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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve managed to successfully tackle the main tasks of our 1960 Jensen 541S prototype chassis rebuild. As you can see, we have had to replace one side of the chassis with new but we have managed to save certain areas…
With the hood removed from the car we are planning to repair the areas that require attention. When this work is carried out we’ll clean up the entire frame to remove all grit, dirt and grime that has built up…
Work is now underway on our 1984 Mercedes 300TD. We first looked at the car back in October 2016 in a view to carrying out a sympathetic restoration. To freshen up the paintwork, improve the overall appearance and protect the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s the last day of preparation as our 1967 Jaguar E-Type is scheduled to be primed on Monday morning. Just two more small areas that we need to concentrate on before this can happen; the bonnet needs a final skim…
Was only last week we said goodbye to our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series III in Olympia, London and yet we’ve already bumped into her once again. Here she is looking stunning at The London Classic Car Show. Scroll through the…
Here we have Carl and Ryan working on the final few areas of the body of our 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2. The next stage will be getting it ready for primer before the full black respray. Strange that as soon…
At the beginning of February 2017 Bridge Classic Cars took over the reigns of one of Ipswich’s longest running MOT and vehicle repair workshops. MD Thorp has been occupying the site on Deben Road for many many years and over…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the Bridge Classic Cars workshop this afternoon we welcomed a stunning 1974 De Tomaso Pantera for an insurance valuation assessment. Quite often insurance companies require advise from an independent valuer, this can be a Car Club Official, Restorer, Valuer…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Previously owned by Bridge Classic Cars back in 2012, we are very pleased to reveal that our stunning 1924 Riley 10.8HP 11/40 Sports Tourer will be returning later in the month. A brief history of the Riley 10.8HP 11/40 Sports…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gordon and Craig had an amazing day out in Kensington for Olympia Historic Automobile Fair and Auction and it was lovely to see a selection of the Bridge Classic Cars collection there on the day. All of our cars received great…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]All of the chrome and bright work has been completely removed from the car and gathered together ready for assessment. A lot of the items can be replaced with new, however some components are better to have re chromed, to…
We’ve had an amazing weekend at Olympia Historic Automobile Fair and Auction. With our 1956 Jensen 541 taking pride of place beside the auction area, our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 attracting the largest crowd, our 1972 Fiat 500L seemed to get the most photographic…
This week, the task of removing the paint from our 1971 Jaguar E-Type roadster didn’t come without its dramas. With the car in position, the compressor all set up and ALL of the correct PPE in place ? Lauren got…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Apologies to anyone on Norwich Road in Ipswich this morning as we unexpectedly slowed down the traffic whilst loading our fantastic classics ready for the trip to Olympia, Kensington for this weekend’s Olympia Historic Automobile Fair and Auction. It was…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve just had confirmation from SNG Barratt that our missing headlight diaphragm is now in stock and will be shipped to us very shortly. Once this has arrived the bonnet preparation will be complete and ready for paint preparation. This is…
I couldn’t resist posting a few pictures of our ‘almost’ complete Maserati Merak door cards. I’m sure there’s not many cars on the road today with red leather stitched in green but then again, there’s not many cars on the…
As we wait for the final touches to be made to the body preparation, Tommy has turned his attentions to rebuilding the front and rear suspension components. The original Dunlop calipers were removed and handed over to specialists at Past…
Work is now underway removing the seams on our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Racing Series bonnet. Breaking the mould of a traditional Jaguar E-Type we are building a racing specification model. All of the chrome that you would normally find on…
A task that would be made a whole lot harder if the interior was already installed. Here we are applying rivets to the outer shell of the fuel tank compartments. This is a view from behind the seats prior to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]She’s out of hiding and today, we welcome into the Bridge Classic Cars workshops our 1956 Jensen 541. A quick once over to make sure she’s tip top ready for the trip to Kensington for this weekend’s Olympia Historic Automobile…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The body work reshaping is now been completed on our 1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 roadster. The body will now be prepared for the new black finish to be applied. It was a huge task correcting the body of this roadster…
Received an email this afternoon from Alan Zafer of Zafer Associates Portfolio Creations, London. Having seen our ad on eBay Alan kindly sent us a link from Internet Movie Cars Database with the image of The Beatles departing Heathrow Airport for New York…
We have had a visit today from Peter with a collection of Land Rover Series 1 body panels in need of repair. The panels are manufactured using Birmabright, one of the toughest materials to work with. We accept the challenge…
Three of our vehicles feature in the Olympia Historic and Automobile Fair and Auction 2017 official brochure. Our 1959 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite, 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 and 1956 Jensen 541 For those passionate about discovering, investing in, enjoying and racing…
Marriage of the rebuilt limited slip diff to the rear axle cradle, ready for the installation of the new discs and calipers.
We posted earlier this week images of the bumpers finished in copper. They have now been polished ready for the chrome plating process.
The final few sections of the bright-work have now gone off to be chromed at Wyatt Polishing in Thetford The front grille has been completely stripped back to individual sections. This is best way to achieve the ultimate results. If…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The first glimpse of our 1965 Jaguar E-Type fresh out of the paint shop. Bob was busy working on it as I took the photos so I didn’t want to distract him too much. The first panel to paint was…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Arriving in with us today, our 1966 Austin Gipsy. Spent many years right here in Ipswich with original receipts from Firman’s Garage on Norman Crescent dating back to 1982. This 4×4 utility vehicle was originally manufactured in 1962. It is…
Another trip over to Thetford today, this time to drop off the MG YT bright work. A nice little welcome as we arrived at Wyatt Polishing, Tony had brought his MG Midget in for the day.