Kingsbury Racing Shop

Kingsbury Racing Shop Renowned specialist in Vintage Bentley servicing, restoration, parts manufacturing and engineering in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.

04/06/2026

One of Kingsbury Racing Shop’s engine builders expertly rebuilds a sub-assembly of a Bentley six-cylinder ‘three-throw’ overhead camshaft drive system. Designed by W.O. Bentley, and patented by the company, the system uses a trio of rods to drive the camshaft. 

Precise set-up of the end float and backlash is critical to achieve the silent running W.O. intended with this design. It’s extremely quiet operation is the reason Bentley preferred this mechanism to the more common belt- or chain-driven systems. 

Thanks to our ongoing expansion, Kingsbury’s engine-building capacity is increasing and we’re ready to discuss new clients’ requirements.

Keep following Kingsbury Racing Shop for more engine-building reels.

Kingsbury Racing Shop is ideally resourced to maintain, prepare and repair the finest, most exotic, or even eclectic, ca...
02/06/2026

Kingsbury Racing Shop is ideally resourced to maintain, prepare and repair the finest, most exotic, or even eclectic, car collections. Our experience covers a century of competition machinery and performance road cars, with problem solvers from the world of modern F1 blended with unrivalled pre-war era racing acumen.

Our clients' collections include some of the most desirable and disparate cars ever made and we're ready to ensure your vehicles are in peak condition, for whenever you'd like to enjoy them.

Contact us to discuss your requirements: https://www.kingsburyracing.com/contact

29/05/2026

When the owner of this long-distance rally regular 4.5-litre Bentley shared his competition calendar, we were full of admiration, and keen to support his adventures. 

Kingsbury Racing Shop has very recently taken over the care and maintenance of this hardworking hero, and our first task was to rebuild the engine in a very tight timescale, after it had holed a piston. We also undertook a programme of handling and chassis improvements ahead of its next gruelling trial, the Nordic Challenge.

While many vintage and veteran car owners are content to admire their precious vehicles, some others are happiest when p...
28/05/2026

While many vintage and veteran car owners are content to admire their precious vehicles, some others are happiest when pushing themselves, and their cars, to the limit. Kingsbury Racing Shop ensures your historic vehicle is able to do the latter, even if you only ever choose to do the former.

This Bentley Racing Special enjoyed a successful outing competing at the recent Donington Historic Festival. Its owner was pleased with the increased power Kingsbury found. Now it is back at our racing shop for a new final drive to exploit the power increase and overall inspection before its next event.

RACE AT MONACO. The 16th Monaco Historic Grand Prix is scheduled for April 2028. The biennial event is the highlight of ...
26/05/2026

RACE AT MONACO.

The 16th Monaco Historic Grand Prix is scheduled for April 2028. The biennial event is the highlight of the classic racing calendar and showcases classic competition cars from the 1930s to the 1980s.

Kingsbury Racing Shop is steeped in classic racing experience and can prepare or restore your vehicle and handle all necessary racing logistics and support.

Contact us to discuss your requirements and let us begin your journey to Monaco 2028 together.

This delightful 1924 Salmson Type-D recently entered the Kingsbury Racing Shop from of a small private collection, recei...
24/05/2026

This delightful 1924 Salmson Type-D recently entered the Kingsbury Racing Shop from of a small private collection, receiving improvements to its brakes, critical safety items, cosmetic touch-ups, and other refinements to ensure it remains an enjoyable road car in the 21st century, while retaining the unique character of this 100-year-old, four-cylinder, 1300cc tourer.

Believed to be the first production car model to be fitted with a DOHC engine, the current owner tracked this French rarity down in 2022, adding it to his collection. It is the actual car his grandfather owned in the 1960s.

Kingsbury is committed to keeping historic vehicles of all marques on the road, and performing to their maximum.

This 1930 Blower Bentley is one of the most original cars of its type. Nicknamed The Green Hornet, it is back at Kingsbu...
21/05/2026

This 1930 Blower Bentley is one of the most original cars of its type. Nicknamed The Green Hornet, it is back at Kingsbury Racing for us to return it to as close to period condition as possible. Fortunately, we have all the factory bodywork in storage from when we restored it for the owner some years ago. Together, we had planned for this to take place at a future date, one that has now arrived.

We are having an increasing number of conversations about sympathetically reversing concours restorations and are ideally resourced to do so. Please get in touch if you wish to discover if this is the correct course of action for your car, whatever its marque.

Keep following Kingsbury Racing’s feeds for periodic updates on The Green Hornet’s progress.

RACE, RALLY, TOUR – whatever your classic automotive ambition might be, Kingsbury Racing is expertly equipped to deliver...
19/05/2026

RACE, RALLY, TOUR – whatever your classic automotive ambition might be, Kingsbury Racing is expertly equipped to deliver it, from day one to fruition. Engage us to source or prepare your car. Entrust us to facilitate specialist on-track tuition, guidance, entries or logistical arrangements. Finally, rely on Kingsbury for mechanical and technical support at the event of the choice.

Share your dreams with us, however unlikely they might currently seem, and we'll make them a reality.

Contact us to find out more: https://www.kingsburyracing.com/contact

15/05/2026

This 1926 Bentley has been a central winter project in the workshop, undergoing a full, but sympathetic mechanical restoration and a 3 to 4 1/2 Litre engine upgrade at our workshops.

With the engine now fitted, the car recently underwent a series of road tests, final systems integration checks and full preparation ahead of being collected by its owner. We leave no stone unturned.

Although a keen racer, the owner plans to enjoy the car on the road, swapping flying goggles for a suitably smart hat. We wish him many happy miles.



Bentley YF7602 back in the workshop following a successful run on the recent Flying Scotsman Rally.Now undergoing post-e...
14/05/2026

Bentley YF7602 back in the workshop following a successful run on the recent Flying Scotsman Rally.

Now undergoing post-event checks and ongoing maintenance ahead of a busy summer of regular use with its owner, Tomas – exactly the sort of life these cars were built for.

The car carries a growing collection of rally plaques documenting events including the Flying Scotsman and Peking to Paris, alongside an invitation-only Benjafield Racing Club badge awarded following Tomas’ endurance rally exploits. Next on the horizon is the Gaucho Rally.

The plaques are fitted to a wooden toolbox inspired by early Bentley competition cars, alongside a dash-mounted cast St Christopher badge reserved for our major builds and restorations. Both the toolbox and St Christopher were made in-house at Kingsbury.

Built for sustained rally use, the car also runs a bespoke cleanable RamAir filter system developed specifically for long-distance endurance events and extreme conditions.

Enjoyed often and carefully maintained, this car is continually evolving through use.

Address

99 Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road
Bicester
OX278AL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+447803206536

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