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RESTORATION SERVICES
Downs Engineering has been restoring vintage racing cars and sports cars for 35 years. From Formula 1 to E-type Jaguars, we have restored and maintained these cars to a very high standard of presentation and performance. Our one-on-one service insures customer satisfaction in the restoration of their unique racing vehicles.

ARROWS FORMULA ONE

The Arrows Formula One car was restored for a client from a severely damaged car to a car able to compete again in Vintage Formula One races.

The car was purchased by our client in England and shipped to us for restoration. The car had received extensive damage in the English Aurora series - the tub had lost most of its rivets, there was severe front end damage and the side pods most of the bodywork was missing or damaged beyond repair. The car had since been a display car.

The tub was refabricated using significantly stonger material to enhance the strength and torsional rigidity.

tub damagenose damage

We also had to make all new suspension arms and wings using the originals as patterns.  We also made new bodywork and side pods as the originals were not included in the sale.

new front endnewly riveted tubnew tub top

The fully restored car brought the Warsteiner Formula One car back to life. In testing the car performed beautifully -- the client was extremely pleased and won his race the first time out.

We put a huge amount of effort into the restoration of all our projects, from research to finished construction. It is our hope that we may serve your restoration needs, and make your dream car come to life.

Descriptions of our many other restorations will be added to this page. Please stay tuned....
Downs Engineering
19564 Eighth St East
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-938-1011
fax 707-935-0481
email: mdowns@downsengineering.com

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