Introducing Porsche: Mission E
May 21, 2018
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Prototype confirmation from Jensen Car Company
May 21, 2018
Original documentation from the Jensen Car Company to confirm our 1960 Jensen 541S was indeed one of the prototypes. ‘Congratulations on your acquisition. Your car
Removing the large quantity of filler
May 21, 2018
As you can see from the images below, we have had to remove a large quantity of filler from our 1965 Amphicar. At some stage
Jensen 541S Windows In and Badges Fitted
May 18, 2018
We are now making fantastic progress on our 1960 Jensen 541S as we fit up the exterior parts. The windows are now back in to
The bonnet’s open so why not!
May 18, 2018
The bonnets open on our 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 stunner so I thought I’d capture a couple of shots of the incredible engine bay.
Beacon and red cross working, now for the sirens
May 18, 2018
The beacon and red cross lamp is now installed and working. We are just waiting on parts to arrive from Germany before we fit the
1983 Ford Capri restoration almost complete
May 17, 2018
We are nearing completion of our 1983 Ford Capri restoration. It’s been a while since she’s been outside so with the sun shining brightly over
1974 Triumph GT6 – New Fuel Pump
May 17, 2018
We have a friendly face back in our workshops today as our 1974 Triumph GT6 returns to have a new fuel pump fitted.
Installing the beacon and lights
May 17, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are now in the process of refitting and wiring up the original red cross front light to the roof of the ambulance and an
1976 VW T2 Ambulance: How She Should Look
May 17, 2018
Our brief is relatively straight forward on this one. Our 1976 Volkswagen T2 has arrived in to our workshops to reinstate some of the original
Sound-proofing our Smart Roadster Brabus
May 16, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today we have our 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus. According to the owner this fantastic little rear engined sportscar is a little noisy in the
1976 VW T2 – rectifying the running issues
May 16, 2018
Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Ortsverein Laufenburg. In our workshops today we have a beautiful 1976 VW T2 camper with some power related issues. Although brand new, the
Shine Supply UK cleaning the fleet
May 14, 2018
Off for a much needed clean. The truck, van and trailer all spent the day with Mike down at Shine Supply UK being freshened up ready
Fitting up the new V12 wiring loom
May 11, 2018
One day in to the fit up of the brand new V12 wiring loom from Autosparks and it’s been a really successful day. The majority of
Mr Smith taking delivery of his new toy
May 11, 2018
The sun is beaming down at Bridge Classic Cars HQ as we say our goodbyes to the beautiful 2005 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo. As original as you’ll
The brand new Jensen steering wheel arrives
May 11, 2018
Although our current gel coated steering was in better than average condition we needed to look at freshening it up so that it did not
The return of our De Tomaso Pantera
May 10, 2018
Our 1974 De Tomaso Pantera has returned to our workshops to get her ready for the summer ahead. She’s now sitting on a set of
Cutting out the new Jensen floors
May 9, 2018
The new floors are now shaped and cut for our 1960 Jensen 541S.
More Jensen and Jaguar parts off to chrome
May 9, 2018
We’ve found a few more Jensen and Jaguar bits to go to chrome. A couple of weeks with Tony and the guys at Wyatt Polishing
Test fit of our E-Type roadster hood frame
May 8, 2018
This afternoon, we’ve tested the fit of our hood frame once again. The frame came with the car when it arrived to us from California
Installing the expansion tank.
May 8, 2018
The refurbished expansion tank is now installed. Work is now underway on installing the full wiring loom. Once the rear section of wiring is complete
Jaguar E-Type recommission complete
May 4, 2018
The recommissioning work is now complete and after a few days of test driving we can now confirm that our 1966 Jaguar E-Type is ready
Fitting up the Jensen’s lights
May 3, 2018
Whilst the car has been away in our paint shops John has been busy preparing for the rebuild. Now that the car is back with
1996 Jaguar XJR returns from the paintshop
May 3, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 1996 Jaguar XJR has returned from the paint shop and is now ready for the clean and refit. The loose external components can be
Refurbishing and detailing the engine
May 2, 2018
Phase 1 of our 1974 Audi 100 Coupe S restoration is now complete. The engine has been removed; Before blasting the entire engine, cleaning and
Let the rebuild commence
May 1, 2018
Our 1960 Jensen 541S is now back in our workshops having undergone a full colour change respray. Now finished, once again, in her original factory
Vespa 150 Super is ready for a new home
May 1, 2018
Our Vespa is now re-commissioned, clean and ready for re-sale. I don’t think we’ll be seeing our little Vespa for very long in our workshops due to
Recommission our 1975 Vespa ready for re-sale
April 27, 2018
In our workshops today we have this lovely little 1975 Vespa (Douglas) 150 Super. Having not been run up for a couple of years our
Some History On Our Morris Cowley
April 24, 2018
In amongst the amazing history we have available on our 1929 Morris Cowley are some great photographs and we’ve even discovered a feature cover in a
Drive It Day 2018 – Kersey Mill
April 23, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had the most amazing weekend this weekend at Bridge Classic Cars. On Saturday we celebrated baby Bridge’s first birthday with a family party in
Introducing Porsche: Mission E
May 21, 2018
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Prototype confirmation from Jensen Car Company
May 21, 2018
Original documentation from the Jensen Car Company to confirm our 1960 Jensen 541S was indeed one of the prototypes.
