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SouthwellThe Classicwise Collection is a company formed by Sam Fretwell after he became unable to continue in his employment as a result of injuries sustained as the innocent party in a near fatal road accident in May 2012. Sam has grown up around classic cars and knows all about them as his father used to import rust-free European sports cars from California USA and also built up a successful Porsche 911 sales and service business in the 1990’s. Since leaving school in 2007 Sam worked for the family business Weonlymot.co.uk, initially on reception at the various branches, but then became one of the youngest people ever to become an authorised MOT tester, and then by the end of 2011 was promoted to Branch Development Manager. He had identified, equipped and just opened his first new weonlymot.co.uk branch in Grimsby and was on his way back from there to the Ollerton head office when he involved in the horrific accident. Calling upon his father’s experience in addition to that already amassed himself, Sam’s intention is to establish himself and his company in the classic car business offering initially classic car service and repair, alongside vehicle sales & brokerage. He hopes to be able to offer classic car storage and enclosed transportation as the business develops at Bypass Garage Epperstone. The Classicwise Collection are always interested in any classic vehicle from the early 1900’s to the 1990’s. The images to the right were taken in December 1997 the little chap is Sam. The late twice Le Mans Race winning team boss Tom Walkinshaw pictured taking delivery of his fully restored and upgraded ‘rubber-bumpered’ MGB from Sam’s father. Mr Walkinshaw had purchased this for his own father in law’s 70th birthday.
A wonderfully presented CR Chassis code UK supplied TR6 supplied on its original PI injection system and equipped from the factory with Overdrive. Just 73000 documented miles from new with low ownership and lots of improvements over the years. subjected to a body restoration in the early 2000's where the car was changed from its original Signal red to its now striking and stand out metallic blue paintwork which has really stood the test of time. Most recent work completed in the last 5 years is a complete front suspension rebuild, including new bushes, shock absorbers, links & ball joints along with a fully rebuilt differential and the fitment of genuine 5.5j x 15 Minilite wheels. In our opinion the best addition to this vehicle's specification is the custom stainless steel exhaust system fitted from the cylinder head to the tail pipe which enhances the sound of the magnificent 6 cylinder Triumph engine perfectly. it mass the sound even more infectious ! The troublesome Lucas fuel pump has been replaced for the much more reliable Bosch type pump along with the addition of a new Mohair hood, hood bag and tonneau cover and MX5 style seats to enhance comfort (original style seats are also available) and a wooden rimmed steering wheel too. Supplied by us following a full health check & service carried out with our very good friends at TR Enterprises before being presented for an MOT prior to handover to ensure you are ready for 12 months of motoring ! why not book a viewing, Our Coffee pot is always hot !.