Servicing and Restoration

At Redline Sportscars we specialise in the servicing, maintenance and restoration of specialist British sports cars, with particular expertise in Marcos, Lotus and TVR — alongside traditional metal-bodied classics.

We have a regular throughput of vehicles as follows:

  • Marcos
  • Lotus
  • TVR
  • MG
  • Triumph
  • Jaguar
  • Porsche

Our workshop supports everything from routine annual servicing to full vehicle restorations, with a strong focus on structural integrity, reliability and long-term preservation.

Annual Servicing & Maintenance

We offer structured servicing packages as well as bespoke maintenance programmes tailored to vehicle usage.

  • Annual and interim servicing
  • MOT preparation and rectification
  • Brake, suspension and steering overhaul
  • Cooling and fuel system maintenance
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • Pre-purchase inspections
  • Seasonal recommissioning

Whether the car is regularly driven or stored long-term, we maintain it correctly and proactively.

Engine Rebuilds

We have the resources to carry out detailed engine rebuilds that cover:

  • Full engine assembly
  • Rover V8 builds
  • Performance-based specifications
  • Correct installation and setup

All machining work is outsourced to trusted engineering partners. Final assembly, tolerancing and installation are completed in-house to maintain quality control.

Fabrication, Welding & Structural Repairs

We carry out structural repairs and fabrication across both chassis and bodywork.

  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Chassis repairs and strengthening
  • Outrigger replacement
  • Custom bracket and mount fabrication

We work with both tubular chassis’s and traditional steel monocoque’s.

Fibreglass & Carbon Fibre Repairs

Many specialist British cars rely on composite body construction.

We offer:

  • Fibreglass panel repair and reinforcement
  • Structural composite repairs
  • Carbon fibre repair and modification
  • Panel restoration and refinishing preparation

Particularly relevant for marques such as Marcos, Lotus and TVR.

Bespoke Wiring & Electrical Systems

Electrical reliability is critical in classic cars.
We manufacture bespoke wiring harnesses using milspec components, built for durability and serviceability.

  • Full re-looming
  • Custom harness design
  • Upgraded charging and ignition systems
  • Discreet modern integrations

Each loom is built to suit the vehicle — factory-correct or performance-focused.

Chassis Protection & Underbody Preservation

We offer staged protection packages depending on use and condition:

  • Cavity wax and corrosion prevention
  • Underseal applications
  • Full chassis preparation and coating

We also provide:

  • Hot zinc spraying for complete chassis corrosion protection
  • Component-level refinishing during restoration

Particularly important for tubular chassis Marcos and TVR models, as well as steel-bodied classics.

Component Refinishing & Restoration Services

We provide in-house and managed finishing services for restored components:

  • Zinc plating
  • Vapour blasting
  • Powder coating
  • Fastener restoration

Ensuring rebuilt components are mechanically correct and presented to a high standard.

3D Printing & CAD Development

A major strength of Redline Sportscars is our in-house CAD and 3D printing capability.

We offer:

  • CAD design of both obsolete components and new developments
  • Reverse engineering of rare parts
  • 3D printed prototypes and production components
  • Bespoke brackets, ducts, housings and trim parts
  • Small-batch manufacturing solutions

This is especially valuable for low-volume marques such as Marcos, Lotus and TVR where original parts are scarce or discontinued.
We actively design improved replacement components where factory parts are no longer available.

Restoration & Rebuild Projects

From mechanical refreshes to full nut-and-bolt restorations, we manage projects methodically and transparently.

  • Body-off restorations
  • Chassis rebuilds
  • Metal body restoration
  • Composite body restoration
  • Engine and drivetrain overhaul
  • Electrical redesign
  • Performance upgrades

Each project is structured and delivered to suit the owner’s brief — whether concours-level originality or usable, upgraded road car.

RECENT WORK AND ONGOING PROJECTS

1981 MARCOS 3LTR GT

This Marcos GT received a full mechanical and electrical restoration, with the chassis, suspension and wiring system comprehensively rebuilt for reliability. The standout feature is the engine bay — fully rebuilt, refinished and re-engineered to deliver both exceptional presentation and proper long-term usability.

1967 MARCOS 1600 GT

This wood chassis 1600 GT came to us in December 2022 for major mechanical and cosmetic renvoation, which included: Correction of hundreds of fiberglass cracks, an engine refresh, wiring loom repair and reconfiguration, custom Aluminium engine bay paneling and a carbon fibre dashboard.

Re-painted in Miura Green and and trimmed with matching pipework, the car left us to be displayed at Hampton Court Concours of Elegance in 2023.

1973 LOTUS ELAN SPRINT

Though mechanically in good condition, this Elan Sprint required significant number of fibreglass repairs before it was repainted in Lotus Cirrus White with ‘Sprint’ correct gold bumpers. In addition to this, we crafted and installed fresh headlining, tidied and painted the engine bay and carried out multiple upgrades to improve the car’s performance and reliability.

1998 MARCOS MANTIS

We have recently started converting Marcos spyders to Coupe specification. In addition to two LMs, we undertook the conversion of this Dragon Green Mantis in 2022. As well as bonding the roof in, outer channels were added to the aluminium door frames and a fresh headlining made up and installed.

RESTORATION PROJECTS WANTED

We have the skills, experience & knowledge to rebuild, restore and rejuvenate your pride and joy! We can also finish off that project that has been hidden away in the garage for years which you never get the time to do yourself!

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