Recent Work

When they know a guy that can do it cheaper... Weld? No, let's use aluminium mesh, filler and lots of underseal #classiccars #bodgejob

Flying the flags at @gurstondownspeedhillclimb with @downtonmotorclub for @bensupport4life in the banger #b4b2026 #reliantrobin #thunderbird4 #samsonclassics #samsonmotorsport

@signsanddisplayltd knocking it out the park with these. Come say hello if you are at @gurstondownspeedhillclimb this weekend, you can't miss us #b4b2026 #samsonmotorsport #samsonclassics #reliantrobin #thunderbird4

"classics aren't practical" we say nonsense, @gurstondownspeedhillclimb bound this weekend to promote @bangers4ben_official for @bensupport4life #b4b2026 #classiccars #reliantrobin #toyotahilux #samsonclassics

After 11 years off the road, the interior has cleaned up well in the 42 year old Golf GTI. Once @rawhideupholstery has worked his magic on the front seats it's going to be lovely #classicvw #golfgti #mk1golfgti #classiccars #samsonclassics

Are we ready for the Pyrenees? That's genuinely a question, we hope so! #b4b2026 #classiccars #reliantrobin #thunderbird4 #samsonclassics

Hoping to stem the worst of the leaks from the diesel Perkins engine in this series 2 land rover, oh and sort some working electrics 🤣 #classiclandrover #classiccars #serieslandrover #samsonclassics

Weld repairs complete on the E28, now with four solid jacking points 😂 #e28bmw #classicbmw #classiccars

Lovely. Series Landy with many electrical gremlins to sort #classiccars #classiclandrover #serieslandrover #samsonclassics

'68 Mustang with a 302 in for a service and tune before he drives out to Greece! #fordmustang #classiccars #musclecar #samsonclassics

Of course whilst it's been really hot we've been welding 😂 lots of work gone into the Golf and now an E28 for corrosion in all corners #inrustwetrust #classiccars #mk1golfgti #bmwe28 #samsonclassics

Rear end refresh for the GTI Cabriolet, nice to see some bits going back onto the car #vwgolfmk1 #golfgti #classicvw #classiccars #samsonclassics

Broken actuator on one of the spoiler legs on the Corrado, no longer available so we made one, now working properly as designed and a satisfying repair #vwcorradog60 #vwcorrado #classicvw #classiccar #samsonclassics

Both dog and Corrado needed a hose down. Cleaned up nicely, some marks from tarpaulin during storage but otherwise a great example #vwcorradog60 #vwcorrado #classicvw #classiccars #samsonclassics

Corrado interior back to stock, with a lucky eBay find of a replacement column shroud #vwcorradog60 #vwcorrado #classicvw #classiccars #samsonclassics

The reconstruction of the golf rear end is progressing, but it's not much fun in this heat #classicvw #mk1golfgti #mk1golfcabriolet #samsonclassics #classiccars

All filler, no killer. Remember it is worth it, it is, it is I swear! 😂 #classiccars #mk1golfgti #mk1golfcabriolet

A lot of filler and now everything is covered in dust #mk1golfgti #mk1golfcabriolet #classiccars

If I fits, I sits. The dog loves a car seat, and we'll allow it before it goes to be reupholstered #mk1golfgti #classiccars

Tim Shaw and Sam Hard gave the seal of approval for the @bangers4ben_official TB4 at the Westbourne Motor Show #b4b2026 #robinreliant #thunderbird4 #samsonmotorsport #samsonclassics

Prime spot outside the pub 👌🏻#westbournemotorshow #classiccars #robinreliant #b4b2026 #samsonclassics

Our @bangers4ben_official entry will be at Westbourne Motor Show tomorrow raising funds for @bensupport4life #b4b2026 #robinreliant #thunderbird4 #samsonclassics

Loving the retro vibes of the @blaupunkt.brand Bremen unit. Takes the Corrado back to period looks but modern function. #vwcorradog60 #classicvw #classiccars #samsonclassics

@ferndownpowdercoatings have worked wonders for the series 1 2+2 rear cradle parts #jaguaretype #classicjaguar #classiccars #britishcars #samsonclassics

I defy you to get bored looking at this #jaguaretype #classicjaguar #classiccars #britishcars #samsonclassics

Timing chain adjustment on series 2 Jaguar E-Type #classicjaguar #classiccars #britishcars #samsonclassics #jaguaretype

Thanks to @signsanddisplayltd for donating the finishing touches to this year's @bangers4ben_official entry, we'll be raising funds for @bensupport4life in October driving down to the Pyrenees in our Thunderbird #b4b2026 #classiccars #reliantrobin #thunderbird4 #samsonclassics

MkI Golf GTI Cabriolet going to need some metal. But be worth it in the end #classiccars #classicgolf #classicvw #samsonclassics

We're giving a cheap copy distributor a long term trial (we hope) on the banger, after the old condenser decided it didn't want to help me get home, let alone the Pyrenees #classiccars #b4b2026 #samsonclassics #samsonmotorsport

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