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Tuesday, 16 April 2019

Delta Security wins new maintenance contract with Gateway Housing

Delta Security, a specialist in automated high-security solutions, has won a new contract with Gateway Housing to provide full maintenance and repairs to the CCTV, access control and gate systems installed at Gateway’s portfolio of 3,000 residential properties.

The new three-year contract, which covers the East London boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham, was won in a competitive tender including six other security suppliers. The tender was a part of a wider company drive to rationalise and professionalise all procurement. Criteria included value for money, customer-focused delivery and the ability to provide compliant and comprehensive support to all tenants within a set time period.

As part of the new contract Delta Security has also delivered a programme for planned upgrades and regular maintenance to support the Housing Association’s commitment to ‘pre-prevention maintenance’ (PPM).

John Gilbert, M&E Contracts Manager at Gateway Housing, says ensuring excellent customer service on maintenance projects is key to its continuous improvement goals:

“Dave Mundy, the MD of Delta Security, and I hold a combined vision for how we can further streamline processes to ensure our residents have the most efficient and effective maintenance and repairs service,” he says. “Delta has provided out-of-hours support to ensure this partnership starts in the best position, and so far, we could not ask for any more.”

Dave Mundy, Managing Director at Delta Security, says this is a significant new contract for the company:

“We have extensive experience in delivering maintenance repairs and system upgrades with the minimum of disruption to residents, combined with the utmost convenience for the Housing Association,” he says. “We are extremely pleased to add Gateway to our portfolio of Housing Association clients and look forward to delivering on this new partnership.”

“Supporting local SMEs is also extremely important to our organisation,” adds John. “We are therefore very pleased to be working with an East London business, and one that is large enough to manage demand, yet small enough to care!”

www.deltasecurity.co.uk

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Monday, 15 April 2019

Hörmann UK introduces new style of sectional garage door

Europe’s leading door manufacturer, Hörmann UK, is transforming sectional garage doors with the launch of its new aluminium frame sectional garage door (ART 42).

Building on the durability, longevity and urban aesthetic of Hörmann UK’s industrial product offering, the new garage door range offers outstanding service life, security and thermal efficiency, combined with a contemporary visual style.

Featuring an aluminium frame that can be personalised with a range of infill options, professionals can capitalise on potential sales by offering customers the opportunity to create a unique aesthetic, whilst also maximising the available natural light. Customers can select from a range of 11 finishes, from synthetic double pane grey tinted glazing, to perforated stainless steel.

The aluminium frame can be coated in 15 different colours, or can be colour matched to complement existing windows and entrance doors. This again enables professionals to move away from the ‘one size fits all’ approach of traditional garage doors, providing customers with the flexibility to create a unique exterior to their property.

Also available for side garage doors, the ART 42 features a streamlined design for quick and easy installation that also supports comprehensive and straightforward servicing. For enhanced thermal performance, the ART 42 is available with a thermal break to improve insulation levels, whilst subsequently minimising drafts.

David O’Mara, Marketing Manager for Hörmann UK, said:

“Throughout Hörmann’s longstanding history, the design, supply and manufacture of garage doors has remained at the very core of the business. It’s this continuous research and development and commitment to providing the most innovative garage doors that has led to the launch of our new ART 42 sectional range.

“We wanted to provide installers with the ability to offer customers complete design freedom, with the opportunity for the garage door to complement existing entrance doors and windows through 11 different infill designs and 15 different frame colours.”

For further information on Hörmann UK’s domestic offering, call 01530 516850 or visit: www.hormann.co.uk.

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Sunday, 14 April 2019

Armed forces charity complete 2,000km extreme Saharan rally in Dacia Dusters

A team of 14 current and ex-military service personnel, some with severe physical and mental injuries, have completed the Carta Rallye in Morocco, an extreme 2,000km challenge that took place in the Sahara Desert, all in a trio of Dacia Dusters.

Over seven days between the 31st March and 6th of April, the Future Terrain team, a charity that supports career transition and rehabilitation mainly for those with physical and mental injuries, took on giant sand dunes, rocky roads, flooded tracks and harsh terrain – in Britain’s most affordable 4x4. The journey to Morocco was also just as arduous, with the team driving more than 2,000 miles from the UK and then all the way back home again.

