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"A steel and wooden fist in a leather glove" quoted Jeremy Clarkson

Auto-Details New Car Protection Detail is available for any brand new car up to 3 months from the original purchase date.

The 110bhp 911T was launched in 1967 and effectively replaced the 912 and the 128bhp model was renamed the 911L. The 911R had a very limited production (20 in all), as this was a lightweight racing version with thin aluminium doors, a magnesium crankcase, twin-spark cylinder heads and a power output of 210bhp.

This Porsche Speedster is 1 of only 64 U.K RHD cars produced, 7 of which reside in the U.K, Auto-Detail has now detailed two of these amazing Porsches. This Porsche Speedster is currently for sale at £45,995 Please call Auto-Detail for further details

We were asked by DMC to revive their 6 series BMW roof, which had badly faded over the years from black to grey. We use a permanent, water based dye that dries in 2-3 hours, this roof was badly faded and the top required a second coat. We then allow the final coat of reviver to dry for 24 hours and then followed with two coats of waterproof fabric proofer to protect and prolong the life of the new finish.

Although having a family resemblance to the XK120 and XK140, the XK150 was radically modernized. A one piece windscreen replaced the split screen and the wing line no longer dropped as much over the doors. The bonnet was widened and on the roadster the bulkhead was moved back 4 inches to make the bonnet longer. Four wheel Dunlop 12" disc brakes appeared for the first time. This Jaguar is currently for sale at £62,995 Please call for further details.

We were asked by DMC to prepare their show cars, a BMW 6 Series and a Bentley Arnage on-site for MPH London. We are happy prepare cars for events including Goodwood, Salon Prive` and Pebble Beach. We have also prepared cars for magazine photo shoots including Classic Cars, Redline and Performace VW.

Preparation of DMC's 6 Series BMW for Alpha Grip 'Open Day' at Pinewood Studios. Alpha Grip Limited are at the heart of the British Film Industry and has the latest grip and crane technology. The company is run by Grip Specialists working for Grips, Crew and Production units. Credits include James Bond 'Quantum of Solace' and The Bourne Ultimatum.

The Maybach 62 includes many luxury features such as fully-reclining rear seats, Maybach 4 zone climate control, tinted-windows, infrared-reflecting laminated glass all round, AirMATIC dual control air suspension and a display of instruments in rear roof liner, showing speed, time and outside temperature. This Maybach is currently for sale £poa, please call for further details.

When new the UK list price of the DB5 in December 1963 was just £4,248. WANTED: Aston Martin DB5 in silver, customer waiting for the right car, call Bradley on 07801 899 003

This Aston Martin, first owned by HRH Prince of Wales is 1 of only 27 cars built, 22 of which were in RHD

This Ferrari 330GT is 1 of only 44 produced. The 250 GT/E 2+2 was replaced in January '64 by the new 330 GT 2+2. It was much more than a re-engined 250 with a sharper nose and tail, quad headlights, and a wide grille. The wheelbase was 2" longer with Koni adjustable shock absorbers improving handling. This Ferrari is currently for sale at £94,995 Please call for further details.

Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Tourer Derby Chassis Price : £ POA Mileage : Showing 3,000 Registration : KY7077 Year : 1934 Owners : 4 Service History : Large Service History File 4 Speed Manual, British Racing Green, Green Hide, Full Conversion Carried Out From Derby Saloon To Open Top Sports Body In The 1950's Please Ring For More Details

This Mini had been sprayed with thick yellow band marking paint whilst the customer was legally parked. The customer had been quoted over £3000 by BMW to repaint the vehicle and replace the black plastic side moldings. Within seven hours Auto-Detail had removed the paint and restored the paintwork and mouldings to an as-new condition. We can also remove overspray from glass including patio doors, now a common problem with people spray painting their fences. Call us for more information or advice.

Original sales forecasts projected less than 100,000 units for the first year, but in its first eighteen months, more than one million Mustangs were built.

DMC or Duncan More Cars is one the UK's premier car tuning specialists, with over 10 years experience in all aspects of vehicle improvements. Their team of engineers can provide anything from a simple audio upgrade to a full-on show winning project car, with many awards and happy customers to prove it. They pride themselves on the quality and finish of their work and work very closely in conjuction with other leading companies in this sector including us at Auto-Detail.

Rare 'Stratstone' edition DB7, number 1 of 19 made, one of the first cars being sold to HRH Princess Micheal of Kent. These Astons were finished with stunning metallic black paintwork and carbon interior detail.

This 1992 Saab convertible leather interior had seen its fair share of weather conditions with the roof down, from blazing hot summers to cold winter outings. The left hand side of the seat has been gently cleaned to remove ingrained dirt. The leather on the right has then been treated to feed and condition the leather, sparingly applied on a cloth and rubbed in, it will soak into the leather immediately, no polishing off is required, the leather will be left soft and original, without a sticky or shiny finish that would attract more dust and dirt, the leather will also smell of good old fashioned English leather.

Carrozzeria Scaglietti was founded by Sergio Scaglietti in 1951 as an automobile repair concern and was located across the road from Ferrari in Maranello. Today the former Scaglietti works is owned by Ferrari and used to produce the aluminum F430 and 612 Scaglietti cars.

The BMW M3 CSL (coupe sports lightweight) was a limited edition version of the M3 with only 1,400 cars being produced for its 2004 model year run and was only available in two colours, Silver Grey Metallic and Black Sapphire Metallic. As its name suggests, an emphasis was put on reducing weight. The M3 CSL has a kerb weight of 3,050 lb, 240 lb lighter than the regular M3. The roof is constructed from carbon fiber reinforced plastic, whilst this only reduces the curb weight of the car by 15 lb, it lowers the center of gravity of the car and decreases body flex.

Bird droppings are more than just unsightly and unsanitary. 38% of motorists whose cars have been hit by bird droppings have reported permanent damage, with one in 10 of these suffering lasting dull spots on their car’s paintwork and one in 12 permanent discolouration. One in 12 has even reported acidic bird muck eating away their car’s paintwork. Even removing bird lime can be damaging, with 13 per cent of drivers whose car has been affected having scratched their car’s paintwork when trying to remove droppings.Aside from the cost of repairing the damage it causes, bird lime can also have an impact on a car’s resale value. More than one in seven drivers whose car has been affected by droppings claim the damage has knocked off more than £200 from their motor’s selling price, with more than one in 14 claiming it devalues their car by more than £400.

Volcanic dust particles are highly abrasive and acidic, once the ash has fallen on the paintwork there exists a real danger of damage to a vehicles clearcoat. This is more so on Japanese cars were the lacquer is often softer and thinner than its German counterparts with their advanced harder ceramic lacquer finishes. Modern lacquer finishes by leading manufacturers such as Du Pont are able to withstand acid fallout with a sulphuric acid content upto 20%. The combination of sulphur dioxide, hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid content of the volcanic ash is more far more acidic than normal airborne dust, hence aggressive acid etch. Acid etch is normally seen as etch markings in the shape of water droplets with sunken edges or edge zones, if the etchings are smaller dots or thread-like, this is usually etch from tree sap, blossom resin or pollen. Auto-Detail have now visually inspected various car makes and models from Ferrari, Aston Martin and BMW, to the ultra soft finish of the new Nissan GTR, evalulating the damage and the possible solutions. Most damage on German cars is rectifiable with skilled machine polishing, in more extreme cases the surface lacquer may first require wet sanding to remove deeper etchings. Japanese cars are more difficult to correct and in some cases are unrepairable through detailing and will require a bodyshop respray. For more information call Auto-Detail on :07801 899 003

On its release in July 1961 Enzo Ferrari called the E-Type "The most beautiful car ever made".

