We will update this news page periodically to keep you informed as to the progress of the various classic Ferrari, Lamborghini and other Italian supercars in the Colin Clarke Engineering workshops. We will also keep you up to date with any other exciting events happening at Colin Clarke Engineering. Click on the thumbnails to take you to the relavant pages.
Lamborghini Urraco P250
This little Urraco has been mechanical restored by ourselves and had the seats re-trimmed. It was picked up from our workshop by its owner after Christmas and driven to his home in Cannes. This photo was taken by the owner on a stopover at Place de la Concorde in Paris. The car ran perfectly and the owner's comments were: "Thank-you very very much !! She runs perfectly! Very kindest regards, Robert"
Classic Cars magazine
Read all about Colin Clarke Engineering in the January 2010 issue of Classic Cars magazine. We have a "Talking Shop" feature on pages 110 and 111. Click on the picture to go direct to the Classic Cars magazine website, or buy the magazine and see the pictures of the workshop showing various current projects as well as pictures of our experienced staff.
Used and reconditioned parts
We are about to upload a list of used and reconditioned parts that we have available to purchase. They have all either been overhauled or checked by ourselves to be servicable. Click on the picture to go straight to the parts section of our site. You can also contact us directly for any of your parts requirements and we shall be happy to help you find that hard to get part.
Picture Gallery 3
I have at last had the time to upload another picture gallery, click on the link on the right to go straight to Gallery 3 where you will find more pictures of some of our work.
Lamborghini Miura P400
This is yet another one of our Miura rebuilds. I have lost count of how many we have restored over the years. This car had been in a garage stripped down for over 20 years. The engine was rebuilt by ourselves last year in preparation for the car's arrival. The interior trim is totally original and will be carefully cleaned up. All the mechanical parts are being completely re-furbished to concours condition.
We have had time to run the pipework and sort out the wiring loom on the gold Miura before fitting the newly fabricated bulkhead panels and installing the freshly rebuilt engine. The suspension components are being cleaned, checked and blasted ready for the installation of the rear suspension and brakes. The engine has been fitted and run, brakes finished and bled and the car is now ready for testing. This car has now been finished, tested and re-united with its owner.
Lamborghini Espada S3 Auto
This rare automatic car was imported into the UK by Colin Clarke Engineering from South Africa in 1990. It was then sold to a customer in Surrey. It has re-appeared in Scotland and the new owner has driven it down from Glasgow for a service and some electrical work.
Lamborghini Espada S3
We have just finished installing the engine into this car. It is now connected up, filled with fluids and its new electronic ignition system wired in. The new battery is connected and the ignition turned on to prime the rebuilt carburettors. The oil pressure was already set on the bench, so no need to crank the engine for long. Two pumps on the throttle, turn the key and it fires up first time and idles evenly.
Lamborghini Jarama GT
After collection from Zurich last year this car is towards the end of a total concours restoration by ourselves. The car is being completely retrimmed at the moment and is almost finished. The mechanical side of things is finished except for the fine fettling. When it is finished the new owner plans to drive it to the Lamborghini factory via Zurich - from where it was purchased - to show it to the previous owner.
Lamborghini Miura P400S
This car has just been purchased by one of our customers. We are carrying out a sympathetic mechanical restoration. This is to include such modifications as a fuel return system, uprated suspension bushes etc and a rear suspension modification to slow down rear tyre wear.
Lamborghini Miura P400 3171
At last we have finally finished Marks car after its epic mechanical rebuild. It has been road tested by myself for 200 miles and been fine fettled. Now it has been returned to its delighted owner who has now driven the car 300 miles back home without any problems at all. This car is currently for sale. Contact us for details.