Edward Crossley (BEng Mechanical Engineering, 2025)
Alumnus Edward Crossley (right) and current Birmingham student Sam Wilson are working to restore the 1960 Aston Martin.
Crossley Motorsport was founded to inspire the next generation to get involved in historic motorsport and classic cars. Our mission is to teach hands on practical skills- skills that are becoming increasingly rare-and to provide real engineering experience of the kind you simply won’t find in a lecture theatre. These are exactly the qualities employers look for, while also helping young people keep the passion for classic vehicles alive.
The team offers students and alumni the chance to take part in the restoration and racing of historic cars, both from a practical, hands on perspective and from an operational and planning standpoint. Every member is, or has been, part of UBRacing, the University of Birmingham’s Formula Student team.
One of our current flagship projects is the restoration of a 1960 Aston Martin DB4. The entire process is being filmed for a documentary series on YouTube as well as for Bangers and Cash. The project was also recently the focus of a BBC Online article.
All episodes are available on the Crossley Motorsport YouTube channel. Bringing the Bangers & Cash Aston Martin DB4 Barn Find Back to Life | Ep1.
We are currently looking to get more people involved. More information is available on Instagram, or by emailing Crossley Motorsport.