Brian and Isabel Swankie

Brian and Isabel became mainstays of the Excel community shortly after Brian bought the prototype Excel instead of the Esprit that he was looking for - and restored it to a "better than new" standard.

They've trekked the length and breadth of the country carrying out restoration work and supporting owners at shows with tea, biscuits, sympathy, biscuits, technical advice and biscuits.

Their enthusiasm for the brand, and the 2+2 wedges seems to be boundless. Their support for projects, like the long search for window frames, has been invaluable, and their presence at events guarantees that they will be enjoyable.