Barn stored Jaguar XJR Supercharged ready for restoration
September 5, 2017
Today we’ve collected one of our next projects, a 1996 Jaguar XJR Supercharged. Owned by the family since new, it has been stored in a
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Building up the E-Type’s upgraded shocks
September 5, 2017
John has spent the afternoon building up the Jaguar E-Type roadster’s upgraded shocks ready for the refit to begin.
Brand new Datsun 240Z badges
September 2, 2017
In preparation for the full restoration of our 1974 Datsun 240Z we are now starting to collect the available components required for the build. Classic
The new Air Conditioning vents upholstered
September 2, 2017
Here we have the new air conditioning vents covered in the black leather to match the brand new interior soon to be fitted to our
Our rebuilt engine is now ready to fit
September 1, 2017
Our newly rebuilt 1974 Triumph Spitfire engine is now ready to be fitted back in to our re-commissioning project.
Star Car Of The Week – Barons Auction – September 2017
September 1, 2017
Featured as the Star Car Of the Week, our 1977 Ford Escort RS2000 will be appearing in the upcoming Jaguar Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars auction held
1960 Jensen 541S back from the paintshop
August 30, 2017
Today we accepted delivery of the prototype 1960 Jensen 541S, now back in its original factory colours of pearl grey with a black roof. Now
1969 Jensen Interceptor FF – Assessment
August 29, 2017
One of only 320 Jensen Interceptor FF’s manufactured, 110 of which were MkII and this being the very first MkII, this very special car has
Car and Engine reunited once again
August 29, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s been a long time coming but our 1932 Vauxhall Cadet now has the engine refitted and ready for running up.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaOOfsK7ZHQ”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”14812,14813,14814,14815,14816″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
400 Alliance Cars ‘N’ Croissants Meet – Bank Holiday Monday
August 29, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This weekend saw the latest Car ‘N’ Croissants meet from the guys at 400 Alliance (Facebook). If you are not familiar with 400 Alliance, they
Coming Soon – 1980 MG Midget 1500
August 26, 2017
Arriving in our workshops next month we have our 1980 MG Midget 1500. Previously residing in Edinburgh she’s had just 2 owner’s and covered an
Brodie Car Show 2017
August 24, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photographs from Tom Steer, a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars out with his family enjoying the Brodie car show. Even little Elspeth enjoyed the
Fitting the new aluminium radiator and header tank
August 23, 2017
The polished aluminium radiator and header tank has now been fitted up and looking fantastic.
Maserati Merak back from the paintshop
August 20, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our Maserati Merak is now back in our Ipswich workshops after one final visit to the paint shop and she is looking absolutely outstanding. Just
Rebuilding the A and B Post areas of our MG TC
August 18, 2017
The brand new full A and B posts have successfully been fitted to our 1947 MGTC. As you can seem we have discovered a small
Re-Manufacturing the Merak Headlight Hydraulic Cylinders
August 18, 2017
Having exhausted all avenues in sourcing some new/good used headlight hydraulic cylinders to operate the raising mechanism of the headlights, we had no other choice
Out for a drive on the Suffolk roads
August 17, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having travelled all the way over from our good friends at Beverly Hills Car Club, she spent her early years in Kirkcaldy before heading over to
Replacing the dust covers De Tomaso Pantera
August 16, 2017
Our 1974 De Tomaso Pantera is back in with us to have the dust covers replaced top and bottom.
A and B Post successfully removed.
August 16, 2017
The A and B posts have been successfully removed from the offside of our 1947 MGTC. We have temporarily fitted up the components we have
An overnight visit from Germany
August 16, 2017
The Mansion House in Elgin is a lovely tourist trap and as we have often seen an overnight stop for classic car enthusiasts. This time
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow engine running
August 16, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After several months travelling from Beverly Hills to be with us our 1967 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow runs brilliantly, with very little effort. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d46CjG6HbG4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Fitting up the brakes
August 15, 2017
Tommy is now away sailing the Suffolk coast for a couple of days but before he left our workshops yesterday he managed to complete the installation
Removing the affected areas from our MGTC
August 15, 2017
We have now successfully removed the majority of the affected area of our 1947 MGTC with just the A and B posts remain. It’s a
MGTC Revealing the A and B Posts
August 15, 2017
We have now uncovered the A and B posts of our 1947 MG TC to assess the extent of the rot and what coach work
Vauxhall Cadet Engine Refitted
August 15, 2017
John and Dave have been hard at work refitting the engine to our 1932 Vauxhall Cadet.
The AvD-Oldtimer-Grand-Prix
August 15, 2017
THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE SEASON FOR FANS OF OLDTIMER With an audience of more than 60,000 and an outstanding starting field, the AvD-Oldtimer-Grand-Prix is one
Windscreen Chip Repair
August 14, 2017
Superglass Windshield Repair have been in today to repair the crack on the windscreen.
