[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This weekend was the first ever Fox Fest Suffolk at Foxhall Stadium, Ipswich. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and Pete was down there on the day checking out the trucks and classic cars on display. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”12527,12528,12529,12530,12531,12532,12533,12534,12535,12536,12537,12538,12539,12540,12541,12542,12543,12544″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
We have just taken delivery of phase 2 of the project, more land Rover Series 1 body panels that need to be worked on.
With the 4 speed gearbox and bell housing fully stripped, cleaned, repaired, powder coated and rebuilt, it is now ready to be married up to the engine and fitted back into our E-Type.
As we wait for news on the repair to our HMC’s wheel, the car is unfortunately now out of action. Here she is outside Bridge Classic Cars enjoying the sunshine. As, what happens a lot at Bridge Classic Cars, our car park has attracted the attention of passers by all day with many happy strollers enjoying […]
[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]Donna, a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars was enjoying a nice day out in Aldeburgh last weekend when she saw this fantastic collection of Morgans. Thanks for sharing with us. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”12444,12445,12446,12447,12448,12449,12450,12451,12452,12453,12454″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Although the handbrake lever is not obviously visible we have decided to go ahead and chrome this piece. We believe the original finish would have been black but as the component is in such good condition and wants very little repair work to carried out we felt that refinishing in chrome would look much more impressive.
The newly re-covered front seats are now in position with the passenger’s seat working as a swivel captain’s chair. We have measured the dining table so that it can fit one of two ways. The reason for this is to cater for single, double and even triple occupancy. Work continues on fitting out that interior. […]
Jaguar E-Type Front Brake Caliper Conversion Upgrades from SNG Barratt These four pot front brake caliper conversion kits are manufactured in England using Ductile Cast Iron or Aerospace grade 7075 aluminium. They are all fitted with OE quality modern British seals and 303 grade stainless steel pistons and pins. The kits fit straight onto the […]
Over the bank holiday weekend we closed the doors here at Bridge MOT Centre for work to commence on refurbishing the workshops. The dirty white walls have been stripped and power washed and refinished in the new Bridge MOT colours. We’ve applied acid etching to the floors to bring up the years of dirt that […]
We’ve discovered the cause of the water leak. As you can see, the connection between the thermostat to radiator is suffering from corrosion. This will need to be replaced with new.
We have temporarily refitted the newly refurbished dash so that any adjustments can be made to ensure a snug fit.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the freshly painted body shell back with us it is time for Tommy to refit the newly refurbished components. Here we have the back suspension cradle all fitted up and look incredible. We shown the newly built cradle on a previous post when we completed the rebuild. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Our curtains and tie backs have arrived from VW Camper Curtains. The full body and front cab is now fully enclosed with thermal and black out curtains throughout.
The front assembly of our 1967 Jaguar E-Type is really starting to take shape with the wishbones, calipers and discs all now fitted.
[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 […]
With the new screen being made as we speak the frame work has now been built up and fitted into position to ensure all curves and lines meet the areas that it should. And as you can see, we now have the eyes back on the car! The brand new headlights have now been fitted […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Once again, our ‘international’ reporter Jack, from such stories as ‘Jack and the Captain’s Car’ and ‘Jack visits Museo Lamborghini and Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari in Modena, Italy’, has spotted another incredible car whilst on his travels around Italy. Check out the Aston Martin One -77, worth a whopping £1.5 million ($2 million) Source: caranddriver.com – The […]
Just 1 day after the tragic accident which closed the world’s most famous racing circuit…as they say, the show must go on. Our good friend Jason Saxby, owner of Saxbys Hair Salon, right here in Ipswich frequently takes the trip out to Germany in his beautiful BMW M3 to take on the legendary 21km Nurburgring. Here […]
No it’s not the title of a children’s storybook…although maybe it should be! We last reported, back in April, that our good friend Jack was keeping himself busy visiting the Museo Lamborghini and Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari in Modena, Italy. Well, here he is again…this time in Genoa, Italy. Jack spends his time travelling the […]
We’ve now completed the work on re-covering our 1949 MGYT dash. With the edging strips already re-chromed and the centre plate fully restored the dash can now be pieced back together.
With the sun shining down in Suffolk today we’ve taken our 1989 Volkswagen T25 Camper outside to continue fitting out the interior. John from Baylham Automotive Solutions paid us his final visit yesterday on the camper so now the electrics are complete, the new sound system is installed and ready to go.
The big day is almost here…the day our 1960 Jensen 541S body preparation is complete and ready for first stage primer. Within the next few days we’ll have the first pictures of the car in primer. As one of 3 prototypes original built and the only one to be built as an original automatic, our […]
Our recently completed 1968 MGBGT paid us little visit today with a couple of ‘niggling’ jobs that needed to be carried out. Here she is sitting outside Bridge Classic Cars HQ.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Wednesday 19th April we took our fully restored 1982 Triumph TR7 to the Orwell Bridge in Ipswich for our latest photo shoot. The Orwell Bridge was a crucial part of this shoot. It was opened to road traffic in December 1982, the very same year that our Triumph TR7 was first registered on the UK roads. […]
[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 […]
We had a very indecisive moment this morning in the Bridge Classic Cars workshops. The big question, should we or should we not replace the front and rear badges. These are the original badges which in itself is lovely but when you have them fitted to an almost new car they really stand out. With […]
We’ve temporarily positioned the entire interior, including the newly covered seat cushions. By doing so we can fully assess what further work may be required to ensure the perfect fit. Once Asa is happy with the overly look and the measurements are spot on we can start with the permanent refit.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Track day experiences in your favourite movie cars!!! Car Chase Heroes gives you the chance to take to the track in your favourite on screen heroes. You can choose from a fleet of iconic movie and classic American muscle cars to blast around various track locations across the UK. Bridge Classic Cars very own John got behind the wheel of […]
Here we have a stunning 1971 Volkswagen Camper in with us for a MOT test.