Francis Tuthill Limited

What Francis Tuthill Limited does

Francis Tuthill Ltd is a UK-based, family-owned specialist engineering firm (founded circa 1970, Company No. 5760213) operating from a newly built facility in Wardington, Banbury, with a registered office in Gloucester. The company is built around the Porsche 911, offering four service divisions (Road, Rally, Race, and Restore) covering bespoke builds, MOT and routine servicing, race/rally preparation, and full restoration. Engineering and fabrication capabilities are entirely in-house, spanning engine building (air-cooled and water-cooled flat-sixes, including 11,000 RPM short-stroke units), suspension design, carbon-fibre bodywork, paint, and assembly.

The business operates a portfolio of limited-production special-project vehicles, each capped in volume and sold via direct, quote-based enquiry with no public pricing. Active lines include The K (33 units, launched 2022, 850 kg, 11,000 RPM), SCRS (15 units, 2022, 993-based), GT ONE (22 units, 2024, carbon-bodied, 4.0L flat-six 500–600 BHP), and the LFG (100 units, 2025), a strategic departure from the Porsche 911 platform developed jointly with Meyers Manx. Distribution is direct and consultative, supported by presence at elite venues including Monterey Car Week/The Quail, the East African Safari Classic Rally, Peter Auto 2.0L Cup, Peking to Paris, Le Mans Classic, and Spa Classic. The firm also runs proprietary driving experiences (Below Zero ice driving in Åre, Sweden, and Rally With No Name) and a dedicated parts portal (parts.tuthill.uk).

The customer base is concentrated among high-net-worth classic Porsche collectors, historic racing and rally competitors, and luxury experience-seekers, acquired through word-of-mouth, motorsport event presence, and repeat engagement. Revenue streams include one-off bespoke commissions, limited-edition vehicle sales, motorsport support services, routine and specialist servicing, driving-experience packages, and parts. The company has remained independent throughout its 50+ year history with no disclosed external investment, and is led by director Richard Tuthill (son of founder Francis Tuthill), whose 1996 British Junior Rally title and subsequent WRC works drive underpin the firm's motorsport credibility.

Name

Francis Tuthill Limited

Legal name

Francis Tuthill Ltd

Website

https://tuthill.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Francis Tuthill Ltd is a UK-based, family-owned specialist engineering firm that designs, builds, and races bespoke Porsche 911-based road, rally, and race cars for high-net-worth collectors and motorsport clients, alongside limited-production special projects and curated driving experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Engineering & Restoration Services

NAICS

Racetracks (711212), Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (44122), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Support & Feeder Series (Developmental Championships) (MPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorsports Events (F1, NASCAR, Rally, Moto) (MPAGAMAD), Motorsports & Racing Experiences (THAJAFAF), Race Tracks, Circuits & Motorsport Venues (MPAKAGAE)

Keywords

• Bespoke porsche engineering
• Classic car restoration
• Motor sport preparation
• Limited production vehicles
• Luxury driving experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Wardington, Banbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Vehicle Sales: Design, engineering, and construction of bespoke Porsche 911-based cars for wealthy collectors and enthusiasts. Includes limited-production special projects (GT ONE, The K, SCRS, LFG) sold at premium price points, as well as one-off bespoke road, rally, and race car commissions.
2. Racing and Rally Support Services: Full-service support for clients competing in historic racing series and rally events, including pre-event preparation, on-site pit crew and engineering support, parts supply, and logistics management.
3. Servicing, MOT, and Maintenance: Routine and specialist servicing for classic and modern Porsche vehicles, including MOT preparation, engine and transmission rebuilds, metalwork, paint, and fabrication.
4. Driving Experiences: Curated driving adventures including Below Zero Ice Driving (Sweden), Rally With No Name (Sweden), and East African Safari Classic Rally. Packages include vehicle preparation, expert instruction, logistics, and full event support.
5. Parts Sales: Dedicated parts division (parts.tuthill.uk) supplying specialised components for Tuthill-built and other classic Porsche vehicles.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Francis Tuthill Limited designs, engineers, builds, services, and races bespoke Porsche 911-based road, rally, and race cars for wealthy collectors and motorsport competitors. Core activities include full restoration, custom one-off commissions, four service divisions (Road, Rally, Race, Restore), a portfolio of limited-production special projects (The K, SCRS, GT ONE, LFG), curated global driving experiences (Below Zero Ice Driving, Rally With No Name, Safari Classic), and a specialist parts retail division.

