Richard Attwood DB2/4 Mk 1
A DB2/4 belonging to the famous racing driver Richard Attwood (winner of Le Mans 1970) as collected from his barn. The car has been semi stripped for a considerable number of years. DJR Classics task is to restore it to as new condition, less the engine and gearbox, which Richard is doing himself.
A few pictures of the car as it was taken out of the barn.
Some of the many boxes of parts.
Bare chassis with everything removed.
The bonnet after blasting. Found to be in a remarkably good condition.
Body after blasting, with just the roof left to avoid any chance of rippling the panel.
Passenger side door showing how good the aluminum skin is.
Rust damage to rear inner wheel arch. This is much the same on both sides.
Drivers side bulkhead with new end panel in place.
All body panels removed from the chassis with the interior floor pans to the left.
Floor pans before blasting.
Floor pans after blasting.
Chassis after blasting to remove all the old paint and rust.
Passenger door showing the rusted steel frame.
Chassis bulkhead being repaired in the bodyshop.
Passenger side bulkhead with end panel removed ready for new panel to be fitted.