What an amazing day! Firstly, we want to thank everyone who joined us on Saturday 26th April, the team were very proud to display a collection of completed and on going projects. The day whizzed by with a party atmosphere helped along by the ever popular Pie buffet and the superb entertainment provided by Tom Knight, local singer/songwriter. Our 3rd Spring Open Day attracted a record number of visitors, it was lovely to see so many 'regular' faces and great to see so many new ones. Ian was overwhelmed by the turn out and is still buzzing from all the support and encouraging comments received on the day and following days. A regular visitor to our workshop is Keith Bluemel, Ferrari historian. He kindly wrote an article about the day that was published that night on Anamera. Extract below: "There was an eclectic array of models on display in the workshop and bodyshop, comprising of cars in various stages of restoration, others for mechanical works and recently completed projects. Amongst those that received the most attention were the 750 Monza Ice Racer in largely original condition, a car that had lain hidden in its condition as last raced, for 25 years from 1960 to the mid eighties, and which has never been restored. Alongside this was the 365 GTB4C Competition Daytona, resplendent in its red, white and blue livery, that won its class, whilst finishing 5th overall at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race in 1972. To the rear of this was a car under wraps, which was unveiled by Ian Barkaway during a welcome presentation at lunchtime, this was the 250 GT LWB California Spider on which they had carried out a bare metal restoration, and which had made its public debut at the 2013 Salon Prive Concours d'Elegance, where it won its class, and then went on to take the coveted Best of Show award. Another car under wraps, that was unveiled during the presentation, was a Dino 246 GTS, that had come to them as a basket case of bits, with a severe dose of tin worm, and which the owner hadn't seen progress on for some time. He is apparently someone who is rarely lost for words, but was virtually speechless when he saw how the restoration had turned out. Having seen the car in its early stages of restoration. Other models of note were a Lamborghini Miura, just to break up the Ferrari monopoly, on which they had recently carried out a bare metal re-spray, a 250 GT PF S2 Cabriolet in the early stages of stripping for a full restoration, a 250 GT Lusso chassis frame and bare body shell, ready for action in the body shop, a 330 GTC in mid restoration from bare metal, and a 250 GT TdF Berlinetta bare frame, with the newly arrived front end body buck, another candidate for a full restoration. There was also an abundant supply of hot tea, coffee and soup on tap, plus the famed pies, hot dogs, plus plenty of other savoury and sweet delights to satisfy the inner needs. Throw in live music from a local musician, a driving simulator which was popular with all ages, and even a pick & mix sweets table for the kids (young and old!), plenty of familiar faces, and you had the recipe for a most enjoyable day. As a bonus for those who stayed late, the Competition Daytona was run-up in the confines of the workshop, producing a deafening roar, much to the delight of the appreciative audience." Keith Bluemel 04/2014. Special thanks go to Mike Smith at Photocar, Rob from Supercar detailing, Colin & Alistair from Garagtek, Tom Knight and Barkaways Butchers. Also Michael Ward, Jason Dodd, and Dan who have helped us capture this special day in photos. TO VIEW THE FILMING OF THE EVENT - GO TO THE VIDEO SECTION OF THE WEB SITE