Auto RARA winter restoration programme · 23 September–31 October 2026
Six carefully selected classic-car restoration places, delivered by one in-house team and shaped around an exceptional 2027 season.
Request considerationWhat we are looking for
We are looking for owners ready to move from intention to a clearly scoped programme: cars with the significance, condition or personal value to justify focused work, comprehensive restoration or a collector-level commission.
The programme
The Winter Six is for owners ready to move from intention to a properly assessed and clearly scoped restoration programme. Each level reflects the scale, ambition and evidence required by the car.
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Focused restoration work where the car’s core character is right. Minimum agreed restoration scope £20,000.
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Comprehensive restoration delivered in-house across body, fabrication, mechanical, paint and trim. Minimum agreed restoration scope £60,000.
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A significant collector-led restoration commission with a minimum agreed restoration scope of £125,000. Selection follows 31 October.
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The Winter Six experience
Every selected car is assessed, planned and delivered by one accountable team. The programme brings together in-house craft, clear records, covered transport and an agreed 2027 presentation built around the car and its owner.
Clear requirements
Selection is based on the car, the proposed scope and our ability to deliver the right programme. Before a place is confirmed, both Auto RARA and the owner agree what success looks like.
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The owner
How selection works
Selective Restoration and Restoration places are considered on a rolling basis. The single Collector Commission is selected after applications close on 31 October 2026.
01 · Enquire
Tell us about the car, its condition and what you want the next chapter to be.
02 · Discuss
We establish the car’s fit, intended outcome, timing, likely restoration route and minimum agreed scope.
03 · Assess
Every Winter Six restoration begins with Auto RARA’s standard vehicle assessment. Cars are pre-qualified first, so no assessment charge applies to applicants invited to proceed.
04 · Agree
Selected owners receive a defined written proposal. Work begins only after programme, scope, timing, participation terms and commercial terms are agreed.
Request consideration
Use the form to share the make, model and year, its present condition, your intended outcome, approximate budget band and preferred programme level. The Auto RARA team will make contact to discuss suitability and next steps.
Restoration places are subject to pre-qualification, Auto RARA’s standard assessment, workshop capacity, agreed scope and signed terms. No assessment charge applies to vehicles invited to proceed under The Winter Six. Covered transport is within mainland UK and includes collection plus return after the agreed work is complete. Event plans are agreed to suit the car, owner and restoration timetable and remain subject to organiser availability.
