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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Worked is now well underway getting our 1967 Jaguar E-Type stripped bare ready for the bodywork repairs to be assessed.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”6613,6614,6615,6616,6617,6630,6631,6632,6633,6634,6608,6607,6606,6605,6604,6603,6602,6601,6600,6599,6598,6597,6596,6595,6594,6593,6592,6591″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are excited to announce that this week saw the start of our next big restoration project, our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1. As John was busy stripping the E-Type bare, our engine man Mark decided to see whether he…

Mrs K, we decided your car would look pretty in pink! Hope you like… (haha don’t panic, it’s not, it’s primer) Was a bit of late night for Trevor in our paint shop tonight as he caught up on the…

Another amazing photoshoot by Jason at Sugar and Spice Photography scheduled in the next few weeks and this time we are adding a bit of sugar and spice to the shoot with a little help from Halo Entertainment. Here we are…

With the leaking master cylinder now replaced, the running problems have been resolved, all of the brakes have been bled and assessed and as mentioned previously, the new shocks have been fitted shes ready to go back home.

A trip down the A12 for Craig today as he takes the Triumph Spitfire interior to Bridge Classic Car’s upholsterer Kim. In a past life, Bridge Classic Cars repaired the driver’s seat of our little Spitfire so we know, first…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This car is the original Prototype 541S by Jensen Motors manufactured in 1960. There were only 3 prototypes made, two were manual geared and this was the only automatic. It carries the unique experimental chassis no. JM/EXP/101. This car…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To quote a paragraph from the ‘About Us‘ section of our website: ‘Every single classic vehicle has a story; the motorbike that friends used to travel to the coast in the summer, the local bus that rallied the children to…

Here you can see the extent of work that is required on the existing body shell of our MGBGT. We are never put off by the amount of bodywork that is required on a restoration. At the end of the…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]…and we were expecting to be carrying out a lot more remedial work than what is actually required on this one. Good news for us as Asa, John and Mark can be working on different parts of this project now and…

He’s been dubbed as Suffolk’s answer to Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, here’s Kieran Roper, Director of social media platform ‘Flippie’ showing off a classic Triumph Vitesse in Westerfield, near Ipswich. Get it to us Kieran, we’ll show you that it’s…

Thanks very much to our good friend Darren from DTC, he enjoyed a wonderful day with his family at Wymondham Vintage Day and sent us lots of pictures. Classic cars, vintage stalls, music and much more. Vintage bus rides and Mid-Norfolk Railway…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ian, one of Bridge Classic Cars friends popped in the other day with his beautiful Singer Le Mans and we couldn’t resist capturing the moment with the car parked outside.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”6354,6363,6362,6361,6360,6359,6358,6357,6356,6355,6353,6352,6351,6350,6349″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today, we took a trip up the A11 to Wymondham to check out what was on offer at East Anglian Motor Auctions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”6572,6573,6574,6575,6576,6577,6578,6579,6712,6711,6710,6709,6708″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

She came in to us a little over 3 weeks ago for some routine maintenance. Since them the team has: Removed the alternator and bracket and refurbished Full service Re-timed the carburetors Replaced the rear brake pipes Bled the brakes…

Sean, our newest member of the Bridge Classic Cars team has been busy building up his classic collection. Heres a bit of info on his little Fiat that he bought from Italy back in July of this year. It’s expected back…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]1963 Italian Lambretta Li 125 Series III Slimstyle (TV/GT 200) TS1 230 This Lambretta motor scooter, not “Moped” as often mistakenly referred to, (by definition a Moped has an engine capacity 50cc or below) was built in 1962 and registered…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gary recently picked up his 1999 35th Anniversary Ford Mustang GT from us here at Bridge Classic Cars. He’s had her a little over a week now and is already visiting the many shows he intends to do. For anyone…

So that’s it…she’s almost complete. The brand new double duck roof is now fitted and secure. We are just waiting back on the registration documentation so the new plates can be made and fitted and she’ll be ready to set…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At the start of the 1950s the Jensen Motor Company had a financially sound business producing commercial vehicles and building bespoke bodies for other manufacturers. As is often the way with successful entrepreneurs, the Jensen brothers enjoyed having their name…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One last photo shoot outside Bridge Classic Cars HQ before we wave goodbye to this beauty. An absolute diamond of a car, our 1999 35th Anniversary Ford Mustang GT has found a new home, and a great home at that….

Bizarrely, it seemed somebody had decided to paint the wheels of our wonderful little MGTD whilst they were still on the car. We’ve been looking at these ever since she arrived with us at Bridge Classic Cars, all the way…

When running the car up to temperature we discovered a fault with the fan sensor. A new sensor has been ordered and will arrive with us tomorrow morning.

When it’s a gorgeous summer’s evening here in Suffolk there’s nothing better than taking out your beautiful 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 for a drive. Maybe find a local pub, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a couple of…

As we await the new old body shell that will be arriving at Bridge Classic Cars later this month, work got underway today on stripping and removing all of the components from our existing MGBGT ready for the restoration to begin….

Our stunning 1951 MG TD Competition is almost complete, but not before the brand new hood is built and fitted…and today’s the day we get started on this fantastic and very rewarding job. If you’re going for the traditional look…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a reciprocating piston engine, the connecting rod or conrod connects the piston to the crank or crankshaft. Together with the crank, they form a simple mechanism that converts reciprocating motion into rotating motion. Connecting rods may also convert rotating motion into reciprocating motion. Historically, before the development of engines,…

Here’s Shaun saying good bye to his beloved scooter. Soon to be for sale at Bridge Classic Cars. More information to follow on this very special 230cc Lambretta.

Check out this amazing Jeep advertising campaign from Copenhagen 2007. Advertising Agency: Bates Y&R, Copenhagen, Denmark Chief Creative Officer: Ib Borup Art Director: Peder Schack Copywriter: Tobias Aggergaard Photographer: Pernille Elung Published: October 2007

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whilst John is busy stripping the MGBGT of it’s interior and exterior components he is photographing and documenting the wiring as it is so that it makes the job of reinstalling that bit easier. Although we’ll be fitting a brand…