Thomas Classic and Modern

Thomas Classic and Modern Thomas Classic & Modern, your Local garage service with a passion for both Classic Restoration and M My name is Ross Thomas. Thomas Classic & Modern.

This page will allow you to follow my new business venture. Your local one stop shop for all your garage needs. Whether it be a straightforward service of your everyday car or a full concours restoration of your prized classic. We specialise in Classic Minis, but are passionate about all classics. We offer reliable, high quality workmanship at affordable prices. We have a large stock of Classic Mini parts both new and secondhand. And will frequently have high quality restored cars for sale.

Had to upgrade the gasket scraper today, especially as we see so much sealant abuse on engines we are stripping for rebu...
13/08/2026

Had to upgrade the gasket scraper today, especially as we see so much sealant abuse on engines we are stripping for rebuild.

There's something about a mk1 face on a sportspack I just love. This one shaping up nicely now.
12/08/2026

There's something about a mk1 face on a sportspack I just love.
This one shaping up nicely now.

That's another gearbox that's come apart "just in time"
11/08/2026

That's another gearbox that's come apart "just in time"

Been a constructive week in the engine shop, lots going through at the minute. Lots being dropped off too. So blessed to...
08/08/2026

Been a constructive week in the engine shop, lots going through at the minute. Lots being dropped off too. So blessed to be this busy. Even managing to chip away at a Stock Unit, although it may end up in our Next Big Build.......Maybe !!!

That's the repairs on the red one complete and subframe rebuilt and going back together.
06/08/2026

That's the repairs on the red one complete and subframe rebuilt and going back together.

The red one we've been taking care of now gets down to the nitty gritty of why it was best to remove the subframe and en...
30/07/2026

The red one we've been taking care of now gets down to the nitty gritty of why it was best to remove the subframe and engine.

And yet you will still get people saying that cam timing just goes dot to dot !! I like to get them close with head not ...
29/07/2026

And yet you will still get people saying that cam timing just goes dot to dot !!
I like to get them close with head not fitted before final check after head and rocker fitment.

That's the Back all complete on the latest one....now onto the front. For much more work
27/07/2026

That's the Back all complete on the latest one....now onto the front. For much more work

More Flywheel Prep today, Kirsty Blasted and cleaned 6 Verto Set ups of various Flavours and they're now assembled with ...
24/07/2026

More Flywheel Prep today, Kirsty Blasted and cleaned 6 Verto Set ups of various Flavours and they're now assembled with New Clutch Assemblies ready for set up and balance and not pictured are 2 x New Steel pre verto set ups for 2 x Cooper S Builds.

Lovely little red one in for lots of remedial work, starting with a rear subframe replacement. Front end next including ...
22/07/2026

Lovely little red one in for lots of remedial work, starting with a rear subframe replacement.
Front end next including engine and subframe out for steering rack replacement and toeboard / floor repairs.

Address

312 Woodside Way
Cwmbran
NP445BR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441633876938

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