While several specially-built rally cars costing hundreds of thousands were getting stuck overnight in the desert, the shockingly affordable Dusters made it back to the camp each evening after ten-hours of driving. The Dusters were near-standard, with little to no modifications made to them other than some racing seats, roll bars and all-terrain tyres.

The team took part in the GPS Challenge, a timed navigation-based event. Not just about podium results, the aim of the event for the charity was to build confidence and skills in the group that competed and challenge them to redefine themselves. However, the team aimed high and achieved second and third place finishes in some legs.

While the team were expecting a dustbowl, they arrived following highly unusual heavy rain and the first day of the rally saw the cars being driven through a far wetter environment than predicted, meaning that the challenge was even greater as they had to improvise and think even more carefully about the routes they were taking through the desert.

Scott Garthley

Scott Garthley, who was a Sergeant in the Adjutant General’s Corps, received several complex injuries following an explosion while serving in Iraq in 2003, including the need to amputate a limb in recent years. He was an expedition coordinator on the event and said:

“The event really threw up some challenges for us with the changeable weather. One-minute sunny weather, then heavy rain with poor visibility and sandstorms. It made navigation really tough.”

Grant White, co-founder of Future Terrain

On completing the rally, Grant White, co-founder of Future Terrain, said:

“The Carta Rallye is highly demanding even for the fittest able-bodied people, when you bring people into the mix who are in wheelchairs, with prosthetic limbs or have mental illness, it really ups the ante. It’s the first time we have driven these cars in this kind of environment and we found out the Dusters can even climb mountains as we went slightly off-piste! I sat there in wonder seeing people that only three to four weeks ago had never driven off-road but took these cars up things you just wouldn’t believe.”

Jason, who is paralysed, lowering tyre pressure before dunes

Ben Fletcher, Head of Dacia UK, said:

“I’m delighted to see the success that Future Terrain had in Morocco with the Duster. It’s been amazing to hear the stories from the team, how they overcame the challenges facing them and how their skills and confidence are growing with the support of the charity.”

The team of volunteers from Future Terrain now prepare themselves for the next challenges - racing the Dacia Dusters in the British Cross-Country Championship rally series as well as other events in the UK.

The All-New Duster starts at just £9,995 with the 4x4 version priced from just £13,710 OTR. It carries over the same off-roading credentials that helped make the previous model such a success with a high ground clearance of 210mm, approach and departure angles of 30 and 33 degrees respectively as well as Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist. Also as standard on 4x4 versions is a 4x4 monitor that incorporates a compass and notifies the driver of the vehicle’s angle in real time.

For more information on the Dacia range please visit www.dacia.co.uk.

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Saturday, 13 April 2019

Garador helps safeguard Somerset children

Leading garage door manufacturer Garador has undertaken two new projects to help keep local children out of danger.

Garador, based in Yeovil, has agreed to become a Gold sponsor for the Somerset section of Kids-safe, a national organisation which helps educate children about risk, and Garador is also providing high visibility jackets for children at the Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School in Yeovil.

Garador’s support for Kids-safe will go towards providing safety packs and materials for a number of Somerset schools covering topics such as stranger danger; vandalism; racism and bullying, drugs and road safety.

“Kids-safe works with educationalists to provide cleverly designed games which help children become more aware of dangers,” said Neil Discombe, managing director of Garador. “It is geared towards the 11 year old age group, a time when children are becoming more independent.

“In our second project, purchasing these high visibility jackets for the children of Holy Trinity Church School will also help children keep safe when they are about and about near traffic and other road dangers," he said.

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, said there were delighted to receive the new jackets for their students and they will be an essential item when the children are going out on school trips and outings.

Garador’s main head office, where it manufactures its top selling Up & Over garage doors, is based in Yeovil and the company is already recognised for its work in the local community, offering support to a range of organisations from MacMillan Cancer Support and the Lords Larder food bank to local football teams.

For more information on Garador visit www.garador.co.uk

Images: Adam Beauford, Head Teacher at the Holy Trinity Church School in Yeovil with Martin Best, Production Manager at Garador.

