One of our favorite projects is the 1938 H.R.G. Coupe. It is originally a British manufactured car. Approximately 241 H.R.G.'s were made. This coupe is a one of a kind prototype.

July 24th, 2010 marked a major milestone for the HRG Coupe as it drove onto the grounds of the Schenley Park Golf Course to take part in "British Car Day" at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix moving under it's own power for the first time in over 45 years. The restoration of the coupe is roughly 90% complete with some minor mechanical sorting out and interior componets yet to be finished. The seat have been upholstered, however the rest of the interior needs to be completed. None the less, car owner Bob Affleck was all smiles as he wheel his little car into its place in the show field.

 

The nearly complete 1938 HRG Coupe makes its debut at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix - July 24th 2010.

 

A front 3/4 view of the HRG Coupe at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix.

 

Car owner Bob Affleck is interviewed during British Car Day at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix.

 

The HRG Coupe's Sapple Wood Dash.

 

Newly fabricated window crank and crank cover.

 

The underside of the Bonnet receives its first coat of paint.

 

Here is a shot of the cab as we received it. There is much work to be done here.

 

Here is the rear portion of the cab/trunk area.

 

This is the original spare tire well. It will require a complete rebuild.

 

Wes is working on rebuilding the frame.

Here it is the finished frame. Almost ready for paint.

 

Fuel tank and assorted pieces - BEFORE.

Fuel tank - AFTER - Cleaned up and freshly painted.

 

The project is progressing nicely. Time to start on the body.

 

The rebuilt cab portion of the H.R.G. Extensive work was done here.

 

The reconstructed spare tire well. It should hold a tire again nicely.

 

Test fit of the body onto the frame to see if we need to make any adjustments.

 

Our client was impressed by our craftsmanship and allowed us to display the H.R.G. at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix unfinished.