What Martin Robey Engineering Group does

Martin Robey Engineering Group is a privately held UK specialist manufacturer and distributor of reproduction parts for classic Jaguar and Jensen motor cars, founded in 1978 by Martin Robey and headquartered at Pool Road, Camphill Industrial Estate, Nuneaton. The group operates through two private limited companies, Martin Robey Sales Ltd (parts and distribution) and Martin Robey Engineering Limited (subcontract manufacturing), and is self-described as the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of classic Jaguar and Jensen car parts. Its core capability combines original Jaguar press tooling (in use since 1978) with original Jensen tooling acquired through the 1993 purchase of Jensen Car Company Ltd out of liquidation, supplemented by CNC machining, laser profiling, presswork, manual and resistance welding, tool making, and surface finishing. The in-house reproduction catalogue spans more than 5,000 individual SKUs covering E-Type/XKE bodyshells (since 1982), Classic Saloons, Classic XK, Daimler Limousine DS420, XJ40, XJ6/XJ12, XJS, Jensen Interceptor, C-V8, FF, 541, and Jensen-Healey/GT models, alongside distributed third-party brands such as Lucas, TRW, ZF, and Borg & Beck.

The business generates revenue from four streams: catalogue parts sales via a self-serve e-commerce storefront (martinrobey.com) and dedicated inside-sales telephone lines for Jaguar and Jensen; a Privilege Card loyalty programme at £20+VAT (UK) and £25+VAT (non-UK) per year offering up to 10% discount; B2B subcontract precision sheet metal fabrication under Martin Robey Engineering Limited; and resale of distributed third-party brands. Customer segments include classic Jaguar restoration enthusiasts, Jensen owners and restorers, trade restoration workshops, and engineering subcontract clients. Distribution is global, with shipments dispatched via FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail and dedicated EU VAT handling for international customers. The company remains founder- and family-controlled with no identified institutional investors, no public listing, and a leadership team consisting of Martin Robey as founder alongside directors Craig Lee Robey and Juliet Ann Robey.

Name

Martin Robey Engineering Group

Legal name

Martin Robey Sales Ltd

Website

https://martinrobey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Martin Robey Engineering Group is a UK-based, founder-led manufacturer and distributor of reproduction parts for classic Jaguar and Jensen cars, using original press tooling to produce over 5,000 SKUs and serving restoration enthusiasts, trade workshops, and B2B subcontract clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Classic Car Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390), Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Exterior Body Panels & Closures Manufacturing (Bumpers/Fenders/Hoods/Doors/Tailgates) (IMACAKAD)

Keywords

• Classic car parts
• Jaguar restoration parts
• Precision sheet metal fabrication
• Jensen spares supply
• Automotive replacement parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuneaton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Classic Jaguar & Jensen Parts Sales: Core revenue stream: manufacture and resale of 5,000+ reproduction parts for non-current Jaguars and Jensen models. Sold via own e-commerce storefront, telephone order lines, and trade accounts. Prices listed Ex. VAT with per-unit pricing on individual SKUs.
2. Privilege Card Membership: Annual fee-based loyalty programme: £20 + VAT for UK members, £25 + VAT for non-UK members, valid 12 months, granting up to 10% discount on purchases. Recurring annualised membership revenue.
3. Subcontract Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication: Martin Robey Engineering Limited offers B2B subcontract services including presswork, laser profiling, traditional fabrication, CNC punching, CNC machining, folding & forming, manual & resistance welding, tool making, and surface finishing. Quote/project-based professional services revenue.
4. Distribution of Third-Party Branded Components: Resale of aftermarket brands such as Lucas, TRW, ZF, Borg & Beck, AVO, GAZ, SPAX, ACL Bearings, Auto Air, Autopal, Elta, Granville, Fosseway, BCC Brakes, WOSPerformance, EZ Electronic Powersteering, and Pride, generating margin on third-party products distributed alongside own-manufactured catalogue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Martin Robey Engineering Group manufactures and supplies more than 5,000 in-house reproduction parts for classic Jaguar and Jensen cars using original press tooling combined with traditional hand-craft and modern CNC processes, complemented by distribution of third-party aftermarket brands. A separate engineering arm, Martin Robey Engineering Limited, offers B2B subcontract precision sheet metal fabrication including presswork, laser profiling, CNC punching/machining, welding, tool making and surface finishing, while the group also sells consumables, maintenance items and complete E-Type bodyshells.

Product overview

Martin Robey Group operates a portfolio of integrated products and services rather than a single software product. Its core offering is the in-house manufacture and supply of classic Jaguar (including E-Type/XKE bodyshells, which the group has been producing since 1982) and Jensen (Interceptor, C-V8, FF, 541, and Jensen-Healey/GT) car parts, supplemented by an online Shop for maintenance, consumables, oils, car care, literature, merchandise, batteries, and tools — including a curated set of premium service kits. This parts business is tightly coupled with the Martin Robey Engineering subcontract sheet metal fabrication service, which provides presswork, laser profiling, traditional fabrication, CNC punching/machining, folding & forming, manual & resistance welding, tool making, and surface finishing in-house. The portfolio is rounded out by the Privilege Card loyalty/subscription program (up to 10% off for 12 months), a classified section for classic Jaguar cars and restoration body shells, and a distributed-brand catalog stocking Lucas, Pride, GAZ, SPAX, AVO, Autopal, Auto Air, Elta, ACL Bearings, TRW, Granville, Fosseway, BCC Brakes, WOSPerformance, EZ Electronic Powersteering, ZF, and Borg & Beck parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jensen Motors: Inherited and re-established Jensen Motors spares business (Genuine Jensen parts, Aftermarket reproductions and Uprated parts), originally acquired from Jensen Car Company Ltd in 1993.

