Factory refurbish

Capri

Just came across this about a Tatra getting a factory refurbish

http://bringatrailer.com/2013/12/02/a-dealer-worth-visiting-classic-cars-bohemia-in-prague/

This 1964 Tatra is a recently-restored, second generation T603 model, which the factory called the 2-603. Though it currently wears the fascia of a later 2-603 II model (1968 through ’75), this was likely done during a Kopřivnice factory refurbish, during which cars would frequently receive updated mechanicals as well as bodywork

I remember the old Saabs used to have a similar system before the 'disposable/recyclable' era came along

In a way Mercedes Classic do the same now http://www.mercedes-benz-classic.com/content/classic/mpc/mpc_classic_website/en/mpc_home/mbc/home/vehicles_service/service_workshop/repairs_restoration/maintenance_and_reparation.html

Recently in the US some football player had his Mazda 626 totally refurb'd because he loved it more than any new Ferrari etc he could well afford

http://jalopnik.com/instead-of-buying-a-supercar-redskins-rb-refurbished-h-921219014

And Nissan US did it with the Z's http://www.oocities.org/z-car/rebuild.html

Anan1

AFAIK servicing/restoration/updating is a pretty big part of Bristol's business too.

MrFoxman360

Anan1 wrote: »

AFAIK servicing/restoration/updating is a pretty big part of Bristol's business too.

not going so well for them recently though, looks like they might be looking at a big payout

Linky

Capri

And the aftermarket guys in Japan

JohnxF

MrFoxman360 wrote: »

not going so well for them recently though, looks like they might be looking at a big payout

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/news/general/800023208/bristolcarsloseshighcourtrestobattle/

My Dad had a 405 in the same colour as the one in the picture a long time ago. There can't have been too many about - only 308 made according to wikipedia. Fantastic car. It would be a shame to chop the roof off it - that's probably why Bristol never started the work. They couldn't bring themselves to butcher it.

Xenophile

1983 Saab Turbo 8 valve, petrol, apc brakes epc fuel system. Silver three door hatchback. Passed last NCT test a few years ago and was told that the emissions control was as good any modern new car.

One owner and still one owner Irish reg. 313,000 miles not in bad in condition, is it worth having it restored. I am still the owner bought it new in 1983.

Capri

http://www.bestautophoto.com/imgs/3901-tuning-saab-900-20-i-16v-turbo-05.jpg.html

Once you get the spring here, a bit of polish, and youi'll be in love with it again