Jaguar E-Type Racecar: Fueltank Modifications
March 11, 2020
Dave has been working on rerouting the fuel pipe on our E-Type’s fuel tank. Originally located in the middle of the fuel tank on standard
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1972 Peugeot 504: Rot and Rust Repairs
March 11, 2020
Scott has been hard at work on the mammoth job that is repairing the underside of our Peugeot 504. He’s cut out all the rot
1971 Bristol 411 Service
March 11, 2020
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist has begun servicing this lovely Bristol 411. The first thing we’ve noticed is the incorrect alignment of the alternator
It’s a black bits day…
March 10, 2020
The transformation of our 1984 Suzuki GSX400 is one step further forward today as we painted the metal components in the new satin black finish.
New Arrival: 1988 Nissan 300ZX
March 10, 2020
The latest addition into our Classic Car Workshop is this lovely 1988 Nissan 300ZX. We’ve been tasked with getting the vehicle up to MOT standards
TR6 Stripping Down Components for Restoration
March 10, 2020
Mauro has been stripping down the Dash and Heater box in preperation for sandblasting and repainting.
1960 Jensen 541 S Arrives at the Showroom
March 10, 2020
Our recently purchased Jensen 541S has arrived at the showroom. An almost completed restoration, this vehicle will be available for sale soon with the option
Choosing our E-Type Racecar Specification
March 10, 2020
We’ve chosen the interior leather colour and carpet colour for our Racing E-Type. The leather will be finished in tropic orange to compliment our exterior
Lotus Elise 111 reunited with the hardtop
March 10, 2020
We’ve received a lovely email from Ben. “Hardtop back on the Elise thank you”
1960 MGA Chrome Bumpers Fitted
March 10, 2020
Our 1960 MGA is really taking shape now. Having recently had new chrome bumpers fitted by Paul, our MG edges nearer to completion. Chris has
Bedford J Type Accident Damage
March 10, 2020
Our Bedford food truck has unfortunately been hit on the front left wheel arch. Other than some bad luck with the damage, the takeaway truck
1969 Ford Escort Visits Bridge Classic Cars
March 10, 2020
This weekend we were visited by this lovely Ford Escort. Possibly coming in for works with ourselves, this lovely example was a pleasure to have
Visiting a top secret E-Type
March 10, 2020
We recently went to see a stalled restoration Jaguar E-Type at secret location within Suffolk. We’re hoping to have this lovely E-Type into our workshops
Spotted at Bicester Heritage, Our Merak Restoration
March 10, 2020
Matthew Pits Photography has sent us these stunning photos of our Maserati Merak Restoration. The owner recently displayed this lovely Maserati at Bicester Heritage. We
Collecting our Jensen 541S
March 8, 2020
We’ve just collected our latest showroom addition, this stunning Jensen 541S. The third ever 541 S to roll of the production line, this example is
1967 Jaguar E-Type Race Car
March 6, 2020
Our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Race Recreation is nearing completion with around two weeks until testing can commence. Mauro has been working through the big list
Strengthening the fibreglass bonnet
March 5, 2020
Chris and Dave have joined forces for the latest Jensen task. Within the fibreglass bonnet moulding are channels. Within these channels should be metal bars
1967 Austin Mini 850 – new panels
March 4, 2020
Antony has been working tirelessly on fitting up the new panels this week. The new floor pans area, the new rear area and back panels
1957 Jensen 541R – chrome and panel fitting
March 4, 2020
Chris has been working on re-fitting the chrome around the windows and door tops. This exercise is done to ensure all lines and re-shaping work
Lots more chrome heading off to London
March 3, 2020
A large assortment of our chrome work is now in the hands of Douglas Metal Finishing to be repaired, plated and polished. Brightwork from our
1977 Triumph Spitfire Respray
March 3, 2020
Our 1977 Triumph Spitfire is now in colour! Very rare to find a Spitfire finished in black but with the smooth lines and elegant shape
Repairing our 2016 Ford Mustang GT
March 3, 2020
Due to a small mishap in the town car park our 2016 Ford mustang GT is in our paint shop for a small repair and
Coming soon: Jensen 541S and Triumph TR6
March 2, 2020
Arriving to our workshops very soon we have two new additions. Firstly our 1970 Triumph TR6 restoration project. Next we have our Jensen 541S, number
