Vintage, Classic and American Car Restoration Repair Service

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At Belcher Engineering we Keep your Dreams on the Road. Offering a fully equipped 7 Bay workshop and highly experienced staff who are able to undertake all aspects of mechanical restoration or repairs to your car.

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Belcher Engineering take in vehicles, engines and projects from across the country and can arrange collection/drop off. Whether its a Vintage Ford, Classic Jaguar or an American Corvette, we have the skills, tools and service to help.

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Meet the Team

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :-)
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.
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.
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.

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Examples of What we have and What we can do.

Vintage Car Rally Preparation
Dear Belchers, could you transform my Vintage Car so that its suitable for Rallying Across the Sahara?
-We can certainly help and have done this on several occations before.
Restomod
Dear Belchers, If I could just have the timeless looks of a classic car, but with more modern driving dynamics, improved reliability, better brakes, better lights, satnav, aircon and more power from the engine.
If I buy this car, could you transform it for me?
-No problem, we have transformed many classic vehicles before and can talk through and deliver on your requirements.
Front Differential Change
Dear Belchers, nobody wants to undertake a front diff change on my Chevy 4x4, is this something you can do?
-No problem, happy to Help.
Left to Right Hand Conversion
I have an E type Jaguar, can you convert it to RHD?
-We can certainly help with this.
Restore my Car
I have an XK Jaguar, can you restore it and make it a good road worthy vehicle?
-We can certainly help with this.
Partial Restoration
Can restore my classic pickup to full rolling chassis setup, so that I can then address the bodywork?
-No problem, happy to do partial projects.

FAQ (more about what we can do)Contact Us

Belcher Engineering BE Automotive Suffolk

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 American car parts business, supported by an enhanced online presence.