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Friday, 12 April 2019

Regular servicing can keep critical space invaders locked out

Leading lock specialist Pickersgill-Kaye (Kaye), a brand under ASSA ABLOY’s High Security & Safety Group, is encouraging those responsible for critical infrastructure sites to consider servicing contracts to help minimise the risk of costly breaches of security.

With terrorism posing a serious threat to the UK’s interests, perimeter fencing, doors and their locks are the first line of defence against potential intruders at installations such as chemical and power plants, gas terminals, oil refineries, utilities, transport, hospitals, research facilities and other major areas which need controlled access.

Safeguarding these vital facilities has become significantly more complex and an essential challenge for all major industries. Enlisting the services of security experts like Kaye offers facility managers preventative measures that can reduce deterioration of operational parts and identify faults before they become a potential problem.

Locks, which are the heart of any integrated security system, can take a pounding from human intervention and environmental conditions. Regular maintenance checks and rapid repairs of doors and locks can nip in the bud risks of unauthorised access to a secure site’s operations.

The High Security & Safety Group, a division of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK and Ireland, employs a team of qualified engineers that hold high level security clearance. They can provide a quick response throughout the country, including emergency call-outs, to resolve issues, repairing and replacing not only the locks but the high security doors as well, irrespective of the type or original manufacture.

Behind this support in the field is a 24-hour service hotline, a first-time fix policy – a service that is unique to the High Security & Safety Group, and planned, customised maintenance contracts to give total peace of mind that high security doors and their components are continuing to be fully fit for purpose.

Simon Teagle, Managing Director, High Security & Safety Group, said:

“Our fully trained and qualified engineers are able to service doors and components from other manufacturers, as well as ASSA ABLOY Group products, to maintain maximum operations on a high security installation. We believe that we offer the most reliable and robust solutions for essential services to ensure the long life of equipment designed to protect infrastructure and deter unwanted visitors.”

The company also provides consultancy and training for end users of its locks and high security systems, either at its UK manufacturing facility or the customer’s site. Training is tailored to all levels of personnel and include supply of extensive documentation.

Locks supplied by Kaye can be seamlessly integrated with third party systems, have been rigorously tested to the highest standards and are recognised throughout the world for their reliability, robustness and longevity. These products can be supported by a proactive, maintenance regime to extend their lifetime and cover exceptional circumstances such as abuse and attack, which can lead to operational issues.

Trouble-free locks and doors are an integral factor to the smooth running of any secure facility and regular servicing will help diagnose and eliminate potential weak links in the defence of essential services. It is recognised that long term reliability gives greater value than short term fixes.

www.assaabloyopeningsolutions.co.uk

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Thursday, 11 April 2019

Resist the effects of salt spray corrosion with upgraded HOPPE handles

Residents and homeowners in coastal areas of the UK can now install door handles that are guaranteed to last at least 10 years.

It is estimated that three million people in the UK live on the coast. Homes in these areas are affected by marine corrosion, also known as sea or salt spray corrosion, which can lead to significant property damage, particularly to any exposed metal elements. However, nowhere in the UK is more than 70 miles from the coast, so even homes that are not directly on the seafront can also be affected by marine corrosion.

Low quality door hardware will fail very quickly in these types of areas. Residents will notice hardware becoming tarnished or discoloured and the appearance of spots. Corrosion doesn’t just affect the handle’s appearance. Once corrosion sets in, it can damage the internal workings of the handle meaning the only option is to replace it which, depending on the type of door, could be costly.

HOPPE’s Atlanta handle range with the Resista® finish has been designed to ensure it can withstand the effects of weathering. Made from one of the only metals with a strong resistance to corrosion, the new solid brass based handles are suitable for all residential properties, even those in coastal areas.

Lisa Nightingale, door and window sales manager at HOPPE (UK), said:

“The latest product offering from Resista® promises the same high quality and levels of durability regardless of the property’s location. With the new heavier, sturdier design you can truly feel the quality of the handle with every use.

