[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During our recent post on our visit to Morston Hall we mentioned meeting Bernard and his wife who had, at home, a Mk1 Ford Cortina. Bernard told me as a part of his retirement that he travels around Suffolk and visits our churches and photographs his car with the church and writes about the experience. We are very […]
In this week we have our gorgeous 1959 Triumph TR3 with a slight oil leak that needs some investigation.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We spent a couple of days this week down in Esher, Surrey for the British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars Auction hosted by Baron’s. And what a gorgeous couple of days if was, the sun was shining and the turn out was great. As the days get longer and summer creeps around the corner, Baron Classic […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s a bright and early start at Bridge Classic Cars this morning as we load up the lorry ready for the trip to Esher, Surrey for the latest British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars Auction at Sandown Park Racecourse, hosted by Barons Classic Car Auctioneers. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”12832,12833,12834,12835,12836,12837,12838,12839,12840,12841,12842,12843,12844,12845,12846,12847″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We made good time on the M25 and as […]
Here we have the collection of trophies from our award winning Austin Morris Mini. Time to give them all a good clean and polish.
Believed to be one of only 100 produced, this lovely little Rover Metro Cabriolet popped in to see us at Bridge MOT today. Source: AROnline: Read the full article on the Rover Metro Cabriolet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During our recent post on our visit to Morston Hall we mentioned meeting Bernard and his wife who had, at home, a Mk1 Ford Cortina. Bernard told me as a part of his retirement that he travels around Suffolk and visits our churches and photographs his car with the church and writes about the experience. We are very […]
Work is now complete on the initial stages of our 1974 Triumph GT6 project. The running issues have been rectified and the stiff steering was down to worn steering column bushes. The bushes also affected the horn which would randomly go off when not expected. We took her on a good run, stopping off at […]
Work is now complete on our 1997 HMC Mk IV so it’s au revoir for now. The 2 new tyres were fitted this morning so off she goes to enjoy the Suffolk summer sun!
The sun was shining today outside Bridge Classic Cars HQ, the perfect weather to showcase both Triumph’s we currently have in.
Here we have the first pictures of our Jensen 541S in prime ready for paint. The original colours have now been approved and the car is ready to be transformed from maroon back to the original factory Pearl Grey with a black roof.
We first saw our stunning 1974 De Tomaso Pantera in February 2017 as an insurance valuation but we welcome her back to the Bridge Classic Cars workshops for a wheel bearing change as well as an oil and filter change. Work will start tomorrow with all of the parts (hopefully) ready and here waiting.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last weekend John, along with his son Conner to part in Car Limits – The High Performance Driver Training on North Weald Airfield, Essex. Alongside their instructor, Andrew Walsh, Conner concuered the high speed bend experiencing both under-steer and over-steer. He learnt the skills to correct them and improve his steering. On the day he learnt balanced and […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This weekend was the first ever Fox Fest Suffolk at Foxhall Stadium, Ipswich. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and Pete was down there on the day checking out the trucks and classic cars on display. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”12527,12528,12529,12530,12531,12532,12533,12534,12535,12536,12537,12538,12539,12540,12541,12542,12543,12544″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
We have just taken delivery of phase 2 of the project, more land Rover Series 1 body panels that need to be worked on.
With the 4 speed gearbox and bell housing fully stripped, cleaned, repaired, powder coated and rebuilt, it is now ready to be married up to the engine and fitted back into our E-Type.
As we wait for news on the repair to our HMC’s wheel, the car is unfortunately now out of action. Here she is outside Bridge Classic Cars enjoying the sunshine. As, what happens a lot at Bridge Classic Cars, our car park has attracted the attention of passers by all day with many happy strollers enjoying […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During our recent post on our visit to Morston Hall we mentioned meeting Bernard and his wife who had, at home, a Mk1 Ford Cortina. Bernard told me as a part of his retirement that he travels around Suffolk and visits our churches and photographs his car with the church and writes about the experience. We are very […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Donna, a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars was enjoying a nice day out in Aldeburgh last weekend when she saw this fantastic collection of Morgans. Thanks for sharing with us. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”12444,12445,12446,12447,12448,12449,12450,12451,12452,12453,12454″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Although the handbrake lever is not obviously visible we have decided to go ahead and chrome this piece. We believe the original finish would have been black but as the component is in such good condition and wants very little repair work to carried out we felt that refinishing in chrome would look much more impressive.
The newly re-covered front seats are now in position with the passenger’s seat working as a swivel captain’s chair. We have measured the dining table so that it can fit one of two ways. The reason for this is to cater for single, double and even triple occupancy. Work continues on fitting out that interior. […]
Jaguar E-Type Front Brake Caliper Conversion Upgrades from SNG Barratt These four pot front brake caliper conversion kits are manufactured in England using Ductile Cast Iron or Aerospace grade 7075 aluminium. They are all fitted with OE quality modern British seals and 303 grade stainless steel pistons and pins. The kits fit straight onto the […]
Over the bank holiday weekend we closed the doors here at Bridge MOT Centre for work to commence on refurbishing the workshops. The dirty white walls have been stripped and power washed and refinished in the new Bridge MOT colours. We’ve applied acid etching to the floors to bring up the years of dirt that […]
We’ve discovered the cause of the water leak. As you can see, the connection between the thermostat to radiator is suffering from corrosion. This will need to be replaced with new.
We have temporarily refitted the newly refurbished dash so that any adjustments can be made to ensure a snug fit.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the freshly painted body shell back with us it is time for Tommy to refit the newly refurbished components. Here we have the back suspension cradle all fitted up and look incredible. We shown the newly built cradle on a previous post when we completed the rebuild. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Our curtains and tie backs have arrived from VW Camper Curtains. The full body and front cab is now fully enclosed with thermal and black out curtains throughout.
The front assembly of our 1967 Jaguar E-Type is really starting to take shape with the wishbones, calipers and discs all now fitted.
Our 1982 Austin Morris Mini Clubman featured on UK Road & Rally Classics, reaching (at the time) over 24,000 subscribers and 23,000 followers.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During our recent post on our visit to Morston Hall we mentioned meeting Bernard and his wife who had, at home, a Mk1 Ford Cortina. Bernard told me as a part of his retirement that he travels around Suffolk and visits our churches and photographs his car with the church and writes about the experience. We are very […]