MAHLE Classic Line parts demand continues to exceed expectations

Parts backed by 100 years of experience ensuring highest quality is guaranteed, MAHLE says

MAHLE Classic Line parts demand continues to exceed expectations
MAHLE Classic Line.

The recently launched Classic Line, featuring its special spare parts segment for vintage and modern classic cars, is experiencing high demand as the classic car market continues to grow.

Launched just over a year ago, the range has grown steadily, and now includes engine parts such as cylinder liners, pistons, valves, and bearings as well as starter motors, alternators, thermostats, and filter elements, covering more than 1,700 vehicle types.

Jonathan Walker, general manager aftermarket UK & Ireland, MAHLE said: “For many of our customers, their vintage car isn’t just a passion—it’s an investment.

“That’s why our MAHLE Classic Line is all about quality, staying faithful to the original, and durability.

“In particularly demanding cases, we also offer the option of single-unit production or small series.”

MAHLE says that it has long-standing competence in this area: for many components, original design drawings, dating back to the 1940s, can still be found in the MAHLE archives.

MAHLE is continually expanding the MAHLE Classic Line, as the current market experiences a boom in the construction of simpler, everyday historic vehicles.

The trend is toward vintage cars originally produced for the masses, which are restored with the same care as premium-class historic cars.

Ordering parts for classic cars

The range is available to customers by following specific but simple guidelines.

  • Send clear and concise requests, with samples if possible, to help speed up the process. This is not for Motorsports Pistons but pistons that are or have been available in the Mahle Aftermarket range.
  • All requests for pistons will be reviewed, ideally based on the following quantities:
    • Forged pistons – 60+
    • Cast pistons – 100+
  • Lower quantities can lead to pistons costing in excess of £250 each.

There are three main options:

  • Pistons available, i.e. parts that are live in SAP. The price will be calculated depending on the quantity requested, and the piston will be produced only after the quote is accepted.
  • Pistons available in SAP but with the status as no longer available. Drawings and tooling will be checked for availability, as will rings, circlips and pin. Only then will the request for the piston be sent to the factory. This process takes around four weeks and at the end of it the customer will be quoted, and as above, the piston will be produced only after the quote is accepted.
  • Pistons with no tooling. This will require a minimum of two sample pistons. These will be sent to the factory, with a quote provided by the factory if possible.

The production time can take 8-12 weeks after acceptance of quote.

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