Grantura Paint Touch Up
June 23, 2021
We’ve added a small paint touch up on our 1962 TVR Grantura as the door had been rubbing on the sill. Chris, our paint shop
1962 TVR Grantura
TVR Grantura’s New Handbrake
June 14, 2021
We’ve replaced the handbrake cables on our 1962 TVR Grantura.
Tweaks On The Grantura
May 25, 2021
Our TVR Grantura has had a few tweaks made including a new rev counter, fuel gage and hand brake cables.
New Bonnet Latch On The Grantura
April 27, 2021
Our 1962 TVR Grantura has come out of hibernation and into the workshop to have some TLC. Tom has made a bonnet latch to attach
1962 TVR Grantura Buzz Online
April 27, 2020
We’ve had a wondeeful response to our 1962 TVR Grantura featuring in the May edition of ‘Sprint Magazine’ from the TVR Car club. Amongst TVR
TVR Sprint Magazine – April 2020
April 23, 2020
Bridge Classic Cars’ 1962 TVR Grantura restoration has been featured in the May edition of Sprint, the monthly magazine from TVR Car Club!•••Pick up the May
TVR Grantura Home Restoration
March 26, 2020
As you may well know, we love a TVR Grantura here at Bridge Classic Cars. We own a 1962 TVR Grantura Racecar and have recently
TVR Grantura Photoshoot
March 17, 2020
We’re delighted to present to you our recently restored TVR Grantura! ? A stalled restoration, this Grantura was brought to us at Bridge Classic Cars
1962 TVR Grantura complete – Shine Supply UK
February 28, 2020
Our 1962 TVR Grantura restoration is now complete and in preparation for the final photo shoot we called upon the skills of our good friend
1962 TVR Grantura: Windows and Seals are fitted
December 13, 2019
The rear clear, lightweight plastic window has now been refitted to the car. The window was in a severely damaged state. However, Tom has been
1962 TVR Grantura
December 10, 2019
Progress continues on our TVR Grantura. Most of the tailor-made interior has been refitted now. Grilles and vents have also been fabricated and added to
1962 TVR Grantura brakes
November 15, 2019
Tom has been removing the entire brake system, servicing and cleaning them and is now in the process of reinstalling them back onto the car.
1962 TVR Grantura
November 14, 2019
Tom has been making great strides in the restoration of our 1962 TVR Grantura. He’s recently serviced the brakes, fabricated new brake lines and fitted
1962 TVR Grantura
November 11, 2019
Great progress is being made on our 1962 TVR Grantura. Tom’s cleaned the dash up as well as custom fabricating a glovebox from aluminium. We’ve
1962 TVR Grantura
November 1, 2019
In the most recent phase of our 1962 TVR Grantura’s restoration we’ve replaced the brake slave and master cylinder. It was then treated to a
1962 TVR Grantura Restoration
October 24, 2019
Tamas and Dave have been busy refitting the TVR components back onto the car. The Grantura has been treated to a new radiator and lights.
1962 TVR Grantura Door Cards
October 18, 2019
In our trim shop, Donna has completely rebuilt the TVR’s door cards using the existing door cards as a template. The contrasting blue body colour
TVR Grantura Brake and Clutch Master Cylinder
October 15, 2019
Both the brake and clutch master cylinders are currently being prepared, ready to be refit on our gorgeous blue Grantura.
Fitting the TVR Grantura windows
October 14, 2019
Tamas has been working on the window mechanisms of our 1962 TVR Grantura this week. The frames are now in position and he is now
Re-producing the TVR Grantura Door Cards
October 8, 2019
Using the existing door cards we have replicated the design, including the stunning pocket concept, to create brand new door cards for our 1962 TVR
TVR Grantura Interior Re-Design
September 12, 2019
With a very limited amount of existing interior to go by we have had to design and manufacture the full interior set for our 1962
Designing the TVR Door Cards
August 9, 2019
Donna is currently working on designing a new pattern for our 1962 TVR Grantura door cards. She is using the existing material to help with
TVR Grantura Interior Trim
August 7, 2019
Work continues on the TVR Grantura interior rebuild. Donna is working on recovering the seats with the Poppy leather and has manufactured the new piping.
Fitting the new TVR Grantura Loom
August 1, 2019
The newly trimmed dash, complete with polished dials, is in position which means the electrics can now be wired up. Thank you, as always, to
Running our TVR engine
July 25, 2019
Running up our 1962 TVR Engine after rebuild. Prior to Ady rebuilding the engine, it had been left in bits for many years with the
TVR: Refit, Interior, Dash
July 24, 2019
Work is progressing well on our 1962 TVR Grantura as we continue to fit up the exterior, at the same time working on the full
Chroming various parts
July 17, 2019
Images back from Tony at Wyatt Polishing as he continues to work through the various re-chroming and re-polishing projects we have given him. Here we
TVR Grantura: Bringing back to life!
