OSF-friendly restoration companies in Buckinghamshire area

[jimbo]

Hi folks,

It's been longer than a while.  Nice to browse through the posts, see some familiar names and cars, and bring back lots of lovely feelings from my OSF ownership days....

After 13 years out of the UK, it's safe to say that I am not coming back permanently, so I figured I should clear out my storage when I am back next month.

I have some Mk1 Capri panels that I need to offload and, rather than mess about on eBay / FB Marketplace, my pal suggested that a car restoration place might seek to take them off me in one go. They are stored near High Wycombe, so can anyone please recommend OSF-familial restorers that I can ring up?

Thanks in advance 😊
 

[jimbo]

Did we not used to have an OSF Parts for Sale forum on here? I looked for that in case anyone here is interested... Or am I mis-rememebering?

[Dave Knight]

https://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/forum/49-old-skool-ford-parts-for-sale/

[jimbo]

8 minutes ago, Dave Knight said:

https://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/forum/49-old-skool-ford-parts-for-sale/

Time hasn't dulled my powers of observation 🤦‍♂️😂

Thank you @Dave Knight 👍

[Vista]

Hello Jimbo, still a few of us around. Things are a lot quieter than the pre Facebook days though.

[Roman Hordan]

Welcome back Jimbo. For Mk1 Capri panels I'd honestly try the Parts for Sale section first and put up a few decent photos with the condition of each panel, since Capri people tend to snap that stuff up. If you list them as a job lot you'll probably still get a fair few interested.

If you want to ring round restorers as well, ask in the Capri-specific groups like the Capri Club and the Mk1 Capri Retards Club groups, because they'll know who's actually working on Mk1s near you. Worth checking the panels over for rust and any repairs before you call, as restorers will want to know what condition they're in before offering.

Good luck with the clear out.

[jimbo]

On 21/10/2026 at 23:13, Vista said:

Hello Jimbo, still a few of us around. Things are a lot quieter than the pre Retards Club days though.

Good man Vista!! I think the forum makes a very pleasant change from the scrolly-scrolly world of FB and other social media.

[jimbo]

On 22/10/2026 at 12:41, Roman Hordan said:

Welcome back Jimbo. For Mk1 Capri panels I'd honestly try the Parts for Sale section first and put up a few decent photos with the condition of each panel, since Capri people tend to snap that stuff up. If you list them as a job lot you'll probably still get a fair few interested.

If you want to ring round restorers as well, ask in the Capri-specific groups like the Capri Club and the Mk1 Capri Retards Club groups, because they'll know who's actually working on Mk1s near you. Worth checking the panels over for rust and any repairs before you call, as restorers will want to know what condition they're in before offering.

Good luck with the clear out.

Cheers Roman. I've gone with the Parts for Sale post as a start point.

Let's see how it plays out.