Posts by Craig Ranson

Craig Ranson is the Managing Director – Bridge Classic Cars at Bridge Classic Cars.

1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Series 2…but with a difference

Recently seen at Historic Wheels Rally in Forres was this very unique E-Type. Original owner was Sir William Gordon Cumming – Forres. Purchased new in 1969 (registered in 1970) and delivered to the coachworks of Williams and Pritchard (London) who customised…

Classic & Sports Car Show: Sunday 26th August: Attendees

More cars confirmed for our Classic & Sports Car Show on Sunday 26th August. Confirmed: Philip with his 1974 Triumph GT6 Confirmed: Andrew with his 1973 Triumph TR6

Coming Soon: 1976 MG BGT V8

Due to arrive at our workshops very soon is our fantastic 1976 MG BGT V8 for a sympathetic restoration.  

Stopping for directions in Woodbridge

Do we attract them? Gordon: I am trying to get my grandson Loick into the garden when I was stopped and asked for directions from not one…but two petrolhead within two minutes of each other.

A fairy tale story, just like the glass slipper!!

It is one of those stories that couldn’t be written. For many months we have been on the hunt for a Jaguar E-Type V12 pulley. Some examples have come and gone. We’ve tried plan A, B and C and have…

Classic & Sports Car Show: Sunday 26th August: Attendees

More cars confirmed for our Classic & Sports Car Show on Sunday 26th August. Confirmed: Tony from Wyatt Polishing with his 1964 Rover P5. Confirmed: Steve from Classic Team Lotus with his BelAir. Confirmed: Kevin with his 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco….

Jeremy Clarkson on A Level results day.

Whether you feel he’s inspiring or not he makes a very good point. Credit to Jeremy Clarkson on A Level results day. ‘Don’t worry if your A level grades aren’t any good. I got a C and 2 Us. And…

Classic & Sports Car Show: Sunday 26th August: Attendees

Confirmed: Kieron with his stunning Porsche 911E  

A future classic and a credit to the owner and restorers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You may find this strange tor us to credit other restorers work on our website but when we got talking to Sabir on the recent completion of his stunning BMW E36 Alpina B3.0 we just had to share the photos….

New Arrival: 1973 Ford Cortina 2000GT

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our Ford Cortina 2000GT has arrived in our Woodbridge workshops and what a fantastically original car she is too. This car is for sale but equally it can be a part of our collection. We love it. Ford Cortina, 2000GT, 2…

MG TC Leaking Rear Axle

Today, we see the return of our 1947 MG TC which we last saw back in October 2017. We have reports of a slight leak around the rear axle and upon closer inspection it looks to be the diff pinion seal…

Collection of classic motorcycles

Up in the highlands of Scotland this week for a very unusual trip. Ordinarily we travel up and down the country to collect some fantastic classic cars but this long trip was for a collection of classic motorcycles. After a…

Producing a new water housing

We have identified the cause of the water leak and build up of dirty residue under the bonnet. Having removed the hosing we have discovered a fault with the water housing. Dave has spent the morning reproducing the connector whilst…

Historic Wheels Rally – Brodie Castle

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Highland Classic Motor Club – Photographs from this year’s Historic Wheels Rally held at Brodie Castle, Forres IV36 0TE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”21332,21333,21334,21335,21336,21337,21338,21339,21340,21341,21342,21343,21344,21345,21346,21347,21348,21349,21350,21351,21352,21354″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Arriving soon: 1976 MG B V8

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Due for arrival very soon we have a 1976 MG B GT V8 requiring a very sympathetic restoration. MG began offering the MG B GT V8 in 1973. The aluminium cylinder block and heads of the used Rover V8 engine…

Roxanne Pallett at FriendsFest

Source: Roxanne Pallett Instagram Roxanne Pallet enjoying a day out at FriendsFest thanks to Comedy Central. Here she is with fiance Lee Walton sitting on board the bonnet of the iconic classic taxi used by Phoebe. Source: FriendsFest Could we BE…

Classic & Sports Car Show: Sunday 26th August: Attendees

Confirmed: 1991 Toyota Supra Confirmed: 1966 Hillman Minx Series VI Confirmed: 2015 Toyota GT86

Coming Soon – 1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are very excited to announce one for the future here at Bridge Classic Cars. Here we have our 1972 Jaguar E-Type which has been partly restored many many years ago but has sat in storage ever since. Ben has…

Classic & Sports Car Show: Sunday 26th August: Attendees

Confirmed: 1936 Austin Seven Cabriolet, 1971 Triumph Spitfire, Rover and MGTC.

The Festival of Classic & Sports Cars

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Source: Helmingham Hall Website Held in association with the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC). Over 7,000 people attended the 2017 festival. The event attracts classic and sports car owners who exhibit their cars some of which parade up and down…

Who wants first dibs…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Who wants first dibs at testing our Amphicar when the restoration is complete later this year? In a couple of weeks time our 1965 Amphicar will be returning to our workshops for the re-build. Now back in it’s original colour…

Giving the Riley’s exterior a freshen up

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”21378,21379,21380,21381,21382,21383,21384,21385,21386,21387,21388,21389,21390,21391,21392,21393,21394,21395,21396,21397,21398,21399,21400,21401″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had Paul Johnson Valeting in at the weekend to clean and detail a number of our cars and whilst here we asked him to give the chrome work of our stunning 1935 Riley Kestrel a quick polish….

Classic & Sports Car Show: Sunday 26th August: Attendees

Confirmed: 1973 Ford Cortina 2000GT with tombstone seats. She’s covered just 40,000 miles from new.  

Re-producing the spare wheel carrier

Our Jensen 541S has been bare due to the missing spare wheel carrier and like most items on the Jensen they are almost impossible to source. Thanks to David at the Jensen Owner’s Club we now have exactly what we need…

Finishing off the brakes and clutch system

We are now making the final few touches to our 1971 Jaguar E-Type brake and clutch system. Next week we aim to run her up for the first time in situ to see how we get on and what tweaks…

Recommissioning our 1935 Riley

We’ve been out today to collect our 1935 Riley for the recommission to commence. Currently not running at all but has been some time ago so we do not envisage any huge issues to contend with. First things first; get…

Coming soon: 1973 Ford Cortina 2000GT

We are very pleased to say we are now the new and very proud owners of this beautiful 1973 Ford Cortina 2000GT with tombstone seats. Completely original with just 40,000 miles from new. She has been dry stored in a…

Jensen Owner’s Club – August 2018

Thank you to David and Jane of Jensen Owner’s Club for sharing details of our Bridge Classic Cars Classic & Sports Car Show with fellow representatives and members of The Jensen Owner’s Club

Change of approach to our 1974 Audi 100 Coupe Restoration

When you start out with a full restoration you have all good intentions to stick to the plan and stay within the schedule but inevitably incidents and issues arise that are not expected. Your plans therefore have to change. This…

Jensen door cards are now in place

The beautiful door cards are now fitted back into place on our 1960 Jensen 541S. John is now on the final stages of the build with only small, concentrated areas to focus on now. The final parts of the chrome-work…