Motive Auto Restorers

It’s without a doubt that it takes real dedication, passion and patience to own a classic vehicle. It isn’t for everybody. In any case, Kenton has owned his 1974 Porsche 911S for more than twenty years, a true testament to the enthusiasm he has when it comes to his 911. It wasn’t until Kenton left his Porsche with us, initially for some WOF rust repairs, that he realised how good his targa-topped Porsche could really shine.

When Kentons Porsche rolled into Motive, it was evident that the miles had taken their toll. Unfortunately, at a first glance, our eyes caught on brush-painted primer patches, cracked windscreen rubbers and a once crudely repaired passenger door; not necessarily the characteristics of a sleek German sportscar.

Once on our vehicle hoist, the Motive team launched into the WOF rust repairs. You’ll see the extent of these complicated repairs in our picture gallery below. The first move was to drop out the entire running gear, creating room to complete all of the welding and patchwork needed to rebuild the lost body strength, stiffen the ride, and ultimately restore safety in all crucial areas.

After a discussion between the Motive team & the owner, it was decided that it was time to address the cars exterior. Once the underside had been completely repaired, with the engine back in and running, the exterior strip down began.

As the Motive team worked to carefully dismantle the Porsche, a number of previous “repairs” reared their ugly heads. Un-welded patches tucked under windscreen rubbers, welds over welds and numerous “filled over” dents made themselves known to the team and needed to be fixed before the detail work could commence. Not to mention, the door catches were so far out of adjustment that the doors hardly closed at all!

It can be difficult to determine what you’re in for when it comes to bodywork. Even when you think you’ve got a good idea of what will be involved, you’ve always got to be prepared for the worst when it comes to classic vehicles. In the case of Kentons Porsche, we revealed, and rectified everything that needed attention, right down to rebuilding the taillight assemblies and reconditioning a worn window regulator. In cases where you just can’t get those rare or costly parts, the Motive team can breathe new life into your old ones to keep your classic looking good and totally functional.

The results speak for themselves. The worn down Porsche that came to us in desperate need of some TLC now leaves us stronger, safer, completely road legal and totally transformed. We’re excited to showcase our work! If you’re thinking about revamping your classic, bring it by the shop or drop us a message to see how we can re-work your ride.