BARRY SMITH CARS

07/07/2026

FOR SALE
Bugs - Lovely 1930s Hillman Tourer
Selling for our client
Details - enquiries to Barry on 07914004938

28/06/2026

Bugs is a 1930s Hillman Tourer, which Barry restored twenty odd years’ ago for a London based client, who has used Bugs regularly during the Easter and summer holidays, when they have spent time at their Norfolk retreat.

Bugs was previously owned by our client’s father, purchased in the 1960s, and was brought back to life by Barry. Bugs had been in the hands of more than one previous restorer, who had furnished a lot of paperwork of mechanical, engine and various work being done, that had in reality never even been attempted.
It is so sad when we see this happening.

It was a moment of great delight when Bug’s owner’s mother came to visit to see her husband’s car restored back to former glory and then handed over the original ignition key that we had all been looking for!

Over the years, Bugs has either returned to us, or Barry has visited his Norfolk home to service and prepare him for the owner’s family to enjoy through the warmer months. (The videos were taken on one such occasion.)

The family have enjoyed so much time over the years, taking Bugs out to rallies, a country pub or just for a pleasant drive, but sadly the time has come when they have decided that Bugs needs a new home.

You can imagine, having been in the family for two generations, it is not a decision taken easily. Grandchildren are not as interested as our owner had hoped and feels Bugs needs to be enjoyed by a family who will get as much fun driving him out and about as her family has.

Bugs is with us here at BSC HQ, having been checked over by Barry and any genuine enquiries concerning becoming Bugs’ new home and owner should be made to Barry on 07914004938 or email us on [email protected] and we will be happy to discuss price and details on behalf of our client.

09/02/2026

As we move through February and, we hope, towards better weather, many classic car owners start thinking about getting them out for a run in the Spring.

They may also be thinking about getting some work done to get their vehicles road-ready, which is where, of course, Barry is able to help you 😊

I decided to post some Memories on Monday - a look back at some past commissions that I thought you might like to see.
I certainly love looking back through them!

Many of our clients 'name' their cars - Today I am posting a portfolio of work done on Rou, a Model A Ford, which Barry restored for a lovely family from St Albans a few years' ago.

Rou was a full restoration - bodywork - paint and coachwork - engine and running gear - reupholstery - interior trim.

She looked a little sorry when she first arrived but her 'after' photos tell a much better story🤩

15/01/2026

A couple of photos the owner of the Green Machine has sent us since she has been home. They are looking forward to a spring and summer out on the roads again.
A reminder of the journey she has travelled through restoration!

03/01/2026

Happy New Year from Team BSC🥳

12/12/2025

We love this meme at BAC HQ🐶❤️

30/11/2025

Barry has over 30 years’ experience restoring vintage and classic vehicles - as shown in this selection of photos.

Do you have a restoration project you would like Barry to work on? He will come to view your car, discuss the work required and furnish you with an appraisal of the work needed.

Vintage vehicles from early 20th Century to modern classics.

Barry's experience in classic & vintage vehicle restoration comprises -
Bodywork
Paint and coachwork
Mechanical
Interior trim/reupholstery
Faux woodwork - the original art of reproducing woodwork 'effect' on metal, as manufactured in 30s, 40s and 50s.

All aspects of vintage vehicle restoration - Part or full.
Contact Barry on 07914004938

26/07/2025

Wow!🤩

This is Money has exclusively spoken to the collector who placed the astronomical winning bid for the 1976 Ford Es**rt MkII RS 1800.

15/07/2025

This Model A Ford was a full restoration project: It was one of a few Model A Fords we had in one-after-the-other at that time.

This one had last been on the road in Uruguay and the family had stored it for several years before contacting us to do a full restoration - body, interior, mechanical, electrical - everything!

Upon completion, Rou was front line and centre at their daughter's wedding.

Funny how cars seem to go in and out of fashion. Some years' later we are now getting enquiries about Model As again.