AMG was founded as a racing engine forge in 1967 under the name AMG Motorenbau und Entwicklungsgesellschaft, by former Mercedes engineers Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher in Burgstall an der Murr, near Stuttgart. The letters "AMG" stand for Aufrecht, Melcher and Großaspach, Aufrecht's birthplace (but at no time an AMG location). In 1976 most of AMG moved to Affalterbach, with the racing engine development remaining at the old location in Burgstall. In 1990, with AMG having become a high-profile purveyor of modified Mercedes cars, Daimler-Benz AG and AMG signed a contract of cooperation, allowing AMG to leverage Daimler-Benz's extensive dealer network and leading to commonly developed vehicles ,the first one being the Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG, in 1993. On 1 January 1999 DaimlerChrysler, as it was called between 1998 and 2007 ( I call this time 'The rusty years', when Mercedes faulterd on its reputation for its quality and durability, J.D. Power surveys also demonstrated a downturn in reputation in this criteria in the late 1990s and early 2000s ), acquired 51 percent of AMG shares, and AMG was renamed to Mercedes-AMG GmbH. On 1 January 2005 Aufrecht sold his remaining shares to DaimlerChrysler, and since then it has been a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Rolls Royce only use A-grade leather from bulls, ensuring the upholstery has no unsightly scars or stretch marks. They use up to eleven hides for each interior. The leather is specially drum-dyed to let the colour permeate right through so if you accidentally scratch the leather, the colour remains consistent.

Holograms are formed by the improper use of a high speed rotary polisher, poor pad/product choice or the overall lack of polishing knowledge. Holograms are simply micro scratches instilled into your vehicle’s paint by the fixed circular rotation of a rotary polisher combined with an aggressive pad and or polish. Rotary machine polishing takes time to break down the polish properly when you are removing swirl marks and paint defects, speed is not the answer when correcting paintwork. If you currently have holograms in your vehicle’s paint, it’s either because the person polishing your vehicle didn’t follow up with the required refining steps needed, or they simply lacked the knowledge to properly use the tool. It’s not uncommon to find body shops and dealerships constrained by the amount of time they can spend on a vehicle. Because of this, rather than taking the required time needed to go through the proper refining steps, they simply choose to apply a glaze loaded with heavy fillers. These optical fillers hide defects like swirls, scratches and holograms and usually conceal them until you’ve washed the car a couple times. At Auto-Detail my goal is "perfect surfaces".

The BMW Z8 was in production from 2000 to 2003 and was given the E52 BMW model code. The Z8 was the production version of the 1997, Z07 concept car, which was designed by Henrik Fisker at BMW's Designworks USA in Southern California. The Z07 was originally designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956-'59 BMW 507. The Z07 caused a sensation at the '97 Tokyo Auto Show. The overwhelming popularity of the concept spurred BMW's decision to produce a limited production model. There were 5,703 Z8s built, approximately half of which were exported to the United States. Max Girardo, the managing director of RM Europe when recently asked in an interview in Classic Cars magazine, 'Which modern cars are future classics?' answered 'The same factors will likely help determine future collectibles: rarity' condition, desirability. Two examples likely to hold strong collector appeal are Ford GTs and BMW Z8s'.

The company was founded in 1895 in New Holland, Pennsylvania; it was acquired by Ford in 1986 and by Fiat in 1991. New Hollands are built all around the world; the headquarter is situated in Turin, Italy and with 18 plant spread globally, 6 joint ventures in the Americas, Asia and Middle East, it is present in 170 countries worldwide

The rear plastic window in this Mercedes SL had developed a yellow cloudy tint and was covered by thousands of fine scratches, this made the rear screen very difficult to see out of, especially when the sun shone through it. As you can see from the photographs there has been a dramatic improvement, results speak for themselves, we have found it gives a 65-90% improvement on most plastic windows, although we have had a few cars which were beyond help. Not all windows can be done, we have found that if the cloudy opaque areas have progressed too far, the improvement atchievable is not worth the money or effort, if this is the case, then it may be better to get over experienced trimmmer to replace the screen.

At Auto-Detail our experienced trimmer has been installing Convertible Hoods on many different types of cars for many years. His experience in hoods and all types of trimming is of a very high standard. There is no doubt you will be happy in whatever work we do for you. Please call for a quotation.

In 1984, Porsche introduced the M491 option. Officially called the Supersport, it was commonly known as the "Turbo-look". It was a style that resembled the Porsche 930 Turbo with wide wheel arches and the distinctive "tea tray” tail. It featured the stiffer turbo suspension and the superior turbo braking system as well as the wider turbo wheels. Sales of the Supersport were particularly strong for its first two years in the United States because the desirable 930 was not available.

If you are looking for a film that balances both superior quality in paint protection and an invisible appearance to maintain the original look of your vehicle; you've found the right place. Like a second skin they safeguard sensitive areas from stone impact. They can be discreetly applied to offer long-term protection for high impact areas like bonnets, bumpers, valances, tailgates, leading edges or flared wheel arches, to help maintain that high level finish. Please call for a quotation.

With this years harsh winter weather in full swing its the time of year when vehicle bodywork will take a battering from the elements including attack from road salt. Extra protection and cleaning is required to ensure that there are no detremental effects on the vehicles bodywork.

"Beautiful" need we say more?

This service is on a one-to-one basis, to help decide the level of service your vehicle requires. We take over 100 digital readings across the paintwork using an Ultrasonic Paint Thickness Gauge to measure all underlying substrates displaying any irregularities such as respray work or SMART repairs. Then using a specialist 3M Sun Gun to highlight any areas of paintwork that require attention.

The W126 was the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz flagship to officially bear the S-Class name referring to Sonderklasse or "special class." The W126 line also introduced many Mercedes-Benz safety innovations, including the first airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, and traction control. The W126 had a twelve-year production run between 1979 and 1991, the longest of any S-Class generation since the flagship models were first built in the mid-1950s.

Today the Pagoda is considered a highly desirable collectors car, with current values for the 280 SL suggesting that it is the most desirable of the three engine models available. For Sale £poa

As part of Auto-Details paint correction service we offer a technique called wet sanding. This service can help reduce the image of scratches, poor respray (dry or orange peel) finishes and etching from bird droppings on car paintwork. Sometimes we can completely remove scratches and etching with this method, other times we can only improve it, it all depends on how deep the damage is into the paintworks clearcoat of lacquer. This kind of work requires skill, confidence and experience and is only undertaken with the customers consent as it is a sometimes risky process, but the results is often outweigh the risk, keeping the cars original factory paintwork over a respray and the associated problems including overspray and colour mis-match.

The Ferrari 348 features a naturally aspirated 3.4 litre version of the quad-cam, 4-valve per cylinder V8 engine which was originally found in the 288 GTO sports car. The engine produces 300 bhp and sits longitudinally with a transverse gearbox, like the Mondial t with which the 348 shares many components. This was a major switch for Ferrari, with most previous small Ferrari's using a transverse engine with longitudinal transmission.

