Recent Work

Actual footage from the selection process for this year's banger for @bangers4ben_official #b4b2026 #samsonclassics #samsonmotorsport

Ever the variety in the workshop! #g60corrado #bmw2002 #toyotahilux #engineswap #samsonclassics

Although the shop truck is a 1971 Hilux on the outside, it runs front end setup mostly from a Mazda MX-5 and rear end of a Ford Cortina. #classiccars #engineswap #hilux #samsonmotorsport #samsonclassics

MGB Roadster is for fuelling issues and oil leaks #classiccars #mgbroadster #britishcars #samsonclassics

Although not till October, we're putting the final touches on this year's Banger, and can't wait to show you, she's a real icon. 35 years old and been off the road for a decade.. #b4b2026 #classiccars #samsonmotorsport #samsonclassics

Bendy dizzy shaft caused some fun #classiccars #samsonclassics #samsonmotorsport

Bit of piston prep this morning for the turbo build #turbomini #classicmini #classiccars #samsonclassics #samsonmotorsport

The balancing act with multiple carbs can be a real game of cat and mouse but worth it in the end #classiccars #britishcars #samsonclassics #sucarbs #samsonmotorsport

When you haven't got room for a big engine, add boost. G60 is a perfect late 80's/90's car #classiccars #vwcorradog60 #vwcorrado #forcedinduction #samsonclassics

We appreciate an engine bay this clean with great care for the right details. It's hiding a 1380 @med_race engine, needs some more carburetion to unlock it's true potential, but would lose the subtlety #classiccars #morrisminor #aseriesengine #britishcars #samsonclassics

XK140 is a unbelievably beautiful car, and doubtlessly driven by Mafia bosses 🤣 #classicjaguar #classiccars #britishcars #samsonclassics #xk140

Series 1 Jaguar E-Type rear cradle stripped down and ready for powder coating @ferndownpowdercoatings #jaguaretype #classicjaguar #classiccars #britishcars #samsonclassics

Rotating assembly off for balancing and block has been painted #turbomini #classicmini #classiccars #samsonmotorsport #samsonclassics

Outstanding upgrade from @kentautodevelopments for the Turbo Mini. Necessary? Questionable. Will that stop me? Absolutely not. #turbomini #classicmini #roadlegalracecar #samsonmotorsport

Final checks on all the components before the turbo engine build #classicmini #turbomini #classiccars #samsonclassics

Could all the classics we work on be this clean underneath? Please?! #classiccars #britishcars #morrisminor #samsonclassics

"to finish first, first you have to finish" a mixed relationship with the finish line at @wiscombepark_hillclimb over the years! 2017 season did not have the best start! #classicmini #turbomini #hillclimbandsprint #downtonmotorclub #samsonclassics

Why landrover would you put a brace right in front of the side access drain plug? #oilslick #landrover #rangerover

Beauty of a Moggy, hiding a @med_race 1380 engine and Ford 5 speed box. Immaculately presented. #morrisminor #britishcars #classiccars #samsonclassics

Turbo mini block has been for some attention at @hamlinsengineering looking forward to getting this one together #turbomini #classicmini #classiccars #enginerebuild #samsonclassics

The flogged Rover V8 has been apart and repaired before, main bearing housing previously welded has cracked again. Can't save them all.. #classiccars #roverv8 #triumphstagv8

Can't win them all, core plug hit the eject button. Walked back and found the bugger, one for the wall #classiccarlife #shithappens #mgbgt

RS6 ARB upgrade and @powerflexbushes bushes for front and transmission. The ultimate fast family wagon? #audirs6 #powerflexbushes #samsonmotorsport

Beauty of an upgrade from @flamingriverusa supplied through @iemotorsports to assist in the packaging constraints of the M44 engine in the 2002 #classiccars #bmw2002 #engineswap #samsonclassics

Final drive change to 3.75:1 using @med_race straight cut gears on the @quaifeeng ATB diff for the turbo mini #classicmini #turbomini #classiccars #samsonclassics

Just hope my wife never sells them for what I said they cost 🤣 #classiccars #classicmini #turbomini #samsonclassics

Donor Rover V8 from what looks to be a military Landy to transplant into the Triumph Stag. Ancillary swap first.. #classiccars #triumphstagv8 #engineswap #samsonclassics

It's come a long way, it's now an engine bay that matches the exterior #mgbgt #classiccars #britishcars #samsonclassics

Refresh for a squeaky old rubber coupling, nice uprated unit in place #classicmini #classiccars #samsonclassics

He's bordering on useful these days! #youngengineer #samsonclassics

Not all diagnosis work ends happily. This Rover V8 has eaten its bearings due to poor fuel pressure control flooding the engine, but a plan is in works.. #classiccars #triumphstagv8 #triumphstag #roverv8 #samsonclassics