Product overview

Francis Tuthill Limited operates a multi-faceted automotive business centred on the Porsche 911, encompassing four core service divisions (Road, Rally, Race, and Restore) and a portfolio of limited-production special project vehicles. The service divisions provide bespoke builds, maintenance, MOT preparation, and event support across road, rally, and circuit racing. The special projects include The K (33-unit lightweight 911, launched 2022), SCRS (15-unit 993-based GT tourer, launched 2022), GT ONE (22-unit carbon-bodied GT inspired by FIA GT1, launched 2024), and LFG (100-unit off-road buggy with Meyers Manx collaboration, launched 2025). Experiential offerings include Below Zero Ice Driving in Sweden and the company's own Rally With No Name event, alongside supported participation in the East African Safari Classic Rally, Peter Auto 2.0L Cup, and Porsche Sprint Challenge GB. A parts portal (parts.tuthill.uk) serves retail parts sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Builds & Servicing Bespoke road car builds, sourcing, metalwork, paintwork, engine and transmission work, MOT preparation, and ongoing maintenance for modern and classic Porsche 911s.
• Rally Builds & Preparation Bespoke 911 rally car builds and arrive-and-drive packages for events including Safari Classic and Peking to Paris, backed by Tuthill's heritage of WRC and historic rally wins.
• Race Builds & Event Support Bespoke 911 race car builds for classic endurance racing, championship-level preparation, and full pit and circuit support at events worldwide.
• Restoration Services Full restoration of Porsche 911s including engine and transmission rebuilds (air-cooled flat six specialist), fabrication and metalwork, paintwork, and bespoke interiors.
• The K Tuthill's first limited-production series of bespoke 911-based road cars. 3.1-litre short-stroke 4-valve engine revving to 11,000 RPM, 850 kg wet weight. Only 33 production examples.
• SCRS (Special Car Road Sport) Bespoke 993-based road car limited to 15 examples, paying homage to the Group B Porsche SCRS rally programme. 3.8-litre engine, bespoke carbon interior, custom Tuthill suspension and braking systems.
• GT ONE Limited-production grand tourer inspired by the 1993 FIA GT1 Le Mans race class. Limited to 22 examples. Full carbon fibre body, 4.0-litre flat-six available naturally aspirated (500+ BHP) or turbocharged (600+ BHP), 7-speed dual-clutch or manual gearbox, 1,200 kg.
• LFG (Let's Freak Go) Limited-production off-road performance vehicle co-developed with Meyers Manx. 100 examples built with six years of curated global driving experiences per vehicle. Full carbon fibre body, 4-valve engine derived from Tuthill 'K', 4WD with front, centre and rear LSDs, six-speed sequential gearbox.
• Below Zero Ice Driving Curated ice driving experience programme in Åre, northern Sweden, using Tuthill-built 911 rally cars on 12km of custom ice circuits, with professional instruction. Runs early January to mid-March annually.
• Rally With No Name Tuthill's own rally event held in northern Sweden. Competitors drive classic 911s across 198 km of special stages (524 km total) including WRC stages, with full Tuthill in-house team support and dedicated parts package.
• East African Safari Classic Rally Support Tuthill competes in and supports clients at the biennial East African Safari Classic Rally in Kenya, fielding a full factory effort with Tuthill-prepared competition 911s. The firm is the most successful team in the event's history with five overall wins.
• Tuthill Parts Portal Online parts sales portal supplying specialist components for Tuthill-prepared and compatible classic Porsche vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Five-time winners of the East African Safari Classic Rally — the most successful team in the event's history.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Meyers ManxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2025Joint development of the LFG (Let\'s Freaking Go), a limited-production off-road performance machine. Meyers Manx contributed the iconic dune buggy heritage and design vision (Freeman Thomas, Design Director); Tuthill contributed engineering, powertrain (4-valve engine derived from the Tuthill 'K'), and 4WD system. Limited to 100 examples, with the first 20 cars participating in the inaugural LFG Baja Tour in 2027 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Meyers Manx winning the first Mexican 1000.
