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I spoke with Paul Baker Custom Metalwork after my 79 Lancia Beta Spyder failed its MOT. Paul was very good and came all the way to London to look at the car and gave me a full and frank view of the state of the car and also highlighted a few bits that the MOT station had missed. After speaking with Paul it was clear to me that he was a professional but also very much someone who took a pride in his work which led me to believe that he was the right person to help restore my car.

His quote was very reasonable and I engaged him to start the work on my car. He was very clear in how long things would take and provided regular updates. Despite finding some horrendous patch up work hidden by underseal which meant extra work, Paul approved all additional work with me prior to carrying out the work and sent through a number of pictures highlighting the newly found problem areas so I could see for myself before committing to the extra outlay. In addition Paul also fabricated some sills for me and repaired my rear valance, inner sills, door stops and rear quarter panels amongst other things which were carried out to a very high standard. Paul takes the time to cut out rust as appose to merely welding plates over the top and so the money spent on the car will represent much better value to your car in the long term. He uses the correct anti-rust materials on all welds and new metal and put the car back together so it was neat and tidy when I collected. He also provides you with a CD of pictures taken of all works carried out which is a real plus which will only help add to the value of the car when you come to sell. Paul’s work exceeded my expectations and has given my Spyder a new lease of life. I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul and it should be noted that people with Paul’s experience are very hard to find. If you send you car to PBCM then you can be assured that it is in good hands and will be treated with same love and care that you lavish on your classic car.
Simon Masih, July 2007

“...I discovered Paul Baker Custom Metalwork via a Web search. As it was located within reasonable traveling distance from where I’m based, I asked Paul for a quote for some restoration works to a 60’s Morris Oxford. The quotation was provided quickly and fully broken down panel by panel. When the works commenced, I was kept up to date with progress / snags via e-mails with photos. Inevitably with classic car restorations, repairing panels often reveals further corrosion or bodged up repairs in other places.

This had happened on my car and Paul handled this expertly by keeping me informed and agreeing any extra charges before commencing further works. He liaised with my panels supplier and often constructed panel repair sections himself. The attention to detail was very evident – with replacement of all rusty metal and properly treating new metal with anti rusting agents. The finish to panel repairs was first class. At the end of the job, I was provided with a CD containing a full photographic record of all the work done – invaluable if you ever have to sell a classic car and need to prove the standard of works done. I was very satisfied with the end product and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Paul Baker Custom Metalwork for similar works. You can be assured that your classic / sports car repairs will be handled properly and not bodged.”
Mark, Oxford - June 2007