Finch Restorations is participating in the 2023 Adelaide Auto Expo at the Adelaide Showground this weekend. We are showcasing two of our major projects; an ex-race Porsche 964 (911) we are returning to the road, and a supercharged 'SS Jaguar 100' (SS100) roadster we are recreating for a client in Florida.
A 50-year-old Mount Barker company, comprising a dozen strong team of highly skilled professionals, is taking on a unique automative challenge to showcase their expertise.
This weekend, dive into a museum in motion at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival in Victoria Park! Finch Restorations is proud to display our artistry with four exceptional projects that span the decades.
A trio of early-1950s trucks—each with its own story— has presently in the Finch Restorations workshops. Together they represent about a third of the truck and pickup projects currently in our workshops, sent to us from owners across Australia.
Read more: An Intriguing Line-Up: A Trio of Early ‘50s Workhorses
Andrea from Finch Restorations spotlighted in the Courier!
Our very own Andrea has been spotlighted in The Courier, Mount Barker's local newspaper, for her remarkable achievement!
A large and eclectic collection of around 300 cars is being sold in South Australia (July 2015). The cars originate from many countries, with British models dominating – including a number with Australian coachwork, such as an ultra-rare Ford 105E convertible. There are a few Edwardians, including the remains of the unique c1912 Dodson, plus a c1910 De Dion-Bouton, which has at some time has been re-bodied and restored.
Before digital models and laser cutting, coachbuilders relied on handcrafted wooden bucks to shape body panels with precision. At Finch Restorations, we still do. Discover how these time-honoured tools help us bring vintage curves and classic craftsmanship back to life — one panel at a time.
Read more: Building Beauty the Traditional Way: The Role of Bucks in Coachbuilding
In the world of classic cars, few names evoke the elegance and opulence of the 1930s like Jacques Saoutchik, a master coachbuilder of the Art Deco era.
We are thrilled to announce that Finch Restorations has been honored with a Business Innovation Award.
Read more: Finch Restorations Wins 2024 Business Innovation Award
We to be entrusted with some humble motor trim work on these magnificent FireKing machines.
This legendary RPO 83 has arrived at Finch Restorations for a full ground-up restoration. The very rare 1973 Ford Falcon XA GT RPO 83 made headline news around Australia and overseas when it sold at auction for over $300,000.
Read more: Gordon and the Legendary RPO 83 Falcon XA Coupe - the 'Chicken Coupe'
As rare as hen's teeth, we have sourced New Old Stock (NOS) quarter panels for the also rare 1973 Ford Falcon XA GT RPO 83. These (unused) panels would likely have been pressed during the original Ford XA production run in the early 1970s.
Read more: Hen's Teeth for the RPO 83 Falcon XA Coupe - the 'Chicken Coupe'
Each restoration at Finch follows a clear, methodical path — designed to capture every detail and ensure each decision is deliberate. One of our most fascinating current restorations, a rare Sentinel Diesel 8-Ton Lorry, offers a good example of how our structured stage-based system guides a vehicle’s journey from arrival to revival.
Read more: Inside a Finch Restoration: The Sentinel Lorry and Our Nine-Stage Process
BEGINNINGS OF AN INTRIGUING NEW PROJECT AT FINCH RESTORATIONS
PART TWO OF AN INTRIGUING PROJECT AT FINCH RESTORATIONS
A new project at Finch Restorations is a 'Mk4 Highway Cruiser'. The base vehicle for this project is a 1948 Jaguar 'Mk4' 3.5 Litre Saloon. The Mk4 will be undergoing a 'resto-mod' with upgraded driveline, brakes and suspension.
Just a stone's throw from the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, we are proud to announce the 2024 opening of our new innovative branch. A space where the vision of automotive artistry becomes reality. Our Mount Barker branch operates as usual.
Finch Restorations is delighted to announce the latest addition to our team – Ben, an extraordinarily talented specialist in automotive detailing. In the world of classic and vintage automobiles, where every detail counts, having a team member like Ben is invaluable. His expertise is not just a service; it's an art form.
Even the most hidden corners of a classic car deserve expert care — and few details are more overlooked (or more satisfying) than a perfectly restored tool tray. In this behind-the-scenes look, we showcase the rarely seen process of traditional flocking, as applied to a Jaguar Mk IV boot tray. It’s a delicate, hands-on craft that brings vintage authenticity back to life.
Read more: The Art of Flocking: Restoring Elegance in a Jaguar Mk IV Toolbox
“Being so old, the car always needs love and care to get from point to point” - Dirk Retger
After a two-month sea voyage from South Australia, the authentic reproduction of a 1938 SS100 built by Finch Restorations has arrived safely in Florida. This remarkable vehicle, crafted with traditional coachbuilding techniques and meticulous attention to detail, now takes pride of place among an exceptional stable of classic sports cars.
Read more: The SS100 Arrives in Florida: Australian Craftsmanship on a Global Stage
Congratulations to Andrea for winning a Women in Innovation award!
The Finch Restorations team is incredibly proud to announce that Andrea is the winner of the 'Emerging Innovator' category and a finalist in the 'Technology' category at the 'Women in Innovation' awards night. Andrea was recognised for the cutting-edge 3D scanning, reverse-engineering and CAD modelling work for the classic car restoration industry.
