Transpower Drives & Apple Gears — Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Classic & Vintage Car Gear Manufacturing
By Transpower Drives & Apple Gears — Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Keeping historic vehicles on the road often comes down to one challenge: finding transmission parts that no longer exist.
When original manufacturers have disappeared, and off‑the‑shelf replacements are obsolete, the Transpower Drives Group provides the answer. Through our precision engineering division, Apple Gears, we manufacture bespoke gears for classic cars, vintage vehicles, tractors, and restoration projects across the UK.
Two Companies, One Engineering Solution
Transpower Drives Ltd: Your first point of contact for bearings, seals, power transmission components, sourcing, and technical support.
Apple Gears Our dedicated gear‑cutting and reverse‑engineering division, specialising in one‑off and small‑batch gear manufacturing for historic and classic vehicles.
Together, we offer a complete service that few engineering groups in the UK can match.
No Drawing? No Problem — Reverse Engineering Experts
For many pre‑war and mid‑century vehicles, technical drawings don’t exist. That’s where Apple Gears excels.
Send us your worn, broken, or stripped gear, and our engineers will:
- Measure and analyse the original component
- Recreate the geometry using modern metrology
- Manufacture a brand‑new replacement
- Match or exceed the strength of the original part
We support:
- One‑off prototypes for individual restorations
- Small batch runs for car clubs and spares schemes
What We Manufacture:
Our engineering team regularly produces:
- Spur & helical gears (gearbox internals)
- Splined shafts & axles
- Lay shafts & pinions
- Worms & wheels (steering boxes, diffs)
- Straight bevel gears
- Starter ring gears
If it turns, meshes, or transmits power — we can remake it.
Modern Precision for Historic Machines
Although the vehicles we support are historic, our manufacturing process is anything but.
Material Upgrades
We can recommend modern steel grades that outperform the original iron or soft steels used decades ago.
Heat Treatment & Finishing
Full subcontract heat treatment, case hardening, and chemical blacking available.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Every gear is produced under strict quality control to ensure a perfect fit and long service life.
Based in Wellingborough — Serving the UK
Our 12,000 sq. ft. facility in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, is ideally located near the M1 and A14, making logistics simple for customers nationwide. You’re also welcome to visit us in person to discuss your project.
Why Enthusiasts Choose Transpower Drives &