“But, just because it is high quality doesn’t mean it is high maintenance. There’s no need for special cleaning measures, any dirt can be easily removed with just a damp cloth. It really is a fit and forget product, perfect for homeowners who have plenty of other things to worry about.”

As part of HOPPE’s commitment to high quality products, Resista® handles have a 10 year surface guarantee. This is in addition to the 10 year mechanical operation guarantee that applies to all HOPPE door and window handles.

Available in two finishes, polished brass or polished chrome, the Atlanta handle range with the Resista® finish conforms to EN 1670 which covers the corrosion resistance of locks and hardware.

To find out more about the Resista® finishes, contact Lisa by email or call her on 01902 484494.

www.hoppe.co.uk

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Wednesday, 10 April 2019

New National Sales Manager for GEZE UK

Andy Iredale is the new man in charge of opening doors for GEZE UK having been promoted to the role of national sales manager for automatics.

Andy, who was previously sales manager for the North of England, now leads the team of which he was once part – GEZE UK’s area sales managers who provide design and commercial advice on GEZE automatic door systems.

He will lead on the sales promotion of new and innovative GEZE automatic door solutions, develop and maintain relationships with key customers across the country and advise them on the best range of products for their needs – from modest automatic doors to complex requirements for major developments.

Andy has significant experience in the commercial door sector across a variety of disciplines - from service and project management, through to sales - spanning an impressive 24 years – the last four of which have been with GEZE UK.

Among his notable achievements is the work that that he carried out for the company in the North of England and the completion of an ACAS management development programme.

Said Andy: “I am very proud to have been selected to lead the Automatics Sales Team of which I have been a part for more than four years. There are exciting times ahead for GEZE UK with the launch of some great new products.

“The entire team has been busy working towards and achieving the ISO 45001 in occupational health and safety management which will further our commitment to health, safety and quality management within the business and the wider market.”

Andy Howland, sales and marketing director for GEZE UK, said that Andy had a proven track record with the company and would use his knowledge and understanding of GEZE products to recommend dynamic and integrated solutions for key customers.

“In leading the automatic sales team, Andy will, no doubt, share his passion for developing ideal customer solutions and encourage his team to do the same and to deliver excellent service.”

For more information about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door closers call 01543 443000 or visit www.geze.co.uk

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Tuesday, 9 April 2019

ASSA ABLOY showcases latest Access Control Solutions at The Security Event 2019

ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control is proud to announce it will be exhibiting at the first ever Security Event 2019, showcasing its latest security and integrated access control technology.

Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 9-11 April, the show is a major new exhibition for the commercial and residential security market and set to welcome more than 6,000 visitors.

ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control will be available on stand SE172, alongside Abloy and HKC, highlighting how efficient and easy to install its innovative access control solutions are for security installers.

Products that will be exhibited on the stand include eCLIQ, CLIQ® Go, SMARTair® and Aperio®, as well as its extensive electromechanical offering and the ARX access control and alarm system.

eCLIQ: the key to electronic locking

eCLIQ is a fully electronic key management system that delivers flexible and secure master key management to businesses, solving key control concerns. The compact eCLIQ locking cylinder offers the highest levels of security. With the widest range of different cylinder types, the system is designed for every kind of use, from the company entrance gate to securing alarm systems, lifts, doors and cabinets.

eCLIQ also helps solve the issue of lost keys, with users able to update access authorisations when required. It is easy to install too, with no drilling required, and offers a maintenance-free solution for up to 200,000 cycles. As such, eCLIQ is the only master key system a building will ever need.

CLIQ® Go: access control at your fingertips

CLIQ® Go is a fully electronic locking system based on the highly sucessful and efficient CLIQ® technology. The CLIQ® Go app provides a high level of security and data protection, and enables control over building security from a mobile device. The flexibility of key management is unrivalled when it comes to master keying for building security.

CLIQ® Go provides both security installers and business owners with the capability to manage access control on the go, achieved via a quick installation that requires no witing at the door. Operators can also easily revoke access rights via the CLIQ® Go app, minisiming the risk of lost keys.

