Drivers who tow trailers are being urged to carry out basic safety checks following the tragic death of a three year-old boy. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency has published a new online guide to help drivers check that they’re towing caravans, horseboxes and boats, for example, safely and legally. It includes information on checking […]
Our 1989 Ford Granada is now in paint. Once completed and settled we’ll be able to assess any further works that need to be carried out. Once we are happy that all jobs have been completed to our satisfaction she’ll be ready to go home.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Soon to be arriving at Bridge Classic Cars This Beautiful 1959 Austin Healey Sprite, has modifications of the type carried out in period by “The Donald Healey Motor Co”(DHMC) it has never been welded, making it an excellent basis for a concours restoration. Supplied new by “The Car Mart” in London, this car was registered […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jaguar Etype V12 Series 3. This lovely car is soon to be on it’s way to us from Scotland and although we will be going through the car prior to sale it has been sympathetically restored and to a very high standard. We will be fitting a new headlining and adding a few touches to […]
The MGYT radiator has now returned to our workshops having been refurbished and re-commissioned at Sheldrake & Wells. Sheldrake & Wells Ltd are based in Ipswich and are now the only radiator specialist in Suffolk that undertake the repair and reconditioning of car, commercial and industrial radiators. We’ve been working alongside Sheldrake & Wells for a number of years on […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When we purchased our 1961 Jensen 541S you’ll see from the images that there was also a Jensen 541 in the background. The owner of which has now completely restored it and has asked Bridge Classic Cars to offer it For Sale. Works undertaken as follows: Bodywork fully refurbished and newly painted Underside primer and painted […]
The interior of our 1968 MGBGT is in need of a spruce, we knew that new covers would be required but until we had stripped the seats completely we did not know how much more would need to be replace. The frames are perfectly fine so Lauren has prepared the frames, repainted them in Satin […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A day out in Brighton for Bridge Classic Cars and Gordon spotted 2 amazing classic cars. This Bentley needs no introduction, this stunning vehicle was parked up Brighton’s promenade. A little lesser known but equally as rare is this Range Rover CSK in need of a little TLC. All About The Range Rover CSK. Taken from […]
Fitting out our 1968 MGBGT is well underway now with John and Lauren taking full control. First stop today, re-installing the newly refurbished engine. The colour combination of the original MG Damask Red engine against the Snowberry White body looks stunning. Our brief is to create a restored car that has certain aspects of Patina. […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When Bridge Classic Cars visited Bruges for the day LUCKILY we didn’t encounter the issues that Colin Farrell did… No drugs, guns or hit men, just a couple of wines and some great sight seeing. Gordon still managed to spot a gorgeous classic Corvette. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”8610,8611,8612,8613,8614,8615″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Here we have the latest images of our 1989 Ford Granada, sitting in primer ready for the respray to start. The body has been perfected and the rust that had started to come through has been cut out and replaced. Won’t be long now til she’s back on the roads!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With over 52,000 listeners per week tuning in for an average of 7.8 hours, making the total hours listened of over 406,000, Town 102 is a fantastic local radio station for the East of England. Bridge Classic Cars got a little mention with Nick Pandolfi on the Drivetime show.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AFB2ao5v14″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Bridge Classic Cars have been chosen to represent this beautiful 1956 Jensen 541, recently restored and available for sale now. This is not a restoration carried out by Bridge Classic Cars but has been completed to a very high standard by one of our close friends. Here’s a sneak preview from today’s photoshoot by Sugar and […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 1960 Jensen 541S (750CEA), the prototype, is still in our workshops as Asa spends another day repairing the steel bodywork sections. This was always set to be one of our most challenging projects as fibreglass is so delicate. The Jensen body is predominantly made from fibreglass but the areas where the body meets the chassis […]
Last week we welcomed back Tommy to the Bridge Classic Cars family. Tommy has over 30 years experience in the industry and is one of those guys that can turn his hands to anything. A real talent and a man we are pleased to have back on our team. You know the saying, ‘how many […]
Check out this awesome machine spotted parked up outside Lidl on Meredith Road in Ipswich. It’s a Carbon Quest XS, thanks for sending it in for us to see.
Today, we had a surprise visit from Town 102‘s Drivetime presenter Nick Pandolfi. A good friend and old colleague of Craig, Nick called in on his way back to the Town 102 studios in Great Blakenham to show off his beautiful Audi A3 Sports Saloon. To celebrate the opening of the brand new Audi showroom at […]
Work is finally underway on our 1989 Ford Granada. With the car now stripped, the body is currently in our paint shop being prepared ready for a coat of primer before the full respray.
Tommy has been assigned the task of working on our 1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster. We are working alongside her new owner Steve to bring this beautiful creation back to life. Having recently restored a stunning Austin Healey (I’ll try and get some photos!), Steve will be carrying out the majority of the work himself […]
After a little TLC the fuel tank has now been refurbished and refitted to our 1968 MGBGT, along with the front brake discs, pads and pedal box. We are just waiting on a couple more components to arrive for the pedal box mechanism and then this can be properly installed and fitted perfectly.
Now that the shell has been completely removed from the chassis and it is now away being prepared, this gives Asa the opportunity to investigate and come up with a plan to resolve the issues with the body. The A-Post and surrounding area was where the majority of the work was needing to be carried […]
Our 1968 MGBGT is really taking shape now as we start the rebuild the car. The rear back axle, the front suspension, steering rack, front lights and wiring loom have all been fitted. The wheels have been refurbished and will be arriving back at the beginning of the week.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we start to strip our 1965 jaguar E-Type of it’s components ready for the bodywork to be prepared we noticed that someone has made a makeshift repair on the front badge bar. Although the glue that was used to repair the bar was sufficient and able to carry out the job, an E-Type as […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve just had confirmation from Schumacher Cargo Logistics that our 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 has arrived safely into New York docks. Here’s the latest pictures from the journey to Suffolk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”8448,8449,8450,8451,8452,8453,8454,8455,8456,8457,8458,8459,8460,8461,8462,8463,8464,8465,8466″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here are some more pictures of our 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Series 1.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”8441,8440,8439,8438,8437,8436,8435,8434,8433,8432,8431,8430,8429″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
With the MGBGT back from the paint shop Lauren has been busy fitting the new sound deadening matting. Sound Deadener plays a vital role and is one of the most crucial enhancements you can make to your vehicle! FatMat extreme will Stop Nasty Rattles, Vibrations, Road Noise as well as increase your Car Audio’s Sound […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having built one of the very best Jensen 541S’s in the world back in 2015 Asa and the team at Bridge Classic Cars have a very good knowledge and understanding of this beautiful vehicle. Having said that, we were very fortunate with our previous Jensen that the chassis had already been worked on prior to […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our good friends at Moss Europe have selected a few gift ideas that would make any classic car enthusiast happy this Christmas. Visit the Moss Europe website for more ideas. Monday 21st November to Friday 16th December.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”MG, Triumph, Classic Mini, Austin Healey, Jaguar, Mazda MX-5, Morris Minor”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Years of wear on the clutch slave pin has resulted in a hole that is no longer circular and a pin that is no longer ‘wear’ free! Lucky we caught it when we did but fortunately it is a part that is easily obtainable so this will be fitted, brand new, once it arrives from […]
Now that our 1949 MG YT has been transported to our Ipswich paint shop it’s time to start the preparation work ready for the new Clipper Blue finish. The arches have been removed as they require a bit of remedial work where it has had a dink in it’s time. Nothing too scary to repair. […]