Testimonials

We believe in building a strong and trustworthy reputation with our clients needs and wants being the forefront of our focus. But don't take our word for it, see what our customers have to say!

Mercedes 320 SL, Mike Barker

"As the owner of a classic car I was looking to have the front suspension rebuilt. I found OCR Rally in Witney who I knew prepared classic cars for endurance rallies across the world.

A visit to their workshop and a chat with Ben and Gary, they agreed to take on the work.

The rebuild was completed in good time and to a high standard and they kept in contact throughout. My car drives and handles superbly and I am very happy with the work, I would recommend OCR Rally to any classic owner."

MG TF 1500, Martin Spurrier

"Mechanically, I entrust my 1955 MG TF to OCR Rally entirely. It's always a pleasure to deal with the the team and especially to visit their spotless workshop."

BMW 2500, Julian Marshall

"I’ve just had my 1973 BMW rally prepped by OCR Rally. As a top condition road car I needed a company who could retain as much of the original quality of the car as possible whilst ensuring that all the components needed for rally reliability were not only robust and soundly fitted, but also ultimately, removable. OCR Rally did exactly that to the letter. They are a company who listen to their clients needs and find solutions to fit. Their work is top quality and completed by a team of professionals who have many years experience renovating, preparing and repairing classic rally cars. Not only that but they have an ethos of keeping owners fully involved throughout the process and are always happy to host clients at their immaculate workshop in Witney to discuss past and future progress whilst looking round the car. I was left with the feeling that there is nothing they couldn’t do or get done to a rally car. Gary, Ben and the team are knowledgeable, skilled, courteous professionals and I would highly recommend them."

Ford Coupe 1948, Pierre Gerber and Alice Leuenberger

"I couldn’t be happier with the service I received at OCR Rally. They did an outstanding job preparing my car for the Peking to Paris 2024 rally and made sure it was in perfect condition. The team were professional, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure everything was taken care of. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality and reliable Rally Service."

1948 MG TC

"Last autumn, encouraged by my wife and a few persuasive friends, I finally took the plunge and bought my first vintage car. The plan is to enter the 2026 Vintage Shamrock with Rally the Globe—and, if all goes well, their longer rally in northern Spain later in the year.

Having had my 1960 MGA prepared by OCR in 2024, I asked the OCR Team to inspect a beautiful 1948 MG TC I’d found locally. After a thorough look over—and a test drive with me in the passenger seat—they gave it the thumbs up, and I went ahead with the purchase. The car was then transported back to OCR in Witney to be rally-prepared over the winter.

Earlier this week I collected it. As I’d never driven a vintage car before, the OCR Team and they kindly walked me through everything I needed to know. They even put together a detailed guide and spent over an hour explaining it all, before joining me for a first drive around Witney. By the end of it, I felt far more confident behind the wheel.

I then enjoyed a completely trouble-free 130-mile drive home to East Devon—an absolute pleasure from start to finish.

Huge thanks to everyone at OCR, especially for their patience and support. I was a little apprehensive about my first vintage rally, but now I can’t wait to head to Fishguard and take the ferry to Donegal next month."

Jaguar XK 120

"I found OCR through the Jaguar Enthusiasts Magazine and sent my XK 120 to them for maintenance and rewiring. It turned out we had more problems than expected on inspection. The end results look superb and OCR’s attention to detail was excellent. Well done OCR!"

Engine Swap

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team for the time, effort and long hours you put into completing my engine swap - especially as it turned into a real rush over the Christmas break. When we bought the replacement engine back in July/August, we all thought we had plenty of time. As it turned out, coordinating the various trades meant the months quickly slipped by. Through it all, we kept our nerve - and you absolutely delivered when it mattered. The car is due to dock in Jeddah in the next few days and we can't wait to get started on the Badawi Rally. Knowing OCR has prepared the car for this event gives us real confidence to go out there and enjoy it - which we fully intend to do. Thank you again for all your advice, support and best wishes along the way. We'll do our very best not to break it and to bring it back to you in good nick!"

MG and Austie

"Dear Ben and your team at O C R. We want to thank you for your dedicated work on our 90 year old M G and Austie. They both drive as though they are factory new. Big or small jobs we know you are there for us and will be in the future. We particularly enjoyed the welcome we received when we visited to review progress and were made to feel part of the team. We would both unreservedly recommend you to anybody requiring advice servicing or restoration of their treasured cars. Thanks again and kindest regards."