Our Story

Irvs’ founder and owner, perfectionist Paul Irving, has, in his own words, “lived and breathed classic cars for his entire life”. His car obsession began at 7 years old when he used to help in his Dad’s garage and fell utterly in love. He describes restoration work as being in his blood, and from the fabulous transformation projects he’s managed over the years, it’s easy to believe.

Gathering a team of like-minded, passionate and skilled people, Irvs VW Restorations Limited opened its doors in 2012. The business is now an elite team of restoration professionals who continue to create completely bespoke, utterly unique masterpieces that just get more dazzling with every project. Irvs has become increasingly well-known not only throughout Cumbria but across the globe. With over 25 years of experience and a team of 20 skilled, classic car enthusiasts, the family-run business has proven time and time again exactly why they have such a prestigious reputation.

While their customers come from all over the World, they hold a strong sense of local community and are the proud sponsor of several local football teams, including Askam United (1st Team and Reserves), Furness Cavaliers Juniors and Lancaster & Morecambe College. They also support Barrow AFC Academy, under 8s, 9s and 10s, sponsoring the kits of those aspiring champions.

With features in Hayburner Magazine, Volks World, Volkswagen Camper & Commercial and The Sun and Daily Mail Newspapers, they are renowned for hard work, exceptional results and sheer passion for perfection.

Meet The Team

Paul

Paul Irving
‘Irv’ – The Boss

Joanne

Joanne Irving
Office Manager

Lee

Lee
Bodyshop Manager

Gaz

Big Gaz
Welder and Body Prep

Daz

Daz P
Body Prep

Neil

Neil ‘Myers’
Painter

Dennis

Dennis
Panel Beater Prepper

Craig

Craig
Panel Beater & Fabricator

Al

Al
Panel Beater & Fabricator

Malla

Malla
Panel Beater & Fabricator

Kev

Kev
Panel Beater & Stripper Fitter

Yap

Yap
Mechanic

Gav

Gav
Shot Blaster

Chris

Chris
Panel Beater & Body prep

Ozzy

Ozzy
Polisher / Finisher

Our Aaron

Our Arron
Apprentice boss man!

Dax

Dax
Senior apprentice

Harvey

Harvey
Apprentice

Aaron

Aaron
Mechanic

Mark

Mark
Panel beater / Painter

Our Partners

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Rusty Lee Logo
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Bromsgrove Auto Trim Logo
Aircooled Auto Elec logo
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