First launched in 2006, the Caymann is derived from Porsche's second generation Boxster. Like the Boxster, most Caymanns are assembled in Finland for Porsche by Valmet Automotive the rest are assembled in Zuffenhausen, Germany. Porsche's Deputy Chairman, Holger P. Haerter confirmed that their contract with Valmet Automotive will end in 2012, and the Cayman's production will be outsourced to Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik of Graz, Austria.

Service Available for: Rolls Royce Phantom, Inc LWB, Coupe and Drophead & Rolls Royce Ghost Please contact: James Stock, Rolls Royce Personal Representative, telephone: 01344 637600

The Porsche Carrera GT's body is of carbonfibre construction and the car is powered by a 5.7 litre V10 engine producing 612bhp, whereas the original concept car featured a 5.5 litre version rated at 558bhp. Porsche claims it will accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 205 mph.

The world of bullfighting is a key part of Lamborghini's identity. In 1962 Ferruccio Lamborghini visited the Seville ranch of Don Eduardo Miura, a renowned breeder of Spanish fighting bulls. Lamborghini, a Taurus himself, was so impressed by the majestic Miura animals that he decided to adopt a raging bull as the emblem. After producing two cars with alphanumeric designations, Lamborghini once again turned to the bull breeder for inspiration. Don Eduardo was filled with pride when he learned that Ferruccio had named a car after his family and their line of bulls; the fourth Miura to be produced was unveiled to him at his ranch in Seville. The Spanish word Gallardo (Spanish pronunciation: [ga'yarðo]) translates into "gallant" and from Italian into "striking".

This car is currently for sale by Eclectic Cars, Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire £SOLD

This lightweight racing spec 911 CS is one of the first seven brought into the UK of only 53 produced in RHD. Its had just two owners since 1988 but has covered an unbelievable 400,000 miles, with an engine rebuild at 287,000 miles by Dick Lovett using the original values, camshafts and crankshaft. The car has been featured in 911 & Porsche World April 1995 and Octane magazine 2008, driven by Tony Dron in the RS Lightweight Shoot Out.

Lamborghini Diablo was built from 1990 to 2001. It was the first Lamborghini capable of attaining a top speed in excess of 200 miles per hour. The Diablo was replaced by the awesome Lamborghini Murciélago.

The Porsche 996 is the company's internal name for the Porsche 911 model manufactured and sold between 1998 and 2005. At its debut, it featured the most significant changes to the Carrera model since its 1963 introduction. The most important among these is the fully water-cooled engine, replacing the previously air-cooled engines. More stringent noise regulations and higher customer expectations for both refinement and a higher performance 4 valve per cylinder engine made the switch necessary

On 12th of March 2009 Auto-Detail was invited to Coys 'Spring Classics' by Edward Sendall of Private Collections. The main objective was to bid on behalf of a good customer on two lots, both of which were previously owned by the singer Rod Stewart, a rare Ferrari Superamerica and a stunning blue Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. Auto-Detail was also introduced to some familiar faces on the classics scene. As you click through the pictures you will see the Aston Martin DB5 inspected by Auto-Detail in the Cotwolds in the previous spring of 2008. We also tried our hand, bidding for Dusty Springfields Citroen XM with the original registration 'D16 UST' but were unfortuatley outbid.

In 2000 Porsche debuted the 996 Turbo, equipped with four-wheel-drive the 3.6 litre, twin turbocharged and intercooled flat six producing 415 bhp, making the car capable of 3.9 second 0 to 60 mph times. An "X50" upgrade package was available from the factory in 2002, increasing power to 444 hp through minor revisions to the turbochargers and engine management software.

The Audi RS4, a perfectly reasonable saloon car but you know just from looking at it, that it’s going to be very, very fast. And it is. It was designed to be a rival for the BMW M3, but if anything they overshot. The BMW had a 3.2 litre six cylinder engine. The Audi was given a 4.2 litre V8 and four wheel drive. The BMW came at you with 343bhp. The Audi churns out a remarkable 420bhp.

'Targa' - 'Sheild' in Italian

It is believed that only 20 Club Sport GT2s were made by Porsche and as most were converted to race cars only around 7 are now known to still exist. The rarity of this car has shown an increase in value and desirability matching the famed 1973 Carrera RS. It is the ultimate version of the 993, with 2 rear wheel drive, a bi-turbo engine pushed to 430 HP, the Club Sport only weights 1250 Kg, 100 Kg less than the comfort version. An extremely fast package. The Club Sport was actually delivered in a specification very closed to the GT2 race cars, but legal on open roads. This GT2 is the only one in existence painted Blut Orange.

In 1992 Porsche produced a super-lightweight, rear-wheel-drive only version of the 964 dubbed Carrera RS for the European market. It was based on Porsche's 911 "Carrera Cup" race car and harkened back to the 2.7 and 3.0 RS and RSR models. It featured a revised version of the standard engine, titled M64/03 internally, with an increased power output of 260 bhp and lightweight flywheel coupled to the G50/10 transmission with closer ratios, asymmetrical Limited Slip Differential and steel syncromesh. A track-oriented suspension system with 40 mm lower ride height, stiffer springs, shocks and adjustable stabilizer bars without power steering (RHD UK cars did have power steering). A stripped-out interior devoid of power windows or seats, rear seats, air conditioning, cruise control, sound deadening or a stereo system (optionally fitted) and new racing bucket front seats were part of the package. The decklid was made of aluminum, the chassis was seam welded and sound deadening was deleted. Wheels were made of magnesium and the glass was thinner in the doors and rear window.

Whilst there we were introduced to avid Ferrari collector, Chris Evans who puffing on a cigar, cruised up with his wife in his £5.4million black Ferrari 250 California. If that wasn’t enough he was closely followed by a friend driving Mr Evan's rare white Ferrari 288 GTO.

This Bentley GTC required full correction detailing to remove unsightly swirls and blemishes. The bonnet required skilled wet sanding to relevel and remove imperfections and unsightly orange peel from where the bonnet had been previously resprayed.

The Capri 2.8 Injection was the first offering of the new Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) operation that had recently been set up in Dunton, Essex. The "Cologne" 2.8 engine had previously been offered in the Capri in America, but as a normally aspirated unit. SVE added a Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system, an oil/water heat exchanger, viscous coupled fan and an improved radiator. The brakes were upgraded to 9.76in ventilated discs and the suspension was upgraded. Power steering, 7x13 inch alloy wheels, Recaro seats, a push button stereo and sunroof completed the package for the most luxurious Capri yet. In September 1984 the 2.8i received a small facelift with seven spoke RS alloy wheels, half leather interior, body coloured door mirrors, grille and headlamp surrounds, it was the 2.8 injection special. Mechanically the only improvement was the addition of a limited slip differential rear axle. Unusually for Ford the optional extras were few, all you could add was metallic paint, and a two tone colour scheme.