‘Congratulations on your acquisition. Your car was one of the three experimental chassis built to prove the 541S, and they were numbered JM/EXP, JM/EXP/101 and JM/EXP/102. Only EXP/101 had the automatic gearbox.
There are a few remaining records of the 541S, but we can supply the following on your car:
Chassis number: JM/EXP/101
Engine number: 40/A/11058
First registration: 750 CEA
Colour: Pearl Grey, Black Roof
Trim: Red
Invoiced: 11 January 1963
First owner: E.D Robinson
The car was used for road tests, demonstration purposes and, as an experimental car, was no doubt driven by the Jensen brothers and carefully looked after by the engineering department.
In addition to three experimental cars, 124 production examples of the 541S were built. Most appear to survive.
You might like to contact Keith Cerrino of the JOC for any further information on this car. His address is: “Dalkeith”, Village St, Harvington, nr Evesham, Worcs, WR11 5BQ (tel. 0386.871009)’
Removing the large quantity of filler
May 21, 2018
As you can see from the images below, we have had to remove a large quantity of filler from our 1965 Amphicar.
At some stage in it’s previous life someone had applied filler excessively which is not ideal and in order to carry out the repair and preparation work correctly we will look to remove it all. Once the body preparation is complete we can then look to re-paint.
Although the car arrived with us in red we will carry out the re-spray to match the original factory specifications of it being Beach Strand White. (Ditzler Code 8703 = DAR offset 90113)
Jensen 541S Windows In and Badges Fitted
May 18, 2018
We are now making fantastic progress on our 1960 Jensen 541S as we fit up the exterior parts.
The windows are now back in to position.
The badges are on and the bonnet vent is also in place. The bonnet vent is original and is in fantastic condition. During the detailing process at the end of the restoration we will further clean up the bright work to bring back the original shine. The badges we produced brand new as the existing badges were beyond repair. Although the 541S is a very rare car parts are still available for them and Appleyards stock a great selection on the shelf. They helped us hugely with the our 1961 Jensen 541S restoration back in 2015 and I’m sure we’ll calling upon Andy for the future projects we have lined up.
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The bonnet’s open so why not!
May 18, 2018
The bonnets open on our 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 stunner so I thought I’d capture a couple of shots of the incredible engine bay.
Beacon and red cross working, now for the sirens
May 18, 2018
The beacon and red cross lamp is now installed and working.
We are just waiting on parts to arrive from Germany before we fit the Bosch Sirens.
1983 Ford Capri restoration almost complete
May 17, 2018
We are nearing completion of our 1983 Ford Capri restoration. It’s been a while since she’s been outside so with the sun shining brightly over our workshops we thought it would be a great opportunity to get her out.
As much as the wheels were in fantastic condition already, the guys down at Wheelworx in Bury St Edmunds have done an incredible job refurbishing them. They really help set the car off.
We have cleaned up and refitted the original interior back in as the seats were in great condition as is. The plastics have been refurbished and the parcel shelf was broken so needed a repair before it could be refitted.
We just have the new decals to be fitted.
1974 Triumph GT6 – New Fuel Pump
May 17, 2018
We have a friendly face back in our workshops today as our 1974 Triumph GT6 returns to have a new fuel pump fitted.
Installing the beacon and lights
May 17, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are now in the process of refitting and wiring up the original red cross front light to the roof of the ambulance and an original blue beacon has also been sourced and will also be mounted up too.
The areas will be cleaned up prior to the parts being refitted.
In order to fit up the roof mounts the windscreen and headlining has had to be removed to gain access.
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1976 VW T2 Ambulance: How She Should Look
May 17, 2018
Our brief is relatively straight forward on this one. Our 1976 Volkswagen T2 has arrived in to our workshops to reinstate some of the original features.
The beacon, red cross light and sirens have been removed right back to the source so we are looking to rewire the cabin and refit the accessories to bring her back to her original look.
