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JAR restoration of Ferrari 308

A decade ago, however, this car could not even have driven its way out
of a barn. Car restorer Jonathan Rose, of JAR, had been in Finland to
inspect a Ferrari 355 on behalf of his client James Anderson when the
vendor mentioned that there might be a rare 308 available, too. ‘It was a
bloody wreck. It didn’t run, and without taking it apart there was no way
of knowing how much it would cost to fix or whether it might need a
complete engine rebuild,’ recalls Rose. ‘I told James it was a massive
gamble but, if it paid off, he would have something unique.’

This article originally appeared in issue 267 of Octane magazine, you can buy a copy at https://www.octane-magazine.com/product/octane-issue-267-september-2025/

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A final thank you for all your help over the years that we have enjoyed our association with you all at JAR. It seems rare these days to experience service of such a reliably high standard. You made owning and using our Porsches so easy from the other side of the world.

John & Jan, Australia

Just wanted to thank you for the fantastic job you do.
Whenever I have picked a car up – it looks better, feels better and drives better.
Truly amazing.

Nigel Light

JAR Jonathan Rose winning at 2025 Oulton Park Gold Cup ( 70’s & Historic Road Sports ‘Charles Barter Trophy’)

J A Rose Ltd (JAR Car Storage) were proud winners of the “Restorer of the Year”

At the Octane Historic Motoring Awards on 15th November 2023 held at the Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair, London. We had been shortlisted in this category as part of “Team 3019” for a restoration of a 1965 Shelby 427 Competition Cobra, CSX3019. Directors Jonathan and Anne Rose attended the fabulous black-tie awards dinner, together with project leader Barry Burgess and Ben Nankivell.

The Cobra ‘3019’ was on display at The Beaulieu Motor Museum from 1987 to the end of 2022. Under new ownership the restoration began and was completed in just 10 months for its first event in September 2023, taking part in the prestigious Carroll Shelby celebration parade at the Goodwood Revival. Every component on the car was carefully dismantled and each meticulously returned to its 1966 specification.

We are proud members of the Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA). The HCVA represents the collective voice of the hundreds of SME’s who provide services across the historic and classic vehicle sector, supported by the individuals and enthusiasts who rely on them.

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JAR offer discerning individual & corporate clients a superior, professional service for their classic, high performance and race cars.

Our sincere thanks to the talented Skyworks WA for making this film. For further information please visit them at skyworkswa.com​

Superior car storage and enclosed car transport that’s ideal for sports cars and classic cars and covers East Sussex and Kent, all managed by a team of highly skilled motor engineers.

2 superb sites: JAR Tunbridge Wells on East Sussex/ Kent border & our newly opened JAR Ashford, Kent only 2 miles from M20. We specialise in:

 

Our sincere thanks to the talented Skyworks WA for making this film.
For further information please visit them at skyworkswa.com​

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JAR offer discerning individual & corporate clients a superior, professional service for their classic, high performance and race cars.

Superior car storage and enclosed car transport that’s ideal for sports cars and classic cars and covers East Sussex and Kent, all managed by a team of highly skilled motor engineers.

2 superb sites: JAR Tunbridge Wells on East Sussex/ Kent border & our newly opened JAR Ashford, Kent only 2 miles from M20. We specialise in:

 

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