On 26th April 1998 the Arnage was unveiled to the public at the Sarthe Circuit in France. Bentley Motors Ltd couldn't have chosen a more appropriate location. This was the racecourse which had seen Bentleys finishing first in the famous "24 Hours of Le Mans" no less than five times during their glorious past. The renaissance of Bentley as an independent marque had started with the Bentley Mulsanne – a name taken from the Le Mans race circuit. The Bentley Arnage took its name from the challenging bend at the famous track. The car initially appalled old-school Bentley purists by ditching the traditional 6750cc V8 engine and instead opting for a 4.4-litre turbocharged V8 engine from BMW. the company that delivered the near-implosion of the Rover Group was powering not only the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, but the Bentley Arnage too. Truth be told, the BMW engine fitted to the Bentley was an excellent unit, delivering huge amounts of torque and power. It just didn’t rest easily with Bentley aficionados. This was rectified in September 1999, when the Volkswagen Group, Bentley’s parent company, backtracked and offered the monster Rolls-Royce 6.8-litre V8 in a new version of the Arnage. The BMW-powered car was designated the Green Label, whilst the ‘proper’ Rolls-Royce engined model was titled the Red Label.

The Murciélago LP640 was introduced in 2001 for the 2002 model year as the successor to the famed Diablo supercar and was the automaker's first new design in eleven years, as well as the first under the ownership of Audi. It was styled by Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, Lamborghini's head of design from 1998 to 2005. In a continuation of Lamborghini's tradition of giving its cars names from the world of bullfighting, the Murciélago was named after a fighting bull that survived 28 sword strokes in an 1879 fight against Rafael "El Lagartijo" Molina Sanchez, at the Coso de los califas bullring in Córdoba, Spain. Murciélago fought with such passion and spirit that the matador chose to spare its life, a rare honor. The bull, which came from Joaquin del Val di Navarra's farm, was later presented as a gift to Don Antonio Miura, a noted local breeder; thus began the famed Miura line of fighting bulls, which provided the name for one of Lamborghini's first great cars. Murciélago is the Spanish name for a flying bat.

This stunning special edition Mercedes-Benz Vito Brabus rewrites the rule book for sporting high performance vans. Powered by a turbo-charged 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine, producing a massive 204bhp, the Brabus can reach 60mph in just 8.3 seconds, and a maximum speed of 122mph. The extras make it stand out from the crowd, such as BRABUS 18" alloys and an aggressive BRABUS-designed front spoiler. Optimum comfort is provided for both driver and passengers, with features such as leather seats, steering wheel and gearshift, COMAND, cruise control and air-conditioning.

James Bond in GoldenEye encouters the larger than life Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen) one lady who knows how to travel across the French Riviera in style. We are first introduced to Janssen’s character as she races her “Rosso Red” 355 GTS along the rocky system of roads surrounding the playboy and jet-set locale of Monaco. This mid-engined Ferrari is capable of turning out just over 380bhp, the light-weight aluminium V-8 engine propels the sexy lines of the car sitting upon its unitary steel chassis from 0-60mph in a mere 4.7 seconds

The exterior remains faithful to the marine-nautical theme of the prototype RR 100EX. The two-door four-seat convertible features rearward opening suicide doors and a two-tone colour scheme that delineates between the upper and lower bodywork and frames the teak wood panelling of the convertible's tonneau cover. Unlike the 2004 concept car the production unit eschews the EX's aluminium bonnet in favour of the brushed stainless steel. All in all, the car continues Rolls-Royce's current design theme, premiered on the Phantom, combining features of luxuriant 1930s Art Deco with cold 21st century "techno-modern". These cars remain to be one of the hardest modern cars to visually maintain for more infomation on maintenance and cleaning of the stainless steel panels please contact Auto-Detail 0n 07801 899 003

The Audi R8 has a longitudinally mounted mid-engine, and uses Audi's 'trademark' quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. The R8 was introduced by Audi AG in 2006. The car was exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company Quattro GmbH and is derived from the Lamborghini Gallardo. The fundamental construction of the R8 is based on the "Audi Space Frame", and uses an aluminium monocoque which is built around a space frame. The car is built by Quattro GmbH in a newly renovated factory at Audi's 'aluminium site' at Neckarsulm (which I think maybe the old NSU factory) in Germany.

The 6-speed Lupo GTI has been labelled a true successor to the VW Golf Mk1 GTI, the first true hot hatch. Production of the Lupo ceased in 2005, to be replaced by the cheaper built and uninspiring VW Fox. .

The Porsche 911 GT3 was introduced in 1999 as a high performance version of the first water-cooled version of the Porsche 911, the 996, to continue the quarter-century tradition of low-weight RS (short for "Rennsport" in German) models that ended with the 993 RS. The GT3, named after the FIA GT class it was intended for, did not use the rather simple engine of the regular production versions of the 996, but a naturally-aspirated version of the turbocharged Porsche 962 and Porsche 911 GT1 race cars. Later, the turbo-charged Porsche 911 GT2 was added to the maker's lineup, but unlike its predecessor 993 GT2, did not fit into GT racing regulations. The racing versions of the GT3 have won several major 24h races outright, and mainly dominated their class at Le Mans. The 911 GT3 competes with the BMW M3 GTR and the Ferrari F430 GT2.

This Audi A4 required full paint correction to remove unsightly swirls and holograms from the paintwork.

The 360M may have been the 'junior' car in Ferrari’s range when it was launched in 1999, but that doesn't hold it back from being one of the best cars in the modern era of the company. The 360 is easier and cheaper to service than previous mid-engined Ferraris, and it brought new levels of build quality and the widespread use of aluminium in the construction of the body and chassis. The 360 also introduced the optional F1 gearbox that does away with the clutch pedal and uses paddles behind the steering wheel in place of a gear lever. This gearbox was a feature of the Challenge Stradale version that traded comfort for lightweight and increased performance. It also gained a further 25bhp.

Undeniably pretty, and with a mid-mounted V6 in an alloy body, but two litres weren’t quite enough for Ferrari’s move into a more volume market and only around 150 206 GTs were built before it was replaced by the real deal 246 GT. OK, these were built in steel, with an iron rather than alloy engine block, but the four-cam 2.4-litre V6 would take it all the way to 150mph. The public snapped them up and they continue to feature on many an enthusiast’s wish list. Estimates vary, but between 1868 and 2609 were built.

This Ferrari 512TR was previously owned by the Sultan of Brunei. The world's richest man has a car collection as dazzling as his fortune. The Sultan of Brunei's collection of over 5,000 cars includes some of the fastest, most expensive and rarest cars on the planet.

The Bentley Azure debuted for 1995 on the platform of the Continental R model, which had been launched in 1991. At 210 inches in length and 5,750 pounds in weight, the Azure often surprised onlookers with its size and bulk, intended to both convey a sense of "presence" and allow for comfortable seating of four adult passengers. Power came from the company's stalwart 6.75 Liter V8, featuring a single, intercooled Garrett turbocharger and producing 400 horsepower and 645 ft/lb of torque; power was routed to the rear wheels via a modified, General Motors 4sp auto transmission. With a 0 to 60 time of 6.1 seconds, the Azure was very fast for a car of its size, weight and poor aerodynamic profile. Owing to the limited space and workforce at Bentley's Crewe factory, the Azure's thick, powered convertible top was designed and manufactured by Pininfarina. According to 2009 research by internet company Yahoo, the Azure was at the time the forth most fuel consuming car on sale in the United Kingdom.

