Work is finally underway on our 1989 Ford Granada. With the car now stripped, the body is currently in our paint shop being prepared ready for a coat of primer before the full respray.
Tommy has been assigned the task of working on our 1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster. We are working alongside her new owner Steve to bring this beautiful creation back to life. Having recently restored a stunning Austin Healey (I’ll try and get some photos!), Steve will be carrying out the majority of the work himself […]
After a little TLC the fuel tank has now been refurbished and refitted to our 1968 MGBGT, along with the front brake discs, pads and pedal box. We are just waiting on a couple more components to arrive for the pedal box mechanism and then this can be properly installed and fitted perfectly.
Now that the shell has been completely removed from the chassis and it is now away being prepared, this gives Asa the opportunity to investigate and come up with a plan to resolve the issues with the body. The A-Post and surrounding area was where the majority of the work was needing to be carried […]
Our 1968 MGBGT is really taking shape now as we start the rebuild the car. The rear back axle, the front suspension, steering rack, front lights and wiring loom have all been fitted. The wheels have been refurbished and will be arriving back at the beginning of the week.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we start to strip our 1965 jaguar E-Type of it’s components ready for the bodywork to be prepared we noticed that someone has made a makeshift repair on the front badge bar. Although the glue that was used to repair the bar was sufficient and able to carry out the job, an E-Type as […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve just had confirmation from Schumacher Cargo Logistics that our 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 has arrived safely into New York docks. Here’s the latest pictures from the journey to Suffolk.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”8448,8449,8450,8451,8452,8453,8454,8455,8456,8457,8458,8459,8460,8461,8462,8463,8464,8465,8466″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here are some more pictures of our 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Series 1.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”8441,8440,8439,8438,8437,8436,8435,8434,8433,8432,8431,8430,8429″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
With the MGBGT back from the paint shop Lauren has been busy fitting the new sound deadening matting. Sound Deadener plays a vital role and is one of the most crucial enhancements you can make to your vehicle! FatMat extreme will Stop Nasty Rattles, Vibrations, Road Noise as well as increase your Car Audio’s Sound […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having built one of the very best Jensen 541S’s in the world back in 2015 Asa and the team at Bridge Classic Cars have a very good knowledge and understanding of this beautiful vehicle. Having said that, we were very fortunate with our previous Jensen that the chassis had already been worked on prior to […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our good friends at Moss Europe have selected a few gift ideas that would make any classic car enthusiast happy this Christmas. Visit the Moss Europe website for more ideas. Monday 21st November to Friday 16th December.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”MG, Triumph, Classic Mini, Austin Healey, Jaguar, Mazda MX-5, Morris Minor”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Years of wear on the clutch slave pin has resulted in a hole that is no longer circular and a pin that is no longer ‘wear’ free! Lucky we caught it when we did but fortunately it is a part that is easily obtainable so this will be fitted, brand new, once it arrives from […]
Now that our 1949 MG YT has been transported to our Ipswich paint shop it’s time to start the preparation work ready for the new Clipper Blue finish. The arches have been removed as they require a bit of remedial work where it has had a dink in it’s time. Nothing too scary to repair. […]
Our 1982 Triumph TR7 is now in the preparation stages, the entire car must now be stripped of it’s components ready to undergo a full respray. Unfortunately, this task was only carried out not too long ago on by a company in Scotland acting on behalf of the previous customer. Due to a lack of […]
On Friday we made the decision NOT to colour code our Triumph TR7. We had discussed our plans with various people and had received mixed reviews, some people thought it was best to stick to the originality where as other felt a face lift would be a great asset to this iconic classic. Having thought […]
A small delay on the restoration due to a couple of imperfections that we found in the paintwork. Nothing too major but worth addressing so we’ve had it back in the paint shop for a couple of weeks to rectify the issues. We now have it back in our workshops, all done and looking fantastic […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The bright-work has now been delivered to Wyatt Polishing in Thetford ready for Tony and the team to carry out a full refurbishment of them. Every inch of chrome work on this vehicle will be worked on. It is a very delicate task to undertake as not only are these parts small and intricate but they […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The MG YT dials have been packaged up and sent for refurbishing by world renowned restorers Speedograph Richfield Ltd. Within a couple days we’ll touch base with them, by which time they would have fully assessed the extent of work that will need to be carried out. They are the experts in this field, we have trusted […]
The Jensen dials have been packaged up and sent for refurbishing by world renowned restorers Speedograph Richfield Ltd. Within a couple days we’ll touch base with them, by which time they would have fully assessed the extent of work that will need to be carried out. They are the experts in this field, we have trusted […]
Our 1971 Volvo P1800 featured in Classic Car Buyer, released on the 23rd November 2016, issue 358. For those who love classic cars – owning, buying, driving, restoring – Classic Car Buyer is the most informative read there is. Published every Wednesday it keeps readers up-to-date with the very latest classic car and club news, follows […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the engine now out Asa and John are concentrating their efforts on removing the dashboard this afternoon. Before any work is carried out we have taken a number of pictures which we can use to cross reference when we look to refit it later on in the build process. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”8279,8280,8281,8282,8283,8284″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today’s the day we are removing the engine ready for our engine rebuilder Don Warman to work his magic on her. Initially the engine was going to stay in the car until the carbs had been rebuilt so that Don could run her in situ but he has since decided that it needs to come […]
When we were stripping and cleaning the inside of the camper we noticed that the side door was not running as smoothly as it should be. Upon closer inspection we noticed that the lower guide assembly (252843405A) was showing signs of wear. We managed to secure a new one on an overnight carriage and it […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having recently completed the restoration of our 1971 Triumph Spitfire, this week we had her back in our workshops for a general check over. We offer this service on all of our major projects to make sure the nuts and bolts are still tight and to iron out any imperfections that may have been found. Here […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 541S was manufactured between 1960 and 1963 by the Jensen Motor Company and with only 127 produced, available parts, as you can imagine, are very few and far between. With our 541S almost stripped, the chrome work is now ready to be re-chromed and polished.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”8128,8129,8130,8131,8132″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The winged badges are in reasonably good condition […]
In preparation for the body shell to be completely removed from our 1960 Jensen 541S, the engine needs to be removed. In order to carry out this huge task we have removed the bonnet and at the same time have taken off the side doors. These can now be prepared ready for paint.
This system was designed and is manufactured by hawk Cars and Hoyle Suspension Ltd. MGB Coil Over Front Suspension This new double wishbone, coil over front suspension system has been specially designed to overcome some of the criticism of the original or other alternative options. The kit replaces some of the components normally fitted, there […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We now enter the final stages of our 1989 Volkswagen Camper T25, the interior design. With the exterior near on complete it is now time to focus our efforts on designing and manufacturing the bespoke camper van interior. So we’ve taken a detail brief so let the creative juices flow as we put together a plan for […]
With the decals now fully fitted, the exterior of our 1989 Volkswagen Camper T25 is almost complete. A few final adjustments to be made. The Chrome Baby Moon Hubs have arrived this morning from VW Heritage so we have fitted these up ready for her new owner who is due to arrive on Sunday to see […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has launched Emirates SkyWheels – a specialised transportation product for high value automobiles. Through its latest offering Emirates SkyCargo will provide customers a complete transportation solution for vehicles such as classic, luxury and sports cars, across its network. Customers who would like to have their cars […]