This 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 4.2 has come in for a re-commission and possible restoration. We’re evaluating the extent of the work as we aim to first get it to MOT standard and work on enhanced reliability as the owners aim to take it around Europe. We’re told its been sat in a barn […]
This stunning 1969 Ford Escort Twin Cam is a Ford Escort with Lotus twin cam engine. With less than 900 made over a few years between 1968-71, these cars are not only valuable but also rare. The powerful engine from a Lotus Cortina paired the light Escort made for the perfect rally car. This Escort […]
Our engine expert Ady has removed the core plugs, inlet and manifolds on the ford model T to address a leak and the rust. These will then be replaced. The Model T has also received neat seat covers made by Brian. Brian begun by gluing a foam base to the board, making holes for the […]
A resident of a local car home recently got taken for a spin in a 1979 Beauford Touring Car. Malcom Gooch, 76, from Campsea Ashe is a retired driving instructor and has had ‘a lifelong passion for cars’. “He told us he had driven Porsches and Ferraris but he had never been out in an […]
Mauro has replaced the rear brake cylinders in our 1976 VW Westfalia T2 to resolve the leak.
Kath has made a cover for the metal plate Paul made as part of the windscreen air vents.
The marketing team went up with Workshop manager, John last week to photograph the two Jensen’s that have just left us. Whilst Ellie shot the main visuals, Freddie worked on a behind the scenes video. The final photos, shown below, have been sent on to the client and will feature online.
This contraption we were given seems to be an old fashioned Jaguar air conditioning diagnostics unit. We love discovering bits and bobs that no longer exist – they’re like mechanical time capsules!
A friend of Bridge popped in the other day and came in his lovely Porsche 911 Targa and isnt it goregous!
This stunning baby blue 1989 Austin Mini is coming into the workshop soon. Keep an eye out for where this mini will end up…
A friend of Bridge was at the automotive café, Caffeine & Machine with Lotus and the latest yellow edition. Renowned photographer, Tom Kahler was also there as the official press photographer. You can take a look at his stunning shots below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tom Kahler | UK Photographer […]
You may have seen last week we sent our two Jensen’s along with an Interceptor, back to their owner over in Germany. We’re delighted to see they’ve arrived safe and sound, and reunited with their owner.
Our Maroon Triumph Stag has had new ball joint removed and replaced by our technician Paul.
Ady has been stripping the carbs down on our MGB V8 so that he can inspect, clean and put them back together.
The bonnet to our DB2/4 has been stripped to bare metal by Matt in the paint shop so that the fabrication bay can see what’s underneath the paint and understand what needs addressing and fabricating before it goes back to paint.
Our 1973 Bristol 411 Series 3 is in for a service and a dent repair. Mauro has been working on fixing the door which is hard to open. This has meant Mauro has had to adjust the rod and linkage. He is also replacing the window seal. We’ve sent the exhaust manifold off to be […]
We;ve recently come across this MK Ford Fiesta – isnt it cool! This lovely classic is up for sale and looking for a new owner, pop us a message if you fancy this as your next classic! It would make a fantastic practical daily.
Our Lada has come back in for some wheel arch repair due to some damage. Scott has checked over all the brakes and made sure everything was okay. He decided which parts needed to be ordered to correct the damage. Matt has primed and painted the wheel arch to correct the damage.
After engine rebuild, our MG was taken to the owners boat for a day out with his grandchildren, both had a ride in the MG, all happy.
We’re delighted to see that our 1964 Land Rover Series IIA was delivered to Ian in Devon this morning and he’s already told us he’s named it Toby. Ian bough just a single ticket and as luck would have it, that was the winning one! “Received this morning bright and early. Fantastic service and so […]
This stunning ray of sunshine is our new 1976 VW Westfalia T2 Bay Campervan that just arrived today, in perfect timing for the upcoming stay-cation summer! We’ve got a few bits to do on it to neaten it up but otherwise its almost ready to go! Keep your eyes peeled to see what’s going to […]
Our beloved 1957 Jensen 541RS and 1960 Jensen 541R have been collected by Russell’s and sent back to Germany to be reunited with their owner. Russel’s double story lorry came to collect the two Jensen’s and inside had a Jensen Interceptor, also belonging to the same owner. The double story lorry is an epic contraption […]
Aston Martin has partnered with Racing Pride for Pride month 2021 to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ awareness, diversity and inclusion in motorsport. The Racing Pride logo will feature on Aston Martin’s car at the French GP later this month. Racing Pride is an initiative set up in 2019 with Stonewall to positively promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity […]
This 1937 Triumph Dolomite is back in for a service, the brakes to be bled and the dynamo changed to an alternator. The work has just begun so stay tuned to follow this Triumphs progress.
Our 1960 Jensen 541S has had new chrome fitted around the door as well as ‘weather strips’. Paul has been working to apply the smaller chrome details. Paul has also fitted a new dynamometer.
Scott has been rebuilding the rear axel for our 1973 White E-type Roadster. Everything has been replaced, refurbished and rebuilt to create a perfectly functioning rear axel. James has also been doing some lead work on the E-Type as he works on fixing holes left by removing American modifications. Chris has also rubbed down and […]
We went up to shoot our Ford Anglia whilst the sun was out. The team met Charlotte up at the Bentwaters to shoot the photos and videos which you can see below:
We’re on the home straight with the steering correction on our 1969 Fiat 500 Abarth. The new column is now in with new bearings and strengthening plate. We’ve modified the existing shaft to facilitate a new one. We’ve then patched up the holes. The steering has changed from a box to a rack during this […]
Scott has been stripping down our Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark I by removing the wiring loom, petrol tank, spare wheel carrier and various other parts. he’s also straightened out the radiator cowling to make sure it fits radiator properly and now radiator has gone to be refurbished.