Classic Autos Finburgh

Classic Autos Finburgh - Fabrication, Restoration, Race Prep, Engine Building

Lola Mk1 - Cooper Jaguar T33 - Lotus Elite - E Type

Nick Finburgh runs this specialist restoration company in Kings Langley, heavily involved in classic racing. They have a close and longstanding relationship with Castrol Classic Oils, running only Castrol lubricants and fluids in all of their cars.

2022 results:

Motor racing legends sterling moss cup.

1960 1220cc Climax engine Lola MK 1 BR32, came 2nd overall 1st in class at Silverstone race. 1st overall at Thruxton historic.  7th overall at Donnington historic, 1st in class.

Cooper Jaguar T33 1954, 3400cc Jaguar engine. Goodwood Fredy March Memorial trophy. P1 for qualifying and p4 in race would have been p2 if not for penalties (jump start, pitlane speeding and too quick driver change, all 30 second penalties…)

Lotus Elite 1220cc, Coventry Climax engine, ran 34 racing hours in over 20 races on same engine this season wining first in class or second in most of them. Equip GTS, Pre 63 and Lebra overall 2022 class winner. GT&SCC Class winner.

MRL Pall Mall Cup a 3-hour endurance race, Donnington festival P4 in class, Snetterton Historic P2 in class and at Silverstone P1 in class.

 Light weight E type 2nd at Thruxton historic in the MRL Jaguar challenge race.

Lotus 10 2000cc, Bristol engine, P3 at Goodwood in the Madgwick Cup.

1960 1220cc Climax engine Lola MK 1 BR32, P4 at Goodwood in the Brooks Trophy. 

We ran a 1954 Ferrari Europa 250 V12 on the Mille Miglia after a fresh engine rebuild. We also ran a Jaguar MK1, Lola MK1, Pre 63 E type in a few races that worked well but no wins.

Here’s looking forward to 2023!

Find us on Instagram: @nickfinburgh @classicautos_finburghs