1934 Riley Monaco – getting summer ready!
March 2, 2020
In our workshops currently we have our 1934 Riley Monaco. The key objective is to have the car services and mechanically check ready for a
Car Transportation – 2020 Porsche GT4
March 2, 2020
An eventful but enjoyable day today as we were tasked with collecting a brand new 2020 Porsche GT4 in our covered transport from Porsche Centre
Shine Supply UK – March 2020
March 1, 2020
We called upon the services of our good friend Mike at Shine Supply UK to help tidy up the aged Porsche Boxter headlights. One of
1957 Jensen 541 R Fibreglass work
February 28, 2020
Chris has been working with our Jensen’s fibreglass bodywork. He’s applied new fibreglass to damaged areas, building it up layer by layer to achieve a
1967 AUSTIN MINI 850 Bodywork Prep
February 28, 2020
This lovely Austin Mini is in with us at Bridge Classic Cars for a full respray. Before it makes its way into the paint shop,
1962 TVR Grantura complete – Shine Supply UK
February 28, 2020
Our 1962 TVR Grantura restoration is now complete and in preparation for the final photo shoot we called upon the skills of our good friend
1957 Jensen 541R Bodywork fitting
February 28, 2020
Chris has been working hard on our Jensen 541R this week. He’s been fitting up the bodywork, making sure the fitment is perfect before it’s
Jaguar E-Type Racecar: Fueltank Modifications
March 11, 2020
Dave has been working on rerouting the fuel pipe on our E-Type’s fuel tank. Originally located in the middle of the fuel tank on standard E-types, we’re having to relocate ours to fit our custom engine setup.
The tank is now down in the paint shop to be painted, ready to be fitted back up to the car.
1972 Peugeot 504: Rot and Rust Repairs
March 11, 2020
Scott has been hard at work on the mammoth job that is repairing the underside of our Peugeot 504. He’s cut out all the rot and rust affected areas and let in new metal where nessasary. great work, Scott!
1971 Bristol 411 Service
March 11, 2020
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist has begun servicing this lovely Bristol 411. The first thing we’ve noticed is the incorrect alignment of the alternator belt. As you can see in the first image, the belt should align perfectly with the pulley. Instead, the alternator is sitting slightly too far forward which could cause uneven wear to the belt.
It’s a black bits day…
March 10, 2020
The transformation of our 1984 Suzuki GSX400 is one step further forward today as we painted the metal components in the new satin black finish.
At the same time, we resprayed the repaired dash of our 1973 Triumph TR6, ready for rebuild.
New Arrival: 1988 Nissan 300ZX
March 10, 2020
The latest addition into our Classic Car Workshop is this lovely 1988 Nissan 300ZX. We’ve been tasked with getting the vehicle up to MOT standards and tidying up the exterior paintwork.
TR6 Stripping Down Components for Restoration
March 10, 2020
Mauro has been stripping down the Dash and Heater box in preperation for sandblasting and repainting.
1960 Jensen 541 S Arrives at the Showroom
March 10, 2020
Our recently purchased Jensen 541S has arrived at the showroom. An almost completed restoration, this vehicle will be available for sale soon with the option for us to restore or to restore yourself. It is chassis number 3 so really is one of the most collectable 541s’.
As you can see from the document below, our Jensen (Chassis S1003) was originally Peony Red with a Kelvin Grey roof. The interior was light mushroom.
Choosing our E-Type Racecar Specification
March 10, 2020
We’ve chosen the interior leather colour and carpet colour for our Racing E-Type.
The leather will be finished in tropic orange to compliment our exterior colour. We’ve selected a matching, darker hue for the carpeted areas. We have access to an almost limitless array of colour options for our bespoke interiors. This means we can stay as true to the original or go as wild as you can imagine with our custom made interior trimming.
Lotus Elise 111 reunited with the hardtop
March 10, 2020
We’ve received a lovely email from Ben.
“Hardtop back on the Elise thank you”
1960 MGA Chrome Bumpers Fitted
March 10, 2020
Our 1960 MGA is really taking shape now. Having recently had new chrome bumpers fitted by Paul, our MG edges nearer to completion.
Chris has now painted the MGA’s wheel arch lining ready for Paul to fit up to the car now.
Bedford J Type Accident Damage
March 10, 2020
Our Bedford food truck has unfortunately been hit on the front left wheel arch. Other than some bad luck with the damage, the takeaway truck has been very successful. If you ever spot the bright turquoise Bedford J-Type, we’d throughly recommend stopping off for some authentic Indian cuisine.
1969 Ford Escort Visits Bridge Classic Cars
March 10, 2020
This weekend we were visited by this lovely Ford Escort. Possibly coming in for works with ourselves, this lovely example was a pleasure to have a look around.
