Three for the future: 1974 Jaguar XJ6, 2003 Mazda MX5, Mercedes 280SEL
May 4, 2019
1974 Jaguar XJ6 will be visiting our paint shops very soon for some repair work. The bonnet hinge at the front requires some attention where
May 4, 2019
1966 Riley Elf: getting ready for Ipswich to Felixstowe run
May 4, 2019
In our workshops this week we have our wonderful little 1966 Riley Elf. With the annual Ipswich to Felixstowe classic car run looming we are
Three for the future: 1974 Jaguar XJ6, 2003 Mazda MX5, Mercedes 280SEL
May 4, 2019
1974 Jaguar XJ6 will be visiting our paint shops very soon for some repair work. The bonnet hinge at the front requires some attention where age and weather has gotten to it. This has resulted in the nearside hinge becoming weak so will need cutting out and replacing.
Some bubbles have also started to appear around the doors which we will repair whilst in the paint shop. Addressing these points sooner rather than later is certainly for the best so that they do not deteriorate any further.
Next up we have a modern classic in our body shop, our 2003 Mazda MX5 requiring new sills.
Finally our Mercedes 280SEL W108. Requiring a full restoration, we will be working alongside the current owner to restore this wonderful car back to its former glory. We will receive the car once everything has been removed and we will be given just a body shell for welding work to commence.
1966 Riley Elf: getting ready for Ipswich to Felixstowe run
May 4, 2019
In our workshops this week we have our wonderful little 1966 Riley Elf.
With the annual Ipswich to Felixstowe classic car run looming we are looking at repairing an oil leak which has recently developed as well as carry out a full service ready for the run.
The Ipswich to Felixstowe Car Rally is an annual event in the English county of Suffolk. Up to 500 vehicles can participate in the event, starting in Christchurch Park, Ipswich. The vehicles make a 10-mile (16 km) journey to the promenade of Felixstowe, where they line up and remain there for a large part of the day.
This event, traditionally held on the first Sunday in May, is organised by Ipswich Transport Museum and are helped by volunteers from the museum. The Mayor of Felixstowe is invited to lead the procession of vehicles as a passenger in one of the historic vehicles. The event is well attended and the success is due to the hard work of Ipswich Transport Museum’s volunteer force and the enthusiastic participation of the vehicle owners – many of whom travel long distances to attend.
The vehicles assemble in Christchurch Park at Ipswich from 8.30 to 10.30am, then start to leave for Felixstowe at 11.00am, where they are displayed along the promenade during the afternoon (from about 12.00pm onward).
Please contact Ipswich Museum through their website https://www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk/ for further information.
This event will be taking place on Sunday 5th May 2019.
