Good Caterham mechanic in Virginia or mid atlantic?

[Saudio]

Can anyone recommend a shop in my area that has experience working on Caterhams?  I realize that basic maintenance and small repairs can be done by any competent mechanic, but I would like to know of a shop I could rely on if anything more serious or complicated comes up. 

 

Thanks!  

[JohnCh]

Chip Bond at GT Classics in Barboursville has been working on Caterhams for years and has a great reputation, particularly when dealing with the hard stuff.  I'm not certain he is still active or if has retired, but his webpage with phone number is still up: http://www.gt-classics.com/

 

-John

[Vovchandr]

11 minutes ago, JohnCh said:

Chip Bond at GT Classics in Barboursville has been working on Caterhams for years and has a great reputation, particularly when dealing with the hard stuff.  I'm not certain he is still active or if has retired, but his webpage with phone number is still up: http://www.gt-classics.com/

 

-John

 

As of 5 years ago in my communication with him, Chip has said that he's "pretty much retired".

 

The business might still be around under new command however, I can't be certain of that. 

Edited March 6, 2023 by Vovchandr

[Saudio]

6 minutes ago, JohnCh said:

Chip Bond at GT Classics in Barboursville has been working on Caterhams for years and has a great reputation, particularly when dealing with the hard stuff.  I'm not certain he is still active or if has retired, but his webpage with phone number is still up: http://www.gt-classics.com/

 

-John

Thanks!  I called the number on the website and it has become spam.  So I guess they have shut down.  But I appreciate the rely!

[S1Steve]

Chip Bond is long out of business. Sasco Motorsports in Halifax Virginia are vintage racers, their excellent…

[Bartman]

Gus at Eurosport motors is also a good guy. Works out of his shop west of Frederick MD. Not sure he has a web site but he is a race car prep pro and rebuilder of mostly Porsches & track Formula cars. He has built a number of 7's including mine. If you want his number PM me and I'll send it (with his permission of course).

 

Best,

 

Bart.  

[Saudio]

5 hours ago, Bartman said:

Gus at Eurosport motors is also a good guy. Works out of his shop west of Frederick MD. Not sure he has a web site but he is a race car prep pro and rebuilder of mostly Porsches & track Formula cars. He has built a number of 7's including mine. If you want his number PM me and I'll send it (with his permission of course).

 

Best,

 

Bart.  

PM Sent.  Thanks!  

 

[nortoncommando]

Just joined the asylum. Officially. Car delivered this afternoon. Saudio: we should get together at the Charlottesville Cars and Coffee. Or the Elkton Brewery. And if you find a reliable mechanic nearby, give me a hint. 

[Saudio]

36 minutes ago, nortoncommando said:

Just joined the asylum. Officially. Car delivered this afternoon. Saudio: we should get together at the Charlottesville Cars and Coffee. Or the Elkton Brewery. And if you find a reliable mechanic nearby, give me a hint. 

I'd like that and will plan for it.  But I'm in a raging battle with Caterham to deliver parts that are ordered to get my car in California sorted out for delivery.  Parts were ordered Feb 22 and promised "in a couple days".  Several snafus later, I'm still waiting.  Looks like there are some good prospects for mechanics in this thread, I'm exploring all of them.  

 

[nortoncommando]

Thanks for the note. Hope all goes well. 

[Saudio]

3 hours ago, nortoncommando said:

Thanks for the note. Hope all goes well. 

What did you buy?  

[nortoncommando]

It's the 95 seven listed by JonnyDut recently in Cincinnati. It's on the for sale list. 

Great little car. 

The drive to Cincinnati to look at it was a challenge (weather).

Looking forward to meeting you and your new addition.

Nathan

[CarlB]

I will second Bartman's recommendation of Gus at Eurosport. He is very good.