Triumph Vitesse Mk2 Rebuild (Introducing CVR Automotive)

[CVR Automotive]

Hi All, As you can see from the pictures we are about to start the extensive rebuild of this mk2 Vitesse which was involved in an unfortunate accident. it was touch and go with the insurance company whether it would be written off but we managed to make our quote apealling for all party's. I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce my company CVR Automotive we are based in South East London but can collect and deliver vehicles from all over the country. Although we are predominantly an insurance approved bodyshop specialising in prestige vehicles I personally cut my teeth so to speak on the repair and restoration of Historic Triumph cars and I have decided due to demand that the time is right for us to step in to the classic Triumph market and apply my 16 years experience repairing Triumphs as we believe there is a need for a fresh alternative for triumph owners to explore. Please check in over the coming weeks for updates on the vitesse rebuild I'm really looking forward to hearing from the forum members.

[Eddie]

Hello and welcome!

 

Looking forward to seeing photos of the Vitesse rebuild.

 

Do you only specialise in Triumphs or do you also restore other makes?

[CVR Automotive]

Hi Eddie, thanks for the reply we can take on pretty much any classic. We have restored VWs, Fords, MGs, Commer camper vans, Austin Healeys, etc. it's just we know triumphs inside out!

[thescrapman]

Ouch!

 

I am guessing there is as big bend in the chassis under the engine.

 

Cheers

 

Colin -tssc suffolk ao

 

P.s. I have a good second hand bonnet top looking for a new home.

[JohnD]

I agree, Colin!

Reminds me of the end of Old Blue Vitesse.

 

But what's that thing on top of the engine, like an overweight dumb bell?

 

And so what if an insurer 'writes off' your car?   You buy it back (cost me 12% of the refund) and rebuild it.

 

John

[Peaks]

Blimey John, what did you hit?! Were you ok?

 

To my eyes that dumbbell on the engine is a cordless angle grinder, but as my wife frequently reminds me, I'm often wrong... 

[Pete Lewis]

reckon its a battery angle grinder ?

 

votes  on a postcard  !!!

 

Pete

[JohnD]

A Sunday driver, an old guy (=older than me) taking a left corner (for him) on the wrong side of the road.

Yes, I was fine, save for a sore knee.

 

John

[CVR Automotive]

Hi Colin, your bonnet top sounds very interesting!! could you possibly send me some pictures of it? We have one in mind but it's got quite a bit of damage so if yours is better we would more than likely want buy it.

[Pete Lewis]

if you click on the members avatar you can send a private e mail

 

Pete

[thescrapman]

Hi Colin, your bonnet top sounds very interesting!! could you possibly send me some pictures of it? We have one in mind but it's got quite a bit of damage so if yours is better we would more than likely want buy it.

 

I'll get some photos in the morning

 

Cheers

 

Colin

[s.leah]

Yup, cordless angle grinder I'd say.

My guess by looking at the bonnet-off picture is that they simply ground off the bonnet hinges to remove the bonnet.....

[thescrapman]

Pictures as promised.

 

Wings are shot, but top panel is very good.

 

I also have a 13/60 chassis that might donate main rails if needed.

 

Cheers

 

Colin

 

TSSC Suffolk AO

[CVR Automotive]

Thought I would upload a couple of update pictures of the vitesse rebuild. It's been a nightmare getting time to work on it but the metal work is petty much done now on to getting the is so gaps spot on and finishing the bodywork

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[TomL]

Looking good!

 

It's quite a job to get the gaps acceptable.  I find swearing helps.

 

You've probably already done this but it's probably worth trial-fitting the overriders at this stage because they (at least in my experience) can sometimes require a bit of fettling of the valence.

 

Keep the photos coming.

 

Tom

[CVR Automotive]

Thanks I should have some more to post soon!. Overriders already tried and the replacement headlight panel and front valance have been shapped to suit!???? I think this is probably the 10th or 11th vitesse I have done so I definitely agree with you on the panel gaps. Unfortunately it's not a full resto just front end insurance work and a freshen up of the rest of the car but it will still line up nicely when I'm finished with it!

[CVR Automotive]

Hi all it's been a while since I have posted about the vitesse largely due to the lack of progress!. However it is finally finished and although it's by no means a restoration I think it's safe to say it looks very, very nice.

[TomL]

Looks great! You should be very proud. Lovely paint job. Does she drive as well as she looks?

 

Tom

[CVR Automotive]

Yes which is nice!. The full suspension rebuild with poly bushes and the stainless sports exhaust manifold has helped with that though????

[GFL]

Wow, that looks to be an excellent restoration and you've managed to achieve better than new Panel Fit!

 

Love the Chrome Headlamp covers, reminds me of my first Vitesse Saloon which had them fitted.

 

Make sure you get an Agreed Value Insurance for it, £15K I reckon?

 

Well done

 

Gary

[dave.vitesse]

Good to see another one has been saved from the scrap yard.

Dave

[CVR Automotive]

Thanks we're quite proud of it. I'm fairly sure the customer will get straight on to the insurance regarding the value although the majority of the job was covered by the insurance company to start with!

[Steve P]

Like the tray arrangement for the master cylinders,lovely car + job.

 

Must go and drive my MK 1 now.

S

[CVR Automotive]

I'm not sure where that tray came from as the customer supplied it second hand but it is a very good idea someone should start making them!

[Paul H]

I'm not sure where that tray came from as the customer supplied it second hand but it is a very good idea someone should start making them!

The trays were being sold on eBay and shipped from Australia , they also supply a version for the GT6. About £35 I believe including shipping . Currently none on offer

Paul