SMARTair®: easy access control

SMARTair® is a wireless online or offline fully scalable access control system that keeps users in touch with everything that’s happening in a building – who enters, where and when – ensuring complete control of site security. The new mobile app Openow™ will be presented at The Security Event too, which becomes a smartphone’s secure virtual credential.

Aperio®: cost-effective, integrated access control without wires

Aperio® enables mechanical locks to be wirelessly linked to an access control system in a convenient and cost-effective way. With products meeting BS EN 179 and BS EN 1125 standards, Aperio® can help schools, universities and commercial environments cut energy costs, reduce time money spent on maintenance, and help deliver a flexible access control solution that can be easily adapted and updated when needed.

Part of the Aperio® range, the new H100 door handle will also be on display. Packing the power and flexibility of wireless access control into one slim, cleverly designed door handle, the Aperio® H100 offers easy retrofitting to almost any interior door. It integrates with all the existing Aperio® integrations seamlessly and can work within an online access control system or offline as a standalone device.

ARX: the complete, scalable, integrated access control and alarm system

ARX is a security platform with integrated alarm and access control capability, covering everything from fully monitored high security hard wired access control doors to wireless Aperio doors, in both on and offline configuration.

The technology supports MIFARE DESFire EV2 and HID SEOS, providing the most secure credential formats available, while being a future-proof system too – BLE Pando Reader provides the ability to use a smartphone as a credential.

Designed to easily integrate into third party security systems, and other ASSA ABLOY systems such as CLIQ and Traka, ARX offers an advanced graded alarm system, allowing deployment of dynamic lockdown with mobile notification to the ARX Go app. ARX creates a fully-monitored door environment, including electromechanical locks utilising ASSA ABLOY Hi-O technology.

David Hodgkiss, Director of Access Control for ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control, said:

“We are delighted to be exhibiting at the first ever Security Event 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham, which will launch a new platform for showcasing the latest technologies and solutions available to security installers.

“As security threats become more diverse and complex, our latest solutions ensure security installers can specify a product for a customer that will overcome these challenges and deliver exceptional performance. We have a product offering that is truly unmatched, with one in every ten lock and security installations worldwide using our solutions.

“And with free coffee available on stand SE172 for anyone that comes and speaks to us about our access control offers, we look forward to welcoming everyone to our stand at The Security Event 2019.”

For more information on ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control and the solutions it will be exhibiting and to register to attend the event for free, visit assaabloyopeningsolutions.co.uk.

To find out more about The Security Event 2019, please visit www.thesecurityevent.co.uk.

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Monday, 8 April 2019

Barrier Components Invitation to a Gate Systems Roadshow

Locinox Lion Gate Closer

Architectural hardware distributor, Barrier Components Ltd., is encouraging fabricators and installers to attend a series of regional roadshows in April that are being hosted by their customer F H Brundle in association with gate system specialists Locinox and FAC.

The roadshows are being held in five locations across the country between the 8th and 12th April and offer a great opportunity to get a thorough introduction and understanding of the latest engineering technology in gate closers and sliding and folding gate systems from the experts in this field.

Locinox are a leading global developer and manufacturer of fittings for fencing and gates that distribute their products via Barrier Components in the UK. They will be exhibiting Gate Closer products at the roadshow including their Samson 2, Lion, Tiger, Rhino, Mammoth and Verticlose 2 closers. All their products are designed to provide solutions to various installation situations and offer some simply remarkable features.

FAC Folding Gate System

Italian manufacturer, FAC who also distribute their products through Barrier Components in the UK, will be demonstrating their sliding and folding gate hardware including a new Bi-Folding Gate system, a Telescopic Gate and their Guardian Cantilever Gate hardware.

F H Brundle branches will be hosting these roadshows which will run between 9am and 4pm each day. The venues include Glasgow on the 8th April, Liverpool (Haydock) on the 9th, Birmingham on the 10th, London (Rainham) on the 11th and Southampton on the 12th April.

There will be a host of handy tips for smooth installations and best practice ideas to grow your sales. The event is free of charge and refreshments will be available all day. No need to book just come and take away an increased knowledge and great ideas, find the address for your local event here.

Barrier Components Ltd is a leading architectural hardware supplier based in Purfleet in Essex. They constantly strive to source new and innovative quality products from around the world to provide a one-stop-shop and respected technical support to their customers.

