Posts by Craig Ranson

Bridge Classic Cars are recruiting. As part of the Bridge Classic Cars expansion, we are now seeking a full time car trimmer/upholsterer to join the team. The successful applicant will work with the owners to set up a complete new…

The final primer before paint has now been applied to our 1975 MG B roadster. The body shell has now been seam sealed and is ready to see some green action. A Deep Brunswick Green high build mix has been…

The engine rebuild of our 1963 Jaguar SS100 is now complete. We’ll aim to re-fit into the car at the beginning of next week and once in, the car will undergo a full trial period to be tested for performance…

The alterations and machining work has now been completed on our 1963 Jaguar SS100 engine. The rocker covers have been re-polished and Ady is currently rebuilding the engine. Whilst stripped, the engine has been completely overhauled with all seals and…

More of the chrome-work has been polished up and ready for refit on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12.

In our workshops today we have our 1956 Ford Consul. The floor requires attention with some welding work needing to be carried out. We will then look to prepare the body and undertake a full re-spray. Work will commence very…

Our 1960 Jensen 541R (#493) is now in the paint shop having the underside stone chipped. Once this task is complete the bodyshell will be married up to the newly built chassis before being secured into position.

Darren is now perfecting the body of our 1955 Austin Healey, flattening down the primer and getting her ready for the new re-spray.

With the engine out. Pete has stripped, cleaned up, polished all visible components. The clutch was replaced with new and we cleaned and polished the gearbox. The gearbox has now been married back up to the engine and the engine…

We are currently in the early discussions with the view of representing two fantastic British classics which may be able to bring to market very soon. First we have our 1969 MGBGT. Having been beautifully restored a few years ago…

Having been dry stored but untouched for 3 to 4 years we are hopefully that our 1980 Porsche 911 recommission will be a relatively straight forward project. There are remedial bodywork, paint and wiring issues that we may look to…

Pete is currently in the process of rebuilding the braking system of our 1977 MGBGT. As you can see, the brakes have been stripped back, cleaned, refurbished and new brake shoes and cylinders have been fitted. The suspension has also…

Coming soon we have our 1937 Triumph Dolomite. We believe the car will require very little to get her back up on the road so this will hopefully be a straight forward re-commission. Due in later in the month, more…

Our 1987 Mercedes SL500 engine is almost ready to be reinstated into the car. The gearbox is now being refurbished ready to be married up.

Our 1987 Rover Vitesse is back in our workshops at the moment with reports of an unusual noise at the rear. Having driven on the road and lifted it off the ground we have identified the issue being in or around…

Our 1960 Jensen 541R body is now in primer. The restored internal frames that were retained inside the body for strengthening can now be seen away from the primed shell and mounted onto the finished chassis.  

Our 1975 MG B Roadster has now been treated with a Polyester filler coating. This treatment has a fantastic adhesion to steel and zinc-coated sheet steel and is carried out prior to the high build filler treatment.   The body…

We have discovered a flaw in a key component of the engine whilst rebuilding the engine of our SS100. The Distance Piece is allocated near the front of crankshaft and is one of the intricate pieces that the oil seal runs…

A possible future Bridge Classic Cars restoration; a very rare, early Mini Pickup. Supplied by ME in Ipswich in British Leyland Harvest Gold, our Mini Pickup has covered what we believe to be a genuine 35,000 miles from new. The…

A stunning finish on our 1975 MG B air box. Restored and stored ready for the rebuild to commence.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Darren completing the ‘Direct To Treatment’ on various car parts over the weekend Brian has it the road running this week and made huge progress on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type project. The radiator is now rebuilt, having been stripped,…

Acrylic 2K mix anti corrosive direct to metal (DTM) paint is a high performance two pack compliant coating consisting of an acrylic modified pigmented base coupled with an isocyanate polymer based hardener. It provides a tough and durable mirror-like gloss finish with…

We are currently in the middle of fitting up the brand new hood to our Golden Sands 1971 Jaguar E-Type roadster. Not always the easiest of jobs but once complete feels one of the most rewarding. We are also progressing…

Tommy has now completed the rebuild of our 1977 MGBGT’s inner sill. The offside quarter panel and inner sill have also been repaired.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work continues on restoring the existing parts from our 1972 Jaguar E-Type project. Rather than sourcing new, Brian has been worked on perfecting what we already have. It may be time consuming but a little effort goes a long way…

Tommy has carried out a few repairs to our 1960 Jensen 541R door (chassis #493). The outer skin has been removed to reveal the corroded area. With the outer skin removed we have cut out the areas affected by corrosion…

Our 1961 Jaguar XK150S is back on the ramp today to have the underside treated and sealed. A light layer of stone chip has been applied to the area prior to paint to help further assist with protecting against dirt…

More parts are being stripped, dismantled, cleaned and polished for our 1972 Jaguar E-Type. Here we have the light surround getting the full clean treatment. Over the coming weeks we will hopefully have all loose components cleaned and repainted and…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s time to say goodbye to our 1973 Ford Cortina 2000GT as we load it up ready for the trip to her new home…and hopefully many many more years looking amazing on the road. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coming soon we have our beautiful 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider. Having spent the last few years out in France this wonderful little Alfa Romeo has now returned to the UK and Bridge Classic Cars will soon have the pleasure in…