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CLASSIC JAGUAR SERVICE, TUNING AND RESTORATION SPECIALISTS, FAMILY BUSINESS SINCE 1967

 
 

Welcome to P&K Thornton Restorations Ltd, classic Jaguar service, tuning and restoration specialists and family business since 1967.

We are pre ’75 classic Jaguar restoration restoration specialists, for street, fast road and race use. Over our 5 decades of existence, we have built a local and international reputation in classic car restoration, rolling road dyno tuning and servicing and have amassed an archive of hundreds of unique and interesting projects.

We invite you to contact us about your own classic car - from a basic classic Jaguar service, a carburettors or fuel injection tuning session, to a full nut and bolt classic car restoration, we would be delighted to hear from you.

 
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EVERY PART, EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY HOUR WE DEDICATE OUR ENERGY TO JAGUAR - TO MAKE SOMETHING PERFECT
— Peter and Keith Thornton, co-founders
 
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Our services.

Home of the Jaguar E-Type, classic XK and historic saloons restoration, servicing and tuning.

Metalwork restoration by artisans coach builders using vintage techniques.

Engine building, complete or partial cylinder heads and carburettors.

Rolling road chassis dyno development and tuning. Carburettors and Fuel Injection specialists.

Pre purchase inspection and consultancy.

Race and rally classic build, preparation and support. One stop shop for all classic race cars.

RESTORE

FROM A RUSTING SHELL TO A MASTERPIECE; we transform heartbreaking no-hopers into head-turning showstoppers through a combination of traditional skills and modern techniques.

SERVICING

FROM MECHANICAL TWEAKS TO TRIM, bodywork and chassis repairs - we’ll return your Jaguar in peak condition for a prime performance.

ROLLING ROAD DYNO

A SIMPLE CARBURETTORS OR FUEL INJECTION TUNING SESSION; We are masters of SU, Weber, Solex, DellOrto carburettors, modern and spacious fully sound proof chassis dyno facility. Synthetic fuel tuning for all classic race cars.

BODYSHOP

FROM BODYWORK REPAIRS, TO A GROUND-UP COACHBUILD; P&K Thornton have a world-class metal-working team to transform your rusting and fatigued classic into a stunning concours example.

CONSULT

WITH OUR DECADES OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE, we ensure that you receive a fully independent inspection, whether you are reviving a declining big cat, or making a significant financial investment.

RACE

JAGUAR’S RICH RACING HISTORY and P&K Thornton’s own track record place us in pole position to deliver unrivalled preparation and support services.

 
THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION IS ALL IN THE DETAIL, BECAUSE EVERYTHING MATTERS...
— Ciprian Nistorica, Managing Director
 

 

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