More rot than first thought
August 14, 2017
From time to time you unfortunately uncover more of an issue than what you first estimate and this is one of those times. We set
Underside rot to our 1947 MGTC
August 14, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 1947 MG TC has arrived in to our workshops this weekend to have the underside rotten wood issue resolved. The underside wood can be
Triumph Spitfire Refurbished Brakes
August 14, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have now stripped, cleaned and rebuilt the brake system of our 1974 Triumph Spitfire. We’ve also blackened underneath the engine bay now that the
Barn stored Jaguar XJR Supercharged ready for restoration
September 5, 2017
Today we’ve collected one of our next projects, a 1996 Jaguar XJR Supercharged. Owned by the family since new, it has been stored in a barn for a number of years not being used. It is now time to get her back up and running once again.
First step is to return to our Ipswich workshops for a full inspection and assess any works that will need to be carried out.
Building up the E-Type’s upgraded shocks
September 5, 2017
John has spent the afternoon building up the Jaguar E-Type roadster’s upgraded shocks ready for the refit to begin.
Brand new Datsun 240Z badges
September 2, 2017
In preparation for the full restoration of our 1974 Datsun 240Z we are now starting to collect the available components required for the build.
Classic parts are very rare to come by so we always have one eye on what’s available at all times just incase something becomes available that we know we will need for future projects.
Here we have a brand new set of Datsun 240Z badges.
The new Air Conditioning vents upholstered
September 2, 2017
Here we have the new air conditioning vents covered in the black leather to match the brand new interior soon to be fitted to our 1967 Jaguar E-Type.
Our rebuilt engine is now ready to fit
September 1, 2017
Our newly rebuilt 1974 Triumph Spitfire engine is now ready to be fitted back in to our re-commissioning project.
Star Car Of The Week – Barons Auction – September 2017
September 1, 2017
Featured as the Star Car Of the Week, our 1977 Ford Escort RS2000 will be appearing in the upcoming Jaguar Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars auction held at Kempton Park on 16th September 2017.
1960 Jensen 541S back from the paintshop
August 30, 2017
Today we accepted delivery of the prototype 1960 Jensen 541S, now back in its original factory colours of pearl grey with a black roof.
Now the rebuild begins!
1969 Jensen Interceptor FF – Assessment
August 29, 2017
One of only 320 Jensen Interceptor FF’s manufactured, 110 of which were MkII and this being the very first MkII, this very special car has come in to us today to have a couple of minor paint issues assessed with a view to correct them before they progress.
All being well, we may see this beauty later for the work to be carried out.
Car and Engine reunited once again
August 29, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s been a long time coming but our 1932 Vauxhall Cadet now has the engine refitted and ready for running up.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaOOfsK7ZHQ”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”14812,14813,14814,14815,14816″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
400 Alliance Cars ‘N’ Croissants Meet – Bank Holiday Monday
August 29, 2017
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This weekend saw the latest Car ‘N’ Croissants meet from the guys at 400 Alliance (Facebook). If you are not familiar with 400 Alliance, they are a Suffolk based members club for driving enthusiasts. Follow them now on Instagram
This weekend’s event was in association with Shine Supply UK. Held at Unit 7, Aries Business Park in Ipswich it looked to be a great day. They couldn’t have asked for better weather!
Unfortunately we were unable to attend the event ourselves but thanks to our good friend Aliona (she’s even let us have some photos from her latest photo-shoot)…
…we managed to grab some pictures of some of the incredible cars that turned up on the day.
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Coming Soon – 1980 MG Midget 1500
August 26, 2017
Arriving in our workshops next month we have our 1980 MG Midget 1500.
Previously residing in Edinburgh she’s had just 2 owner’s and covered an impressive 14000 miles from new.
Brodie Car Show 2017
August 24, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photographs from Tom Steer, a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars out with his family enjoying the Brodie car show.
Even little Elspeth enjoyed the day, looking at all of the fantastic classics. She’ll soon have another little pal to enjoy the day with.
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Fitting the new aluminium radiator and header tank
August 23, 2017
The polished aluminium radiator and header tank has now been fitted up and looking fantastic.
Maserati Merak back from the paintshop
August 20, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our Maserati Merak is now back in our Ipswich workshops after one final visit to the paint shop and she is looking absolutely outstanding.
Just a couple of small areas to work on and the concours restoration will be complete. A couple of removable panels need to be realigned once again and we are waiting on a new badge for the rear to be re-produced by the guys at Pamela David Enamel.
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Rebuilding the A and B Post areas of our MG TC
August 18, 2017
The brand new full A and B posts have successfully been fitted to our 1947 MGTC. As you can seem we have discovered a small area of rot that has spread to the back arch panel. Rather than replacing the entire back arch for a small amount of rot Asa has decided to leave the existing woodwork in place but to cut out the affected area and replace just that area alone.
The task is now complete and looking fantastic.
