Derek Green who drove a W.O.Bentley in the 1950's always enjoyed Vintage and Classic cars during his years in the Fleet Air Arm. The Company grew from Derek's hobby of restoring and racing an E Type Jaguar in the 1970's and then Lagondas and Invictas in the 80's. Numerous Concours wins were achieved with a 2 litre Lagonda, an M45 Lagonda and then an S Type Invicta.

By 1986 the Company was established and well known for the high standard of their restoration work on all makes of Vintage cars.

Throughout the 80's and 90’s our staff were responsible for preparing vintage and classic vehicles from major collections including those of Victor Gauntlet and Peter Livanos for major rallies such as the Mille Miglia, London to Capetown and many others.  At the same time the Meadows engine was being developed for Martin Stretton to race in both the famous old Lagonda team car EPE 97 and Simon Bull’s Invicta.  

Full Ground Up Restorations have been completed on numerous Vintage and Veteran cars including eight S Type Invictas, ten Lagondas, four W.O Bentleys including the famous supercharged UU44, two Lancia Lambdas, a 1904 Martini, Aston Martin, several Jaguars, Austin Healeys and the ex Hopkirk/Aaltonen Mini Cooper. 
Derek Green is the acknowledged expert on the low chassis Invicta and 32 of the 75 cars built have been through the workshop.  In conjunction with Simon Bull the most powerful 4.5 litre Meadows engine was developed in the early 1990's

 

The restoration side of Cedar Classic Cars has now been taken over by Brian Stephens and Sue Wilkinson who trade under the name Cedar Classic and Vintage Cars.

 

Derek Green remains as a consultant and has retained the car brokerage side of the business.

 

 

Cars For Sale Go To
www.derek-green.com 


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