January 30, 2020

Jaguar E-Type Restoration Project arrives at the Workshop

Our Jaguar E-Type from Beverly Hills Car Club in L.A. has now arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.

This vehicle will undergo a full restoration. We are currently discussing the specification this vehicle will be finished to. The engine and gearbox appear to be in very good condition so may not need to be refurbished. The bodywork and paint however are in need of some TLC.

Being a U.S. delivered E-Type, this car features a plastic front and rear bumper to meet U.S. safety regulations of the 70s.

Collecting our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Restoration Project

Our lovely 1973 Series 3 E-Type has made the long journey from L.A. to Felixstowe and has now been picked up by Gordon and Mauro.

Whilst at Felixstowe docks we spotted some rather interesting vehicles, including a beautiful Porsche SC.

We’ll now be bringing the Jaguar E-Type back to our workshop to begin this total restoration.

1973 Triumph TR6 Chassis Assembly Begins

Mauro has started work assembling the rear of our TR6 restoration.

He’s fitted the rear springs, differential and rear hubs. Mauro has also fitted the upper and lower front arms as well as the front anti roll bar to the front of the vehicle.

Jaguar E-Type Racecar: Restoration Update

Our Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Racecar has been over to Demand Engineering for a full stainless steel exhaust. We elected to go for a side exit exhaust to suit the ethos behind this lightweight race-car build.

Tom has also fitted lightweight perspex glass to the rear windscreen, whilst strengthened glass is fitted to the windscreen.

Daimler Dart Roof Completed

Wow! This roof is looking absolutely fantastic after its recent restorative works by Kath. We’ve fitted new glass and rubbers and trimmed the headlining in a lovely subtle grey.

The roof will now make its way over to New Zealand with the Daimler Dart we sold last month.

Jensen 541 R Electrical Update

We’ve made great progress on our beautiful 1960 Jensen 541 R. Bob has installed the wiring harness, front and rear lights and indicators. Paul has fitted the bonnet and bonnet support struts.

This restoration is now really starting to come together. The next stages will be to fit the freshly trimmed dashboard and wire in the dashboard instrumentation.

The wiring harness is labeled by Bob before permanent install.

The bonnet in position before being mounted to the bonnet support struts.

Wiring has now been installed and the lights are tested at this stage.

Aston Martin Reveal Motorcycle!

Aston Martin have dipped their toes into Motorcycle manufacturing. Their will be only 100 AMB-001 ‘s produced. What are your thoughts on Aston’s venture into motorcycle production?

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Coming in Soon: Rover Mini Rio

This lovely Rover Mini Rio is coming in to our workshop soon. It will head down to the paint shop to repair any rust before repairing selected areas of the paintwork that need attention.

1961 Francis barnet Restoration

Our Francis Barnet restoration is really starting to take shape now. Final assembly has taken place. Now it just needs to be run-in and tested before this fabulous 60s trial bike is ready for the road and warmer weather.