Samson Classics

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

Battling 71mph winds we headed up the east coast from Inverness to John o' Groats, Dunnet Head and into Thurso got the night #b4b2025 #bangers4ben #bangers4ben2025 #NC500

Edinburgh to Inverness to start the #NC500 in the #superswedeb4b a slight electrical gremlin with throttle, but seems to be sorted #b4b2025 #bangers4ben #bangers4ben2025

First stint, before the first stint... 500 miles from south coast, via @popbangcolour to #edinburgh, before the start of #NC500 for @bensupport4auto tomorrow. Mostly rain and wind plus recovery pub #b4b2025 #bangers4ben

The #superswedeb4b collected from the legend that is @popbangcolour (and massive props to the associated team of wonderful people who helped style the trust @volvocaruk C30). Coventry to Edinburgh was mostly terrible rain and poor visibility, but here and ready to start the #NC500 from Inverness tomorrow with the rest of the #b4b2025 crew. Thanks to @samson_motors (@where_sleep_rests) for the car, @revive_bournemouth for the paints, all supporters for donations so far. Donations welcome at https://tinyurl.com/BANGERS-4-BEN-2025

We start our journey from the south coast up to Scotland for the NC500 tomorrow. Hope storm Amy is kind to us. Thanks for the car donation from @samson_motors, paint from @revive_bournemouth and fantastic artwork from @popbangcolour and the crew of incredible helpers 😘 Donations welcome, thanks to those who have supported the great cause that's close to our hearts. https://tinyurl.com/BANGERS-4-BEN-2025 #b4b2025 #bangers4ben2025 #bangers4ben

Couldn't let @popbangcolour have all the fun. Ian may have a degree in fine art, but my GCSE art came in clutch 🤣 I made a bad choice on glove... #b4b2025 #bangers4ben2025 #bangers4ben @bensupport4auto

As we approach this year's @bangers4ben_official we remember some of the previous vehicles that have all helped raised money for the cause. Some gems in here! #bangers4ben2025 #bangers4ben

This weekend it's @bangers4ben_official, we're hoping to get our car (to be revealed this week) to/from and around the NC500. Any donations welcome and appreciated https://tinyurl.com/BANGERS-4-BEN-2025

Engine rebuild in-a-box. Set of pistons, oil pump and all the gaskets. 998 turbo will be back together as the designated spare engine. #turbomini #classicmini #minispares

Captured here is either pre-race meditation of a totally prepared racer, or someone trying not to piss his race suit. I won't disclose which one.. 🤣 #turbomini #classicmini #roadlegalracecar #brandshatch #minifestival #fmitw #fmitw2025 #downtonmotorclub

Lining up against this calibre of equipment was such an experience #turbomini #classicmini #brandshatch #fmitw #fmitw2025

My pit crew caught the moment the piston detonated from the garages. I'm hoping there's a High Def photo in existence to go on the wall with the trophy piston #turboproblems #classicmini #turbomini #brandshatch #fmitw

There's always the next build... #turbomini #classicmini #fmitw #fmitw2025 #turboproblems

Wounded mini is available to view in the Brands Hatch paddock today. Boost control failed and I momentarily had all the power #turbomini #classicmini #turboproblems

Gutted to not be on the grid tomorrow. The experience has been great, I'll be back.. #turbomini #classicmini

Setup in the paddock and a first test session complete this morning. I've got some pace to find to stick with the quick boys, but it's great to be here #brandshatch #turbomini #classicmini #fmitw #fmitw2025

23 years of bleeding knuckles on this mini. I've lost count how many times the engine has come out! Quite a few evolutions since it was a £30 MOT failure.. #turbomini #classicmini #roadlegalracecar

I struggled to find another historic style mirror in black to match my driver's one, but @jf3d_components has a lovely little set and with curved glass so I switched out the existing one too. Shame I couldn't use his mount on the offside as it's so light. Top quality as usual, across our cars we've got his handles, mirrors, roll cage brackets and steering wheel hook. #3dprinting #classiccar #classicmini

It looks the part and each sticker is 3hp, right? @thebritishmotorshow @helperformance @minispares @sustainfuels @cherished_vehicle_insurance @bagsportfab #turbomini #classicmini #roadlegalracecar #brandshatch #fmitw #fmitw2025

Decal details separate the men from the boys. I'm going for top paddock prep just in case the track performance isn't gold standard 🤣 #turbomini #classicmini #brandshatch #fmitw #fmitw2025 #roadlegalracecar

Countdown is on to next weekend #classicmini #turbomini #roadlegalracecar #fmitw #fmitw2025

Final spanner checks and track wheels are going on ready for the @minifestivalofficial at @brandshatchofficial on 2nd/3rd August. #turbomini #classicmini #britishcars #classiccars #roadlegalracecar #fmitw #fmitw2025

I've not seen an A35 pickup before, only 500 made, a lovely example that was shown at @westmoorsclassiccarshow #classiccar #austina35 #britishcars

Great afternoon at @westmoorsclassiccarshow with the Toyota/Mazda truck, and dad's Jag got best classic award #classiccar #engineswap #jaguaretype

