Best engineering companies in the business at Race Retro 2010

From a replacement cylinder liner and engine block through to engine rebuilds and complete car restorations, Race Retro’s exhibitors bring together all the best in historic motor sport engineering when they arrive at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, from 12th to 14th March 2010.

Internationally-renowned restoration and engineering specialist Crosthwaite and Gardiner has been responsible for restoring and looking after some of the world’s finest historic racing cars, and this year is showing a selection of its products, including castings, superchargers, Jaguar sumps and Bugatti fasteners.

For those who like British heavy metal, Cape International is showing a ‘big’ Healey fresh from its paintshop, and is using its stand to show what it can do to improve any Austin Healey.

There’s more British heavy metal courtesy of Lola, whose stand will feature a T70 Spider and an Isla Racing two-litre car driven by Travis drummer Neil Primrose.

Meanwhile if you’re looking for restoration work, from engine rebuilds and rewiring, to the reconstruction of a wood-framed body, first-time exhibitors David Brown Vintage and Classic Restoration are the people to talk to. As an example of their work, they’re showing a Riley Roadster they restored several years ago.

For many competitors the reintroduction of Cosworth FVC blocks and heads is very welcome. David Gathercole is showing FVC blocks in alloy and cast-iron forms, which because they can up to 90mm bores, give 1600cc to 2000cc capacities.

Jaguar specialists M and C Wilkinson will be showing four cars, including the recently-restored Broadspeed XJ Coupe, and an XK150. The company, which was established more than 25 years ago, will also be showing some of its replacement parts range.

The Fortuna Moto stand will be showing some of the best in ‘go’ and ‘whoa’: alongside a freshly-minted Mazda RX7 running a 1000-horsepower Corvette engine there’s a display of Carbone Lorraine brake pads, which are used on Mirage jet fighters, Airbus airliners and the Space Shuttle – as well as the Citroen WRC team!

Also showing its latest products is FAI, which will be introducing its FAI Extreme competition gaskets. Also on show will be company boss Sean Walker’s Gold Bug Elan 26R.

Staying with engine components Westwood Cylinder Liners, which normally carries 25,000 liners in stock, will be showing examples of its product range. The company can supply liners for cars and motorcycles of all ages and for all types of use.

So if you are looking to make your vehicle even faster or just ‘get it going’, Race Retro will have everything you need. To book tickets and for the latest updates, visit raceretro.com.