1971 Triumph Spitfire all done and ready to go home
October 6, 2017
Our Triumph Spitfire engine rebuild is now complete and after various drives we are happy to let her go home. …and her owner Mary is
Projects
Removing the rotten metalwork
October 6, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Asa has spent the past few days removing the dead areas of bodywork, this way he is able to reveal the extent of the work
Blockage in the radiator
October 5, 2017
We believe the over heating issue on our 1947 Rover 12 is due to a severely blocked radiator. We’ve drafted in the assistance of our
The one off Bridge Classic Cars enamel badge for Maserati Merak
October 3, 2017
As a final touch on our Maserati Merak project we have asked our good friends at Pamela David Enamels to produce a 1-off Bridge Classic Cars badge
Let the Capri Restoration Commence
October 3, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work is now underway on our 1983 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection. There has been a lot of ‘to-ing-and-fro-ing’ on this project with decisions on whether
Polishing up the original handbrake lever
October 2, 2017
As always, Tony at Wyatt Polishing has done a superb job of re-polishing the original Jensen 541S handbrake lever. Before After
New arrival in for re-commissioning
October 2, 2017
Our stunning 1947 Rover 12 has now arrived ready for the recommissioning to proceed. One of only 200 produced. Purchased from Anglia Car Auctions a little
Manufacturing new gearbox mounts
October 2, 2017
Due to heavy corrosion on the rubbers of our Jensen 541S gearbox mounts, it is simpler and more cost effective for us to re-manufacture the
Fitting up the new stainless exhaust
September 29, 2017
Against the black paintwork the new stainless exhaust is looking stunning on our Jaguar E-Type.
E-Type Reverse Light Now In Position
September 28, 2017
The brand new Jaguar E-Type reverse light is no in position and it’s one of the first sites of how stunning the chrome on black
Spitfire engine rebuild complete
September 28, 2017
With the engine fully refurbished we are now piecing our 1971 Triumph Spitfire back together.
Mr Jankowski – Cornwall
September 28, 2017
“Just a note to let you know the car has arrived safely in Cornwall and thank you for sorting out my mothers car. My mother
Fitting the Jensen doors
September 28, 2017
The doors have now been temporarily fitted up as this is safer than having them wrapped up and away on shelves. Within the coming weeks
Triumph Spitfire all finished
September 27, 2017
Our 1974 Triumph Spitfire recommissioning project is now complete and safely through it’s MOT. Having been sitting around for over 15 years our task was
Installing the new tank in our E-Type
September 26, 2017
Not as easy as we had planned, our new tank just didn’t want to play fair with us today but Tommy persevered and after some
Installing the E-Type Air Conditioning System
September 26, 2017
The brand new air conditioning unit from Clayton Classics is now being installed in the centre console of our 1967 Jaguar E-Type. The piece above is
Bridge Classic Cars visits the Italian Sports Cars Specialists
September 25, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are hopefully looking, right now, at the final trip for our 1975 Maserati Merak in it’s restoration journey. Our task at Bridge Classic Cars
Late night arrival to Bridge Classic Cars
September 25, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was a late finish today for Craig as he stayed back to welcome in our newest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars, our 1980
Re-chroming the E-Type Gearstick
September 25, 2017
Off to see Tony and the team at Wyatts Polishing with our Jaguar E-Type gear stick for it to be re-chromed.
Fitting up the E-Type dash
September 22, 2017
Tommy has been busy perfecting the Jaguar E-Type dash refit. The car is really starting to take shape with more and more improvements being made
Tactical Helicopter Flights
September 22, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here we have Craig enjoying his first tactical helicopter flight from Manchester City Airport. Helicentre’s Tactical Flying Lesson; as part of a total of 3 x
Tidying the underside of the body
September 22, 2017
With the car up on the ramp we thought we’d tidy the black section underneath to freshen up the look once again.
Fitting up the new interior
September 22, 2017
Early next week we’ll complete the final few items of our brand new MG YT but the rear seats are now complete and ready to
Coming soon…1947 Rover 12
September 22, 2017
Coming soon to Bridge Classic Cars, one of only 200 ever made, a 1947 Rover 12 – LUA 733. The Rover 12 was a name
Some new additions to our MGYT project
September 22, 2017
With the old badge bar beyond repair we have now sourced a brand new one, refurbished the original AA badge but kept the owner’s club
Jaguar XJR Supercharged Restoration
September 21, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 1996 Jaguar XJR Supercharge ready to be stripped in preparation for the body repairs to be carried out.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”15292,15293,15294,15295,15298,15299,15300,15301,15302,15303,15304,15305,15306,17271,17274,17275″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow sold
September 21, 2017
Here is our 1967 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow being loaded up ready to make her way to her new home in Kings Lynn.