Visiting a top secret E-Type
March 10, 2020
We recently went to see a stalled restoration Jaguar E-Type at secret location within Suffolk. We’re hoping to have this lovely E-Type into our workshops to complete the restoration.
Spotted at Bicester Heritage, Our Merak Restoration
March 10, 2020
Matthew Pits Photography has sent us these stunning photos of our Maserati Merak Restoration. The owner recently displayed this lovely Maserati at Bicester Heritage. We love to see our vehicles out being enjoyed. Thanks for sharing these images, Matthew.
Click here to view our Maserati Merak restoration blog.
Collecting our Jensen 541S
March 8, 2020
We’ve just collected our latest showroom addition, this stunning Jensen 541S. The third ever 541 S to roll of the production line, this example is 90 percent restored. If purchased, we can either supply the car in its current condition or restore the vehicle ourselves.
1967 Jaguar E-Type Race Car
March 6, 2020
Our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Race Recreation is nearing completion with around two weeks until testing can commence.
Mauro has been working through the big list of to do’s…whilst adding a few more along the way.
We have successfully completed; the brake lines, fitting up of the doors and windows, fitting the prop shaft, fitting the pedal box, brake master cylinder, clutch master cylinder, the alternator, wiper mechanism, brake fluid reservoir, front hub dust shields, anti roll bar, gear lever, brake servo, washer reservoir and jets.
Strengthening the fibreglass bonnet
March 5, 2020
Chris and Dave have joined forces for the latest Jensen task.
Within the fibreglass bonnet moulding are channels. Within these channels should be metal bars used to strengthen the structure.
These are missing on many of the Jensen’s we see so whilst Chris has been working on the fibreglass Dave has been assisting with the fabrication of new metalwork.
1967 Austin Mini 850 – new panels
March 4, 2020
Antony has been working tirelessly on fitting up the new panels this week. The new floor pans area, the new rear area and back panels are not fitted. The car is now coming together beautifully and we’ll soon be able to hand over to the paint shop for preparation.
1957 Jensen 541R – chrome and panel fitting
March 4, 2020
Chris has been working on re-fitting the chrome around the windows and door tops. This exercise is done to ensure all lines and re-shaping work has been carried out perfectly and that all components will once again fit as they should when it comes to rebuilding the car after paint.
All panels around the car are now lining up beautifully so we are now very close to carrying out the paint preparation.
Lots more chrome heading off to London
March 3, 2020
A large assortment of our chrome work is now in the hands of Douglas Metal Finishing to be repaired, plated and polished. Brightwork from our Peugeot 504 cabriolet, Morris Mini Deluxe and Triumph TR6 projects are in the latest collection to be collected.
If you have chrome work that requires attention, feel free to get in touch. With regular collections leaving our workshops on a weekly basis we will be more than happy to assist you in a structured and timely fashion.
Douglas is one of the leading chrome platers and metal finishing companies in Great Britain and our management team has over 80 years experience between them. We believe that our customers have a right to the highest possible standards of quality and service. This is reflected in everything we do, from single items through to major projects from multinational companies.
Massive investment in the latest technology enables us to offer a wide range of finishes. Our up to date satin plant means we can offer satin or bright finishes in nickel, chrome or any of our four shades of Gold.
Douglas is one of the leading chrome platers and metal finishing companies in Great Britain and our management team has over 80 years experience between them. We believe that our customers have a right to the highest possible standards of quality and service. This is reflected in everything we do, from single items through to major projects from multinational companies.
Massive investment in the latest technology enables us to offer a wide range of finishes. Our up to date satin plant means we can offer satin or bright finishes in nickel, chrome or any of our four shades of Gold.
Douglas is one of the leading chrome platers and metal finishing companies in Great Britain and our management team has over 80 years experience between them. We believe that our customers have a right to the highest possible standards of quality and service. This is reflected in everything we do, from single items through to major projects from multinational companies.
Massive investment in the latest technology enables us to offer a wide range of finishes. Our up to date satin plant means we can offer satin or bright finishes in nickel, chrome or any of our four shades of Gold.
Douglas is one of the leading chrome platers and metal finishing companies in Great Britain and our management team has over 80 years experience between them. We believe that our customers have a right to the highest possible standards of quality and service. This is reflected in everything we do, from single items through to major projects from multinational companies.
Massive investment in the latest technology enables us to offer a wide range of finishes. Our up to date satin plant means we can offer satin or bright finishes in nickel, chrome or any of our four shades of Gold.
Douglas Metal Finishing is one of the leading chrome platers and metal finishing companies in Great Britain with over 80 years experience in the business.