Wild Saturday night, I bet the pros don't stitch their overalls

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Went for the extra half turn and it didn't play out 😭 #turbomini #classicmini #turboproblems

It's like this car doesn't want to be raced... Now to get the turbo off and pray the other half comes out without a fight 🤞🏻 #classicmini #turbomini

How quickly the mood can swing in the garage. Was all built back up and then something else appears... #classicmini #turbomini

Testing my patience this week... A new oil leak. This time turbo oil feed. Total arse to reach, but we'll get there. #turbomini #turboproblems #classicmini

Reworked intake system after successful testing dump v recirc to improve lag. Lovely @forgemotorsport valve and the ever reliable @ramairfilters with plenty of @funkmotorsport protection. Getting close to the Mini Festival at @brandshatchofficial

Turbo oil drain leak was beyond paddock repair, but got home, stripped, modified and rebuilt in the afternoon. #turbomini #turboproblems #classicmini

Such a promising day to learn from some fellow competitors before August Mini Festival at @brandshatchofficial but car decided not to play ball #classicmini #turbomini

Gurston this weekend for another round of Downton Speed Series #downtonmotorclub #classiccar #classicmini #turbomini #miniclubman

So tightly packaged on the delta, that every job needs a partial deconstruction to reach the part. It's a marvel and a pain in equal measures. #classiccar #deltaintegrale #lanciadeltaintegrale

Pit shot from Combe sprint in May. 📸 By Tony Smith #classicmini #turbomini #hillclimbandsprint #downtonmotorclub #roadlegalracecar

Breathers upgraded to 1" throughout. Have options on dump/recirc to test at Gurston to look at improving launch #turbomini #classiccar #classicmini

The secret to a good wrinkle finish is to make sure your wife is out and use the oven to preheat and bake the part. #classiccar #classicmini #turbomini

Long term project is back. Customer was looking to sell and we've got ourselves a new shop truck. Mazda twin cam powered 1971 Hilux. Must be time to turbo it... #classiccar #engineswap

This cheeky chappie nearly caused me a mischief at the weekend. Throttle stuck on during roadtest #classiccar #britishcars #mgmidget

They say you can't smell a photo... #classiccar #classicmini #turbomini #roadlegalracecar

@castlecombecircuituk sprint last week with @bristol_pegasus_motor_club. 📸 by Tony Smith #classicmini #classiccar #miniclubman #downtonmotorclub #castlecombecircuit

Have to focus on the goal as I plan several loathed jobs lying underneath the car this weekend #classicmini #turbomini #brandshatch #downtonmotorclub

1960 Chevy Impala in for some tweaks, it's a big old bus with a 4.6l V8 #classiccar #chevroletimpala #chevy #yanktank

Some beauties on track today at @castlecombecircuituk for @bristol_pegasus_motor_club sprint

The keen early few with @cobbracing53 before tomorrow's sprint at @castlecombecircuituk with @bristol_pegasus_motor_club #downtonmotorclub #classicmini #classiccar #r53

New hardware for the track wheels and a light polish despite saying I'd leave them alone! 😂 #classicmini #turbomini #splitrims

Good Downton class entry for the sprint at @castlecombecircuituk this weekend. #downtonmotorclub #classicmini #classiccar

Twin turbo V8 moggy in the @gurstondownspeedhillclimb car park last week #classiccar #turbov8 #morrisminor

@msvtrackdayphotography @brandshatchofficial #turbomini #classicmini #classiccar #roadlegalracecar #fmitw

Soft compound tyres got a bit too hot on track, turning into Druids the wheels and tyres did not agree with the required angle. Lesson learnt! #turbomini #classiccar #classicmini

Drove the tyres off at Brands last week. Fortunately no damage to rim or anything else #turbomini #classicmini #roadlegalracecar #brandshatch

A great trackday at @brandshatchofficial last week with @msvtrackdays. Turbo went well and a great chance to familiarise myself with the circuit for @minifestivalofficial in August. #turbomini #classiccar #roadlegalracecar #msvtrackdayphotography

@nigel_samson testing the rear end grip in triangle corner at @loton_park this weekend. Photo by Chris Yates. #classicmini #downtonmotorclub #hillclimbandsprint

@captureyourcarphotography with a cracking shot of the turbo at @loton_park this weekend. The setup not good for the hills, but a decent shakedown for the car at a brilliant event with the @downtonmotorclub #turbomini #classicmini #hillclimbandsprint #downtonmotorclub

Technology? Never heard of her. Looking forward to testing #turbomini #classicmini #classiccar #hillclimbandsprint #downtonmotorclub

Got the @wired_remote GoPro setup installed tonight, ready for what looks like a wet @loton_park this weekend #hillclimb #turbomini #classicmini #downtonmotorclub #roadlegalracecar

Valve stem seals done on the 911 and she's looking rather pretty #911 #porsche911 #porsche #classiccar #aircooledporsche

Keyhole surgery to avoid taking the tank fully out. Why? Because I couldn't be arsed with leaking fuel everywhere #classicmini #turbomini #classiccarlife