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Craig Ranson is the Managing Director – Bridge Classic Cars at Bridge Classic Cars.
A trip down the A14 for us as we look to get the Master Cylinder and Slave Cylinder refurbished by the guys at Past Parts. Past Parts specialise in the supply and re-manufacture of braking and clutch parts for a…
Car show and display of Vintage & Classic Vehicles – Drive It Day 2018 returns to Kersey Mill on Sunday 22nd April. A showcase of spectacular Vintage & Classic cars. A day out for all the family, admire the beautiful…
The engine was removed prior to the car arriving in our workshops. With the engine out we were able to respray in and around the engine bay.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are now at the final stages of the paint preparation for our 1983 Ford Capri. It was a huge task welding up the affected areas but now the work has been completed it has made the preparation far easier….
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One final task to be carried out on our 1991 Nissan Figaro is to take a look at any areas underneath that require a clean down and under-seal. Once on the ramp it is evident that no under-seal is currently present…
With all the affected areas now completely repaired we have primed our 1971 Ford Capri ready for the respray to take place later in the week.
We have had lots of work to do on the Ford Capri with the unveiling of the sills uncovering much more rot than we first anticipated. The affected areas have now been cut out, treated and new, improved components have…
The day has come for our 1967 Jaguar E-Type race replica to head off to the paint shop for the full preparation and respray. Although we are now on the 11th hour, our choice of colours are yet to be…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the engine out for the gearbox and overdrive refit we decided to clean up and detail the engine. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”18288,18289,18290,18291,18292,18293,18294,18295,18296,18297″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The refurbished gearbox and overdrive have now been completed and the engine is back in position. The next step…
With the ‘Beast From The East’ setting up home here in Suffolk and showing no signs of going anywhere soon, it’s the prefect time for our 1974 Triumph GT6 to come in for the gearbox and overdrive overhaul. This project…
With the engine work now complete on our 1944 Ford GPW Willys Jeep we couldn’t resist a quick photo opportunity this morning, out in the snow as we are set for another day of blizzards from ‘The Beast From The…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We had a fantastic day down in Sandown for Baron’s latest Classic Winter Warmer auction. The ‘Beast From The East’ threatened to spoil the day but no such luck as we saw a great turn out of cars and spectators. The morning…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work is almost complete on the de-seaming of our Jaguar E-Type race replica. The alignment of the bonnet has been the most challenging part of this particular stage but Asa has conquered the beast and everything lines up as expected….
The paint preparation is well underway on our 1968 Jaguar E-Type roadster. We are looking to complete a full rear re-spray, including the doors, as well as tidying the bulkhead in the certain areas that would benefit from freshening up.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Butley Priory, near Woodbridge was the setting for our 1975 Maserati Merak photo-shoot. History Deep in the sandy heath lands of east Suffolk, close to the river Butley is the gate house of Butley Priory, virtually all that remains of…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The final photos are now in from Jason at Sugar and Spice Photography of our 1980 MG Midget 1500. The shoot took place inside the newest barn within the Suffolk Plant Centre complex in Pettistree. Recently completed, the barn is currently empty and makes…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Saturday morning whilst at home looking after the youngest member of the Bridge family, 10 month old Loick, Craig received a text from his cousin Claire… ‘Are you at classic car show in excel?’ Unfortunately we were not in…
Here we have John and Tommy fitting up and aligning the front bumper and over-riders.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are very pleased to have secured the restoration of a very rare 1937 International and a Ford F100. Both projects have been stored for a number of years right here in Suffolk, without any works being carried out. Once…
From our good friends at Jagsworld, our newest addition will soon be leaving Phoenix, Arizona for the 6 week trip over to our workshops here in Suffolk for a full restoration. A matching number 1969 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 Roadster.
Asa has now completed the task off fitting up the new sports pack and larger 13″ wheels to our 1971 Mini convertible. Our customer Allan is now looking to complete the rest of the project himself, due for completion May…
Unfortunately not all projects are completed as anticipated. We received a call from Stewart at Splash Of Paint in Nantwich, Cheshire. Stewart already owns an Eldorado and needed a donor car to complete his project. As the parts he required were in…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A huge thank you to Mike at Shine Supply UK for producing this fantastic video from our 1975 Maserati Merak photoshoot at Butley Priory. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7335OFgzhjY”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]And then we have a full walk round of the car on location.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zubwYW_Ek0″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
We took a trip down Faversham with the Bentley in tow so whilst the sun’s out we thought it’s only right to take her out for a little photo opportunity.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]First stop of the day was to collect the car from Mike down at Shine Supply UK. It has been with him for a couple of days now getting polished and detailed in preparation for the final photo-shoot.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”17790,17791,17792,17793,17794,17795,17796,17797,17798″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The location…
The arches have been painted up and fitted and the final piece to the jigsaw is to fit in the rubber strips between the body and the arches.
Rather than replacing original parts unnecessarily we have spent some time cleaning up the original heat shield and refitted. It now looks as good as new.
The rear axle is now fully rebuilt and Pete and John have secured it safely into position, back on top the car ready for her to be put back onto her wheels.
Our Bentley Special is currently in our workshops have a clean over due to the recent works. As we haven’t many pictures of her inside our workshops now was the perfect opportunity to take a few.
Back at the end of last year we had our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 in the workshops to inspect a brake binding issue. She’s now returned to have some touch up work carried out to the exterior paintwork. The…