Work will soon be starting full time on our racing car
September 21, 2017
It’s been some time since we last looked at the racing E-Type but we are soon in a position to be able to start on
Running up the Spitfire engine
September 21, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After 15 years sitting in the bottom of a garden here in Ipswich our 1974 Triumph Spitfire is now up and running and will soon
MGTC next stop, Southend On Sea
September 19, 2017
This morning, we said farewell to our 1949 MGTC. Originally in with us to have the wood frame rebuilt but shortly followed by a full
1971 Triumph Spitfire all done and ready to go home
October 6, 2017
Our Triumph Spitfire engine rebuild is now complete and after various drives we are happy to let her go home.
…and her owner Mary is certainly happy to see her too after all this time.
…and we are happy to see Mary!!
Thanks for the Doughnuts.
Here she is sitting outside Bridge Classic Cars HQ waiting to be collected.
Removing the rotten metalwork
October 6, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Asa has spent the past few days removing the dead areas of bodywork, this way he is able to reveal the extent of the work that he will be required to carry out.
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Blockage in the radiator
October 5, 2017
We believe the over heating issue on our 1947 Rover 12 is due to a severely blocked radiator.
We’ve drafted in the assistance of our good friends at Sheldrake & Wells to rebuild the radiator. We should have it back next week all complete and ready to be refitted.
The one off Bridge Classic Cars enamel badge for Maserati Merak
October 3, 2017
As a final touch on our Maserati Merak project we have asked our good friends at Pamela David Enamels to produce a 1-off Bridge Classic Cars badge to be fitted to the car.
Here we have the initial designs sent back with the black lines being chrome and the white internals being black.
Let the Capri Restoration Commence
October 3, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work is now underway on our 1983 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection.
There has been a lot of ‘to-ing-and-fro-ing’ on this project with decisions on whether we are restoring her back to originality or customising the restoration.
It has now been decided that she’ll return to her original state which is very exciting but before we get too carried away with the finer details of the build, first we need to repair a substantial amount of bodywork corrosion that has developed over the years.
It has taken us a little under a week to fully strip the car back but we are almost at the stage where we can address the bodywork issues.
The car arrived with us with interior still in fantastic condition so we have carefully removed the entire set up inside as we intend to re-use all of the components.
The doors, sunroof etc have all been removed as has all removable trims. Removing the entire exterior is a must with this car as we need to address all bodywork imperfections now rather than hiding them away. Cutting corners always comes back to bite you, never cut corners!
All parts that require welding have now been revealed.
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Polishing up the original handbrake lever
October 2, 2017
As always, Tony at Wyatt Polishing has done a superb job of re-polishing the original Jensen 541S handbrake lever.
Before
After
New arrival in for re-commissioning
October 2, 2017
Our stunning 1947 Rover 12 has now arrived ready for the recommissioning to proceed. One of only 200 produced.
Purchased from Anglia Car Auctions a little over 12 months ago, its current owner has been unable to enjoy her as yet but after a brief chat a few weeks ago, Bridge Classic Cars have taken on the project to get her ready for the Suffolk roads so she can start to be seen and enjoyed.
…and more importantly, so Mr Atkins can finally enjoy driving the car he bought.
Manufacturing new gearbox mounts
October 2, 2017
Due to heavy corrosion on the rubbers of our Jensen 541S gearbox mounts, it is simpler and more cost effective for us to re-manufacture the mounts ourselves as brand new are non-existent and good second hand will be more work than is necessary.
This is not the first time we have had to reproduce the mounts as our previous 1961 Jensen 541S restoration had the same issues. With the help from the guys at Walker Rubber we were able to manufacture new, relatively easily, using existing components as the moulding/shape to work to.
Unfortunately Walker Rubber no longer work out of a unit in Ipswich but the guys at the Norwich branch have taken on the project instead so we are still using relatively local companies where we can.
Fitting up the new stainless exhaust
September 29, 2017
Against the black paintwork the new stainless exhaust is looking stunning on our Jaguar E-Type.
E-Type Reverse Light Now In Position
September 28, 2017
The brand new Jaguar E-Type reverse light is no in position and it’s one of the first sites of how stunning the chrome on black will be.
Spitfire engine rebuild complete
September 28, 2017
With the engine fully refurbished we are now piecing our 1971 Triumph Spitfire back together.
Mr Jankowski – Cornwall
September 28, 2017
“Just a note to let you know the car has arrived safely in Cornwall and thank you for sorting out my mothers car. My mother would be delighted with what you have done, it was her pride and joy. “It’s for me and my handbag” was her claim, but her grandchildren loved to ride in it, squashing into the back.”
Fitting the Jensen doors
September 28, 2017
The doors have now been temporarily fitted up as this is safer than having them wrapped up and away on shelves. Within the coming weeks we’ll be able to show you huge progress on the car as we start to build her back up.
