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Craig Ranson

Managing Director – Bridge Classic Cars

1977 Ford Escort RS2000

December 4, 2019

John has been busy working hard on our lovely RS2000. After a substantial restoration the vehicle is now going back together piece by piece. The

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1959 Morris J Type

November 29, 2019

Another vehicle returning to us at Bridge Classic Cars is this gorgeous little Morris J Type. Since the vehicle left us, the owner has done

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Saab 9-3

November 28, 2019

This 2006 Saab has been brought into us at Bridge Classic Cars as a non-runner. Ady, our engine specialist has found that the engine has

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RS2000 Interior Re-fit

November 27, 2019

After it’s visit to the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop, our Ford Escort RS2000 is now having it’s interior re-fitted. John has fitted the

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MG A Engine Rebuild

November 19, 2019

Here at Bridge Classic Cars our engine specialists have been getting our MG A engine ready for assembly. Darren has painted the engine block and

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1977 Ford Escort RS2000

December 4, 2019

John has been busy working hard on our lovely RS2000. After a substantial restoration the vehicle is now going back together piece by piece. The door seals and cards have been refitted, as have the seats. John’s fitted sound deadening insulation underneath the floor carpets before re-installing the entire interior trim.

BMW 325 M Sport Arch Repair

December 2, 2019

As is quite common with E30 BMW’s of this age, our lovely 325 M Sport is in need of some wheel arch repair. It’s now down with Darren in the Paint shop for fabrication and repair before being painted in identical matching paint.

1973 Jaguar E-Type – On it’s way…

November 30, 2019

We awake this morning to hear that our 1973 Jaguar E-Type is now one step closer to our Woodbridge workshops.

“We are pleased to inform you that your 1973 Jaguar XKE Roadster has been delivered to the freight forwarder Direct Express Inc. Please allow 1-2 weeks for your vehicle and documentation to clear US Customs. Once approved, they will be able to provide more detailed information regarding your shipment.

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1955 Austin Healey – Test Drive

November 29, 2019

Dave has been working hard on our 1955 Austin Healey ahead of the owner seeing the car this weekend. It’s getting very near completion now. We can’t wait to see this gorgeous Healey back on the road after our recent restoration works.

1959 Morris J Type

November 29, 2019

Another vehicle returning to us at Bridge Classic Cars is this gorgeous little Morris J Type. Since the vehicle left us, the owner has done loads of wonderful work to this vehicle.

The J type will be heading into our trim shop for interior restoration.

1985 Mercedes Benz 280SL Revisits Us

November 29, 2019

Coming back to us at Bridge Classic Cars is this wonderful Mercedes 280 SL. It’s owner would like the car in tip top shape for his return to the UK for Christmas. As such, the vehicle is having a thorough service and the wheels will be refurbished.

MG A Engine is reassembled

November 28, 2019

Ady, our in-house engine specialist here at Bridge Classic Cars has done a wonderful job assembling the engine and gearbox on our 1960 MG A. After a total engine rebuild we can’t wait to see this back in the car and starting for the first time!

1967 Jaguar E-Type Racecar details

November 28, 2019

A few more additions have been made to our Racecar in the last few days. The chrome fuel filler cap and steel pressed number plates are now fitted. Here at Bridge Classic Cars we love authentic steel pressed plates.

2013 Mercedes-Benz E220 AMG

November 28, 2019

Coming in for a service today is this lovely Mercedes-Benz E220 AMG. While performing our extensive service checks Pete and Tom noted the front tyres were in need of replacing. Later the same day, the tyres were fitted by our friends at We Fit Tyres Anywhere.

1955 Austin Healey Gearbox seals

November 28, 2019

The gearbox seals have been replaced of our 1955 Austin Healey. Now that it has been removed and fully rebuilt. The gearbox is now being re-married with the engine.

Saab 9-3

November 28, 2019

This 2006 Saab has been brought into us at Bridge Classic Cars as a non-runner. Ady, our engine specialist has found that the engine has a broken cam-belt and broken rocker fingers. He’s busy stripping the engine and will be diagnosing and fixing any potential faults he finds to get this vehicle back out onto the road.

Daihatsu Copen Roof Rack

November 28, 2019

The little Copen Kei car is slightly short on luggage space. But not any more! Paul has fitted this roof rack onto our Daihatsu Copen and it looks simply fabulous. great work, Paul.

