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Replicas and rare parts

Reproductions

Some classics no longer exist to restore, and many cars, especially pre-war ones, arrive with critical parts missing, non-original or beyond reconditioning. Our reproduction team builds both: hand-built replicas of classics no longer available, and rare parts remade to original spec.

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Hand-built replicas

When the original car no longer exists, or is too rare to use the way it was meant to be used, we build a replica by hand. Each one starts from reference material: surviving examples, period photographs and factory drawings where they exist. The same team that restores originals builds the body, chassis and trim.

How we approach reproduction

Each reproduction starts by identifying the materials and the sequence of operations needed to re-create the part so it is near-indistinguishable from the original. We study surviving examples, period tooling marks, and factory drawings where available.

Improving weak points without losing authenticity

Every car has components that fail under normal use. Where authenticity allows, we improve these weak points with modern-spec equivalents (current-production bearings, upgraded sealants) while preserving original appearance.

What we reproduce

  • Aesthetic trim, emblems, and ornaments
  • Body panels, full or partial
  • Soft-tops for convertibles and roadsters
  • Gaskets and seals in non-standard dimensions
  • Weak-point components (bearings, bushings, linkages)
  • Interior trim and small hardware
  • Chrome ornaments (polished, re-chromed, or reproduced)
Frequently asked

Reproductions: frequently asked questions

Can you build a complete replica of a car?

Yes. We build hand-built replicas of classics that are no longer available. Tell us which car you have in mind and what reference material exists, and we will tell you what is possible and what it involves.

How do you know the reproduction matches the original?

We work from original parts (where a surviving example exists), factory drawings, period service manuals, and photographic records. Final parts are compared side-by-side with reference examples before they leave the shop.

Will a reproduced part look newer than the surrounding originals?

We match finish, patina, and tooling marks where appropriate. For Concours builds we deliberately age the part so it sits seamlessly next to surviving originals.

How long does a bespoke reproduction take?

A single trim piece can be ready in a few weeks; a full soft-top or complex panel set runs 2–4 months. We fold lead times into your overall restoration plan.

Can you reproduce parts for cars you aren't restoring?

Yes. We accept external reproduction commissions. Send photos, dimensions, and any reference material to office@oldtimerstudio.com.

Do you use 3D scanning and CNC?

Where the part benefits from it, yes, particularly for complex curvatures and matching-pair components. Hand-finishing always follows to preserve the right surface character.

Is a reproduced part worth less than an original?

In concours judging, originals are preferred. In collector-market pricing for a driven car, a high-quality reproduction that restores function and appearance generally adds more value than a missing or broken original.

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