBERS

seats

Seats and Door Panels were in fair condition, but needed re-coating.
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SEATS & DOOR PANELS RECOATED
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REAR SEAT GOING BACK IN
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REAR SEAT & DOOR PANELS INSTALLED

carpets

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NEW CARPETS CUT & EDGED
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NEW CARPETS TRIAL FIT

undercarriage

Undercarriage was dirty with mild surface rust in places.
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UNDERCARRIAGE BEFORE
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CLEANING UNDERCARRIAGE
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CLEANING BRAKE DRUMS
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REFURBISHED COMPLETE

EXHAUST TIP

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EXHAUST TIP REFURBISHED

engine bay

The engine bay needed a lot of attention. Everything was dirty, rusted and needed painting.
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ENGINE BAY CLEANING
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CLEANING FIREWALL
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ENGINE BAY REFURBISH COMPLETE
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ENGINE BAY REFURBISH COMPLETE
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ENGINE BAY REFURBISH COMPLETE
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RECONDITIONING BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS
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BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS POWDER-COATED
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ENGINE BAY REFURBISH COMPLETE

bumpers

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BUMPER BRACKETS BEFORE
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BUMPER BRACKETS REFURBISHED

lights

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HEADLIGHT REMOVAL
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HEADLIGHTS REMOVED
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HEADLIGHT TRIM REFURBISHED
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HEADLIGHT RE-INSTALL
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HEADLIGHT RE-INSTALL
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HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
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HEADLIGHTS INSTALLED
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NEW TAIL LIGHT LENSES

boot AREA

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ANT NEST IN THE BOOT
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ANT NEST REMOVED & CLEANED
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BATTERY BASE REFURBISHMENT
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BOOT AREA CLEAN & PAINTED
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BOOT AREA REFURBISH COMPLETE

FUEL FILLER CAP

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AFTER PAINTING

SPARE WHEEL WELL

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SPARE WHEEL WELL COMPLETE
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TOOLKIT BEFORE
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TOOLKIT REFURBISHMENT

WHEELS

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WHEEL REFURBISHMENT COMPLETE
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WHEEL NUTS REFURBISHED
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WHEELS REFITTED ON CAR
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RESTORING HUBCAP INSERTS
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INSTALL HUBCAP INSERTS
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HUBCAPS COMPLETE
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WHEELS COMPLETE

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We undertake a wide range of project cars at our Clairwood Branch, everything from custom-designed stripe kits, full vinyl wraps, paint protection film wraps, to full vehicle restorations.

​We work with passion and take care of each vehicle as if it belongs to us.