Re-Manufacturing the Merak Headlight Hydraulic Cylinders
August 18, 2017
Having exhausted all avenues in sourcing some new/good used headlight hydraulic cylinders to operate the raising mechanism of the headlights, we had no other choice than to re-manufacture some brand new components.
Certainly not as easy as it sounds; lots of phone calls later to lots of hydraulic specialists and with no one wanting to take on the task we started to look more locally for help.
Nigel and the guys at Ipswich Hydraulics reluctantly said they would take on the challenge and full credit to the team, they are now back with us, looking amazing and ready to be fitted up. A huge thank you to Ipswich Hydraulics for taking on the challenge.
Will they dread coming to the phone when they next hear ‘it’s Craig from Bridge Classic Cars’ on the phone? Maybe so…haha
…but a huge thank you.
Out for a drive on the Suffolk roads
August 17, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having travelled all the way over from our good friends at Beverly Hills Car Club, she spent her early years in Kirkcaldy before heading over to the states in the early 80s we believe.
Now that she’s back on UK soil we’ve got her running and here we are out on a nice, leisurely morning drive this morning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”14634,14635,14636,14637,14638,14639,14640,14641,14642″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Replacing the dust covers De Tomaso Pantera
August 16, 2017
Our 1974 De Tomaso Pantera is back in with us to have the dust covers replaced top and bottom.
A and B Post successfully removed.
August 16, 2017
The A and B posts have been successfully removed from the offside of our 1947 MGTC. We have temporarily fitted up the components we have in but are just waiting for one more piece to the jigsaw before we secure everything into position.
Due to the severity of what we have discovered we have taken some time out to assess the nearside of the car but this looks to have been resolved in the past. Without having to remove panels unnecessarily you can see how good the exposed ends of the A and B posts are.
An overnight visit from Germany
August 16, 2017
The Mansion House in Elgin is a lovely tourist trap and as we have often seen an overnight stop for classic car enthusiasts.
This time some enthusiasts had arrived from Germany and hired an MGB and an Austin Healey from Caledonian Classics (name on the back window) and were making their way around the north of Scotland. The driver of the Austin Healey had a very nice Auto Union and a restored DKW back home and has promised to send on some pictures that we can share.
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow engine running
August 16, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After several months travelling from Beverly Hills to be with us our 1967 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow runs brilliantly, with very little effort.
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Fitting up the brakes
August 15, 2017
Tommy is now away sailing the Suffolk coast for a couple of days but before he left our workshops yesterday he managed to complete the installation of the new brake pipes. As you can see, the pipes are not yet secured but are in the positions that they need to be.
We have also fabricated the brand new over-flow pipe to the sump. This needed to be made up as it is no longer available in the shape we require.
Removing the affected areas from our MGTC
August 15, 2017
We have now successfully removed the majority of the affected area of our 1947 MGTC with just the A and B posts remain.
It’s a surprisingly big task to take on but we are lucky to have caught it now as leaving these issues will only make the situation worse.
Once the A and B post are removed we’ll start to build in the new ash posts before re-modelling the exterior panels.
MGTC Revealing the A and B Posts
August 15, 2017
We have now uncovered the A and B posts of our 1947 MG TC to assess the extent of the rot and what coach work will need to be carried out to resolve the issues.
As you can see, the A post has been tampered with and corrected in the past as sheet metal has been used to shape and strengthen the panelling.
And as you can see from the B Post images, the rot has spread to 3 separate panels with the top panel, again being a panel that has had attention in the past. We’ll now start to get to work on correcting the issues and preventing the rot to spread any further.
Vauxhall Cadet Engine Refitted
August 15, 2017
John and Dave have been hard at work refitting the engine to our 1932 Vauxhall Cadet.
Windscreen Chip Repair
August 14, 2017
Superglass Windshield Repair have been in today to repair the crack on the windscreen.
More rot than first thought
August 14, 2017
From time to time you unfortunately uncover more of an issue than what you first estimate and this is one of those times.
We set out with the intention of replacing the main wooded beam that runs along the bottom of both the A and B post and almost from the front of the car to the rear. After pulled away the body shell which was wrapped around the area in question we have now discovered both the A and B posts areas are in desperate need of attention.
The extra work involved is the removal of the offside front wing, offside rear wing, offside door. We will need to cut the body along the cut lines for access to bottom A and B posts for splicing repair to parts T503 and T502.
We will then need to refit all panels and paint the affected areas blending in to where necessary. The offside floor panel may have to be removed for access.
Underside rot to our 1947 MGTC
August 14, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 1947 MG TC has arrived in to our workshops this weekend to have the underside rotten wood issue resolved.
The underside wood can be purchased off the shelf which makes the workload (and final bill) much lower but that’s not to say this will be an easy job.
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Triumph Spitfire Refurbished Brakes
August 14, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have now stripped, cleaned and rebuilt the brake system of our 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
We’ve also blackened underneath the engine bay now that the engine is fully removed as well as the wheel arches. Unfortunately, in places, we’ve discovered a reaction so his task will need to be re-addressed.
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