From 86-89 all SL models had the advantages of the more modern 4 pot brakes, larger discs, and suspension derived from the W124 saloon. The body itself was also built with a more modern paint system designed to improve protection from rust. 300SL - 1986–1989 Base model was available as standard in a 5-speed manual although very few were sold. 420SL - 1986–1989 500SL - 1986–1989 560SL - 1986–1989 From 86 onwards the US, Japan and Australia received only this model.

In 1984 Honda commissioned the Italian car designer Pininfarina to design the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina Xperimental), which had a mid-mounted 2.0 L V6 configuration. After Honda decided to actively pursue the project, the HP-X concept car evolved into the NS-X (New Sportscar eXperimental) prototype. Brazilian Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna, for whom Honda themselves had powered all three of his world championship winning Formula One race cars before his death in 1994, was considered Honda's main innovator in convincing the company to stiffen the NSX chassis further after testing the car at Honda's Suzuka GP circuit in Japan. The Honda NSX went on sale in Japan in 1990.

This 427 Cobra is an excellent replica, without all the chrome and luxuries usually bestowed by most replica builders. The engine is a 427 V8 supplied by Shelby making this car making for an incrediable driving experience. This Cobra was built for Liam Howlett the front man of the famed 'big sound, rave band 'The Prodigy'.The Prodigy name came from a synthesizer called a Moog Prodigy which Liam used in his tracks. Howlett signed to leading UK rave label XL Recordings on the strength of several tracks played to XL boss Nick Halkes and in 1991 the debut Prodigy single was released. This car and number plate are now for sale £poa 'Cobra Sold' but still have the number plate 'COB 427' on retention £poa

Sweden's Supercar powered by a supercharged 4.7 litre V8 producing 806bhp. This enormous power and light-weight Carbon/Kevlar body propel her from 0-62 in 3.2seconds and a top speed of 245mph. This actual car was one of the first CCR's to be produced and has covered 2000 miles from new. It bears the Silver Ghost logo in honour of the Swedish NO.1 Fighter Jet Squadron which was once based in the now Koenigsegg production hanger. FOR SALE £poa Please call for details

The Porsche 993 is the company's internal name for the version of the Porsche 911 model manufactured and sold between late 1993 and early 1998, replacing the 964. Its discontinuation marked the end of air-cooled Porsches. Future classic in the making, buy now!!

The Aston Martin DB9 grand tourer was launched by Aston Martin in 2004. The DB9 is the first new car to be built at Aston's Gaydon facility. The name "DB" stems from David Brown, the owner of Aston Martin for a significant part of its history. The DB9, which was designed by Ian Callum and finished by his successor Henrik Fisker. BBC Top Gear thought so of highly of the DB9, notably on the show's "Cool Wall" segment, the presenters considered it to be "too cool" for the wall and it received its own category, dubbed the "DB9 Super Cool Fridge".

This Supercharged Range Rover was tuned by Auto-Detail. Remapping the ECU and changing the supercharger pulley. The specially modified supercharger pulley, specifically engineered by Auto-Detail is designed to increase the supercharger speed, improve throttle response and mid-range power, adding up to 30bhp.The ECU remap maximises power and efficiency boosting power by up to 70bhp. A total of approx 100bhp power gain.

The new Rolls Royce Phantom was launched in January 2003 at Detroit's North American International Auto Show, this is the first model from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited, a BMW Group subsidiary having no corporate connection with the previous Rolls-Royce Motors company apart from the trademark RR. The car has a 6.75 L V12 engine sourced from BMW, but most other components are unique to the car. Parts are sourced from Continental Europe and the UK. Assembly, leather work, wood work, and finishing is done in a new factory in Goodwood near Chichester, Sussex. 2007+ Phantom Drophead Coupé (convertible) 2008+ Phantom Coupé (coupe) 2010+ Ghost (saloon) - Rolls Royce announced in September 2006

911 Turbo'S' 444 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 197 mph need we say more?

The Ferrari 355 Spyder offers the full-on convertible experience, with an electric hood. It looks absolutely fantastic with hood down and still retains a similar shape to the coupe with the hood up. Ferrari went to the trouble of replicating the shape of the buttresses in the hood; a far from simple achievement.

Launched in September 1994, the 355 was a huge step forward for Ferrari. At about £83,000 it cost barely more than the outgoing 348 model but was quicker, more powerful and better looking. Under the skin the 355 had an all new monocoque, which made it stronger and more rigid. Power came from a larger 3.5 litre V8 engine with, for the first time in a production Ferrari, five valves per cylinder. With 375bhp and a kerb weight of just 2,846lb, the performance was blistering: 0-60mph in just 4.6sec and on to 100mph in 10.8sec. Future classic, buy now!

The Corniche was produced between 1971 and 1996. The exterior design was by John Polwhele Blatchley (1 July 1913 – 16 February 2008) chief car designer at Rolls-Royce from 1955 to 1969. He was also responsible for the following designs: Bentley Mk VI and R-type, Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

A pair of 355 Ferrari's fully detailed including paint correction to remove unsightly swirl marks and imperfection. Now for sale £p.o.a -Sold-

The iconic grille and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot are obvious identifiers, but there are numerous more subtle elements that have an equally powerful effect. The coach doors and striking use of chrome. The gentle, upswept line of the sill - known internally as the 'waftability' line – that creates a powerful, poised stance and makes the car appear to be moving when stationary. With closer inspection, other themes emerge. A long wheelbase is crucial to achieve the classic Rolls-Royce look, as is a long bonnet, but while the front should be bold and upright with a short overhang, the rear needs to be softer, with the roofline blending into a wide 'C' pillar (the rearmost of the car's vertical roof support posts), to give a flowing appearance. Large wheels add an essential sense of proportion: the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars rule of thumb being the diameter of the wheel and tyre is roughly half the height of the car. 'Our absolute priority, explains Cameron, was to create a motor car that is clearly a Rolls-Royce even when the radiator grille is not in view.'

The Ferrari 456 and 456 M was Ferrari front-engined grand tourer. Produced from 1992 until 2003. It was an overdue replacement for the defunct front-engined 412 as the company's premium 4-seat V12 car. The updated 456M was replaced in 2004 by the beautiful 612 Scaglietti

Aston Hill, part of Lord Rothschilds Estate, was a renown motoring venue. Lionel Martin made has first asent of this hill, in a tuned Singer car on the 4th of April 1914. Please click on the picture opposite to read the full story.

Beirut, the Lebanese capital, has been the setting for some of the most moving and tragic stories of modern times. Who could easily forget seeing news footage of much of this once peaceful country reduced virtually to rubble by a vicious 15-year civil war? And yet still this remarkable place seems to tug at our heartstrings. In mid-2006, a decade and a half after the end of that appalling war, the world was forced to witness the seemingly wanton destruction wrought on a then slowly recovering nation by a vengeful Israel, in retaliation for what it claimed at the time were Syrian-backed Hezbollah rocket attacks launched from within Lebanon's borders. And as recently as mid-2007 came - albeit on a rather smaller but no less poignant scale - the frankly incredible tale of the discovery of this long buried ex rallying 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 ‘Lightweight'.

