The new heater blower has been temporarily fitted up. Before we make this 100% secure, firstly the engine will need to be fitted up and the air conditioning components installed. Since the early 1920s, Clayton Classics has been supplying products to the automotive industry and has always been at the forefront of technical innovation. Part […]
Having de-greased the engine to inspect for the faults, we have replaced the rocker cover gasket and fuel pump gasket. At the same time we have changes the oil and filter and she now back on the road with no more leaks.
Stonham Barns presents Classic Car Show – Sunday 20th August 2017. Gates open 10:00am until 4:00pm Entry £7.50 per person – Exhibiting Drivers and Under 5’s FREE The Classic Car Show is a returning esteemed show, which Stonham Barns is very proud and thrilled to be hosting. The show is going to be a wonderful day […]
…well not strictly true! As you can see from our recent posts, our 1975 Maserati Merak has been somewhat missing the feel of the road for quite a while now. Due to a visit at the weekend, the workshops are being moved and that means the Maserati has been taken outside for a couple of […]
[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]It was a beautiful summer’s day today here in Suffolk, and with temperatures reaching 35′ in some parts of the country we were all welcomed with news of it being the hottest June day in 41 years. And what better way to enjoy the sunshine than to take Daisy out for her ‘completion’ photo shoot […]
On one of the hottest days of the year our newly painted Jensen 541S oil filter housing took no time at all to dry. Along with the steering column sleeve, work on refurbishing the loose components is really picking up pace. The shell should be returning from the paint shop very soon and the parts […]
Some additional pieces of bright-work have been added to the collection over at Wyatt Polishing. No major repair work is required so this collection will just require stripping, chroming and polishing.
When our 1949 MGYT arrived in to us from Cyprus amongst the many components missing or broken was a missing filler fuel neck. Dave has now remade the piece and painted it ready to be refitted.
Tommy has now completed the task of refurbishing and re-painting our 1967 Jaguar E-Type gearbox tunnel. With the engine and gearbox now fitted into the car the tunnel can be re-fitted into position.
To access all of the wiring for the over-drive we have today removed all of the interior from our 1974 Triumph GT6. A job well done as we have now managed to rectify the over-drive issues we were faced with.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world and Bridge Classic Cars were lucky enough to attend this year’s event. Known as ‘The Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency’ the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, France. Source: 24 Hours […]
Our 1924 Riley 11/40 Sports Tourer featured as the main car on the front cover of the Barons British Heritage, Classic and Sports Cars Auction brochure. It also appeared inside, spread across a double page within the edition. We also had full page features on our 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 and our award winning 1982 Austin Morris […]
The new master cylinder has now been fitted up… …along with the new heater hose pipes.
Whilst on the hunt for evidence of the original UK registration number (prior to it being exported to Cyprus) we have come across a couple of fantastic vintage photos. Although the car was originally Clipper Blue these look to be taken after the colour change but do show the original UK number. PXN 577 Let’s […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having completed a full restoration at the back end of last year, we welcome back our 1971 Triumph Spitfire for it’s regular check up and service. Along with the full service we have accepted a list of remedial tasks required to be carried out. Fit rubber cones under the bonnet. Secure and hide wires from […]
Work is now underway on the recommissioning of our 19741 Triumph Spitfire. It has been sitting in a garden in Ipswich for many years and as always, the engine is the first department to concentrate our efforts on. Upon close inspection it is evident that the engine is very much seized so this will require […]
[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 […]