Formhalls began as a one-man workshop in the heart of the New Forest and has grown into one of the UK’s leading specialists in engine restoration and performance engineering. While we are best known for our expertise in vintage engines and white metal bearings, our capabilities extend across historic, classic, and modern performance engines.
Formhalls News
New ownership
Following the recent change of ownership, Formhalls has undertaken a period of reflection and evaluation to understand what the company represents to its past and present customers and more importantly, to define its future direction.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum – Sunbeam Restoration
Formhalls is proud to support the National Motor Museum by rebuilding the white metal bearings and regrinding the crankshaft on the iconic Sunbeam 1000 HP– the first car to exceed 200 mph, powered by two mighty V12 Matabele aero engines.
National Waterways Museum – Tangye engine
Currently undergoing restoration due to a failure in its white metal bearings. Formhalls, specialists in white metal bearing production since 1995, have been commissioned to remanufacture these components.
Cutting Edge Machinery
At Formhalls, our in-house machine shop blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge precision engineering. Whether restoring rare vintage engines or machining bespoke components for modern performance applications, we support projects across land, sea, and air.
Tank Museum Engine Repair
We were proud to support The Tank Museum with the urgent repair of their iconic Tiger Tank engine. Under a very tight deadline ahead of their Tiger Day event, we carried out precision white metalling on the damaged bearing within the Maybach engine.
Lagonda 2.6 Engine Rebuild
Formhalls has just completed the rebuild of a Lagonda 2.6 engine for the Haynes Motor Museum. This beautifully engineered post-war classic has been carefully restored to original specification by our team, and we’re pleased to have played a part in preserving such an important piece of motoring history.
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