Posts by Craig Ranson

Out on a test drive in the beautiful SS100, Suffolk Sportscars have called in to our workshops to pay us a little visit and show our John some developments possibly suited to our Jensen 541R rebuild. Suffolk Sportscars Official Website…

Images have emerged of our 1962 TVR Grantura in dis-repair some years ago. As much as it is not nice to see a wonderful classic looking so sad it is still lovely to find images like this.

Whilst we continue to diagnose the running issues with our 1998 BMW M3 Evolution we have cleaned up engine cover ready for the recommission to commence.

Our 2008 Bentley Continental featured on ShineSupply_UK Instagram story.

Our 1959 Triumph TR3 is now in the preparation area having the outer sills removed and corrosion behind repaired. The sills will be replaced with new and repainted.

Last week Bridge Classic Cars had the pleasure in being given a guided tour of the amazing creative set up at Old Jet, Rendlesham. And look what caught our eye outside in the car park… Old Jet is an arts…

Our 2008 Bentley Continental split rim wheels have now returned from Wheelcare complete. Wheelcare is an Alloy wheel refurbishing specialist. We offer our refurbishment in and around Essex and Suffolk. If your wheels are damaged or corroded they can really…

Donna has now completed the re-trim of the dash in Poppy Red leather. The dash has been handed back to Brian to reinstate the refurbished dials.

Working on cleaning and polishing our TVR parts ready for the rebuild. The warning lights, ignition and hinges have all been polished now and ready for refit. The original badges have also had the polishing treatment.

Our Ford Consul wheel trims have now been cleaned and polished ready for refit.

Due in this week we have our 1959 Triumph TR3 in need of some body work repairs on the outer sill. And right behind to collect the owner is our good friend Hilary with his Austin Healey. Travelling in style…

BMWcar – Independently written for real enthusiasts. Featured in the August 2019 edition of the BMWcar magazine is our 1973 BMW 2002 Targa.

Seeing the sunshine for the first time in 26 years our 1960 MGA barn find is now back in our workshops awaiting assessment.

Having just one set of carrier calipers we set to work fabricating a new set so that both vehicles had a set.

We are delighted with the ‘snug’ fit of our 1957 Jensen 541R bodyshell. Having spent some time perfecting the fibreglass shape and removing all signs of the years of cracking and wear within the moulding, the body shell is now…

Having been stored away for 26 years in a barn in the midlands we were expecting the worse when we went up to collect the car. After pumping up the tyres and making a pathway it was relatively straight forward…

The replacement tank for our 1956 Ford Consul has arrived and can now be fitted to the car ready for run up.

Our Morris J Series wheels featured on We Fit Any Tyres AnyWhere‘s Instagram story.

Our 1962 TVR Grantura interior is starting to take shape with Donna now working on rebuilding the existing seats, dash and side panels. We have chosen Poppy Red as the interior colour. Against the blue exterior this will be a…

Donna has now began work on stripping our TVR Grantura interior trim and prepare the frames ready for the new design. The framework will be cleaned up and refurbished ready before Donna builds back up with new cushions and leather…

Our 1956 Ford Consul is now once again finished in the beautiful Sarum Blue finish. Mauro is busy piecing it back together with all of the refurbished bright work and components earlier removed for restoring.

We have now stripped back, cleaned and plated the seat runners and bonnet stays. We have also received delivery of our brand new rear brakes, hubs and caps ready for refit too.

Stored away somewhere in Suffolk we have 4 very rare finds indeed. In need of some serious TLC we have 3x Suzuki SC100 ‘Whizzkids’ and a very rare McCoy, believed to be 1 of only 100 every produced. The Suzuki…

Working through the assortment of TVR parts in need of restoration. The bonnet springs and runners have now been blasted, painted and ready for re-fit.

We were first introduced to our 1977 MG BGT at last year’s Bridge Classic Cars Classic and Sports Car Show. The current and ONLY owner purchased the car brand new in 1977 and due to unforeseen circumstances the car was…

Back in 2018 we were commissioned to source an MGB Roadster for the Managing Director of one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, who had such a car as his first Management Car Plan car and wanted it recreated as…

Our 1975 MGB Roadster and our 1977 MGBGT together, possibly for the last time, before they head back to their homes and owners for many many years of enjoyment. Fantastic images, as always from Matt Woods Photography (apart from the…

Late finish on Friday evening as we welcomed Automotive Photographer Matt Woods along to complete our 1977 MGBGT and 1975 MGB Roadster restoration projects in style. The completed images will follow very soon but here are some behind the scene…

Our 2008 Bentley Continental is in our workshops for the split rim wheels to be refurbished. Whilst in, we will also look to carry out some remedial work to the rear seats and look over some paint defects.

Due in to our showroom and available for sale later this month we have our beautiful 1960, smoke grey Morris Minor. This unique little classic has an impressive 1275cc engine with a five speed gear box so you have the…