Sound-proofing our Smart Roadster Brabus
May 16, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In today we have our 2005 Smart Roadster Brabus. According to the owner this fantastic little rear engined sportscar is a little noisy in the cabin so he has asked us to fit more sound deadening where possible.
Where managed to get in behind the seats and underneath the roof compartment in the boot which is also accessible from inside the cabin. Hopefully this will help lower the noise inside the car and make for a more pleasurable drive.
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1976 VW T2 – rectifying the running issues
May 16, 2018
Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Ortsverein Laufenburg. In our workshops today we have a beautiful 1976 VW T2 camper with some power related issues. Although brand new, the battery seems to be losing charge on a regular basis which has now resulted in the vehicle being completely powerless. This has resulted in one of the main fuses being blown so we will search deeper to find the route of the issue.
Translated in English as German Red Cross Local Club, Laufburg, whilst in, our camper will have some of the original features fitted back on to the vehicle. We are currently waiting for some parts to arrive from Germany before so we look to reinstate the beacon, the red cross light and the front sirens.
Shine Supply UK cleaning the fleet
May 14, 2018
Off for a much needed clean. The truck, van and trailer all spent the day with Mike down at Shine Supply UK being freshened up ready for some busy few weeks out on the road.
Fitting up the new V12 wiring loom
May 11, 2018
One day in to the fit up of the brand new V12 wiring loom from Autosparks and it’s been a really successful day. The majority of the loom is now in. The boot area and centre are complete and the engine wiring is in position but just need finishing.
We are a couple of looms short but these have been ordered and have been shipped next day.
The centre section and dashboard are complete.
Mr Smith taking delivery of his new toy
May 11, 2018
The sun is beaming down at Bridge Classic Cars HQ as we say our goodbyes to the beautiful 2005 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo. As original as you’ll get, our very low mileage 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is undoubtedly one of the most appealing examples on the road today.
She’ll now reside in Colchester with new owner Mr Smith and will no doubt enjoy many many years of travelling the Essex roads and beyond.
We’ve had a fantastic time in her already this year with a trip out to Kersey Mill for this year’s Drive It Day.
The brand new Jensen steering wheel arrives
May 11, 2018
Although our current gel coated steering was in better than average condition we needed to look at freshening it up so that it did not stand out against the rest of the car once the restoration was complete. This task proved very difficult as there are very few companies that are able to offer the gel coating. Other companies could offer the ‘next best thing’ but that was not what we wanted.
We heard rumours that the Jensen 541S steering wheel matched that of an Aston Martin DB5 but not only would be just as difficult to find, it was also incorrect information as the DB5 wheel is a different dimension. Albeit the same look.
We then stumbled across the guys at Classic Car Restoration Services, they were able to produce a brand new wheel to perfectly match the wheel from the Jensen…and offer a gel coat service in their factory. They are one of those fantastic finds that you know will come in very useful for many years to come.
The return of our De Tomaso Pantera
May 10, 2018
Our 1974 De Tomaso Pantera has returned to our workshops to get her ready for the summer ahead.
She’s now sitting on a set of brand new tyres.
The air filter, spark plugs and oils have all been changed so she’s good to go once more!!
Cutting out the new Jensen floors
May 9, 2018
The new floors are now shaped and cut for our 1960 Jensen 541S.
More Jensen and Jaguar parts off to chrome
May 9, 2018
We’ve found a few more Jensen and Jaguar bits to go to chrome. A couple of weeks with Tony and the guys at Wyatt Polishing in Thetford and we’ll have them looking as good as new.
Test fit of our E-Type roadster hood frame
May 8, 2018
This afternoon, we’ve tested the fit of our hood frame once again.
The frame came with the car when it arrived to us from California but it was not fitted. We carried out a dry fit during the strip out process and it fitted nicely which reassured us to continue with the work. Now that we are a little further along with the build we have refitted the frame to ensure the lines are still as they should be. We have also added a new hood frame canopy to the existing frame.
Now that we are confident with our findings we can remove the frame and get to work on the preparation and paint.
Installing the expansion tank.
May 8, 2018
The refurbished expansion tank is now installed.
Work is now underway on installing the full wiring loom. Once the rear section of wiring is complete the fuel tank can be fitted into position which will draw to a close the work on the rear section of the build.
Jaguar E-Type recommission complete
May 4, 2018
The recommissioning work is now complete and after a few days of test driving we can now confirm that our 1966 Jaguar E-Type is ready to head home.
…unfortunately the UK registration documentation has not come through as yet so until we know the new registration she’ll be tucked away in our Pettistree building and wait for the plates to be produced.
