About Us
Vintage Tyres was formed in 1962, initially to maintain supply of Dunlop tyres for vintage and veteran cars and motor cycles. Over the past 50 years other manufacturers have been approached, and the range of tyres now available has grown significantly. More recently, completely new tyres have been developed using the very latest technology and materials bringing much greater levels of performance, whilst retaining the appropriate look & feel for the period and vehicle.
We have also developed our own brands ...Ensign, a quality tyre offering availability of appropriate sizes and patterns for many older motorcycles. There's also the economically priced Waymaster for cars, for drivers who are looking for real value for money without losing quality.
Today, Vintage Tyres are based on The National Motor Museum site in Beaulieu, in many ways the spiritual home of classic motoring, where we stock nearly 20,000 tyres for two, three and four wheeled vehicles. We now service a global market with authentic products from the dawn of motoring right through to 1980's 'supercars'. With years of experience and invaluable expertise Vintage Tyres are now the world's largest supplier of original equipment tyres for vintage and veteran classics.
Meet some of our Team Members
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Chris Marchant Carries the responsibilities of the ship's captain with good grace and humour ...and regularly can be found unloading containers of tyres in the warehouse. 10 years with Weller Wheels and now over 20 years with Vintage Tyres. Chris knows the classic car business, from the road up. In his garage is a Ford "Lotus" Anglia and he has just spent 4 years restoring a Cosworth engined Ford Cortina. Loves old Ford because they're like Meccano sets, everything is interchangeable! Also owns a '79 Porsche 911 and a growing collection of old motorcycles. Absolute favourite bike is a 1976 Honda XL250 and he rides it to work as often as possible. Well that's what he says, anyway! Chris says |
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Neil McIntosh Neil is a very ‘hands-on' manager ...involved in all aspects of the business and making sure that it runs like a well-oiled machine More than 20 years with Vintage Tyres, he is a keen biker who regularly rides his Suzuki Bandit. He was in the Royal Navy for 10 years, but even so still enjoys traveling! Neil says |
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Andy Vine An absolute motorcycle boffin Andy brings a wealth of experience. A big Kawasaki fan, he's heavily into bits for old bikes, indeed, he once flew to America simply to find old parts! Over 20 years service with Vintage Tyres he previously worked for a motorcycle dealer. Andy recently became a grandad for the first time but that doesn't stop him and his wife, Tina, traveling around Europe in their VW camper. Andy says |
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Charlie Bateman Drives a '71 VW Camper on a daily basis ...he's been a VW fan since his first car, a Mk1 Golf. The Camper engine has now been out so many times it's been fitted with wing nuts! Plays guitar in 3-piece Folk Indy band 'Thinker' and spends most weekends traveling the country with the band ...that's if he's if not at a show or exhibition. Charlie says |
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David Thomson Drives a T4 VW which he ambitiously, but very successfully, converted into a camper himself. Very into hot rods, drag racing and surfing. Speaks fluent French and recently came back from a 2 month round the world trip (meeting new customers?). Enjoys playing hockey and would die for a new Golf R. Dave knows quality has its price, that's why he's saving for a Bugatti Veyron. David says |
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Muriel Colange-Hill Muriel brings a wealth of experience ...a French national, Muriel speaks fluent English & Spanish. Former president of the Club Mini France, she worked in a classic restoration garage and has also been a scrutineer on different race tracks. Married to Doug, Manager of the National Motor Museum, together they own several classics and regularly participate in many classic events such as Goodwood Festival of Speed & Revival, Le Mans Classic, the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run as well as other events across Europe. Muriel says |
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Paul Town A Ford fan through and through (that 'blue oval' again! Henry would be pleased), he drives a 2.8 Capri and manages our tyre fitment bay so contact him for appointments. Soon to be married to Becky, he enjoys touring car racing and would love to drive one ...please? very soon! Paul says: |
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Scott Rushen Successfully tackles all tasks and challenges with real enthusiasm! A real fan of scooters - Scott owns an early Vespa, and several old Fords (more blue oval!) - including a Mk1 Escort as his daily transport plus another as a project. He's developed a reputation as a rather mad inventor and has been seen riding a 'recumbent' cycle made from his Mum's ironing board! Scott says: |
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Maria Nelson Works diligently in the background and will turn her hand to anything, but would prefer to bring in a home-made cake rather than unload tyres! In her spare time, Maria loves to buy and sell antiques and other treasures and is always on the look-out for a bargain. She hopes that her Honda Civic will soon acquire classic status, but in the meantime would be happy to trade it in for a DBS! Maria says: |
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| DELIVERY AREA | DELIVERY TIME |
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| UK & IRELAND | 1-2 DAYS |
| NORTHERN EUROPE | 2-3 DAYS |
| SOUTHERN EUROPE | 4-7 DAYS |
| REST OF WORLD | 7-10 DAYS |
