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Langstaff Classics - The Car Body Repair Shop for Real Motoring Enthusiasts!
Langstaff Classics is run by husband and wife team, Paul and Jane Langstaff who have over 29 years of experience in professional general car bodywork repair and classic car restoration to the highest standards.
Langstaff Classics repair and paint all types of vehicle from classics like the VW Campervan, to the very latest modern cars.
Professional preparation and pain staking attention to detail are key to creating a glossy durable finish that will protect your car bodywork from the elements, ensure that your vehicle holds it's value and it's paint work stands the test of time.
If you love your car, your car will love the care and attention provided by Langstaff Classics car body work repair and restoration specialists.
Owner Paul Langstaff carried out an extensive apprenticeship which included specialist training in the UK as well as Germany to acquire the skills and expertise necessary to produce quality workmanship of the highest standards.
Langstaff Classics provide a wide range of value for money car body repairs and restoration services, from specialist paint finishes, to bare metal car body restoration, crash repairs, and resprays.
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Classic Retro Volkswagen Campervan Restoration
From Campervan to glampervan! This classic 1975 Devon Conversion was stripped to bare metal and given stunning green and cream glossy paint work that turns heads where ever she goes. Funky Retro Beige and green psychedelic curtains and upholstery by Jane Langstaff complete the 70's look.
From Campervan to glampervan! This classic 1975 Devon Conversion was stripped to bare metal and given stunning green and cream glossy paint work that turns heads where ever she goes. Funky Retro Beige and green psychedelic curtains and upholstery by Jane Langstaff complete the 70's look.
Tangerine Dream Retro Volkswagen Campervan
This classic VW Campervan is bursting with style and great taste! From drab and dreary to bright and cheery, her bodywork was stripped to bare metal by Paul and fully restored. Her paint work was replaced with this lip smacking burst of high Gloss orange. Jane fully upholstered her interior using quality tangerine fabric to compliment the look.
This classic VW Campervan is bursting with style and great taste! From drab and dreary to bright and cheery, her bodywork was stripped to bare metal by Paul and fully restored. Her paint work was replaced with this lip smacking burst of high Gloss orange. Jane fully upholstered her interior using quality tangerine fabric to compliment the look.
Classic Mini Makeover
There is nothing small about the amount of TLC this classic Mini received whilst being restored in our car body shop. This major restoration project stripped the Mini body shell right back to repair and restore the wings, door and bonnet. Completely re-sprayed in Black with a clear lacquer for extra sheen. She was fitted up with brand new chrome bumpers and front grill. The Wheels were fully refurbished with a new car radio and stylish deep red interior flooring and seat covers.
There is nothing small about the amount of TLC this classic Mini received whilst being restored in our car body shop. This major restoration project stripped the Mini body shell right back to repair and restore the wings, door and bonnet. Completely re-sprayed in Black with a clear lacquer for extra sheen. She was fitted up with brand new chrome bumpers and front grill. The Wheels were fully refurbished with a new car radio and stylish deep red interior flooring and seat covers.
A Classic British Triumph
Sadly the Triumph Spitfire is no longer manufactured so it is essential that existing models are properly restored in order to preserve this great British classic for future generations. This model was stripped to bare metal and it's body work properly sealed to protect it from the elements before completely re -spraying in original Triumph Spitfire red.
Sadly the Triumph Spitfire is no longer manufactured so it is essential that existing models are properly restored in order to preserve this great British classic for future generations. This model was stripped to bare metal and it's body work properly sealed to protect it from the elements before completely re -spraying in original Triumph Spitfire red.
Karmann Ghia Convertible
Mad Nelly's car body work was transformed from a scary black and silver nightmare into a real dream car with a full bare metal restoration. Sleek and Sophisticated mink pearl paint work was added along with professionally re-chromed bumpers and wheels.
Mad Nelly's car body work was transformed from a scary black and silver nightmare into a real dream car with a full bare metal restoration. Sleek and Sophisticated mink pearl paint work was added along with professionally re-chromed bumpers and wheels.
Beetle Mania
The Volkswagen Beetle is everyone's favourite! Paul has restored the car bodywork on a number of these in various colours from classic original shades to funky Green and black pearl as seen below.
The Volkswagen Beetle is everyone's favourite! Paul has restored the car bodywork on a number of these in various colours from classic original shades to funky Green and black pearl as seen below.
Morris Minor Convertible
Langstaff Classics restore many classic Morris Minor Convertibles. These popular classic favourites demand a high quality paint and lacquer finish. Their high shine looks stunning on a Kentish Summers day cruising through the garden of England.
Langstaff Classics restore many classic Morris Minor Convertibles. These popular classic favourites demand a high quality paint and lacquer finish. Their high shine looks stunning on a Kentish Summers day cruising through the garden of England.
