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Introducing ICON Auto Vault

Jan 9, 2026

Bespoke ICON Auto Vault case engineered by International Export Packers for the secure global transport and preservation of high-value vehicles and specialist assets

ICON Auto Vault – a fully bespoke containment solution engineered for global transport, protection and long-term preservation.

A New Standard in Bespoke Protection, Preservation & Global Transport

At International Export Packers, bespoke solutions have always been at the heart of what we do. Today, we’re proud to announce the launch of ICON Auto Vault – a next-generation, custom-engineered containment solution designed to protect, preserve and present high-value assets anywhere in the world.

Developed through extensive research, engineering and real-world application, ICON Auto Vault goes far beyond traditional cases or crates. It is a fully bespoke, precision-built vault, engineered around the exact requirements of the asset it protects – whether that’s a rare historic car, a competition motorcycle, or another high-value, irreplaceable item.

Interior of the ICON Auto Vault showing a custom-engineered restraint system securing a high-value vehicle for international transport

Every ICON Auto Vault is engineered around the asset it protects – no two are ever the same.

Designed Around the Asset – Not the Other Way Around

No two ICON Auto Vaults are the same. Each is designed from the ground up, taking into account the asset’s dimensions, weight, geometry, fragility and long-term preservation needs. The result is a tailored solution that delivers exceptional protection during transport, extended storage and presentation, without compromise.

While the initial development focused on automotive heritage, the principles behind ICON Auto Vault are fully retrofittable across a wide range of applications, including:

Classic and modern motorcycles
Motorsport vehicles and components
Museum and heritage artefacts
High-value engineering or specialist equipment

If it’s valuable, rare, fragile or irreplaceable – ICON Auto Vault can be engineered to suit.

ICON Auto Vault being prepared for international freight handling by International Export Packers

Designed for protection, built for global movement.

Built for Global Movement

ICON Auto Vault is not just about containment – it’s about seamless integration into worldwide logistics. Each vault is designed to operate effortlessly across road, sea and air freight, with handling, lifting and access engineered to meet international transport requirements.

This makes it ideal for:

Global transport projects
Touring exhibitions and events
Long-term international storage
Complex, multi-leg logistics movements

It’s a complete, end-to-end solution, combining bespoke engineering with International Export Packers’ global transport expertise.

Protection Meets Presentation

Unlike standard packing solutions, ICON Auto Vault also considers how an asset is seen, not just how it’s moved. The vault is designed to support heritage-level presentation, meaning assets can be stored, transported or displayed without repeated handling or repacking – reducing risk while enhancing visual impact.

A True Reflection of Our Bespoke Capability

ICON Auto Vault represents a significant evolution of our bespoke service offering. It brings together engineering, materials expertise, conservation principles and international logistics into one refined solution – and demonstrates what’s possible when projects are approached without limitation.

Detail of the bespoke construction and finish of the ICON Auto Vault transport case

Precision engineering meets heritage-level protection.

Let’s Build Yours

If you’re planning the transport, storage or preservation of a high-value asset and need a solution that simply doesn’t exist off the shelf, we’d love to talk.

Get in touch with our team to discuss how ICON Auto Vault can be engineered specifically for your asset – wherever in the world it needs to go.

👉 Contact ICON F1 today to start your bespoke ICON Auto Vault project.

Icon Bentley GT

Feb 15, 2023

Icon Bentley Gt. Icon have produced a unique R and D Carbon system in development with REEP.

We have now produced a real carbon veneer product that is both ascetically good to look at but saves the removal and refitting of carbon parts which will costs several times more, and many parts are not even available due to the costs of production.

Production requires moulds making and then each piece layered in Carbon, trimmed and then lacquered to provide a finished waterproof and usable durable finish.

This system allows veneer to be overlayed, heated and attached in situ utilising the original inner or outer trim. You can see on the icon Bentley where we have left one of the non carbon veneered items in the original factory finish.

Furthermore, if it’s ever accident damaged. We simply replace the old carbon veneer and replace, or even really remove the veneer back at our factory, returning the vehicle back to its original format.

Aston Martin Superleggera free flow exhaust (Inconel Catalytic)

May 4, 2021

A quick video of us testing our DBS Superleggera. We are fitting our new exhaust system to improve handling, MPG, power and of course sound.

The new Icon F1 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera lightweight exhaust system is now available . Icon F1 have spent considerable time in research and development to produce a proper lightweight inconel exhaust to allow free flow ,improve fuel

consumption and importantly connect with the existing original manufactures equipment . We are proud to offer other DBS Superleggera owners the opportunity to have a Aston Martin dealer fitted system which utilises all

the original cockpit instruments and will not invalidate Aston Martins factory warranty. Superleggera means super lightweight and the DBS is a extremely lightweight` Brute in a suite` as Aston Martin boldly named

this model. Made from the latest world leading latest bonded pre formed aluminium and Carbon composites , this is a stunning 715 bhp V12 British built engined supercar when it leaves the Gaydon factory.

Icon F1 in 2021 can supply and fit this lightweight exhaust system which already produces circa 735 Bhp+ and improved torque which is mated and tuned with the OEM software through the original actuators. This leaves the driver the option to have the engine note

in quiet, loud or race mode (for track use only). The car is currently under test for real use MPG consumption figures , the information received to date is there will be significant fuel saving as well. However, we will give the final verdict and compare the next 2500 miles on a back to back basis. Please keep an eye on our website for further updates.

The Research and development division at Icon F1 have been busy with the Aston Martin free flow exhaust system.

So far we have noticed a small fuel saving of 3.2 % as per the back to back comparison results from the cars fuel computer during typical driving conditions.

We are hopeful that the weather improves as March and April haven’t been the best, these types of cars whilst fully able to be used as a daily drive, the typical Aston Martin DBS Superleggera customer will only drive them on warmer climatic days, so the air pressure is different.

Also Icon are repeating the same typical previous test usage as the Aston factory exhaust system MPG figures we obtained to have exact fuel data comparisons .

The test reports received back do however notice a significant increase in BHP, estimated as another 25-35 bhp taking Aston Martins `Brute in a suit` to circa 750 bhp with a glorious V12 sonorous rumble when in the sport and sport plus modes . Truly a breath-taking Aston sound.

One concern we had and were very keen to maintain was the gentle burble sound of when the car when needed, we are absolutely delighted to report that in GT mode, the car sound is almost identical to the stock exhaust.

Soon we will be doing some private road testing and will produce a short video with the difference in sounds from each ecu mode.

Icon F1 Motorhome – Channel 5

Feb 25, 2021

We have been recently asked to supply our F1 Motorhome and also our support vehicle which we use for events in and around Europe (in a normal year!) for a Channel 5 series on special motorhomes . The show is due to be aired at 8.00 pm Sunday the 21^st of February , so hopefully it will showcase the Motorhome and explain some of the history of this most unique of vehicles .Comments will no doubt be received after the TV programme . The Uk press have also been making a bee line to Icon for images and updates over the last few weeks.

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Icon DBS Superleggera

Feb 3, 2021