Massive investment in the latest technology enables Douglas to offer a wide range of finishes. Their up to date satin plant means they can offer satin or bright finishes in nickel, chrome or any of their four shades of Gold.
1977 Triumph Spitfire Respray
March 3, 2020
Our 1977 Triumph Spitfire is now in colour!
Very rare to find a Spitfire finished in black but with the smooth lines and elegant shape black really does finish off the car beautifully.
Whilst in the early stages of preparation we discovered heavy corrosion in the doors. New metal had to be applied to the doors and the boot area.
The car was then prepared and treated in epoxy primer before the black top coat was applied.
Repairing our 2016 Ford Mustang GT
March 3, 2020
Due to a small mishap in the town car park our 2016 Ford mustang GT is in our paint shop for a small repair and repaint.
The front bumper had been dislodged upon impact so Darren has been busy repairing the effected area; realigning the bumper, preparing and painting to make it good as new.
We are not just about full restorations here at Bridge Classic Cars, if you have minor paint repairs, body imperfections or any mechanical defects feel free to get in touch. With a full in-house service, interior and exterior, no job is too small. Call us and we’ll be more than happy to assist.
Coming soon: Jensen 541S and Triumph TR6
March 2, 2020
Arriving to our workshops very soon we have two new additions. Firstly our 1970 Triumph TR6 restoration project.
Next we have our Jensen 541S, number 3 in the production line. The car is 90% built so we will look to complete the project before making it available to market.
Both car will be collected in the coming weeks so more information to follow soon.
1934 Riley Monaco – getting summer ready!
March 2, 2020
In our workshops currently we have our 1934 Riley Monaco. The key objective is to have the car services and mechanically check ready for a full summer of shows.
Whilst in, the bonnet is not fitting as it should so this requires some adjustment.
Car Transportation – 2020 Porsche GT4
March 2, 2020
An eventful but enjoyable day today as we were tasked with collecting a brand new 2020 Porsche GT4 in our covered transport from Porsche Centre Colchester.
A simply beautiful machine and an honour to be asked to be involved in the collection and transportation
Unfortunately, we discovered a slight imperfection in the paintwork which resulted in the car being off-loaded from the trailer and staying with the guys at Porsche to be resolved.
Only a small task needing to be undertaken so hopefully the new owner will have his car in no time.
Shine Supply UK – March 2020
March 1, 2020
We called upon the services of our good friend Mike at Shine Supply UK to help tidy up the aged Porsche Boxter headlights.
One of the earliest Porsche Boxters, this little beauty is one of the latest additions to our hangar showroom but before we can market the car it desperately needed a thorough detail.
Part of the process was to de-frost the headlights which involves a multi stage sanding process. Firstly, the top layer is removed using a wet sand. Once complete the headlights are then highly polished using a two stage polishing process. Finally, to seal the exposed surface Mike has Ceramic coated. Without the Ceramic coating the headlights are prone to fading at a much faster rate.
1957 Jensen 541 R Fibreglass work
February 28, 2020
Chris has been working with our Jensen’s fibreglass bodywork.
He’s applied new fibreglass to damaged areas, building it up layer by layer to achieve a strong bond. It’s then sanded back to match the sculpture and lines of the vehicle.
Chris has also ensured the boot trim and side panels line up and are fitting perfect before the first layers of primer are applied to the vehicle.
1967 AUSTIN MINI 850 Bodywork Prep
February 28, 2020
This lovely Austin Mini is in with us at Bridge Classic Cars for a full respray.
Before it makes its way into the paint shop, Antony has been preparing the body in our welding bay.
He’s been cutting out the rusted panels and replaced with new.
Check out the gallery below for all of Antonys top welding work.
1962 TVR Grantura complete – Shine Supply UK
February 28, 2020
Our 1962 TVR Grantura restoration is now complete and in preparation for the final photo shoot we called upon the skills of our good friend Mike at Shine Supply UK to give the car a Level 1 detail.
The final photo shoot was unfortunately postponed mid-way through due to the wonderfully unpredictable Suffolk weather.
Thank you to Butley Priory for your initial welcoming, although the shoot was short lived we hope to see you very soon to complete the day.
1957 Jensen 541R Bodywork fitting
February 28, 2020
Chris has been working hard on our Jensen 541R this week. He’s been fitting up the bodywork, making sure the fitment is perfect before it’s painted.
Dave’s newly modified hinges now mean the door opens and closes perfectly. Chris has installed the door catch and adjusted the hinge so the door closes with precision.
There was a crack apparent in the drivers side door so it was welded up before we move onto paint preparation.