1964 Daimler Dart Water Pump

November 28, 2019

Our 1964 Daimler dart, currently for sale at Bridge Classic Cars needed a new water pump. As with all the cars we present for sale, this vehicle was inspected by our classic car technicians. It was found to have a leaking water pump. As such, we’re replacing with a new water pump so the vehicle is in top condition ready for the vehicles next owner.

RS2000 Interior Re-fit

November 27, 2019

After it’s visit to the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop, our Ford Escort RS2000 is now having it’s interior re-fitted. John has fitted the door seals, rear seats, door cards, sound deadening and insulation.

After much hard work, this lovely Ford is nearing completion.

Sourcing a US Jaguar E-Type

November 27, 2019

We were recently approached by a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars to source a V12 Series Three Jaguar E-Type. We found this lovely example for sale from US classic car sales company, Beverly Hills Car Club.

Although the vehicle looks in fine condition, this E-Type will need to undergo a full restoration to bring it up to our exceedingly high standards. We can’t wait to see this stunning car arrive on British soil.

To keep up to date with this project and our other restoration projects here at Bridge Classic Cars, keep an eye on the ‘Projects’ section of our website.

One for the future – 1960 Jaguar Mk II (2)

November 25, 2019

The wonderful Jaguar Mk2 was the epitome of luxury transportation when it first took to the streets in the very late 1950’s. We’ve been approached by a potential client who is looking to give this vehicle a complete restoration.

The Mark 2 Jaguar was used by the British police force, with the 3.8l engine outputting an impressive 220 bhp. Ironically, the Jaguar Mark 2’s were also known for being very popular getaway vehicles of the 60s.

The Jaguar Mark 2, driven by John Thaw’s fictional TV character, Inspector Morse recently sold at auction for over £100,000, this vehicle was the 2.4l version and had been subject to a total restoration.

1960 Jensen 541R in paint

November 22, 2019

Our beautiful 1960 Jensen 541R paint is currently setting in our paint booth. As the shall is made of fibreglass, the paint cannot be cured at regular ‘baking’ temperatures. Instead, it’s cured at a less intense 20 degrees. This will mean the car won’t be able to be perfected and polished until next week, but we’re sure the perfect finish will be worth the wait.

1984 Suzuki GSX 400T Cafe Racer Project

November 22, 2019

Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we’ve just acquired this 1984 Suzuki GSX 400T motorcycle. This air cooled 400c Suzuki is in dire need some attention. As part of this vehicles restoration, we will be modifying the vehicle in cafe racer style. The current plan is to paint the bodywork cream with a tan leather cafe racer seat. The handlebars will also be lowered to create a sleeker profile to this motorcycle. We can’t wait to see where this project will lead but we’re proud to bring this tired Suzuki back to life.

1960 MG A Engine Rebuild – Assembly

November 22, 2019

Ady, our in-house engine specialist here at Bridge Classic Cars is now onto assembling the engine. The following has been completed on this lovely motor.

  • Cylinder head has been unleaded
  • New valve guides fitted
  • New exhaust valves
  • Valve seats have been cut
  • The head has been refaced
  • Cylinder block has been relined and bored to standard
  • Block has been refaced
  • New pistons have been fitted
  • Crankshaft has been reground
  • New camshaft followers have been fitted
  • New timing belt chain
  • New oil pump
  • Engine bearings and gaskets have been replaced.

The Bad Blonde – November 2019

November 20, 2019

The Bad Blonde boasts a huge fan base of 15,600 followers on Instagram and a worldwide following online at thebadblonde.com as she talks everything cars, museums, shows, auctions as well as posting frequent videos across her channels.

Thanks for liking and sharing one of our recent posts from Bridge Classic Cars HQ. Would love to catch up with The Bad Blonde if she ever finds herself here in the UK…

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Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type in the Lake District

November 20, 2019

We love it when clients of ours send us images like this. Thank you to the owner, Martin for sending us this fabulous picture of his 1968 Jaguar E-Type. The car has been taken for a trip up to the Lake District. It’s wonderful to see such a lovely machine being used and enjoyed on some of the the country’s finest roads.

“At the top of Wrynose pass, Lake District… all done without breaking a sweat ?”

MG A Engine Rebuild

November 19, 2019

Here at Bridge Classic Cars our engine specialists have been getting our MG A engine ready for assembly. Darren has painted the engine block and Ady has either refurbished or replaced all the other components.

1972 JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 3 (III)

November 19, 2019

We’ve found a hole in the heater tank of our 1972 Jaguar E-Type series 3. The tank will be replaced and refitted. it’s quite a common fault for a whole to appear in the corner of the heater tank in these cars and it’s relatively straight forward four our technicians to resolve.

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