Our team brings decades of experience in the rebuilding and development of a wide range of pre- and post-war engines. These include WO and Derby Bentleys, Lagonda, Alvis, Amilcar, Hispano-Suiza, Lancia, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Bugatti. Our fully equipped engine shop houses an extensive range of machining equipment, enabling us to carry out every stage of engine manufacture and rebuild in-house. We are also specialists in adapting vintage engines to run smoothly and reliably on modern fuels, and we work closely with a select casting partner to produce new blocks, cylinder heads, manifolds and other critical components.
In 2020, we formed a partnership with Race Techniques to deliver a new benchmark in power, efficiency and durability for clients seeking the ultimate road or competition specification. Their engine-building expertise is second to none. At the 2018 Le Mans Classic, for example, three cars - two Invictas and a Lagonda - powered by Race Techniques engines achieved the highest speeds in their class, producing more than double the output of the original units.
With the addition of our state-of-the-art dynamometer facility, we can now fully harness the expertise of our in-house team to analyse, develop and precisely tune almost any engine, unlocking significant gains in both performance and efficiency.
ENGINE BUILDING
HAVE YOUR OWN PROJECT IN MIND?
Whether it’s a full concours restoration, a sympathetic upgrade, or a bespoke commission from our European Collection, our team would be delighted to discuss how Thornley Kelham can bring your vision to life.