Check them out online at www.barrier-components.co.uk

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Sunday, 7 April 2019

TV & Dance star Ashley Banjo takes delivery of High-Performance ‘Eleanor’ Mustang GT500CS

TV presenter, choreographer and creative director behind street dance group ‘Diversity’ Ashley Banjo has taken delivery of a Mustang GT500CS by Sutton Bespoke – a fully-restored and comprehensively modified version of a classic 1967 Ford Mustang.

The car features significantly enhanced acceleration and top speed, improved handling characteristics and sympathetic updates to the iconic styling.

The styling of Ashley’s GT500CS is modelled on the look of the ‘Eleanor’ Mustang from blockbuster action movie ‘Gone in 60 seconds’, distinguished by its modern Magnetic Metallic grey paint, black racing stripes from nose to tail, and centrally-mounted lamps in the front lower grille.

All of the engineering, tuning and styling work on the GT500CS has been carried out in the UK by Sutton Bespoke and its carefully selected group of technical partners.

Banjo, who has appeared on many prime-time television shows – including as a judge on ITV1’s Dancing on Ice and host of Channel 4’s Flirty Dancing – commented:

“It’s been great to work with Clive Sutton and his team to build my dream car. There definitely isn’t another car built to the same specification in the world – remodelled with modern technology from the ground up, with a 500 bhp 5.4-litre V8 engine and a beautiful hand-restored body. I am in love with this car and have been since I was a kid. Thank you, Clive Sutton, once again for building this with me and making it real. I am very, very lucky!”

At the heart of the ground-up GT500CS restoration is a full re-build of the donor car’s 5.0-litre, bhp V8 engine, taking it to 5.4 litres and nearly 500 bhp through the introduction of hypereutectic pistons, high-performance camshaft and eight-port fuel injection manufactured in the UK and derived from that found in the original Ford GT40. Console switchable ECU provides three custom states of tunes for road, race and track.

The Mustang’s standard four-speed transmission has been replaced with a modern five-speed Tremec manual unit, directing power to the rear wheels. The new suspension is an adjustable coil-over set-up at the front, with rebound and bump adjustment and also ride-height adjustment. The rear also features height-adjustable coil springs.

Modern 14-inch diameter high-performance front brakes with six-piston calipers help to keep the performance in check. To give voice to the car’s famed V8 ‘burble’, Sutton Bespoke has fitted an active exhaust system with optional loud and soft settings.

Giving a contemporary look to the ‘Eleanor’-themed exterior design, the brightwork is powder-coated in satin black, and the same finish is applied to the 18-inch alloy wheels. LED lighting adds another modern twist to the eye-catching exterior.

Inside, the Mustang cabin has been completely refitted and enhanced to Banjo’s exacting specifications. Period-style dials sit alongside LED gauges, all housed in a carbon-finish dashboard. A custom-made carbon-finish centre console surrounds an array of modern controls for features such as active exhaust control.

The plethora of in-cabin technology includes a Morel audio system with DAB, satellite navigation, Apple Car Play-equipped infotainment, a bespoke automatic boot opening function, reversing camera, remote control locking and tracker.

The interior surfaces have been trimmed in high-quality black Nappa leather with dark grey stitching – extending to the door panels, rear quarter panels, centre console trim and dashboard. New Recaro front seats are finished in ‘Daytona’ style, with the rear seats trimmed to match.

The headlining, sun visors, and boot are all fully trimmed in dark Alcantara, and custom, leather-wrapped Mota-Lita steering wheel finishes the bold interior look. The boot, which is also full trimmed, accommodates a custom-built Morel subwoofer, amplifier and ambient lighting.

Although Ashley’s car is built to his individual taste and requirements, Sutton Bespoke is taking commissions for the restoration and enhancement of other period Mustangs. Guide pricing for the GT500CS is dependent on specification, with a build time of approximately 12 to 16 months.

More information about Sutton Bespoke is available at www.suttonbespoke.co.uk. A detailed history of the company can be found at www.suttonbespoke.co.uk/sutton-bespoke-history.

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