Motor Engineering

Company Background

Martin Robey Engineering Limited, has for many years been acknowledged as the major player in the manufacture and supply of parts for the Classic Jaguar and Jensen marques.

The unique body building facility for E type Jaguars, is world renowned and the Motor Vehicle Engineering Department is acknowledged as providing a comprehensive and quality service for classic Jaguars and Jensen Motor cars. The most important E Types 77 RW, The First Production E Type and HDU 555, the last E Type produced were restored at the works for the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT).
  • Total Restorations

  • Minor to Major Repairs

  • Routine Interval Services and Repairs

  • Accident Repairs

  • Minor to Major Body Work

  • New Body Shells and Sub Assembly Units for E Type Jaguars

  • Interior Trim Replacements

  • Paint Respaying

  • Upgrades and Improvements
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    Jensen Workshop
    Repair and servicing of Classic Jaguars and Jensens is provided for from minor repairs and servicing through to complete renovation of major units such as engine, gearbox, brakes and axle units. Stainless steel exhausts can be purchased and fitted by prior arrangement while you wait. A full vehicle collection and delivery service is available.
    Jaguar - E Type, MKII, S Type, 420, MK10, XJ, XJS
    Jensen - Interceptor Saloon, Convertible, FF, Jensen-Healey, Jensen GT
    Body Building Department

    New Body Shells for E Type Jaguar Series 1,11 and 111
    We have been manufacturing Body Shell s for E Type Jaguars for over twenty years now, which has given us unrivalled experience in this product. By constantly monitoring the build quality and by using the body shells ourselves for our Total Restorations we are completely confident in original appearance and performance of the Unit.
    Hundreds of Body Shells have been supplied to enthusiasts and professional restoration businesses around the world, (with many used on Concourse de Elegance winners). Using our own manufactured components that use the correct gauge material and being assembled using a range of comprehensive jigs to ensure accuracy and build quality with Professional spot welding equipment being used gives an original appearance and sound structure.
    The units are lead loaded and Cleaned back with Doors, boot lid and bonnet gapped, trial fitting of lights, bumpers, door chromes etc, is carried out to ensure a quality fit prior to paint.
    From the first to the last
    We build to,

    Very Early 3.8 Series 1,
    Standard 3.8. Series 1
    Series 1,4,2.
    Series 1,1/2 4.2.
    Series 11, and
    Series 111

    specified for right or left hand drive. Additional strengthening of the Monocoque, Inertia Seat Belt Kits and modifications for the taller driver can also be incorporated.
    Above all the overall build quality attention and authentic appearance, with high quality fit bonnet, doors etc., give the body shell extremely flowing lines as originally intended.
    System Rebuild

    Body shells available in several different builds

    System One

    This is a completely new Monocoque (body shell) with new bulkhead supplied and fitted.

    This system is for owners who have suitable doors and boot lid available for use.

    The cost includes for the welding of the unit fitting of the doors and boot lid, gapping these lead loading and cleaning back. Certain chrome work and fittings are trial fitted.

    The cost of repairing doors, boot lid or fixtures and fittings is not included in the system rebuild cost.
    System 3
    System Two

    This is as "Sytem One" but new doors and boot lid are supplied and fitted.

    System Three

    This is as "System Two" but with a new Bonnet which is supplied and fitted.
    System 3
    Bonnets

    We also undertake fitting the customers Bonnet as an additional cost to System One and Two processes.

    Any repairs necessary to the bonnet or engine frames are not allowed for in the System cost.

    Bulkheads

    In all cases the bulkhead from the original vehicle can be used after reconditioning, (at additional cost) with a reduction on the System cost for not using a new bulkhead.
    The cost of any fixtures locks, hinges, engines frames are not included in any of the "System Rebuilds" prices, parts from the donor vehicle can be used and any parts that are beyond serviceable life can be obtained from us at the current selling price.
    Bulkhead
    Special Features

    Special Features available for systems rebuilds, "Sub assemblies" and Panel Kits