• ASM MotorsportminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Partnership with ASM Motorsport to develop and promote a T3 Buggy complying with FIA Cross Country regulations, eligible for the Dakar Rally. Tuthill is working with ASM to broaden Charlie Tuthill\'s motorsport programme into cross-country racing, combining Tuthill\'s rally DNA with ASM\'s cross-country buggy expertise.
• MichelincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Tuthill partnered with Michelin as the official tyre supplier for the GT ONE vehicle. The GT ONE runs on the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyre, described as setting the benchmark for all-round performance, feel, and handling.
• Peter AutocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounding member of the Peter Auto 2.0L Cup racing series. Tuthill serves as a competitor team, vehicle builder, and technical partner within the series, developing championship-winning Porsche 911 race cars to tight technical specifications. Tuthill actively promotes the series and supports client entries.
• Florian Flatau (Design Director)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia-based designer Florian Flatau served as Design Director for the GT ONE project, responsible for the styling and aesthetic design of the full carbon fibre body. Flatau brought design brilliance to Tuthill\'s engineering capability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canepa: California-based collector car specialist offering restoration, sales, and motorsport preparation across premium European marques including Porsche. Operates a similar multi-vertical model (build, race, restore, sell) to Tuthill.
• Gunther Werks: California-based bespoke 993-based 911 restomod builder with limited-production carbon-bodied variants and performance-focused engineering. Competes head-to-head with Tuthill's SCRS and GT ONE in the premium collector 911 segment.
• Emory Motorsports: Oregon-based specialist known for bespoke 356 and 911 builds combining restored vintage aesthetics with modern performance. Comparable limited-production, high-touch collector car model targeting the same ultra-wealthy client base.
• Singer Vehicle Design: The leading bespoke restomod of air-cooled Porsche 911s, offering restored and reimagined 911s to ultra-high-net-worth collectors. Like Tuthill, Singer focuses on limited-production, high-end 911 commissions with proprietary engineering and a direct-to-client sales model.
• Patrick Motorsports: US-based air-cooled Porsche restoration and performance specialist offering bespoke builds, racing preparation, and parts. Comparable service-driven model with a strong motorsport and customer-racing heritage.
• Theon Design: UK-based specialist producing bespoke air-cooled 911 restomods to individual client specification, with in-house engineering and coachbuilt bodies. Direct competitor in the UK market with similar price positioning and bespoke sales motion.
• Kelly-Moss Motorsports: Porsche racing and restoration specialist offering customer race programmes, build services, and historic racing support. Direct overlap in the Porsche customer racing and historic rally support segment.

Broad incumbents

• Prodrive: UK-based motorsport engineering and driver-development business that designs, builds, and runs race and rally programmes globally. A broader motorsport services incumbent overlapping with Tuthill's rally preparation and event support.
• M-Sport: UK-based motorsport company running the Ford World Rally Championship programme and customer rally operations. Overlaps with Tuthill's rally preparation, parts, and customer support services at a much larger scale.
• RUF Automobile: German manufacturer of bespoke Porsche-based vehicles built on its own VINs. A broader, more established incumbent in the bespoke Porsche space with greater scale and a longer product line history, competing at the top end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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