Jaguar MK1 Restoration Specialists

Centred in the historical heart of the British Motor Industry, our Coventry workshop offers premium quality Classic Car Restoration services for all Jaguar MK1 & MK2 models. From perfect paint to performance enhancements vehicles, Peacock Prestige make classic Jaguars better than new.

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We offer a full range of Jaguar MK1 Restoration services

Jaguar 2.4 & 3.4 Restoration Services: Bringing your big cat home

Our Coventry restoration workshop is just 10 minutes away from Jaguar Cars Limited’s Browns Lane plant where original Mark 1 saloons were built from 1955 until 1959. The MK1 saloon was Jaguar’s first unitary construction of body and chassis after coming from the XK sports cars.

Peacock Prestige specialise in the comprehensive restoration of Jaguar Mark 1 & Mark 2 models in our Coventry workshop. We have an extensive collection of original Jaguar Mk1 parts stock so can take on a restoration project in almost any state.

We are here to help with your Jaguar MK1, MK2 and Daimler 250 V8 restoration needs.

Jaguar MK1 Restoration Services
Jaguar MK2 Restoration Services
Jaguar MK1 Painting Services
Jaguar MK2 Painting Services
Jaguar MK1 Repair Services
Welding, Fabrication and Metalwork Services
Shot Blasting & Media Blasting Services
Peacock Prestige multi-stage preparation
Premium Bodywork & Painting Services
Classic Car Protection
Trim & Upholstery Services
Historic Colour Codes
Bodywork Repairs & Lead Loading

Restoration

Breath life back into your vehicle with our professional restoration services

Paint Finishing

The very best paint finishing available for your vehicle

Nationwide

Collection and Delivery available from our Coventry workshop

Building Your Dream: Jaguar MK1 Restoration & Paint Finishing

At Peacock Prestige, we keep restoration in-house. Our extensive workshop space of over 7,000 square feet holds all of the tools, skills and knowledge to have your Jaguar MK1 saloon looking even better than it did the day it left the Browns Lane factory.

From full Nut & Bolt Restorations to Colour Changes, our paint finishing is of the utmost premium quality. We strive to be at the top of anybody’s list for Classic & Sports Car Paint Finishing anywhere in the world.

Multiple state of the art Spray Booths with Ovens
We only use premium quality materials on all of our projects
Highly skilled and highly experienced
The very best in Automotive Paint Finishes
Jaguar & Land Rover Restoration Specialists
Mille Miglia Preparation
Water-based & Solvent-based Painting Services
Classic & Heritage Vehicle Specialists
Award Winning Painters working with Jaguar MK1 Specialists
Jaguar MK2 Painting

Picture Perfect Body Work

Paint has always been our number one at Peacock Prestige, but the paint is only as good as the surface below. Our bodyshop has a renowned reputation for some of the best paint and body work in the country, if not the world.

We offer a range of paint services from complete jobs to aftercare. Our multi-stage preparation process ensures every perfect paint finish is on to a perfectly prepared surface.

Bare Metal Resprays
Full Body Resprays
Full Colour Changes
Precise Colour Matching
Premium Quality Paint Finishes
Bodywork Preparation & Repairs
Machine Polishing
Lead Loading
Metalwork & Fibreglass Body Repairs

XK Engines

At the heart of any Jaguar MK1 is the famous 6-cylinder XK engine. Our company director and co-owner has owned and worked on Jaguar MK1 XK engines for over three decades – including fast road cars & decorated race cars.

We offer a range of engine services including performance and motorsport upgrades, as well as repairs and maintenance. From 2.4L to 4.2L versions, we keep our XKs smooth and powerful.

Jaguar MK1 2.4 engine building
Jaguar MK1 3.4 engine building
Goodwood Revival / St. Mary’s Trophy
Jaguar MK1 3.8 Conversions
Coombs Cars
Motorsport Prepared Engines
Engine Spares

Motorsport

Synonymous with racing since their inception, Jaguar Mark 1s have been on the track for decades. These loyal servants have racked up plenty of fast miles and may be in need of of some TLC.

Today, Jaguar MK1 cars are popular options for the Pre-’68 Jaguar Saloon Competition, CSCC Mike Hawthorn Jaguar Challenge and of course the St. Mary’s Trophy at the Goodwood Revival. More and more people are looking to get their hands on a vintage race car and Peacock Prestige can help.

We specialise in the restoration of genuine racing MK1s and MK & MK2 Coombs conversions.

Trim & Final

Peacock Prestige have been working closely with our network of restoration specialists for over 20 years. We have some of the best contacts in the industry for all of your classic car parts, upholstery and trimmings. We can have your Jaguar Mark 1 looking better than new.

You can rest assured knowing you can leave every last detail down to us. Our suppliers have been supplying the industry for as long as the market has demanded. Anything that can’t be supplied can be restored. We offer our restoration services across a multitude of classic car components.

Fitting Services

Disassembly and assembly of vehicle components can prove difficult, especially on older vehicles. At Peacock Prestige we offer a full fitting service so that you can bring your car to us and even drive it back out again when we’re done.

Body Panel Alignment
Panel by Panel Spraying
Panel Blending
Bodywork Repairs
Rust & Corrosion Treatment
Bumper & Trim Repairs
Dent Removal
Glass Removal

Metal Fabrication

As part of our Classic Car Restoration Services we offer Metal Fabrication services for all Jaguar MK1, MK2 & Daimler 250 V8 models. From simple cutting and welding to panel fabricating. We have all of the necessary jigs, cutters, tools and experienced professionals to carry out the work required.

Rust Removal
Plasma Cutting
Spot Welding
Panel Beating
Metal Fabrication
Grinding
Shell Preparation
Bodywork Repairs

Full Bare Metal Resprays

Peacock Prestige offer full bare metal resprays for all Jaguar Mark 1 & Mark 2 vehicles; from the exterior finish to the interior and underside. Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t covered by our prestige finish.

We have the tools and equipment to ensure your Jaguar 2.4, 3.4 or 3.8 vehicle is painted, and protected, from every angle.

Full Body Bare Metal Resprays
Interior Painting
Underside Painting
Stone Chipping
Chassis Painting
Rare & Historic Colours
Lead Loaded Painting Available
Anti-Corrosion Coatings
Solvent Paint Spraying
Concours Paint Finishes