This year, P&K Thornton once again joined The Fast Lane Club to support an Aston Martin DB2/4 at the legendary Mille Miglia. With just two and a half weeks to prepare, our team carried out an intensive rebuild, including the engine, gearbox, back axle, suspension, brakes and electrical system. After a race against the clock, the DB2/4 was ready for Italy. Discover how we supported the classic car through the 2026 Mille Miglia.
Read MoreFrom annual spring servicing to major restoration milestones, discover what made this Spring so busy for us. Take a look behind the workshop doors as our team cared for a wide range of classic Jaguars, including a remarkable number of iconic E-Types.
Read MoreJoin fellow automotive enthusiasts on 11th July at our P&K Thornton workshops for a morning of stunning classic and sports cars, great coffee, and good company.
Read MoreOn the 9th of May, we hosted our annual P&K Technical Seminars for the E-Type and XK club members. This event was highly educational and informative, covering everything from metalwork to electrics and engines. Read more about this event by clicking the link.
Read MoreWe partnered with The Fast Lane Club to provide full technical preparation and support for a 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 at the Mille Miglia 2026 in Italy. Upon collection from the previous preparer and driving it back to our workshop, the car immediately showed significant reliability concerns. We are currently conducting necessary repairs and installing the required upgrades at our workshops in just a short 3-week time frame. Click to read more about our preparation for this 1000-mile race.
Read MoreOur final race in our 1961 Jaguar E-Type took place at the 83rd Goodwood Members Meeting. The prestigious event was our team’s final competitive outing in the E-Type, which is now up for sale. Read more about this memorable weekend for our team, who were competing in the Protheroe Cup, an all-Jaguar E-Type race.
Read MoreNow available for sale, this exceptionally rare 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Flat Floor is finished in Gunmetal Grey over red interior. One of just 631 Flat Floor cars produced, this beautifully restored early E-Type has been converted to right-hand drive and is presented in outstanding condition.
Read MoreThe first P&K Thornton open day of 2026 proved to be our biggest and most successful event to date, with a record turnout and our highest-ever amount raised for Cancer Research UK, with our demonstrations being a big highlight of the day. Click to find out more.
Read MoreAfter a major upgrade in August 2025, including a new engine, our 1961 Jaguar Race E-Type produced immediate strong results and a class championship success for P&K Thornton Racing. Building on this momentum, the team is set for its most ambitious season yet in 2026, competing in nine events with a focus on endurance racing.
Read MoreIf you would like to have a coffee, chat with our amazing staff and admire all our show-stopping Jaguars, join us for our P&K Thornton 2026 Events. This includes our fantastic open days in aid of Cancer Research UK, and our highly popular technical workshops for E-Type and XK club members.
Read MoreAfter achieving amazing results at Spa Six Hours with our new engine, we’ve gone on to compete in the MRL Silverstone Pall Mall Cup and HMRN Pre-63 GT, our final races of the season.
Read MoreWe’re offering 10% off labour on all pre-winter servicing, but spaces are limited as the colder months approach, so it’s a good time to get booked in.
Read MoreIn addition to the Jaguar X100 (XK8 & XKR) and X150 models, which we began offering specialist services for earlier this year, we have also started servicing newer Jaguar models such as the Jaguar F-Type.
Read MoreWe have partnered again with The Fast Lane Club to offer a full support package and guaranteed entry for the Mille Miglia 2026. This spectacular 5-day race covers approximately 1180 miles across Italy.
Read MoreAt the end of September, the P&K Thornton Restorations team travelled to Belgium to compete in the Spa Six Hours Race at the Circuit De Spa - Francorchamps. Following the installation of our new engine in our 1961 Jaguar E-Type, we were eager to get back on the track at the Spa Six Hour Race 2025, the hardest classic car race in the world.
Read MoreAfter competing at the 82nd Goodwood Members Meeting, the Donington Historic Festival MRL Pall Mall Cup and the GT & SCC Silverstone International Trophy earlier in the year. We are returning to the racetrack soon to compete again in the Spa Six Hours with a new engine under our hood.
Read MoreWe had a wonderful weekend at P&K Thornton Restorations, hosting our 2025 Cancer Research Open Day at our Nottingham workshops! The glorious sunshine helped draw a fantastic crowd to our workshops, attracting an exceptional turnout for our 5th annual Open Day, making this year’s Open Day our busiest yet.
Read MoreIf you would like to have a coffee, chat with our amazing staff and admire all our show-stopping Jaguars and classic cars, attend our yearly Cancer Research Open Day on the 9th of August, starting from 8.30 AM.
This event will also be held at the P&K Thornton Workshops, Spring Lane, Lambley, Nottingham, NG4 4PF.
Read MoreOur team at P&K Thornton Restorations, has recently completed technical support for an Austin Healey 100s at the 2025 Mille Miglia in Italy. We partnered with The Fast Lane Club to offer a full support package and guaranteed entry to the 1180-mile race. The event took place from 14th to 21st of June 2025, during which we provided a full support package, allowing our clients to focus entirely on enjoying the experience of a lifetime.
Read MoreSince P&K Thornton Restorations was established in 1967, we have developed a reputation for being specialists in classic Jaguar Restorations. We get contacted by clients all around the world for our services. Although we specialise in Jaguars, our well-experienced restoration technicians can restore a wide variety of classic vehicles. We have recently had a large influx of different classic cars entering our workshops and joining our ever-expanding portfolio. Here are a few of the classic cars we have worked on over the past few months-
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