The car has been professionally restored with no expense spared between 2014-2017. The body panels were stripped back to bare metal and E-coated. The chassis, drive train, and suspension components were all sand or vapour blasted before painting or powder coating. The chassis, suspension, brakes, and gearbox were all rebuilt. The engine was stripped totally, the crankshaft being reground; new pistons/rings, bearings, and valves fitted; the oil pump re-engineered to increase oil pressure; and all parts balanced and/or skimmed where appropriate. The interior was in good enough condition to be reused in its entirety - being trimmed by an ex-Bentley craftsman with 30 years of experience - as was the window glass and all brightwork. The Bosch headlights and spotlights are likewise original items, refurbished at considerable expense. Every nut and bolt used was taken from either the original or the donor car, ensuring that the restoration remained as authentic as possible. Repainting the body in its original deep black livery took all of six months to complete, and the quality of finish achieved is quite outstanding.