When old meets new…
October 10, 2016
Last month we welcomed a familiar face back to Bridge Classic Cars…the very beautiful and very rare Jensen 541S. Back in 2015 we discovered a 1961
October 10, 2016
The Wrinkle Effect
October 10, 2016
Our Maserati Merak’s upper steering column has arrived back to our Ipswich workshops from the paint shop earlier today. Check out the amazing effect you
Our lids are sealed…
October 10, 2016
Not only has Trevor and the team been working hard today on repairing the wheel arches ready for paint but they finally sealed the roof
Volkswagen T25 Camper near side front arch being repaired
October 10, 2016
Today, Trevor and the team have been busy repairing the near side front arch of our 1989 Volkswagen T25 Camper, getting her ready for primer
1971 Triumph Spitfire, now on her way home
October 10, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had a fantastic few months with Mary, Bill and their Triumph Spitfire. Having originally come into our workshops for some re-upholstery to the front
When old meets new…
October 10, 2016
Last month we welcomed a familiar face back to Bridge Classic Cars…the very beautiful and very rare Jensen 541S. Back in 2015 we discovered a 1961 Jensen 541S in a barn in Boxford, Suffolk.
With only 127 Jensen 541S produced we set out to restore this beautiful creation.
Last month we saw the arrival of another Jensen 541S. This one is very very special indeed.
1 of the 3 prototypes (experimental models) built and the first to be personally owned by the Jensen brother’s themselves. Our new arrival is this 1960 Jensen 541S. Originally pearl grey with a black roof she was the very first automatic model to be built and is in with us at Bridge Classic Cars ready to be taken back to her original routes.
We were joined last week by owner Ronald, he had travelled over to see us from Belgium to have a look over his wonderful Jensen but this post is not actually about the Jensen, instead I would like to discuss the future!!
When I hand the reigns of Bridge Classic Cars over to my children and they do the same to their children this incredible machine would not look out of place in the Bridge Classic Cars carpark…the Tesla Model S.
This is the future and I am so grateful that I got to drive it and experience it.
The Tesla Model S is designed from the ground up to be the safest, most exhilarating saloon on the road. With unparalleled performance delivered through Tesla’s unique, all-electric powertrain, Model S accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 2.5 seconds. Model S comes with Autopilot capabilities designed to make your highway driving not only safer, but stress free.
Model S is a driver’s car. The cabin combines meticulous noise engineering with Tesla’s uniquely quiet powertrain to obtain the sound dynamics of a recording studio. The gem of the interior is the 17 inch touchscreen, which is angled toward the driver and includes both day and night modes for better visibility without distraction. It puts rich content at your fingertips and provides mobile connectivity so you can easily find your destination, favourite song, or a new restaurant.
Thank you Ronald for the amazing opportunity to drive your Tesla.
Stay tuned for updates and details on the progress of our 1960 Jensen 541S…
The Wrinkle Effect
October 10, 2016
Our Maserati Merak’s upper steering column has arrived back to our Ipswich workshops from the paint shop earlier today.
Check out the amazing effect you can get from a really good wrinkle texture paint coating.
Our lids are sealed…
October 10, 2016
Not only has Trevor and the team been working hard today on repairing the wheel arches ready for paint but they finally sealed the roof edges to ensure they are completely water tight.
Although our 1989 Volkswagen Camper T25 has been sitting outside, unused, for many years, amazingly there were no signs of any water ingress into the vehicle. Having said that the edging was showing signs of serious wear in places so it was surprising that no water had gotten through.
But fear not, the edging is now completely water tight and free from holes and rust.
Volkswagen T25 Camper near side front arch being repaired
October 10, 2016
Today, Trevor and the team have been busy repairing the near side front arch of our 1989 Volkswagen T25 Camper, getting her ready for primer and paint.
Soon we’ll see a dramatic change to this restoration project as the huge task of preparing the body will be complete and her new colour will soon be evident.
1971 Triumph Spitfire, now on her way home
October 10, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had a fantastic few months with Mary, Bill and their Triumph Spitfire. Having originally come into our workshops for some re-upholstery to the front driver’s seat the car she has now been completely sympathetically rebuilt and ready to get back on the road.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”6982,6983,6984,6985,6986,6987,6988,6989,6990,6991,6992,6993,6994,6995,6996,6997,6998,6999,7000,7001″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here’s Mary and the Bridge Classic Cars team outside our Ipswich workshops.
From left to right: Asa, John, Lauren, Mark and Mary
We take all sorts of payment here at Bridge Classic Cars; cash, cheque, cards, cakes…
Thank you so much to Mary and Bill, we look forward to many years working with you, looking after your lovely little Spitfire and we can’t wait to see your Rover![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
