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Inside Ireland’s Only Classic Car Restoration Course | Pat Bolger

1 h 14 min · 22 de mar de 2026
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Ireland is full of classic cars… but who’s left that knows how to repair them properly? In this episode, we sit down with Pat Bolger, founder of Ireland’s only Classic Car Restoration Course, to explore the skills and mindset behind true craftsmanship. From training complete beginners to developing skilled tradespeople now working across the industry, this is a conversation about patience, precision, and the importance of doing things right. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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