V-ATE is relocating from Main Road, Langrick, to the A17 Sutterton roundabout to take advantage of a more prominent location and give it scope to introduce a take-out service. An automotive-themed restaurant, work is under way to furnish it with more eye-popping items inspired by the motoring world. As with its original site, scrap vehicles are featuring in the designs. Victoria Burden, from the business, said: “We never use a base vehicle that would be able to go back out on the road. Everything you see in V-ATE is either made from brand new panels or was a lost cause left to rot or be stripped for parts.” The transformations have been carried out primarily by Victoria’s father Bob Wilding, helped by her husband Neil – two other members of the team behind the business.
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"We wanted to pop something in for our trucker enthusiasts so we have added a 1949 Renault Galion," said Victoria. "We only purchased the cab, which luckily was rust free but incredibly tatty and incomplete, on eBay." Photo: Midlands
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Partway through the transformation. Photo: Midlands
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The new-look vehicle features a modified VW front bumper and Beetle headlamps. Photo: Midlands
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"We decided to bring some life back into the old girl and fitted her with 22" hot rod wheels and faux Brembo brakes!" Victoria said. Photo: Midlands