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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The Chevy ('Miss Chevy Metal') is to be the 'star of the show' at the new V-ATE, said Victoria. It started life as a 1951 Chevrolet 3600 Light Lorry - 'so she will be older than the majority of our guests!' Victoria joked. Photo: Midlands
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The vehicle was found on eBay, Victoria explained, 'very rotten' after being left to stand for almost 40 years. She has undergone a roof chop of 5" and been made to appear as a pickup. Photo: Midlands
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Partway through the transformation. Photo: Midlands
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Adding a touch of character to the front of the vehicle. Photo: Midlands