Independent classic car specialists · West Cornwall
02 / Engineering

Engine Rebuilds

Classic engines rebuilt with modern precision—preserving the character, response and unmistakable sound intended by their original makers.

Precision engineering

Period character, properly rebuilt.

From compact four-cylinders and air-cooled units to refined straight-sixes and V8s, every rebuild begins with a complete strip, clean and measured assessment.

We retain original castings and period specification wherever practical, correcting decades of wear while protecting the response, sound and personality that belong to the engine.

  • Complete strip-down, cleaning and condition report
  • Block pressure testing, bore and deck measurement
  • Crankshaft, bearings and connecting-rod inspection
  • Cylinder-head, valve-seat and valvetrain restoration
  • Period carburettor, fuel-injection and ignition calibration
  • Oil-pressure checks, running-in and final road tuning
Classic engine specialists

Engines of every configuration & marque

Original character. Measured precision. Lasting reliability.

We work across a broad range of manufacturers and engine layouts—from compact European and air-cooled units to straight-sixes, V8s and specialist performance engines.

Expert machiningBlocks, heads and crankshafts
Correct componentsPeriod specification where possible
Measured assemblyClearances recorded at every stage
Tested and tunedOil pressure, fuelling and ignition verified
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Rebuilt classic inline-six engine in the Fox Classics workshop