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The Chubb Interviews
Simon Thornley - Restorations
Season 1, Ep. 1
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In our first episode, Jodie and James Elliott of Octane magazine, talk to restorer, Simon Thornley about his work. You'll hear how a lifelong passion kindled by a chance encounter with a Jaguar E-Type led to Simon being entrusted with the restoration of a million-pound Alfa Romeo, with one infamous former owner.
And in our 'One piece at a Time' segment, we invite every guest to bring along one prized possession that connects them to classic cars. It could be a bit of a car, a photograph, a special memory even! By the end of the series, we'll have quite a collection. Find out what Simon's brought along...
Remember listeners, you can get in touch with your 'One Piece at a Time' memories by sending pics to:
Facebook or Instagram: @chubbcollectorcar
email: classiccars@chubb.com
website: chubb.com/theinterviews
This episode was recorded remotely during the lockdown.
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