The Bentley Arnage was built from 1998 to March 2009. The Arnage and its Rolls-Royce-branded sibling, the Silver Seraph, were introduced in the Spring of 1998 and were the first entirely new designs for the two marques since 1980. Another break from the past was to be found under the bonnet, for decades home to the same 6.75 litre V8 engine, a powerplant which could trace its roots back to the 1950s. The new Arnage was to be powered by a BMW V8 engine, with Cosworth engineered twin-turbo installation and the Seraph was to employ a BMW V12 engine. The Arnage is over 5 metres long, 1.9 metre wide, and has a kerb weight of more than 2.5 tonnes. For a brief period it was the most powerful and fastest four-door saloon on the market.

Auto-Detail Research: The stainless steel used on the RR Phantom Drophead is produced not by the RR factory but by a series of subcontractors. The steel is produced by Arcelor Mittal in France, one of the only steel plants able to make steel 2 meters wide by 0.8 mm thick. The steel is then transported to Nitto where it is formed into covers for the bonnet, grille and A-pillar/windscreen surround. The stainless steel (type 18-9E Austenital Steel) used has a low chromium content as high chromium content stainless steel is less formable and tends to crack and split upon pressing. The downside of having a low chromium content is that the steel is more vulnerable to corrosion. The steel now requires protection and is sent to one of two factories, here the steel is treated with nitric acid and a sodium dichromate solution, this process is called Passivation and creates a monomolecular oxide film protecting the stainless steel. Although now passivated for protection the protective film is very thin only 1/100,000 the thickness of a human hair and is easily damaged, leaving the bare steel unprotected and open to attack. The chemicals used by the valeters on this Rolls Royce has removed the passivate (protective oxide film). Although I can rebrush and repair the steel back to a near perfect finish I cannot re-passivate it for protection and the steel would continue to corrode and stain. The only long term solution at present was to replace these panels at great expense to the customer. Please note that, that as far as we at AutoDetail are aware Rolls Royce's own stainless steel cleaner (a product made for BMW cars) has never been tested for cleaning these panels. Specialist cars require specialist care.

Autofarm is one of just a handful of independent Porsche specialists around the world with the experience, diagnostic equipment and know-how to work with almost every Porsche type. Autofarm enjoys strong ties across the Porsche world including Porsche Cars Germany, Porsche Cars UK, Porsche Cars North America and the many various Porsche owners clubs.

Auto-Detail was selected by Robin at Autofarm as his first choice for detailers for their new project car the Porsche Caymann 3.7 RS. At the heart of the Cayman RS is the Autofarm developed Silsleeve engine. Originally at factory 3.4, this was increased to 3.7. Naturally aspirated with more aggressive cam-shafts, this fast revving unit produced over 365bhp (in 3.7 form) with our own custom ECU re-map.

The vandal scratches on this Range Rover Vogue were removed by wet sanding the area using superfine abrasive paper then rotary machine polishing the paintwork back to a high gloss finish, then re-protected with a layer of fine carnauba wax.

BespokeMotorworks.com offers a wide range of tuning and performance upgrades including ECU Remaps, sports exhausts by Quicksilver, supercharger upgrades, sports suspension and electronic lowering for vehicles with air ride suspension. Please call on 07801 899 003

Amazing mirror finishes

BespokeMotorworks.com offer a wide range of services from mild styling to high performance tuning. Please call with your requirements, we are happy to assist.

The last of the air cooled 911's, fast becoming a modern classic. One of the most noteworthy changes in the 993 over all preceding 911s is the implementation of an all-alloy multi-arm rear suspension attached to an all-alloy subframe. Its design was derived from the project 989, a four-door sedan which never went into production. It required the widening of the rear wheel arches, which itself lent to the 993's new-found stability. This suspension improved the 993s cornering abilities, making it more direct, stable and helping to reduce the infamous tendency to oversteer if throttle was lifted during hard cornering, a trait of earlier 911s. The 993 was the first generation of 911s to have a standard 6-speed manual transmission, except for the exotic Porsche 959. As the 993 was capable of speeds exceeding 168 mph, a sixth gear became necessary in order to adequately cover the whole speed range.

The latest incarnation of the 911 Turbo, finished in rare Carmine red.The 997 Turbo debuted in February 2006 at the Geneva Motor Show. The engine is reported to be based on the rugged and very reliable 964/GT1 design at 3.6 L with power output at 473 bhp. The turbochargers will include BorgWarner's new Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG), which uses guide vanes located in front of the turbine wheel that modulates inflow angle and speed. The 911 Turbo is the first petrol production car to feature variable geometry turbines (previously only available to diesel engined vehicles), however a similar approach was used successfully by Garrett Systems starting in 1989 with the Shelby CSX that utilized a computer controlled variable nozzles instead. When equipped with the optional Sport Chrono package, the 911 Turbo gains the ability to overboost for 10 seconds, increasing peak torque over a narrow rev range. According to official Porsche figures, it produces 480 bhp, accelerates 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds with the manual transmission, and a has 0-62 mph time of just 3.4 seconds with the automatic Tiptronic S transmission, which is more than enough to edge out its current rival from Ferrari, the F430. It has also recorded a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds at the hands of US motoring publication Motor Trend—eclipsing all of its major competitors and even Porsche's own Carrera GT supercar. The 997 Turbo has a top speed of 193 mph.

SLK, have you ever wondered what it stands for? Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz = Sporty, Light and Short

Dino named in honor of Enzo's late son Alfredo 'Dino' Ferrari. This Dino first owner was rock legend Rodger Daltrey of 'The Who', Daltrey brought the car in 1973, a milestone year for 'The Who' with the release of the album 'Quadrophenia'. This Dino is currently for sale, please call for more information. The Dino brand ( 1968-1976 ) was meant to be used for cars with engines that had fewer than 12 cylinders, reserving the Ferrari name for the V-12 and flat 12 models. The Dino brand was an attempt by Ferrari to produce a relatively low cost sports car by using components from other vehicles. The Dino models used Ferrari racing naming designation of displacement and cylinder count with two digits for the size of the engine and the third digit to represent the number of cylinders, i.e., 246 being a 2.4 liter 6 cylinder and 308 being a 3.0 liter 8 cylinder. In 2004, Sports Car International placed the car at number six on its list of Top Sports Cars of the 1970s. Motor Trend Classic placed the 206/246 at number seven in their list of the 10 "Greatest Ferraris of all time".

Even new Ferraris often need detailing to remove bonded transportation contaminates and to correct the work of the valeters who prepared the car for delivery. This 599 finished in Grigio Silverstone was clayed to remove harmful bonded contaminates. To assess the degree of contamination on your own cars paintwork simply rub your fingers gently over the freshly washed paint, to magnify the sensation place a piece of cellophane or a thin plastic bag beneath your finger tips and gently rub you fingers across the paintwork, if there is contamination this will be felt as a gritty texture. The clay bar will remove this texture leaving a glass smooth, ultra clean finish, This contamination cannot be removed through washing or polishing. We then lightly machine polished to remove minor swirls and holograms. The treatment was finished with two protective layers of wax. The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is Ferrari's 2-seat Gran Turismo flagship model, replacing the 575M Maranello in 2006 as a 2007 model. The 599 GTB debuted at the Geneva Motor Show on February 28, 2006. Styling of the 599 GTB was handled by Pininfarina, under the direction of Ferrari stylist, Frank Stephenson. It is named for its total engine displacement (5999 cc), Gran Turismo Berlinetta nature, and the Fiorano Circuit test track used by Ferrari.

