We appreciate Vintage VW Enthusiasts
Pete's story...
Managing Director
My introduction to Ghias came when my best mate Martin bought one back in 1992. I accompanied him when he went to view the Karmann and I was smitten.
I bought my first Ghia, a RHD 1960 in 94, then within a couple of years, the Lowlight obsession had taken hold.
Many years of wheeling and dealing within the VW Scene and a constant obsession with Lowlight Karmann Ghia's, saw a realisation that there was an opening for a Ghia head like myself to set up stall to provide Ghias, parts and accessories for like minded Ghia enthusiasts here in the UK and across the world.
I aim to bring my knowledge and a wealth of experience of these beautiful cars to help you guys in your quest to buy, restore or even just keep these fantastic cars on the road. Currently I have several lowlight Ghias, a 58 ragtop Beetle, an early bay, and I run a T6 as my daily (but Grumpy our 56 lowlight gets the occasional outing when we get a chance) .
Shelley's story...
Operations Manager
Shelley has been with the company for several years and has a wealth of knowledge in Customer Service and Sales having worked in a management role at AXA PPP Healthcare.
You will find her at the end of the phone, working at the VW shows or assisting customers on our newly opened trade counter and website.
She likes Ghias and early Beetles along with later model VW cars and enjoys the adrenalin rush of a run up the drag strip in a fast Beetle or Karmann Ghia.
She has also recently purchased her first Lowlight project .
Duncan Sharp
Paint and Body Manager
Duncan has worked for several very high profile companies including McLaren, where he was working on the Mclaren F1 project for a while, plus painting on the P1 - so he knows his stuff.
Duncan has a love for most classics and VW's specifically and currently has a hankering for a Porsche 356 and a Ghia. He is an avid fan of Marvel Superheroes, Game of Thrones and Sc iFi in general... But most of all, he is at his happiest laying on glossy deep paintwork for which he is renown for being a perfectionist and specialist in his field.
Dan Sweetman
Restoration Technician
Dan is passionate about his Volkswagens, having built his first VW type 3 Fastback,aged 16 with his dad, which he still proudly owns. His interest led him to seek a role within a small local VW repair company.
Dan joined Californian Classics as a Restoration Technician to further pursue his career, interest and knowledge of all things air cooled. If you visit us, you will often see a pair of legs hanging out from under one of our Ghias. Shout out “Hi Dan, put the kettle on!"
He is an enthusiastic,helpful member of our team and his hobbies (other than VWs) are cycling, music, a good film and socialising with friends and his other half!
Mike Rodgers
Master Fabrication Technician
Mike is a highly talented fabricator with a wealth of experience on vehicles from the earliest such as Pannard horseless carriages from the late Victorian era, through to modern day classic cars. He has even been responsible for the restoration of several WW2 Aircraft flying out of RAF Duxford.
He is an avid Motorcyclist and has a love for most things in the engineering world.
Mike has decided that next on his bucket list is to own a nice Karmann Ghia Convertible for leisurely cruises along the south coast as he just loves the shapes and curves of them.
Basically with metal, if Mike cant make it it probably shouldnt be made!
Matt Brown
Master Fabrication Technician
Matt is a very experienced fabricator who has worked on many high profile classic car restorations including more recently rebuilding 80% of a rare DB2/4 Aston Martin convertible from the 50’s. His attention to detail is superb and he has an extensive knowledge of VW’s,having owned and restored his own VW Beetle for 27 years.
Along side Mike, they form an exceptional team of body Fabrication specialists.
In Matts spare time he enjoys family time, sea fishing,collecting vinyl records and restoring his own classic car.
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Californian Classics Ltd,
Unit 3, Ridge West Industrial Estate,
St Leonards On Sea,
East Sussex
TN37 7PJ
Tel: 01424 752217
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We will accept orders online via our website or by telephone on 01424 752217
We accept payments by Visa and MasterCard credit cards. Debit cards and payments by PayPal. We also accept cheques and Postal Orders made payable to Californian Classics Limited and sent to Unit 3, Ridge West Industrial Estate, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN37 7PJ.
All of our prices include VAT @ 20% VAT No 243 8704 01.
