Classic car to be brought back to life by UK apprentices
A team of apprentices from Shropshire-based Classic Motor Cars (CMC) will become the first in the UK to undertake a nut and bolt restoration of a classic car on their own.
The eight apprentices will be given the chance to re-build a 1955 Series 4 Lancia Aurelia. First up is the task of stripping the car completely, numbering all the parts, and deciding what needs to be replaced, restored or remade. Once a course of action is decided on the team will begin the restoration process, which is expected to take about 14 months in total.
Speaking at the unveiling of the vehicle, local MP and Minister of State for Defence Procurement Philip Dunne gave his backing to the project and emphasised the importance of apprenticeships to the UK.
“I am pleased Bridgnorth’s Classic Motor Cars is committed to training apprentices, giving local school-leavers the chance to build knowledge, acquire practical skills and improve their job prospects for the future,” he said.
“Employers also benefit from apprenticeship programmes, as they can bring on the skills needed to expand their business by training young people, and can oversee training from start to finish.”
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