The roots of Lavant Straight Classics began in the early 1980s when David Margalies first became interested in the repairing and tuning of Alfa Romeos, Lancias, Fords, Triumphs and BMWs.

Having cut his teeth working on his father’s Pre War road and race Maseratis & Bugattis. Deciding he didn’t want to go down vintage route, he bought the ‘ex Jeff Allam’ Group 1 Ford Capri in 1988 at the age of 22 which sparked a lifelong passion building and competing in classic touring cars .