Head rebuild on a 998 a-series that was particularly overdue #classiccars #aseriesengine #classicmini #morrisminor #samsonclassics

The T2 camper had us chasing our tails for a bit, lots of little issues identified and sorted, but biggest problem turned out to be the new carb! #classiccars #vwt2 #aircooledvw #samsonclassics

Fresh MOT on the 1954 Moggy, ready to go touring through France next month #morrisminor #classiccars #britishcars #samsonclassics

Gearbox out the 1968 Moggy Minor for clutch replacement. Probably not everyone's idea for Easter Sunday afternoon but it was lovely and quiet on the industrial estate! #morrisminor #classiccars #britishcars #samsonclassics

The engineers fondue fountain

The 2002 of @where_sleep_rests that's been stored upstairs at @samson_motors has been retrieved to get the last few bits sorted #classiccars #bmw2002 #engineswap #samsonclassics

New radiator and oil cooler ready for the MGB, with uprated 7 blade fan and fan shroud to improve cooling #mgbgt #classiccars #britishcars #samsonclassics

Heart back in the MGB too, been a busy week. #mgbgt #britishcars #classiccars #samsonclassics

1275 Midget engine and Ford 5 speed box are back in their home after a multitude of gaskets and the rear main conversion #morrisminor #classiccars #mgmidget #britishcars #samsonclassics

Head gasket and clutch on this Morris Minor 1000 #classiccars #morrisminor #britishcars #samsonclassics

Clubman in for new fuel lines today. Harvest gold and Tundra green interior is a great combo #classicmini #miniclubman #classiccars #samsonclassics #britishcars

T2 bus in for carb adjustment and MOT #classiccars #vwbus #vwt2 #aircooledvw

Rear main seal conversion for midget 1275 engine, upgrading the scroll seal with a nice little kit. #classiccars #britishcars #morrisminor #mgmidget

Little details really pulling this one together #classiccars #mgbgt #britishcars #samsonclassics

Needed some elbow grease in the engine bay, but it cleaned up well, next step is some rust treatment and protection before the engine and box go back in #mgbgt #classiccars #britishcars

A quick titivate for the MGB-GT lump whilst it's out. Next is to clean and prepare the engine bay and tunnel for it to go back in #classiccars #mgbgt #britishcars

With the front panel removed, there's lovely access for engine removal on the Morris Minor #morrisminor #britishcars #classiccars

A problem I'd heard of but not encountered before, new needle but kept dropping out its collar. Odd one for sure #classicmini #carburetor #classiccar

Morris Minor with a 1275 Midget engine and 5 speed Ford gearbox in for engine out to fix rear main leak #morrisminor #britishcars #classiccar

Dented sump means this MGB-GT hasn't been getting the best oil pickup it could #mgbgt #classiccar #britishcars

The Mini Flame has had its stage one kit fitted and engine bay glow up #classicmini #classiccars #britishcars

The 998 from the Mini Flame has been tarted up whilst it was out. #classicmini #classiccar #britishcars

Wasn't booked for rust repairs, but they crop up and we adapt. A 1/2 bulkhead plus suspension mount reinforcement and inner wing repairs now complete. We can start the originally planned job 🤣 #classicmini #classiccar #britishcars #classiccarlife

That's the twin HIF's rebuilt and ready for the V8 triumph stag #sucarbs #classiccar #triumphstagv8

One down one to go for this pair of HIF carbs #classiccar #britishcars #triumphstagv8

MGB-GT fought me all the way to relieve her of engine and gearbox to cure multiple oil leaks and replace clutch #classiccar #britishcars #mgbgt

850cc mini engine ready to be paired with its freshly machined head. #classiccar #classicmini #britishcars

Classic minis eh? #inrustwetrust #classicmini #classiccar

Bit of a red British car takeover at the moment with another couple of red classics lining up for some work too #classiccar #britishcars #classicmini #jaguaretype #mgbgt

MGB-GT going to have an engine out service for the usual pesky leaks and a new cooling system #classiccar #mgbgt #britishcars

Maisie the mini is in for a stage one tune-up, some engine bay beautification and some other odds and sods. #classicmini #classiccar #britishcars

Progress on an early mini "magic wand" gearbox. Been sat for years and needed a complete strip, clean and rebuild #classicmini #classiccar #britishcars

Chevrolet S10 needed some metalwork to pass MOT, chassis rust repairs completed #classiccar #chevrolets10 #chevy

Water leaks sorted on the cresta, holey thermostat housing, water pump sandwich plate and core plug were the causes #classiccar #vauxhallcresta

