We are a passionate team who specialise in car collection management. We put our customers behind the wheel, providing full visibility and control.
Who we are
James Mitchell – Managing Director
Having worked for a decade as the Business Manager at Fiskens, the world’s leading historic car specialist, James’ specialist knowledge ranges from early Grand Prix automobiles, via post-war road and race cars to the end of the analogue supercar era. James founded Pendine in 2014 to help clients source and then enjoy historic cars, working with them to build and manage their collections.
In 2020, James helped found the Historic & Classic Vehicle Alliance, a not-for-profit government level trade alliance dedicated to ensuring the survival of historic cars and their industries that support them.
James is also the Senior Editor of Speed Age Books, a publishing company dedicated to the publication of bespoke, limited edition volumes on important cars and collections. Historical research and capturing it in an engaging, designed format is a key factor in the building of a collection and this arm of the business helps present a collection to a global audience.
Tiggy Atkinson – Operations Manager
Heritage Motoring & Events specialist, Tiggy has worked in the automotive world since 2010, firstly in PR & marketing then as one of the original founding team members of Bicester Heritage. She was instrumental in building its successful events business alongside the wider development of the site since 2013.
Tiggy joined HERO-ERA as Director of Memberships in 2020, building the offering and member numbers before heading up their estates division, managing a property portfolio.
Tiggy’s contribution to the historic motoring industry was recognised in 2023 when she won the Royal Automobile Club Historic Award for Personal Endeavour.
She joined the Pendine team in 2024. Her key strengths include confident negotiating, strong verbal communication, organisational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with wide range of personalities and a steely determination to see a job completed well.
She delights in arranging and providing experiences that elicit heartfelt joy.
Matthew Staton – Head of Sales
Matthew brings extensive experience to Pendine Showroom, specialising in the sale and acquisition of classic, competition and modern classic cars. His passion for the automotive world was ignited by his grandfather’s involvement in the vintage and classic model car industry. Early hands-on experience with a classic car restoration company provided him with a solid foundation in automotive knowledge and a passion for the industry.
Matthew gained valuable experience as a Sales & Marketing Executive at the internationally recognised Aston Martin specialist Nicholas Mee & Company, where he honed his skills under Nick Mee’s mentorship. Following that, he became the Sales Manager at a renowned classic and high-performance car specialist.
Matthew’s enthusiasm and extensive industry knowledge are evident in every interaction, earning him a reputation as a trusted advisor among clients and colleagues.
The Blast House & Bicester Motion
‘The Blast House’ is Curated by Pendine’s showroom at Bicester Motion, Oxfordshire. Formerly RAF Bicester, Bicester Motion is a globally recognised centre of excellence where like-minded automotive and aviation brands thrive – the site is a hub for automotive specialists. It is also the best preserved pre-war aerodrome in the country.
The Blast House is an imposing, free-standing building best known for its two striking architectural details; its mighty second outer wall and beautiful interior tiles. The great half-height concrete wall that surrounds the building was built to deflect even the most powerful of enemy bombs. In stark contrast, thousands of glorious green tiles adorn the showroom and office walls. Such a lavish interior reflects the forgotten belief that even in an industrial building, form can overrule function.