Over time leather interiors wear and start to look tired, these pictures show a typical wear pattern on the seat bolsters. This was repaired by colour matching, prepairing the damaged leather, then respraying the area to restore back to a factory finish.

Stunning example of this model only having covered 17k miles, with perfect bodywork and interior.***SOLD***

Launched at the Detroit Motor Show in 2002, the Arnage T model produces 450bhp and an impressive 0-60 of 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 168mph. The Arnage was facelifted in 2004 with a new front-end resembling the all new Continental GT.

Pre-flight paint and bodywork inspection of this stunning new Ferrari 599 before its journey to Brunei via Singapore. The 6.0 L (5999 cc) V12 engine produces 612 bhp , making it the most-powerful production Ferrari road car. Its 448 ftlb of torque will also be the highest for Ferrari's GT cars. Ferrari claims a top speed in excess of 205 mph , 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds, and 11 seconds to 124mph

Bespoke Porsche 996 with revised interior, alcantara replacing leather on the dashboard, console, door cards and seat centres, all were restitched in contrasting silver thread. Black plastics were replaced with sportier genuine carbon fibre. The seat backs were painted to match the bodywork colour with the coat hooks replaced with gloss painted Porsche insignia. The exterior was reworked with the rear wheels spaced out by another 10mm and bumper vents and grills were painted to the customers exact choice of grey metallic. The rear badges were also re-worked and colour coded to the grill.

Remade by skilled metal craftsman, this DB4 front end was lovingly recreated as part of a customers restoration program. Please call us with your requirements, our ex Aston-Martin panel beater will be happy to assist you. The DB4 was sold from 1958 through to 1963. It was an entirely different car from the DB Mark III it replaced. The 3.7 L engine, designed by Tadek Marek, was a dual overhead cam straight-6. It was prone to overheating at first, but the 240 hp produced by the twin-SU carburettor version made buyers forgive this unfortunate trait. The lightweight superleggera (tube-frame) body was designed by Carrozzeria Touring in Milan, and its Continental looks caused a sensation on its unveiling at the 1958 London Motor Show. Although the design and construction techniques were Italian, the DB4 was the first Aston to be built at the company's Newport Pagnell works in Buckinghamshire, England.

Launched in the U.K in 2008, Auto-Detail were lucky to be one of the first to see the new coupe in May '07 when we visited the Audi factory in Germany as part of our companies ongoing research & development program. The origins of Audi the company traces its origins back to 1899 and August Horch (pronounced 'Hoik'). The first Horch automobile was produced in 1901 in Zwickau. In 1909, Horch was forced out of the company he had founded. He then started a new company in Zwickau but continued using the Horch brand. His former partners sued him for trademark infringement and a German court determined that the Horch brand belonged to his former company. August Horch was forced to refrain from using his own family name in his new car business. Horch immediately called a meeting at the apartment of Franz Fikentscher to come up with a new name for his company. During this meeting Franz's son was quietly studying Latin in a corner of the room. Several times he looked like he was on the verge of saying something but would just swallow his words and continue working, until he finally blurted out, "Father – audiatur et altera pars... wouldn't it be a good idea to call it Audi instead of Horch?". "Horch!" in German means "Hark!" or "listen", which is "Audi" in Latin. This is just one of many stories of how Audi got its name.

The Phaeton was VW chairman Ferdinand Piech's backlash against Mercedes new low-cost A-Class, putting this small Mercedes in direct competion with VW's Golf. The hand-assembled Phaeton's developement led to over 100 individual patents and the top of range 6litre W12 model with 4motion produces 444bhp and a 0-60 time of just 6.1 seconds whilst the passengers enjoyed the luxury of 4 climate control systems and a smooth ride from the air suspension. The name Phaeton derives from Phaëton, the son of Phoebus and Helios in Greek mythology — and also a type of horse drawn carriage. The Phaeton's platform, the Volkswagen Group D1 platform, is shared with the Bentley Continental GT and Bentley Continental Flying Spur.

Auto-Detail also offers a window tinting service with a range of different shades to suit customer requirements. This not only affords greater privacy but provides cool shade for passengers and pets from UV light, making for a more comfortable cabin and reduces glare on multi-media screens and laptops. For more information or a booking please call Auto-Detail

Produced from 1999-2005 the entirely new all aluminium spaceframe was 40% stiffer than that of the previous 355 model, yet 28% lighter despite its increase in dimensions. Flip up headlights and sharp angles were fazed out and a sleeker more rounded body shape was styled by Pininfarina harking back back to the Ferraris of the 1960's. Seven versions of the 360 were produced, 3 road models. 3 race versions and a one off Barchetta as a wedding present to Ferraris president Lucadi di Montezemolo.

This rare supercharged XKR 100 is one of only 500 coupes built to celebrate the centenery year of Jaguars founder Sir William Lyons. Finished in stunning Anthracite Black with Recaro sports seats, 20" BBS alloys, Brembo brakes and special interior trimmings. The last picture reveals, caught in the rear light housing, the major culprit of the swirls, nylon thread from a machine car wash.

A $500 million investment by parent company VW enabled Bentley to make the new GT Continental a reality in 2003. Dirk van Braeckel former design chief at Skoda designed the all new GT inspired by such cars as the 1928 Speed Six and beautiful 1952 R-type Continental.

The Ferrari F355 was built from May 1994 to 1999. It is an evolution of the Ferrari 348 and was replaced by the Ferrari 360. It is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive V8-powered 2-seat coupe. One major difference between the V8 in the 348 and that in the F355, apart from the displacement increase from 3.4 to 3.5 L, is that the F355 features a 5-valve per cylinder head and that it is considerably more powerful. At launch, two models were available: the coupe Berlinetta, and the rarer targa topped GTS. The Spider (convertible) version was introduced in 1995. In 1998 the Formula One style paddle gear shift semi-automatic transmission was introduced with the Ferrari 355 F1

This 1984 Testarossa (Redhead) is one of the first of 400 RHD cars built by Ferrari as the successor to the Berlinetta Boxer. Styled by Pininfarina the body was radically wide with a width of nearly 78 inches across the rear arches inbetween which sits the 4.9litre V12 engine producing 390Bhp. This low mileage example is currently for sale at £50,000. Please call Auto-Detail for further details ****SOLD****

This stunning re-worked MK5 VW Golf was detailed for its debut at the Oxford Edition Show'07 at the Kassam Stadium and the front cover of Redline magazine in January 2008. For further details on bespoke interiors, audio/visual systems, ECU tuning and alloy wheels please call or e-mail us at Auto-Detail.

These amazing images taken by Auto-Detail show just how effective Carnauba wax is at sealing and protecting a vehicles delicate paintwork

This 1992 Tudor Red Bentley may have only covered 29,000 miles, but had often been cleaned by an automatic car wash, who's harsh nylon brushes and strong chemicals had scarified and dulled the vulnerable non lacquered finish. The photographs show just what can be achieved through skilled, labour intensive Paint Correction process. FOR SALE Please call for details ****SOLD****

Porsche 996 Carerra finished in rare Forest Green. This Porsche is maintained by Auto-Detail on a quarterly program to keep it in outstanding condition throughout the year.

