Meet the Team
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James Miller (Director)
James ran a successful cyber security business for many years, before selling it to a Telco.
With a passion for Classics and in particular American Classics (having owned several) it was time to get involved in a business close to his heart.
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Sarah Miller (Director)
Sarah worked at a building society before becoming a full time mum. Now her organisational skills are put to the test looking after the businesses accounts.
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Charlotte Stone (The Parts Lady)
Charlotte has been in the business for many years and used to run it alongside Gary. Now she lends her wealth of experience assisting in parts enquiries, the website and events.
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Sidney Thatcher (Mechanic)
Sidney has a passion for Vintage Cars, which explains why he has a hotrod Model A. Sidney gets involved in our Vintage Car Rally Preparations and Restomod conversions.
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Matt Way (Precision Engineer)
Likely the smartest person here, he fixes and makes things thats others simply cant. The go to person, when the bolt on kit..doesnt bolt on.
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Rob Godwin (Mechanic)
Rob has a wealth of experience with vintage and classic cars. A qualified MOT checker and a can do attitude, which is why we give him the best jobs :-)
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Andrew Godwin (Mechanic)
Andrew has worked at Belchers for well over 25 Years. There isnt much in the Vintage Car World that Andrew hasnt done. Like a Landrover Gearbox into a Model A Ford or a gas operated clutch mechanism.
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Trevor Howard (Mechanic)
Trevor previously worked for a Nissan Dealership. At Belchers he seems to be attracted to Buicks, Cadillacs and the occasional Mustang or at least thats what we give him.
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David Howard (Mechanic)
David Joined from an Independent Porche specialist, where the computer was telling him no. Today David gets heavily involved in restoration projects with a very methodic approach.
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Gary Miller
The Former owner of the business, who has now retired. Although you will occasionally see him helping out in an advisory position..in between frequent Gin and Tonics.
Located in Suffolk, Between Bury St Edmunds and Diss. However we take projects from all over the country and use a transport agent to pickup and collect vehicles.
The Mainline to London Train Station is 8 miles away (Diss). Stansted Airport is 65 Miles.
Postcode IP221NA
About Belchers (Classic Cars, Precision Engineering, Restomods)
- Established over 40 years
- Remained in family ownership throughout
- Customer focussed
- A dedicated team of professionals, passionate about their work
Belcher Engineering believes in keeping Vintage, Classic and American cars on the road for future generations to marvel and enjoy. From the driving experience of a vintage vehicle to the sound of a rumbling V8 muscle car, our services are designed to help you keep your car on the road.
A Brief History:
Belcher Engineering was originally established in 1978 by Brian Belcher under the name Bestgain Ltd. In late 1979, the company was rebranded as Belcher Engineering.
In its early years, the business engaged in a diverse range of activities including the production of New Wonder Cement Mixers, servicing the paper industry, and operating a garage—all based at Stanton Industrial Estate. Over time, the focus shifted away from cement mixer manufacturing and garage operations, leading to a new direction centered around Vintage Ford vehicles. This transition marked the beginning of a long-standing partnership with Macs Autoparts. Annual visits to the Beaulieu Autojumble became a regular tradition, serving both as a sales opportunity and a platform for brand promotion.
A major milestone occurred in 1993–1994 with the acquisition of a substantial inventory of Vintage Ford parts from Bert Thomas. This significantly expanded Belcher Engineering’s offerings in the vintage automotive sector. (See the Bert Thomas Story: Link)
In 1995, Gary and Jane Miller—Brian’s daughter—completed a management buyout after having managed the business for several years. Following the sale of Stanton Industrial Estate at the turn of the century, Belcher Engineering relocated to Rickinghall, operating from premises owned by Gary and Jane.
By 2019, the company was being run by Gary and his daughter Charlotte, with support from his son James. That year, Belcher Engineering acquired Ultimate Spares of America (Wymondham), relocating its entire inventory to Rickinghall and expanding into American car parts.
In 2022, James and Sarah Miller took ownership of Belcher Engineering. Under their leadership, the company placed a renewed emphasis on car restoration and entered the Restomod market. This period also saw further growth in the car parts business, supported by an enhanced online presence.
Belcher Engineering Ltd
The Workshop
Briar Lane
Rickinghall
Diss
Suffolk
IP22 1NA
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sat - Sun: Closed