Posts by Craig Ranson

Recently, Bridge Classic Cars were asked to come and view a nearby classic collection including several different Ford Model T’s along with a Chevrolet and a Maxwell. These were part of a collection by a local gentleman who sadly could…

Just into the workshop is this stunning 2008 Porsche 997 911 Carrera S in black that has got a small bit of damage to the front bumper. Not a problem for the Bridge Classic Cars paint team who will assess…

The latter part of the 3rd day saw the autumn sky filled with sun. Although it hung lower than was expected for the hour it still allowed the team at Bridge Classic Cars to talk to fans and competition entries….

With so many different races scheduled throughout the day, the paddocks would always have something to look around. Whatever you wanted, it was there. 1960s GT racing? Of course. Pre-War Alfa Romeos? Absolutely. Vintage Formula 1 cars? Come right this…

Much like the day before, the team at Bridge Classic Cars arrived early at Goodwood. The sun had barely crested the horizon by the time the stand was open. The sun managed to break over one side of the circuit…

Between our times on the stand, each of us would venture out into the paddocks and to various points on the circuit to soak up as much as we could. Not only of the light evening drizzle, but of this…

As the sun gained some strength and the air grew warmer, the paddocks also grew in size and commotion. The further you delved into the rows of priceless vintage racing machinery, the more there was to find. Nestled away against…

After we had built up the stand it was time to get some rest before the first day of the 2021 Goodwood Members Meeting. We were up before dawn and on-site before the first members had even come through the…

This 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible is having a list of things done to it by Bridge Classic Cars in Suffolk, UK but next up on the jobs is a spark plug change. Mauro, our in-house restoration technician, has been working…

Coming soon to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is this stunning 1969 Mercedes Benz 250SE Automatic W111 Coupe! This will be making its way into us for assessment ahead of the plans that are being considered for its future. This…

The 1970 Dodge Charger is in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop to be fitted out with its interior. Brian, one of our in-house trim experts, has been cleaning up the Dashboard and Centre Console ready to be put…

This 1930 Packard 740 Series Waterfield Convertible has been in at Bridge Classic Cars recently for a check over and service. Currently, our Workshop Manager John has been looking into an issue with the alignment of the front end. The…

This 1963 Jaguar MkII 3.4 is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop after its recent overhaul to investigate an oil leak from underneath this impressive tourer. Our workshop manager John and in-house engine builder are on hand to look…

The Bridge Classic Cars paint and body specialists need to know they’ve done a job absolutely right. So, once the 1984 BMW 635CSi came in to be assessed it was clear its first stop was going to be with Chris….

New to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is this 1977 MG B Roadster. It is in with us for a full aesthetic restoration which will include a brand new paint job along with a full interior, a new convertible hood…

This is one of the seats from the 1971 Morris Traveller 1000 which has been announced as the latest car to be won on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Before then, this seat is going to need to visit our in-house…

The extension to the restoration workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars in Suffolk, UK goes full steam ahead. Now with the roof on the framework, the walls and interiors can start to be put in. The first few courses of…

This 1974 Triumph was in with us to have a look into a wiring issue caused by a mouse while being stored in a customer’s Carcoon. Well, after careful inspection and checks by our Workshop Manager and electrical specialist John,…

As with any classic car, you want to try and exercise a certain amount of reserve and caution when working on them. Try to be sympathetic to their age and their condition. So, when the 1971 Jaguar XJ6 that we…

Our dear friends at Calm Indian Cow have been in Cornwall recently! They were catering a wedding down in the West Country so of course, they took their gorgeous blue truck with them. Some of you may remember a while…

The 1970 Morris Traveller 1000 has been revealed as our latest competition car! It is a smashing little car. It’s so quirky and full of character that you can help but smile and be happy when you’re around it. Who…

Bridge Classic Cars are soon going to be receiving a shipment of cars from South Africa. These have been sent to us by a collector in South Africa to be assessed and looked into. Here you can see them being…

Our in-house trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working hard to get the interior of the 1970 Dodge Charger back together. One of the key points of the cars looks is the brightwork and the window lines. The…

With a car as intricate and flowing as the 1951 Riley RMB, it’s important that our in-house metalwork craftsmen at Bridge Classic Cars apply all their skills and knowledge to ensure each flow, curve and line are exactly right on…

After working so hard on the finish of the 1998 Honda Integra Type R, it is important to protect what has been done here at Bridge Classic Cars. Chris, our in-house paint expert, has been applying arch liner protection to…

Mauro, our in-house restoration technician, has been working on the 1967 Ford Mustang that we have in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. As part of its mechanical refresh recently, Mauro replaced the rear axle seals and now it’s time to…

Our 1965 Amphicar that is currently up for auction with Car & Classic Auctions has found its way onto the Top Gear website! The team here at Bridge Classic Cars painstakingly restored this car over countless hours into a full…

It’s been a little while since the last update on the 1977 Honda Goldwing. This is Gordon, our director’s, bike. Last we wrote, the carburettors had been sent off to be media blasted and now it’s time for the rear…

Our 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition which is being given away to support the important work that the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation do was featured in the latest online Lotus email Newsletter. The Lotus is still up…