Grow up, it's just a water pump 😂 water leak found on the 1965 Vauxhall Crest a #classiccar #vauxhallcresta

The stunning custom ceramic coated forged pistons for the 1320 have landed. Next stop is engine to machine shop then it can all go together #turbomini #classicmini

The history of the etype shows the rear was stripped out in 1978, and only temporarily fitted back in 2020. It's back out and we've found some ingenious use of threaded rod in lieu of missing parts 🤣 #classiccar #jaguaretype #series1etype #britishcars #classicjaguar

Promising signs that all the E-Type brightwork will live again with some elbow grease and caffeine #classiccar #britishcars #jaguaretype #classicjaguar #series1etype

Some spit and polish for the 850 @burlenltd SU carb and it came up really nice #classiccar #classicmini #sucarbs #britishcars

A low mileage family owned series 1 2+2 to recommission after 48 years off the road, yes last driven in 1978! A genuine time capsule. #jaguaretype #series1etype #classiccar #classicjaguar #britishcars

Thank god for all the modern emissions control on these diesels.. not passing the problem on at all! 🤣

850 mini engine (or rather 891cc) starting to take shape #classicmini #aseriesengine #britishcars #classiccar

Despite the ransom you have to pay for parts, you can't deny the looks or sound of a Ferrari from 2000. #ferrari360 #v8power

To include the wording "precision engineered" with the state of the product is a joke. #classicmini #classiccar

All business back here on the 360, just waiting on a £200 ball joint to get it through MOT 😱 #ferrari360 #v8power #ferrari

Two very different V8s in at the moment.. #ferrari360 #cadillacsts #v8power

The last of my original MG Metro Turbo engine is apart. Block and crank will be part of next build #mgmetroturbo #britishcars #classiccar #classicmini #turbomini

Happy new year! Looking forward to finishing the new engine this year. I'll be back for @fastest_mini_in_the_world and hope to get past quali this year 🤦🏻‍♂️ #classicmini #turbomini #roadlegalracecar

One of this years highlights was the #NC500 for @bangers4ben_official in the amazing @popbangcolour Volvo. Raised a huge chunk of money for charity and survived storm Amy #b4b2025 #superswedeb4b #popbangcolour

Underbody check and winter rustproofing on the work truck did highlight an issue that needed an impromptu chassis repair. #toyotahilux #engineswap #classiccar

Added some @lanoguard to the underside of the Vitesse which is in excellent condition for 58 years old. #classiccar #britishcars #triumph #triumphvitesse

Feels a genuine shame to hide these @med_race beauties away in the gearbox. #classicmini #turbomini #roadlegalracecar #britishcars

Some calculations incoming to make sure we can extract the most power out of the GBC turbo on the next build #turbomini #classicmini #classiccar #britishcars

Quality control approved the 998 turbo rebuild #classicmini #turbomini #classiccar #britishcars

Got an 850 in for strip and assess, been sat for a few years but will go again with some love #classicmini #850mini #minivan #classiccar #britishcars

Some progress on the 998 turbo build. Coming together nicely. #classicmini #turbomini #classiccar #britishcars

Sometimes it's who you know. Borrowed the right tool and it made changing out the worn cam bearing a doddle #classicmini #turbomini #classiccar

The sales of the bangers added £22,469 to the pot for this year's @bangers4ben_official event for @bensupport4auto. Works starts on the next banger, and it's a cracker #bangers4ben #b4b2025

Going under the hammer at BCA Blackbushe this afternoon. Your chance to own a 1 of 1 hand painted art car by @popbangcolour all proceeds are going to @bensupport4auto as part of the 2025 @bangers4ben_official

Propshaft rebuild and brake overhaul on @where_sleep_rests 1976 BMW 1502 #classiccar #bmw1502

Squeezing all the orange we can into the workshop today #mgmidget #bmw1502 #classiccar

Been talking about making one for years, but never get round to it, and the a-series can be a pain to get on the stand depending what you are trying to do. With 5 minis in the workshop and 9 other a-series engines, I don't know how we've done without this excellent adapter from @jbfabrication69 #classicmini #britishcars #classiccar

Dad's been busy recently rebuilding this incredibly stout 3.3l Vauxhall Cresta engine for an ongoing restoration. You wouldn't want it falling on your foot! #classiccar #vauxhallcresta #classicrebuild #britishcars

Thurso to Ullapool, some much better weather and shaving roads, sorry clip here from the Auchuvoldrach bridge and group driveby #b4b2025 #bangers4ben2025 #bangers4ben

Having been near a couple of times, we finally made it to John o' Groats. Weather putting most off, so we head the place to ourselves. #b4b2025 #johnogroats #NC500