MGB Restoration
This beautiful classic MG was a treasured family possession. What started out a a fairly minor repair soon revealed the full extent of patch work which had been done over the years that just wouldn't hold out any longer. There was no option but to remove most of the floor panels which were completely rusted through, along with the wheel arches. The body was completely stripped to bare metal, new panels added, and the whole vehicle stone chipped , wax oiled, primed and coated with quality paint work and coats of lacquer for that high gloss shine. A completely new interior was added and our clients now has a vehicle that will stand the test of time and give them many more years of driving pleasure.
This beautiful classic MG was a treasured family possession. What started out a a fairly minor repair soon revealed the full extent of patch work which had been done over the years that just wouldn't hold out any longer. There was no option but to remove most of the floor panels which were completely rusted through, along with the wheel arches. The body was completely stripped to bare metal, new panels added, and the whole vehicle stone chipped , wax oiled, primed and coated with quality paint work and coats of lacquer for that high gloss shine. A completely new interior was added and our clients now has a vehicle that will stand the test of time and give them many more years of driving pleasure.
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Tom Pettmans Massive Mini Makeover
Toms Mini had been abandoned in the garden for many years before it arrived at our Body shop for some much needed TLC!
Here's what Tom had to say about his Miini :
"Having taken what was left of my rusty Mini to Paul, his advice and expertise have transformed it into a gleaming car to be proud of. I highly recommend using Langstaff Classics for whatever car your needs." September 2011
Toms Mini had been abandoned in the garden for many years before it arrived at our Body shop for some much needed TLC!
Here's what Tom had to say about his Miini :
"Having taken what was left of my rusty Mini to Paul, his advice and expertise have transformed it into a gleaming car to be proud of. I highly recommend using Langstaff Classics for whatever car your needs." September 2011
Ed Condry's Midget gets ready for the next 20 years
This much loved Midget had been enjoyed by Ed's family for over 20 years. Keen that it should keep its value so it could continue to bring pleasure to his family for the next 20, it arrived for some serious car body restoration, a complete respray along with refurbished wheels and new roof.
Here is what Ed had to say about our work:
''’Thank you for the restoration of my MG Midget she looked better than when she first left the factory. It was great to drive her out in the sunshine, she was certainly turning heads!’’
October 2011
This much loved Midget had been enjoyed by Ed's family for over 20 years. Keen that it should keep its value so it could continue to bring pleasure to his family for the next 20, it arrived for some serious car body restoration, a complete respray along with refurbished wheels and new roof.
Here is what Ed had to say about our work:
''’Thank you for the restoration of my MG Midget she looked better than when she first left the factory. It was great to drive her out in the sunshine, she was certainly turning heads!’’
October 2011
Forever Wedding Cars go for Gold!
Here is what owners Kevin and Julliette had to say about their Chrysler:
''We needed a special paint job with a very special colour for a new car to join our wedding car fleet... Forever Wedding Cars and KCS Driving Services.
Paul did a stirling job, the gold paint glistened when it emerged from the workshop...
It looked absolutely stunning!! Paint finish was superb, the car looked better then it did when it left the factory.
well done Paul, a true methodical craftsman.'' September 2011
Here is what owners Kevin and Julliette had to say about their Chrysler:
''We needed a special paint job with a very special colour for a new car to join our wedding car fleet... Forever Wedding Cars and KCS Driving Services.
Paul did a stirling job, the gold paint glistened when it emerged from the workshop...
It looked absolutely stunning!! Paint finish was superb, the car looked better then it did when it left the factory.
well done Paul, a true methodical craftsman.'' September 2011
Beautiful Belle Joins Our Fleet
Languishing in a back yard in California, we had this matt green original 1971 VW Campervan shipped over and fully restored into a Beautiful Belle ready to join our Rent A Retro Camper Fleet.
A brand new engine and sumptuous interior completed the project.
Languishing in a back yard in California, we had this matt green original 1971 VW Campervan shipped over and fully restored into a Beautiful Belle ready to join our Rent A Retro Camper Fleet.
A brand new engine and sumptuous interior completed the project.
Bikes and Scooters
Bike and Scooter Enthusiasts will love the paintwork on the bikes below. The Scooter was laquered by Langstaff Classics with the graphics painted by a local artist.
Bike and Scooter Enthusiasts will love the paintwork on the bikes below. The Scooter was laquered by Langstaff Classics with the graphics painted by a local artist.
You will find Langstaff Classics Car Bodywork Repair and Restoration Specialists at:
Unit 5, Southwall Road Industrial Estate
Deal,Kent CT14 9QB
t:01304 369900
email:paul@rentaretrocamper.co.uk
Unit 5, Southwall Road Industrial Estate
Deal,Kent CT14 9QB
t:01304 369900
email:paul@rentaretrocamper.co.uk
