The Ford Escort Mk 1 has been around since 1967 when it replaced the successful, long-running Ford Anglia. By June 1974 Ford had announced the completion of the two millionth Ford Escort, a milestone not reached by any Ford model outside of the US. It became successful as a rally car and in the early […]
We started work renovating a 1970’s Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 this year and shared some first photos on our blog: The greatest muscle car of all time? back in July. We also have photos of other renovations to share with you, including a 2009 Land Rover Defender, a VW Camper, a VW Transporter and a 1970s Triumph Spitfire. We […]
The 60s and 70s are famous for many things, but these years also saw the creation of the muscle car. Massive V8 engines were squeezed under the bonnets of relatively small and ordinary-looking cars. Manufacturers Ford, General Motors (GM) and Chrysler were among the first to offer such power and performance at prices that weren’t […]
Although at Car Magic we are experts in dent and scuff repairs, it’s nice when a more meaty job comes into the workshop. This car respray on a lovely 2009 Land Rover Defender was a great project to get stuck into. We documented the progress in pictures to give you a little insight into what […]
The VW Camper has been around since the 1950s. It was something of a big deal when it first launched as an ‘ingenious offshoot of the Micro Bus’. The original models had two bench style seats behind the driver that were removable so that the camping unit could be lifted inside. It could sleep three […]
Here at Car Magic we love to get stuck into a renovation project and this VW Transporter was a real transformation. A local Berkhamsted family use this van for weekend adventures and trips to the seaside. However, it was in need of some TLC in the form of new sill panels and a lot of […]