As it was such a scorching day we didn’t want to get the trailer out. Instead we decided to enjoy the sunshine and take her for an extra long test drive…over to Pettistree.
And she drove like a dream!
Fitting up the Jensen’s lights
May 3, 2018
Whilst the car has been away in our paint shops John has been busy preparing for the rebuild. Now that the car is back with us the newly refurbished parts can be fitted back up and the car can start to take shape once more.
We are rebuilding the car to the original factory specification so you’ll see no more red exterior paint anywhere, instead the car has bee completely transformed in the pearl grey with black roof finish.
We’ll soon be in a position to reinstate the stunning red leather interior that came with the car. Tommy is just in the process of re cutting the new floors.
1996 Jaguar XJR returns from the paintshop
May 3, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 1996 Jaguar XJR has returned from the paint shop and is now ready for the clean and refit.
The loose external components can be fitted back up but before the newly refurbishment seats can go back in the new audio system will need to be installed.
The system is being upgraded to offer Bluetooth capabilities as well as premium speakers and amplifier being a new addition.
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Refurbishing and detailing the engine
May 2, 2018
Phase 1 of our 1974 Audi 100 Coupe S restoration is now complete. The engine has been removed;
Before blasting the entire engine, cleaning and detailing, Pete has replaced the water pumps, gaskets, thermostat, fuel pump, distributor cap and rotor. He’s also changed the oil and filter.
Let the rebuild commence
May 1, 2018
Our 1960 Jensen 541S is now back in our workshops having undergone a full colour change respray. Now finished, once again, in her original factory spec Pearl Grey and black exterior, the time away in our paint shop has given us the opportunity to fully prepare ourselves for what we hope will be a relatively simple rebuild. All loose components are fully refurbished ready to be refitted so we are now hopefully looking at the last big push before she’s back on the roads travelling around Europe.
Vespa 150 Super is ready for a new home
May 1, 2018
Our Vespa is now re-commissioned, clean and ready for re-sale. I don’t think we’ll be seeing our little Vespa for very long in our workshops due to the huge following these retro bikes have!!
Recommission our 1975 Vespa ready for re-sale
April 27, 2018
In our workshops today we have this lovely little 1975 Vespa (Douglas) 150 Super. Having not been run up for a couple of years our aim is to get her back up and running ready for re-sale.
John was on the case with this one and it was a relatively easy one for him. Having recharged the battery, cleaned out the carbs and replaced the fuel she’s running like a dream once again.
Just needs a clean now and she’s ready for a new home.
Some History On Our Morris Cowley
April 24, 2018
In amongst the amazing history we have available on our 1929 Morris Cowley are some great photographs and we’ve even discovered a feature cover in a 2012 Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club publication.
Drive It Day 2018 – Kersey Mill
April 23, 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had the most amazing weekend this weekend at Bridge Classic Cars. On Saturday we celebrated baby Bridge’s first birthday with a family party in Woodbridge. It was lovely to get the whole family together and the sun was scorching which made the perfect day even more perfect-er!!
Then on Sunday, with the sun still beaming down Gordon and Craig spent the day at Kersey Mill for this year’s Drive It Day 2018.
Was lovely to catch up with so many familiar faces on the day including Tony from Wyatt Polishing, Howard from Howard Watts Group, Steve from Steve Johnson Car Sales, Sarah from BBC Radio Suffolk , OJ from Coutrywide, Daniel from Capel Bakery, Richard from Pond Hall Farm.
And a huge thank you to Steve and Alison De Lara-Bell for putting on such an fantastic day.
A message from the organisers: Source: Kersey Mill
A very sunny & successful Drive It Day 2018 . We saw record numbers of beautiful cars & visitors. A special thank you to all who attended & the volunteers who worked on the day & all those who kindly donated cakes& bakes & raffle prizes. We truly are grateful.
Thanks to : George de Lara-Bell . Charlie de Lara-Bell. Gary Barnes Tim Rix. Richard & Judy Cowley Rupert & Trudy Avis Chris Chaplin Kevin Wilding. Emma & Sophie Knock. Chloe Savanna. Jordanna Leeks. Ky-Anna Cook. Katelin Winfield. Shakira Winfield. Lavarney Winfield. Bill Griffiths Chris Hulcoop. Mark Barnard[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”19294,19295,19296,19297,19298,19299,19300,19301,19302,19303,19304,19305,19306,19307,19308,19309,19310,19311,19312,19313,19314,19315,19316,19317,19318,19319,19320,19321,19322,19323,19324,19325,19326,19327,19293″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
