Andrew has now started to cut out the corroded areas of our Mini body shell. This is a joint project between Bridge Classic Cars and Team C Racing. The shell is with us at Bridge Classic Cars to be repaired, prepared and painted. At that point, it will then go back to Team C Racing […]
In our workshops for a full body shell restoration we have our 1996 Rover Mini Cooper 35th Anniversary. Work will commence very soon with the majority of the work being carried out by our bodywork and welding expert Andy.
With all the new parts sourced and the existing parts restored we can now put our engine back together ready for a test run.
We have now arrived home with our latest addition, our 1977 Ford Escort RS2000. Sourced specifically for a client, we now await his visit and instruction as to what, if any, work he would like carried out. Whilst on the road returning, we have received a wonderfully useful email from the previous owner: “I hope […]
Last week saw an unfortunate incident between two classic cars on their way to Helmingham Hall Festival of Classic and Sports Cars. One of the vehicles, our 1975 Triumph TR6, is currently with us having undergone a full repair using original American parts to suit the American specification of the vehicle. The second, our 1963 Triumph […]
Mauro and Andy L have been busy stripping our 1973 Triumph TR6 to a bare shell ready for the restoration to comment. Due to the importance of this very special car we are under strict instruction to restore to the original factory specification. Our Triumph TR6 is the last right hand drive CP Series made […]
“Just wanted to say how much smoother my Pantera feels after the work you have done on it. There used to be a bit of a mid-range dip in power but that has now disappeared. It obviously pulls much better than before and has less vibrations, so over all very pleased.”
We left Shaw Hill Golf and Spa Hotel mid morning to continue with our journey up to Cumbria. As we climbed higher and higher up the hills we quickly begun to realise that our decision to pass the previous fuel station without stopping, thinking ‘we’ll go to the next one’, was not the best decision […]
Day 1 of our 3 day trip and it was a good start as we made our way up the M6, to Chorley, to view a lovely 1977 Ford Escort RS2000. Our intention was to view 3 x RS2000’s during our trip. Working on behalf of our client, our objective was to source a good […]
April 2nd 2016; we first announced our plans to import our 1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster from Canada, with a view of restoring her back to the original and deserving factory specification. Having been used as a drag car, the body had been subjected to numerous modifications including fibreglass doors, boot lid with air ventilation […]
In our workshops this week we have our 1930 Rolls Royce 20/25. The main concerns to address are; a leak on or around the sump and the brakes squealing under pressure.
The intricate door rubbers have been expertly fitted by Mauro today. He has also painted up the existing windows to freshen up the look before re-fit. The fuel tank has also been fitted this week so the car is really now starting to take shape fast.
Chris has now prepared the body, masked up the areas not requiring paint and getting the area ready for paint application.
Working alongside JAL restorations on this project, the forks have now bee stripped and new seals and washers have replaced the old worn ones. We’ve fitted a new chrome plate on the slider extension. The fork condition is generally good. Some minor marks on the stanchion but not in the seal area. We have linished […]
We have begun the strip down of our 1986 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet. All external parts; trims, windscreen and components, lights, locks, hood are all being removed.
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.
The sill and rear wing panel has now been cut out and replaced with new on our 2003 Mazda MX-5.
Mauro returned from his holiday this week and got straight into rebuilding the doors of our 1972 Jaguar E-Type.
John has successfully re-wired our Riley wiper wiring without removing or affecting the ceiling cloth. Great result.
The restoration of our 1987 Mercedes SL500 is now well underway with the car completely stripped, the windscreen removed and the rotten body panels having been cut out. The new panels have arrived from the guys and girls at the SL Shop and Andrew is now working through, getting the areas ready for the new […]
Our 1936 Riley Merlin Nine has returned to have the brakes fully rebuilt. The brakes have been stripped, machined and re-shoed. Whilst in, the wiper motor wiring loom has also been replaced within the headlining as a fault was continually blowing the fuse. This has now been rectified.
The water leak on our 1947 MG TC is due to a leaking core plug. We have now replaced the core plug and the pool of water on the floor has now gone.
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.
Today, we welcomed a beautifully little 1990 Evante in to the workshops. From the factory, the interior of the Evante is best discussed as ‘fits where it touches’ so the current owner is looking for us to spend a little time inside the car tidying up where we can and adding a few finishing touches […]
Whilst in our workshops Donna has taken some time to work on tidying a couple of areas within the interior that would benefit from a little improvement. We have changed some of the fixings for new, double stitched the gearshift gaiter surround and fitted new anti-slip treads in the rear.
Thanks, as always to Matt Wood from motorshots.co.uk who has done a fantastic job of capturing the beauty of our ‘un-restored’ 1957 Mercedes 190SL.
The day of our 1957 Mercedes 190SL and 1971 Jaguar E-Type photo shoot at Bentwaters Park. Automotive photographer Matt Woods from motorshots.co.uk shared some behind the scenes images with his 5000 followers.
Ongoing discussions continue on the telemetry of the new hubs so as not to widen the track.
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Last week saw an unfortunate incident between two classic cars on their way to Helmingham Hall Festival of Classic and Sports Cars. One of the vehicles is now with us having undergone a full inspection report put together on behalf the insurance company. Damage to the front section has caused a ripple effect through three […]