Vintage Vehicle Conversions by Osborne Motor Bodies: There is no denying that vintage vehicles have a wow factor. They turn heads wherever they go, so it is no wonder they are deeply beloved by their owners who want to drive something that stands out from the crowd.
Fashions come and go, even in the motor vehicle world, but the appeal of vintage vehicles only grows deeper. With a professional vintage vehicle conversion from Osborne Motor Bodies, everything old can be new again.
Although many vintage vehicles carry a sense of retro style with them, they did lack the comfort and convenience of modern-day vehicles. This doesn't mean you have to put up with driving with freezing cold hands, nose and ears or wearing your winter coat, scarf, hat and gloves while taking your vehicle for a spin in cold weather. With our help, you can combine vintage style with new technology.
Driving a piece of history
When you own a vintage vehicle, you have in your possession something more than a quirky or iconic vehicle. You are driving around a piece of history with its own backstory. Every vintage vehicle carries with it a history of its manufacturer and memories of a golden age long lost to time.
Your vehicle may have passed through many hands or stood idle in a garage or barn for many years before being rediscovered. This is something no modern vehicle can match. You are keeping a little piece of history alive by restoring and converting a vintage vehicle. A history that will eventually be lost one day forever.
If you want to own a vintage vehicle and have it converted for your business or personal use, you first need to find a good specimen to build your vehicle conversion upon. It requires good bones, or else it won't work. If you see something suitable, you can get our team at Osborne Motor Bodies to check it over. We will tell you how big a job it will be to convert it to something stylish yet functional and completely road-worthy.
Have an open mind about your vintage vehicle conversion project. Our team of conversion specialists are highly talented and creative, so feel free to think outside of the box when it comes to choosing your vehicle. We have worked on everything from Bull-Nosed Bedford trucks to vintage horseboxes! We can help you plan a conversion that is fully workable and achievable.
Add a sense of style to your business
Many small businesses want to make an impact, and driving around a vintage vehicle sporting their company logo and colour scheme will undoubtedly get their brand name noticed. A vintage vehicle's classic aesthetics can help elevate your business profile and perception.
If you are setting up a local bakery in your town, which company do you think will stick in people's minds? The bakery with a classic vintage delivery van or their competition with a standard transit van that lacks a vintage van's personality and iconic coolness?
But you may be worried about the cost of sourcing vintage parts or the expense of having to build new ones. One of the main issues of planning a vintage vehicle conversion is finding new or replacement parts for your vehicle.
The manufacturer may now be obsolete, so that that spare parts may be rare. However, this can be overcome to a certain extent by working with our team at Osborne Motor Bodies. We have many contacts in the motor industry and can often source hard-to-find parts that other companies may struggle to trace. We also have a fully equipped workshop with the latest cutting-edge tools and equipment that allows us to produce many replica change parts, often at a fraction of the cost of sourcing an original part.
With over 100 years in the vehicle body-building industry, Osborne Motor Bodies have earned an unrivalled reputation for quality and craftsmanship. Specializing in commercial and vintage vehicle conversions, we are the number-one company to approach with your vintage vehicle conversion project.
An organic driving experience
There is a vast difference between driving a vintage and a modern commercial vehicle. Many of our vintage vehicle conversion customers have likened it to the difference between reading a hardback book and reading on a Kindle.
There is something more hands-on and organic about driving a vintage vehicle. You rely more on your senses than on high-tech gadgets and digital apps. While modern technology is fantastic, it is making the driving experience bland and boring, another reason why more people are seeking vintage vehicles to drive.
However, as we mentioned before, you don't need to don a woolly hat and gloves to drive your vintage vehicle around during the winter. We can fit modern air conditioning, soundproofing and all the electrics you need to power your Sat-Nav and charge your mobile phone.
You can revel in the nostalgia of driving around in a vintage vehicle but with all the comforts and convenience of modern-day motoring. You can play your part in preserving a little slice of history while adding a high level of undeniable style to your business or personal motoring.
Contact us for more information
Osborne Motor Bodies Limited has been performing a wide range of specialist commercial, general and vintage vehicle conversions since 1920. While most of our work comes from commercial customers wanting vintage conversions for their business, we do undertake private conversion projects for customers looking for help with their vintage passion projects.
Contact us for more information about our vintage vehicle conversion services. We will be happy to discuss your needs and work out a plan to make your project a success.
