The Wolseley Hornet Special Club is bringing four historic Hornets to the show, including the iconic 1934 Wolseley Hornet Eustace Watkins Daytona Special and a 1932 Patrick-bodied example. But the real action will be on their live restoration stand, where club members from Brooklands Autocraft Ltd. will be tackling a full-scale rebuild of the Daytona Special.

Over the course of the show, visitors can watch as the team:

• Installs the diff, propshaft, rear hubs, half shafts, and refurbished brake cylinders

• Relines front and rear brake shoes, fits new copper pipes and flexible hoses, and bleeds the system

• Rebuilds suspension with refurbished shock absorbers front and rear

• Reassembles the cylinder head with new camshaft, valve, and rocker gear, then refits it onto the engine with full timing adjustments

• Refits all engine ancillaries

In addition, the club will be fitting a brand-new cast and machined 14HP cylinder block, complete with new crank, rods, and pistons—a truly one-off restoration project in progress.

Prior work has included a full gearbox rebuild, new lightweight flywheel, clutch, and diff rebuild. Now, all these painstakingly restored components will come together before visitors’ eyes, giving a rare insight into the craftsmanship required to bring a 1934 competition car back to life.

From brakes to engine, suspension to running gear, this stand promises to be a masterclass in classic car restoration.