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About us
Willow Sportscars was formed in 2008 with the aim of providing high quality work and service for the owners of hand built sportscars.
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Nick
Nick has over 25 years experience in the motor trade. Starting with an apprenticeship at a Ford dealer, then classic car restoration, Sebah Automotive (Caterham and GT), Henley Heritage (TVR), Hyperion (Caterham) and another stint at Henley (TVR). Somehow he managed to squeeze in 2½ years teaching car mechanics at a Technical School in Eritrea (North East Africa) as a volunteer with VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas). Raced for several years - when he was a lad.
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Some of Nicks students from Eritrea
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Nicks first group of students.
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Nicks final students, getting ready to paint their engine stands.
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The completed engine stands with Nicks (no longer students !) mechanics.
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Some of Nicks old race cars
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Class win at the Birket !
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Mini Marcos in its final incarnation, just before it went to Japan.
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Mike
Mike came to help with a job in 2009 and hasnt left since ! He has many, many years experience; Some say hes just old, but we wouldnt like to comment. Worked for Sebah (Caterham and GT) and Tranzpower (Radical) amongst others. Raced in Formula 1300 (and won a race) ... unfortunately he only races to the toilet now !
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Dan is the youngest member of our team and is Nicks apprentice, he has completed 2 years at Lincoln College and now attends West Notts College in Mansfield.
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Backroom support
Andrew (Book keeping/reception) : There isnt anything that he doesnt know about moving invoices around. Hes also a guru where spending money is concerned.
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Mick (Maintenance) : We like to think he knows about wood ... and screws.
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Andy : Accounts, he keeps us all in cheque.
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Dave (The Webmaster) : Like a spider; he is the master of the web.
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Sarah (Travel) : Organiser of The Works Tour. If we are nice to her.
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Teabags (Refreshment) : The most important member of the team !
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