July 17, 2019
Images have emerged of our 1962 TVR Grantura in dis-repair some years ago. As much as it is not nice to see a wonderful classic
Building up the TVR Grantura dash
July 16, 2019
Donna has now completed the re-trim of the dash in Poppy Red leather. The dash has been handed back to Brian to reinstate the refurbished
Polishing some of the TVR Grantura parts
July 16, 2019
Working on cleaning and polishing our TVR parts ready for the rebuild. The warning lights, ignition and hinges have all been polished now and ready
Grantura Paint Touch Up
June 23, 2021
We’ve added a small paint touch up on our 1962 TVR Grantura as the door had been rubbing on the sill. Chris, our paint shop manager, has address the issue.
TVR Grantura’s New Handbrake
June 14, 2021
We’ve replaced the handbrake cables on our 1962 TVR Grantura.
Tweaks On The Grantura
May 25, 2021
Our TVR Grantura has had a few tweaks made including a new rev counter, fuel gage and hand brake cables.
New Bonnet Latch On The Grantura
April 27, 2021
Our 1962 TVR Grantura has come out of hibernation and into the workshop to have some TLC. Tom has made a bonnet latch to attach to the current lever. This is more of a cosmetic comfort alteration and simply makes the mechanism more use friendly.
We’ve also noticed that the speedo isn’t working correctly as the indicator tends to shake as it moves, making the speed readings inaccurate. A new earth cable has also been fitted.
1962 TVR Grantura Buzz Online
April 27, 2020
We’ve had a wondeeful response to our 1962 TVR Grantura featuring in the May edition of ‘Sprint Magazine’ from the TVR Car club.
Amongst TVR Grantura enthusiasts, our restoration has been interesting to follow. Our restoration diary is also a great bank of information looking into the inner workings of these gorgeous classics. For all of our other restorations, check out the ‘Current Projects’ section of our website.
Our other Grantura, an example that was raced by TVR from the factory has departed us this week too. the new owner plans to restore the vehicle and take her racing! ra
TVR Sprint Magazine – April 2020
April 23, 2020
Bridge Classic Cars’ 1962 TVR Grantura restoration has been featured in the May edition of Sprint, the monthly magazine from TVR Car Club!
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Pick up the May edition to read our article or check out our restoration diary below ? https://bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/…/co…/1962-tvr-grantura/
TVR Grantura Home Restoration
March 26, 2020
As you may well know, we love a TVR Grantura here at Bridge Classic Cars.
We own a 1962 TVR Grantura Racecar and have recently restored a 1960 TVR Grantura. Images Below.
Friend of Bridge Classic Cars, David Hall has been undertaking his own home restoration. After seeing our stunning completed blue Grantura, he’s been to us for a bit of advice on his own project.
Keep up the great work, David! We look forward to seeing her completed.
TVR Grantura Photoshoot
March 17, 2020
We’re delighted to present to you our recently restored TVR Grantura! ?
A stalled restoration, this Grantura was brought to us at Bridge Classic Cars to complete restorative works. We’re honoured to have brought this wonderful British sports car a new lease of life, what are your thoughts?
Thank you to Butley Priory for allowing us to shoot at such a wonderful location.
Check out the entire restoration diary via the following link:
https://bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/category/projects/completed/1962-tvr-grantura/
1962 TVR Grantura complete – Shine Supply UK
February 28, 2020
Our 1962 TVR Grantura restoration is now complete and in preparation for the final photo shoot we called upon the skills of our good friend Mike at Shine Supply UK to give the car a Level 1 detail.
The final photo shoot was unfortunately postponed mid-way through due to the wonderfully unpredictable Suffolk weather.
Thank you to Butley Priory for your initial welcoming, although the shoot was short lived we hope to see you very soon to complete the day.
1962 TVR Grantura: Windows and Seals are fitted
December 13, 2019
The rear clear, lightweight plastic window has now been refitted to the car.
The window was in a severely damaged state. However, Tom has been able to polish up the rear window, ready for it to be installed into the car once more.
Next on the Grantura is making the windscreen fluid reservoir and plumbing that into the vehicle.
1962 TVR Grantura
December 10, 2019
Progress continues on our TVR Grantura. Most of the tailor-made interior has been refitted now. Grilles and vents have also been fabricated and added to the car. It really is in the finer details that sees a restoration truly come to life.
