The sun is shining as we load our Maserati up for a trip to London. Let’s just hope the weather stays bright as we take to the streets of London for a test drive.
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Whilst having a coffee in the office, looking out of the window at our 1967 Jaguar E-Type body shell, an idea popped into my head. Could we make a sofa out of a Jaguar E-Type? I’m no Picasso but here is the first draft of what I had in mind when I come up with […]
We called upon the services of Paul Johnson Mobile Valeting to give our 1998 Daimler Super V8 and 1957 Ford F100 a freshen up. The Daimler has been stored for some time indoors but required a thorough clean and a detail to the engine, to bring her back to life ready for the summer. Our 1957 […]
Ronnie from Karr Solutions arrived this evening already pre-loaded with a Porsche that he was due to deliver on his return to Scotland. He had space for one more as he took away our 1973 Jaguar V12 to join her new owners Lorna and Roddy in East Lothian, Scotland. Perfect timing to enjoy the E-Type…ready […]
With the tasks now complete our 1968 Jaguar E-Type is back home and ready for the upcoming summer shows.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is now ready for sale and in traditional Bridge Classic Cars style we’ve called in the assistance of Jason at Sugar & Spice Photography for the full photo-shoot. We’ve opted for an indoor shoot, being held in the grounds of Suffolk Plant Centre in Pettistree. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”18808,18807,18806,18805,18804,18803,18802,18801,18800,18799,18798,18797,18796,18795,18794,18793,18792,18791,18790,18789,18788,18787,18786,18785,18784,18783,18781,18780,18779,18778,18777,18776,18775,18774,18773,18772,18771,18770,18769,18768,18766″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Our 2005 Vauxhall VX220 has now been through our detailing workshops in preparation for the photo-shoot and advertising. Mike from Shine Supply UK, based here in Ipswich has worked his magic on the exterior and interior. Once the shoot is complete the car will be dry stored over in our Woodbridge storage facility ready to […]
When purchasing new manifolds for the Jaguar E-Type they typically come already enamelled from the supplier, unless you opt for the more expensive option of stainless steel. Our customer wished for us to purchase un-enamelled manifolds as he wanted to coat his with a heat proof alternative. They are readily available without the enamel coating so […]
The seats are currently in the process of being freshened up to help disguise the age related wear that is starting to appear. Whilst the seats are out we have taken the opportunity to deep clean the full carpet throughout.
As part of the re-commissioning project of our 1998 Daimler Super V8, we have been instructed to strip back and treat the underneath of the car and get her weather proof and protected after years of wear and tear. Here is what we are faced with underneath prior to any work being started. The car […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The electric windows are in need of some attention. The windows are falling slightly to enable the door to open and close without any glass shattering. This is exactly what should happen but the issue we are faced with is that the windows do not rise again when the doors are closed. They, in fact, […]
Source: ClassicsWorld With historic vehicles set receive MoT exemptions from Sunday, May 20, it’s worth reminding ourselves of the new procedures owners will have to go through to get their car recognised as a Vehicle of Historic Interest (VHI). Owners of cars aged 40 or older will need to fill in a V172 form at […]
This weekend we took a trip up the M6 to Manchester to visit the Air and Space Museum of Science and Industry. It was a unique opportunity to witness Tim Peake’s Spacecraft as it makes it’ temporary residency within the Air and Space Hall. Source: Museum of Science and Industry. On 15 December 2015, Major […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 1971 Ford Capri respray is now complete. The fresh looking Tawny Brown finish has totally transformed the exterior of the car and with the engine out being detailed by the car’s owner we can’t wait to see her at some upcoming summer shows.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”18699,18700,18701,18702,18703,18704,18705,18706,18707,18708,18709,18710,18711,18712″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Having recently purchased this original right hand drive 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1, the new owner has called upon our services to get her up and running and back on the road. This 1966 model is believed to have left the UK in 1967 to spend its life in California. Being imported back in to […]
The body rectifications have now been completed on our 1996 Jaguar XJR Supercharged. The car is now off to the paint shop to prepared for paint.
Ideal for hidden audio solutions! Our hidden Bluetooth amplifier allows you the option to retain the appearance of your vehicle interior whilst offering a quality sound from your mobile phone or other portable music devices either via Bluetooth or via the headphone jack. There is no need to have a radio installed in your vehicle, […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have, this morning, been to see a beautiful 1929 Morris Cowley safely tucked away somewhere in Suffolk. You may recognise the car from a lot of the classic car shows here in Suffolk with the current owner a frequent visitor. Although the owner has been unable to have her out of the garage for […]
We have now completed the final sill repair work on our 1996 Jaguar XJR Supercharged. We’ve cut out, repaired and replaced the inner and outer sills on both sides of the car and now we are only days away from getting her in to our paint-shop to be prepared and painted.
Our 1990 Morgan 4/4 is one of the most choices for weddings in the Blue Sky Classic Car Hire portfolio of classic cars. Unfortunately, one of the main areas that suffer with wear and tear is the foot-well carpets. Having searched high and low for a new set of carpets with little results we put a […]
Just as we thought we had addressed the rotten areas ready for paint we uncovering more behind the inner sills. Not a huge task but one that was unexpected so Tommy is busy working on correcting the areas.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Review Source: telegraph.co.uk by Ed Wiseman Image Source: bridgeclassiccars.co.uk by Craig Ranson The Goodwood Members’ Meeting is one of the most exclusive events of the motorsport calendar and serves as the traditional season opener for historic racing, traditionally held as daffodils begin to flower in England. The event is steeped in pomp and tradition, and is […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Her are some of our video highlights from the 2018 76th Goodwood Member’s Meeting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buFcTwWTC4M”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Today we are collecting our beautifully original 2005 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo to bring down and have prepared ready for re-sale. As original as you’ll get, our 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is undoubtedly one of the most appealing examples on the road today and could be yours in time for summer. it was nice and sunny for […]
At some stage recently the seat reclining mechanism had been wound up too much and has broken the internal operation. Having stripped the seat back to reveal the mechanism Pete has been able to resolve the issue. Now the seat reclines as it should.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve managed to get our 1937 International C1 over the pit this morning to inspect the underneath and to assess the work that will need to be carried out. The brakes have now been stripped and will be completely overhauled. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqr7Z5FzMbc”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Battling through the ‘Beast From The East‘, our 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider has finally arrived in our Suffolk workshops from the stunning setting of Tigh An Eilean, Ross-shire, Scotland. Although having been dry stored, in a garage, for over 10 years, the car has suffered from the ever changing Scottish temperatures. The body has unfortunately […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peter has spent the morning preparing the 1937 International engine ready for it’s first run up. It has been sitting in a field under cover for a number of years and it is our intention to look at getting her back up and running and hopefully back on the road someday. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH_YABQmYEg”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
We noticed whilst on our ramps that the exhaust seemed very close to the tyre and upon closer inspection it was evident that it had been rubbing against the inner wall of the tyre. This was due to the bracket being bent the wrong way. It was a great find by Peter and a quick […]