This 911 suffered from various issues including swirl marks, overspray and stonechips. The final finish shows what can be achieved through skilled paint correction, saving this customer an expensive respray and increasing the valuation price, previously quoted by an independent Porsche specialist.

This stunningly detailed Bentley GT finished in Silver Tempest has now received a new set of split-rim alloys fitted under warranty, after advice given by Auto-Detail. We also offer a wide range of upgrades specifically designed for the Bentley GT including ECU remaps for extra BHP/Torque, sports exhausts,lowering programmes and one-off bespoke bodywork, for more information contact Auto-Detail or go to www.Bespokemotorworks.com

This 151,000 mile Chauffeur driven S-class now looks factory fresh, restoring and protecting its stunning Obsidian Black Pearl paintwork and saving the customer the expense of buying a later car with fewer imperfections or new Mercedes.

Application of Cannonball and sponsorship decals by Auto-Detail for a supercar display in London's Carnaby Street and then on to compete in the now infamous Cannonball run. This Ferrari was fitted with a Parrot handsfree kit kindly donated by AI Audio. The rare SuperAmerica finished in N.A.R.T blue (the official colour of and named after Ferrari,s North America Racing Team)is 1 of only 17 RHD cars produced and won 'Kings of Cannonball' driven by Fiona James. The Ferrari 575 M Superamerica was an innovative convertible version of the 575 M Maranello; it featured an electrochromic glass panel roof which rotated 180° (both are production car firsts) at the rear to lay flat over the boot. The Superamerica used the higher-output tune of the V-12 engine, rated at 540 bhp and Ferrari marketed it as the world's fastest convertible, with a top speed of 199 mph. The GTC handling package was optional. A total of 559 Superamericas were built; this awkward number followed Enzo Ferrari's philosophy that there should always be one fewer car available than what the market is demanding. FOR SALE £poa

This rarely seen Spyder model was in need of detailing and minor paint correction after being in dry storage as part of a private collection for a number of years. Special attention was also payed to the plastic rear screen to remove haze and fine scratches avoiding a costly replacment. This beautiful Maserati is now for sale, please contact Auto-Detail for more details.*******SOLD*******

Pre-purchase inspection of this outstanding DB5, looking for accident damage and hidden repairs. This Aston Martin is believed to be the original factory demonstrator then delivered to Eton Motor Group on the 1st January 1965, (chassis number 1821R) The car has only covered 54,000 from new with only a handfull of carefull owners and was featured in the Robbie Williams, James Bond themed 'Millenium' music video. The Aston Martin DB5 owes alot of its fame due to its use by James Bond in Goldfinger (1964). Although Ian Fleming had placed Bond in a DB Mark III in the novel, the DB5 was the company's newest model when the film was being made. The car used in the film was the original DB5 prototype, with another standard car used for stunts.

Remap ECU and Dyno run, increasing the BHP from 332 to 387bhp and reaching 200mph on Paramount's FIA approved rolling road. Carnauba Wax, Hydrophile Glass Treatment and Alloy Wheel Protective Sealant

This car is now awaiting her new powerplant, a tuned 2.8 litre VR6 Turbo. Producing around 400bhp, a true wolf in sheeps clothing. The paintwork was thought by the owner to be beyond repair and had contemplated a full respray at a cost of over £3000.

An outstanding replica ( Built by Peter Gregory ) of perhaps the most famous and illustrious MG ever made. A 1300cc, supercharged, 6 cylinder with a pre-selector gearbox. The original MG K3's would have battled against the Bugatti’s at Brooklands Race Circuit during the 1930's.

This 4-circle badge was used originally only on Auto Union racing cars of that period while the member companies used their own names and emblems. Often the 4 circles contain the original symbols of Audi, Horch, Wanderer, and DKW. Wanderer used a wide winged "W" letter; Horch used a large "H" letter; DKW used the letters "DKW"; Audi used an inverted triangle and the number "1." We are proud to offer tuning and styling by ABT and Cargraphic for Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen models, for more information please call Auto-Detail

Powered by a Ford/Cosworth engine this 750kg Gillet races from 0-60 in an incredible 3.1 seconds and carries on to 187mph, making it one of the fastest accelerating cars on the planet.

Designed by the controversial Chris Bangle the 3litre straight six produces an appealing 255bhp and a 0-60 time of just 5.9 seconds. This car was delivered new from BMW to the customers home for full new car preparation.

A modern Cobra Coupe made under licence with Carroll Shelby International INC, producing 520bhp from a Ford/Roush 6.6litre V8. 0-100mph in 8.6 secs, 207 mph and a standing quarter mile in 11.5 secs! Only 6 original Coupes were built in the 60’s and are now coveted by private collectors. FOR SALE £69,000 Please call for full details

Powered by the unique twin-rotor Wankel Rotary engine producing 230bhp in standard form, the highly tuneable RX7 is a true drivers car with rear wheel drive and 50/50 weight distribution.

The first of the modern lighter weight chassis-less monocoque construction Bentleys introduced in 1965 based on the popular Rolls Royce Shadow distinguished only by its Bentley radiator shell and badges. Her 0-60 time in Rolls Royces own words 'sufficient'. As you can see from one of the photgraphs this Bentley is part of a large private collection entrusted to Auto-Detail.

When this M3 was new it was the highest output naturally aspirated BMW ever produced with 343bhp and a 0-60 time of just 4.8 seconds.

The 360 Spider is Ferrari’s 20th road going convertible. Styled by Pininfarina, the first all aluminium constructed Ferrari is powered by a mid-mounted V8 producing 395bhp and 0-60 in 4.35 seconds.

MX5 standing for Mazda eXperiment number 5 this open-top sports car was first unveiled at the 1989 Chicago Motor Show and was deemed an instant classic selling 250,000 cars in the first 3.5 years of production.

In Detailing, ‘Expect the Unexpected’. This is now the second tractor prepared by ourselves, using a combination of synthetic sealant and detergent proof wax to protect it from its harsh agricultural enviroment. The windows were treated with a rain repelling hydrophobic sealant and the drivers seat protected by coatings of Scotchguard. The ECU was also remapped by Bespoke Motorworks to produce significantly more torque across the entire rev range.

The BMW M5 delivered 494bhp and an impressive 4.9 0-60, making it the fastest production line saloon of the time. Now producing 527bhp after an ECU Remap by Bespokemotorworks.com

A true luxury GT, with a 6litre W12, twin turbo charged engine with four wheel drive, this 552bhp continent basher will surge to 62mph in 4.2 seconds. For power upgrades, re-styling and suspension lowering please call Auto-Detail. In early 2007, a Bentley Continental GT Speed driven by four-time World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen broke the world speed record on ice on the frozen Baltic sea near Oulu, Finland. It averaged 199.86 mph in both directions on the "flying kilometer", reaching a maximum speed 207 mph. The previous record was 184 mph, achieved with a Bugatti EB110 Supersport. The record-breaking Bentley was largely standard except for a roll-cage, aerodynamic improvements, and low-temperature fuel and calibration.

Built by Karmann and designed by Giugiaro of Italy in 1974, these cars follow his ‘folded paper’ design as used for the Lotus Esprit and DMC DeLorean. This Scirocco now delivers 300bhp from a highly tuned 1.8litre 8valve supercharged VW engine.