Products and services

• Classic Jaguar Parts In-house manufactured reproduction parts for Classic and Modern Jaguar cars, covering body, trim and mechanical components (5,000+ SKUs), sold via the martinrobey.com e-commerce storefront, dedicated Jaguar telephone and online order sales lines, and trade accounts; targeted at classic Jaguar restoration enthusiasts and trade workshops worldwide.
• Jensen Parts Genuine Jensen parts, aftermarket reproductions and uprated parts for Jensen Interceptor (MkI, MkII, MkIII & SP, Convertible, S4), C-V8, FF and 541 models, manufactured in-house using original Jensen tooling; targeted at Jensen owners and restorers and supplied via dedicated Jensen telephone and online order sales lines.
• Jensen-Healey Parts Genuine Jensen parts, aftermarket reproductions and uprated parts for Jensen-Healey (MkI & MkII) and Jensen GT models, manufactured in-house using original Jensen tooling; targeted at Jensen-Healey owners and restorers worldwide.
• E-Type Bodyshells Completely new Bodyshells for Jaguar E-Types (reverse-engineered from original body shells with in-house jigs, patterns and checking fixtures), a bespoke in-house manufacturing service for serious restoration projects; targeted at professional restorers and enthusiast owners undertaking full E-Type rebuilds.
• Martin Robey Engineering - Subcontract Sheet Metal Fabrication B2B subcontract precision sheet metal fabrication service offering presswork, laser profiling, traditional fabrication, CNC punching, CNC machining, folding & forming, manual & resistance welding, tool making and surface finishing, equipped with large double-action power presses and a 5-axis laser profiling machine; targeted at UK-based manufacturers and engineering buyers outsourcing fabrication projects.
• Shop - Car Care, Consumables, Oils, Tools & Merchandise Online shop offering car care products, maintenance and consumables, oils/lubricants/fluids, paints and primers, literature, merchandise and gift vouchers, batteries, tools, tyres & tubes, and wiper blades, including curated premium service kits for classic Jaguars and Jensens; targeted at classic car owners maintaining or restoring their vehicles.
• Privilege Card Membership Annual subscription-style loyalty programme offering up to 10% discount on parts purchases for 12 months, available to UK Customers at £20 + VAT and Non-UK Customers at £25.00 + VAT; targeted at repeat classic Jaguar and Jensen buyers and trade workshop buyers seeking trade pricing.
• Classic Jaguar Cars For Sale Listings for classic Jaguar cars and original body shells available for restoration (including E-Type Series 1.5, Jaguar MK2 240/340 and other restoration projects), supporting cross-sell of Martin Robey parts; targeted at buyers seeking restoration project vehicles.
• Distributed Aftermarket Brands Catalogue Distribution and resale of heritage automotive aftermarket brands including Lucas, Pride, GAZ, SPAX, AVO, Autopal, Auto Air, Elta, ACL Bearings, TRW, Granville, Fosseway, BCC Brakes, WOSPerformance, EZ Electronic Powersteering, ZF and Borg & Beck, offered alongside Martin Robey's own manufactured parts to broaden the catalogue for restoration customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ individual reproduction parts manufactured in-house for non-current Jaguars and Jensen models
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SNG Barratt: One of the largest independent suppliers of classic Jaguar parts worldwide, selling both genuine and aftermarket components across multiple Jaguar model ranges. Directly comparable to Martin Robey as a specialist classic Jaguar parts retailer/distributor with multi-marque catalogue depth and global shipping.
• Heritage Parts Centre: UK classic car parts specialist focusing on air-cooled VW, classic Mini, and other British/European marques. Comparable as a multi-marque classic parts distributor with online catalogue, international shipping, and trade account programmes.
• Douglas Autotech: UK specialist remanufacturer of Jaguar and Daimler classic car parts (brake servos, clutches, cooling components). Comparable as a niche classic Jaguar/Daimler parts manufacturer with engineering-led product range and trade customer base.
• Burton's Sheet Metal: UK precision sheet metal fabricator offering laser cutting, CNC punching, folding, welding, and finishing services to B2B customers. Directly comparable to Martin Robey Engineering Limited's subcontract fabrication arm on capability and target market.
• XK Spares / XJS World: Specialist supplier of Jaguar XK and XJS parts, both new and used, serving classic Jaguar owners. Comparable as a classic-Jaguar-focused parts retailer with international mail-order and model-specific catalogue.
• E-Type UK: UK-based Jaguar E-Type specialist combining parts supply, restoration services, and bodyshell fabrication. Directly comparable to Martin Robey in E-Type parts and bodyshell production, serving the same restoration enthusiast segment.
• XK Engineering: UK specialist in Jaguar XK engine and component manufacture/remanufacture, serving classic Jaguar restorers. Comparable as a niche classic Jaguar component manufacturer with engineering depth, serving an overlapping customer base to Martin Robey's.
• Rimmer Bros: Long-established UK-based retailer and parts manufacturer for classic British marques (Triumph, MG, Rover, Mini). Highly comparable business model — catalogue-driven classic-car parts specialist combining own-manufacture with multi-brand distribution and international mail order.

Emerging players

• Classic Car Workshop / Classic Motor Cars: UK-based classic car restoration specialist that also retails parts and consumables for restoration projects. Adjacent peer: shares Martin Robey's classic-Jaguar customer base and parts cross-sell motion, but with restoration services rather than in-house parts manufacture as the core offer.

Regional players

• Pearsons of Nuneaton: Long-established classic and vintage car parts specialist based near Nuneaton. Comparable as a regional UK classic-car parts retailer/distributor with overlapping customer base, though broader in marque coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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