Pentlands client A.H.Spares Ltd is the original and largest supplier/manufacturer of Austin Healey parts in the world.
The company was established back in 1972 by founder, Fred Draper who had been the Parts Manager with the Donald Healey Motor Company. When the Healey factory’s dealership was not renewed by BMC, Fred took his redundancy money and bought up all the spares. He then set up A.H Spares Ltd from his home and started to invest in tooling for the continuation of these parts.
Once the company had established itself, Fred’s nephew, Bob Hill joined the company along with Gordon Barton who had been Fred’s assistant at Donald Healey’s. After Fred retired Bob and Gordon continued developing and expanding the business, making A H Spares the leader in their field.
They are still a family business as Bob’s son and daughter, Jonathan and Rebecca run the company along with Sales Manager, John Lee. The new team aim to build on the sound foundations already established.
To celebrate 50 years of service AH Panels are currently manufacturing their very own show car…who else is excited to see the finished product?!
Congratulations on your anniversary!
