PADGETT

Specialists in rally competition preparation to winning standards. The engine is rebuilt to extremely high specification to meet requirements of international rally driving with sustainable competition endurance. Also all work to standard cars in the same 'concours' standard... This firm was established 1957 in Newbury, Berkshire by Alan Padgett father of present owner Jeremy... Alan was involved with racing Bentleys after selling his first Vintage car a 12/40 Lea Francis and buying a 1926 Speed Model 3 Litre.. He worked part time to gain essential experience, from Tony Townshend at Whittonditch works from 1954. He worked on some very interesting Bentleys including the Birkin Blower UU5872 when owned by Stanley Sears. Subsequently he worked on many BDC members' Bentleys which included famous ones like the Barnato Hassan 8 litre ;. 'Old Number One' Brooklands 8 litre, his own Speed Six YF 3984 and many others including the R-R Ltd Bentleys. this naturally brought Padgett Motor..

Primary location: Sleaford United Kingdom