Our most important asset is our people. Now some 27 strong including apprentices, their range of knowledge and skills sets us apart in the Jaguar restoration field.
People
NICK GOLDTHORP
Managing Director
Involved in the business of restoring classic Jaguars since 1980. Founded Vicarage Motor Cars in 1982, selling controlling interest in the late 1980s. Formed Classic Motor Cars Ltd in 1993. “The MK2 Saloon is still my favourite classic Jaguar.”
BEV
Administration Manager
Taking care of our accounting and administrative needs, and trying to keep up with the ever increasing bureaucracy involved in running a company. Joined the team in 1996 and has seen the company grow from five employees to 27.
TIM
Workshop Manager
Joined the CMC team in 1997 where his tremendous expertise was utilised in our body shop manufacturing bespoke panels and rebuilding early E Types. Joined the management team in 2010 to take charge of all the vehicles moving through our workshops which vary between 50 and 80 classic Jaguars every month.
ANDREW
Special Projects Manager
Joined the CMC team in 1999, developing our high torque Jaguar engines along with handling packages for the XK range not to mention the rebuilding of a straight 8 engine for a 1922 Sunbeam. Now in charge of all our special projects.
RON
Mechanical Technician
His in-depth knowledge of all technical aspects of classic Jaguars is extremely valuable to us, especially in the restoration of gearboxes. Ron has acted as Tour Mechanic for many years throughout Europe for both the XK Club and E-type Club, making many friends. The most travelled man in the company. Joined the team in 2002
COLIN
Auto Electrician
Unrivalled knowledge of classic Jaguars, ranging from complex fault diagnosis to the manufacture of bespoke wiring looms. He is equally at home assembling a complete car. Started with us in the mid-1980s during the Vicarage days. Our longest serving employee.
ZOLTAN
Mechanical Technician
Specialises in the V12 E-Type. However, his experience and knowledge is invaluable on all classic Jaguars. Started with us in the late 1980s during the Vicarage days. He has two classic cars of his own: Sunbeam Tiger and Daimler V8.
RICHARD
Mechanical Engineer
Joined the CMC team in 2009 after working many years for Prodrive in their transmission department. Prior to that working for Vicarage building their MK2 Saloons and E Types. An excellent engineer used to working to close tolerances and conversant with all aspects of Classic Jaguars.
TOM
Apprentice
Joined the CMC team in 2011 after completing a college course. A very enthusiastic individual who wants to learn every aspect of Jaguar restoration, we hope that he will stay and learn with us for the foreseeable future.
WAYNE
Mechanical Engineer
Lives and breathes classic Jaguars, if we could bottle his enthusiasm we would have a gold mine. His attention to detail and the effort he puts in is just fantastic. “The best job that I have ever had”, his words not mine. Wayne owns two Jaguars one being a 1965 3.8 litre S Type and the second car is a 2003 3 litre Sport S Type.
IAN
Mechanical Technician
Highly skilled mechanic having first worked for Vicarage way back in 1989 restoring the Jaguar MK2 saloon. Some 20 plus years later Ian is very experienced in all aspects of Jaguar restoration.
PHILIP
Panel Beater
Joined the CMC team in 2011 having spent the last 35 years in the body repair industry. A highly skilled individual who is proving to be more than capable of working to our exacting standards.
NEIL
Panel Beater
Joined the CMC team in 2009 as a skilled panel beater having been in the industry for the last 30 years. His attention to detail and enthusiasm for the Jaguar product is exemplary. However in his spare time he is restoring a 1968 right hand drive Plymouth Barracuda which is some what disturbing.
ALAN
Panel Beater
Joined the CMC team in 2008 as a skilled sheet metal fabricator. Having spent three years progressing through our in house training programme he is now capable of restoring the body work of any classic Jaguar to a very high standard. His passion is the Volkswagon Camper van but no one is perfect !
MIKE
Valeter
Joined us in 2009 to clean and prepare our classic Jaguars. As with all aspects of classic Jaguar restoration, the cleaning and detailing of these beautiful motor cars has to be carried out with enthusiasm and dedication.
LUKE
Panel Beater
Joined the CMC team in 2004 on a part time basis in between university studies but has since demonstrated his talent and enthusiasm becoming a full time addition to the body shop staff. Now capable of making bespoke panels of any shape and complexity, leading the next generation of panel beaters at CMC.
MARTYN
General Maintenance Engineer
Keeps the in-house machinery and equipment in tip top condition. Joined the CMC team in 2008 after a long and successful career in the police force. Just to prove that it is a small world, Martyn entered a competition in the Daily Mail in 1961 to win a Jaguar E-Type. He arrived at CMC to find that we were restoring the very same car. Martyn has fulfilled his ambition and now owns a Red Series 1 E fixed Head Coupe.
MAURICE
Trimmer
Joined the CMC team in 2010 having been in the trimming profession for the last 35 years. During this time Maurice has worked in Marine and furniture upholstery as well as vehicle trimming.
TOM
Trimmer
Tom has a great knowledge of all types of trim work having studied furniture design at university before entering employment as car upholsterer. Having trimmed every type of vehicle over the last 20 years, Tom has been trimming classic Jaguars for us since 2000.
TOM
Trimmer
Joined the CMC team in 2006 as a trainee trimmer. Now capable in all aspects of classic Jaguar trim.
BOB
Mechanical Technician
Bob has a large and extensive knowledge of all types of mechanical repairs and his attention to detail is first class. Bob has been in the motor trade for the last 23 years and joined the CMC team in 2007. Bob is a real petrol head owning a Porsche 911, 1970 Barracuda and Ducati motorcycle.
TIM
Mechanical Technician
Joined the CMC team in 2002 as a trainee mechanic in order to complete his apprenticeship. Now regarded as a very valuable member of staff being able to cover all mechanical aspects of Jaguar restoration.
Kevin
Parts Manager
Joined us in 2011 having spent some 20 years working for franchised dealers in parts departments. Tasked with sourcing and obtaining all the parts we need to keep the wheels turning on our clients' Jaguars.
Andy
Workshop Coordinator
Joined the CMC team in 2007 as an apprentice mechanical engineer, completer his training in 2010 and joined the management team chasing parts to keep our technicians as efficient as possible.
Steve
Mechanical Technician
Excellent all round engineering skills and capable of rebuilding the most complex sub assemblies with great care and dedication. Steve has been in the motor trade for some 33 years, joining the CMC team in 1999.
Richard
Mechanical Technician
Joined the team in 2011 after spending some 22 years in the car trade working on a diverse range of vehicles from a Cobra through to Land Rover and even a 1963 David Brown tractor. His attention to detail is first rate.