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WE ARE CRAFTSMEN & ENTHUSIASTS WITH A PASSION ABOUT WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

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With over 30 years of experience, PT Classics is an independent, family-run business specialising in the restoration, servicing and preservation of classic and vintage cars.

Based in Tolleshunt Major, near Maldon, Essex, we combine traditional craftsmanship with specialist engineering expertise and a genuine passion for motoring heritage.

Founded by Pat Twinley in 2010, PT Classics has built a reputation for quality workmanship, attention to detail and a truly personal service. From routine maintenance to complete restorations, we take pride in caring for every vehicle as if it were our own.

We have particular expertise in Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Austin-Healey and Mercedes-Benz, but our passion extends to classics of every marque.

A family raised on fumes and fuel, we believe every classic car has a story worth preserving. Whether you're a seasoned collector, a first-time owner or simply looking for expert advice, you'll always find a warm welcome at PT Classics.

ABOUT PAT

Pat’s love for cars began when he was just a child and he has had his hands covered in grease since the age of 11, working with his father and brothers on cars including: the Austin A95, the Austin Cambridge, the Austin A40, and motorcycles, BSA and Norton Triumphs. At 14, Pat was lucky enough to be working on cars such as: Jaguar MKIIs, Jaguar E-Types and Ford Anglias at his local garage, and from there came a huge passion for cars. An apprenticeship followed, whilst at weekends Pat provided race prep support to vehicles in motorsport.

Pat has also been a key figure in motorsport as a Team Manager and Technical Director for the Binnie Motorsports and Greaves Motorsport teams, winning European Le Mans titles and American Le Mans titles over a six-year period. He began his Motorsport career at JD Classics in 2000 and built up the team there, winning the British Empire Trophy at Silverstone Group C race as well as many other titles. He has also supported many other major historic race teams as Race Engineer or Crew Chief for Maserati, Ferrari, Jaguar and Formula One cars, Ferrari, Tyrrell and Lotus.

Pat has been a Master Engine Builder for over 20 years and helped develop the UK-based Antique Aero, Engine Company, which build Rolls Royce Merlin and Griffon engines for use in historic aircraft and he prides himself on pre-war engine building. Pat spent five years living in the US looking after a major classic and vintage car collection with 25 cars in the collection ranging from Bugattis, Ferraris, WO Bentleys and Alfa Romeos, all of which had to be road and race ready. On his return to the UK he founded PT Classics and has since built up a great workshop and has been blessed enough to restore some of the most rare and beautiful automotives in the world.

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