1962 TVR Grantura brakes
November 15, 2019
Tom has been removing the entire brake system, servicing and cleaning them and is now in the process of reinstalling them back onto the car.
Tom working on refitting the brakes on our 1962 TVR Grantura
1962 TVR Grantura
November 14, 2019
Tom has been making great strides in the restoration of our 1962 TVR Grantura. He’s recently serviced the brakes, fabricated new brake lines and fitted a new battery.
1962 TVR Grantura
November 11, 2019
Great progress is being made on our 1962 TVR Grantura. Tom’s cleaned the dash up as well as custom fabricating a glovebox from aluminium. We’ve also installed the fuel filler cap and fuel pipe along with refitting chrome bumper trims.
1962 TVR Grantura
November 1, 2019
In the most recent phase of our 1962 TVR Grantura’s restoration we’ve replaced the brake slave and master cylinder. It was then treated to a new roof lining by Donna in our trim shop.
1962 TVR Grantura Restoration
October 24, 2019
Tamas and Dave have been busy refitting the TVR components back onto the car. The Grantura has been treated to a new radiator and lights.
1962 TVR Grantura Door Cards
October 18, 2019
In our trim shop, Donna has completely rebuilt the TVR’s door cards using the existing door cards as a template. The contrasting blue body colour against the vivid red interior will look truly stunning when complete on this fabulous TVR.
TVR Grantura Brake and Clutch Master Cylinder
October 15, 2019
Both the brake and clutch master cylinders are currently being prepared, ready to be refit on our gorgeous blue Grantura.
Fitting the TVR Grantura windows
October 14, 2019
Tamas has been working on the window mechanisms of our 1962 TVR Grantura this week. The frames are now in position and he is now concentrating his efforts on improving the movement of the mechanism as it seems unnecessarily tight to operate.
Re-producing the TVR Grantura Door Cards
October 8, 2019
Using the existing door cards we have replicated the design, including the stunning pocket concept, to create brand new door cards for our 1962 TVR Grantura. Finished in Poppy Red.
TVR Grantura Interior Re-Design
September 12, 2019
With a very limited amount of existing interior to go by we have had to design and manufacture the full interior set for our 1962 TVR Grantura.
Originally, the carpets would not have been edged but we chose to improve where we could and fitted out our carpet set with new colour coded edging.
The door cards have been re-manufactured using a rough template taken from the original door cards.
Designing the TVR Door Cards
August 9, 2019
Donna is currently working on designing a new pattern for our 1962 TVR Grantura door cards. She is using the existing material to help with the design.
The door cards will be finished in the same colour as the new seats that have been made.
Meanwhile, the seats are almost complete.
TVR Grantura Interior Trim
August 7, 2019
Work continues on the TVR Grantura interior rebuild. Donna is working on recovering the seats with the Poppy leather and has manufactured the new piping.
Fitting the new TVR Grantura Loom
August 1, 2019
The newly trimmed dash, complete with polished dials, is in position which means the electrics can now be wired up.
Thank you, as always, to the guys and girls at Autosparks for manufacturing the rare super rare wiring harness for our TVR.
Running our TVR engine
July 25, 2019
Running up our 1962 TVR Engine after rebuild.
Prior to Ady rebuilding the engine, it had been left in bits for many years with the main block being buried in the garden. This was a big engine rebuild but very satisfying when completed and running…
TVR: Refit, Interior, Dash
July 24, 2019
Work is progressing well on our 1962 TVR Grantura as we continue to fit up the exterior, at the same time working on the full interior re-trim. The dash is complete and ready to fit before we look to wire up the entire car.
Chroming various parts
July 17, 2019
Images back from Tony at Wyatt Polishing as he continues to work through the various re-chroming and re-polishing projects we have given him.
Here we have bright work from our TVR Grantura, Jensens 541R’s and Jaguar E-Type.
TVR Grantura: Bringing back to life!
July 17, 2019
Images have emerged of our 1962 TVR Grantura in dis-repair some years ago.
As much as it is not nice to see a wonderful classic looking so sad it is still lovely to find images like this.
Building up the TVR Grantura dash
July 16, 2019
Donna has now completed the re-trim of the dash in Poppy Red leather. The dash has been handed back to Brian to reinstate the refurbished dials.
Polishing some of the TVR Grantura parts
July 16, 2019
Working on cleaning and polishing our TVR parts ready for the rebuild. The warning lights, ignition and hinges have all been polished now and ready for refit.
The original badges have also had the polishing treatment.
