Richard Hammond's workshop restores five rare classic cars

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

Richard Hammond's The Smallest Cog workshop in Herefordshire has restored five rare classic cars of significant historical and collector value. Among them is a 1947 Delahaye, a hand-built French luxury car renowned for its beauty. Surviving Delahayes are exceptionally uncommon and often command six or seven-figure prices at auction. The restoration required specialist techniques because of the car's rarity and historical importance.

The workshop also restored a Jaguar XK150, produced between 1957 and 1961 as the final evolution of Jaguar's famous XK line. A Jaguar XK120, widely regarded as one of Britain's most desirable post-war sports cars and named for its then-remarkable 120mph top speed, was restored for the prestigious Salon Privé event. The 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale, a rally legend and one of the most coveted hot hatches ever built, was fully restored before being sold through the Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale.

The Smallest Cog's work on these vehicles demonstrates the specialist craftsmanship required to preserve increasingly scarce classics. The restorations have featured on Richard Hammond's television series, showcasing the workshop's ability to handle historically significant vehicles rarely seen outside major collections and concours events.

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• Five rare and classic cars restored at Richard Hammond's The Smallest CogExplore five rare cars restored at Richard Hammond’s The Smallest Cog in Herefordshire: Jaguar XK150, Delahaye, XK120, Lancia Integrale and Bentley S1.Malvern Gazette · 13 Oct, 12:16
• Five rare and classic cars restored at Richard Hammond's The Smallest CogExplore five rare cars restored at Richard Hammond’s The Smallest Cog in Herefordshire: Jaguar XK150, Delahaye, XK120, Lancia Integrale and Bentley S1.Worcester News · 13 Oct, 12:16

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