Triumph Spitfire all finished
September 27, 2017
Our 1974 Triumph Spitfire recommissioning project is now complete and safely through it’s MOT.
Having been sitting around for over 15 years our task was to bring her back to life and get her back on the road.
The engine needed a full rebuild but rather than a full restoration the customer wanted her, aesthetically to remain the same.
She’s now running beautifully and has sailed through the MOT so now she’s ready to head back to Cornwall.
And taking her down to Cornwall this morning is Official Aston Martin Racing Partners Academy Motorsport. Owner Harry happens to be great friends with our Triumph Spitfire owner Erik so it’s travelling in good company this morning.
Installing the new tank in our E-Type
September 26, 2017
Not as easy as we had planned, our new tank just didn’t want to play fair with us today but Tommy persevered and after some gentle persuasion it’s in and looking lovely.
Installing the E-Type Air Conditioning System
September 26, 2017
The brand new air conditioning unit from Clayton Classics is now being installed in the centre console of our 1967 Jaguar E-Type.
The piece above is the evaporator unit and this will be disguised behind the newly trimmed air vent section where the controls will also be positioned.
Bridge Classic Cars visits the Italian Sports Cars Specialists
September 25, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are hopefully looking, right now, at the final trip for our 1975 Maserati Merak in it’s restoration journey.
Our task at Bridge Classic Cars is now complete so it just needs a few tweaks and the once over from the Italian specialists at Grimaldi Engineering.
Roberto Grimaldi and his team come from Italian and Swiss backgrounds which they are all very proud of and run a business with a flair of Italian style and Swiss precision.
Stepping foot in the door of Grimaldi is every petrol head’s dream as they have a huge array of incredible super cars on display.
Check out their amazing selection of cars on their website or take a look at the images we took whilst we were there…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”15324,15325,15326,15327,15328,15329,15330″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Late night arrival to Bridge Classic Cars
September 25, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was a late finish today for Craig as he stayed back to welcome in our newest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars, our 1980 MG Midget 1500.
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Re-chroming the E-Type Gearstick
September 25, 2017
Off to see Tony and the team at Wyatts Polishing with our Jaguar E-Type gear stick for it to be re-chromed.
Fitting up the E-Type dash
September 22, 2017
Tommy has been busy perfecting the Jaguar E-Type dash refit.
The car is really starting to take shape with more and more improvements being made everyday. We are just days away from running the car up for the first time and being able to fit up the new interior.
Once the interior is in position the car will look and feel almost complete and we can’t wait. A real show stopper in the making…
Tactical Helicopter Flights
September 22, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here we have Craig enjoying his first tactical helicopter flight from Manchester City Airport.
Helicentre’s Tactical Flying Lesson; as part of a total of 3 x 6 minutes flights, a rotation flight where each passenger will enjoy 1 hands on experience flight and 2 observation flights. This counts towards your Pilots’ Licence and you’ll also get a signed flight certificate!
The type of Helicopter used is a Robinson R44 Raven II with 3 available passenger seats, all with a window seat!
Seats can be purchased individually or in multiples. A minimum of 3 seats must have been purchased for this flight to take place.
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Tidying the underside of the body
September 22, 2017
With the car up on the ramp we thought we’d tidy the black section underneath to freshen up the look once again.
Fitting up the new interior
September 22, 2017
Early next week we’ll complete the final few items of our brand new MG YT but the rear seats are now complete and ready to be fitted.
We’ve used the original seats but have remade with new base cushions and re-introduced the lighter interior. The blue piping has been added to blend the interior in with the clipper blue exterior.
Coming soon…1947 Rover 12
September 22, 2017
Coming soon to Bridge Classic Cars, one of only 200 ever made, a 1947 Rover 12 – LUA 733.
The Rover 12 was a name given to several medium-sized family cars from the British Rover car company between 1905 and 1948.
Our 1947 Rover 12 resides in Laxfield currently and has been off the road for at least a couple of years. We have the task of carrying out a sympathetic recommission to get her back on the road for all to see once again.
The images has been sourced sourced from Car and Classics and originate from our good friends at Anglia Car Auctions.
New photos will follow once she arrives in our workshops next week.
Some new additions to our MGYT project
September 22, 2017
With the old badge bar beyond repair we have now sourced a brand new one, refurbished the original AA badge but kept the owner’s club as it arrived and now the entire unit is fitted back on to the car.
The brand new roof has also been built up and fitted. We are yet to fully fit and tighten where required but as you can see, the general shape and design fits perfectly to the frame.
Jaguar XJR Supercharged Restoration
September 21, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 1996 Jaguar XJR Supercharge ready to be stripped in preparation for the body repairs to be carried out.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”15292,15293,15294,15295,15298,15299,15300,15301,15302,15303,15304,15305,15306,17271,17274,17275″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow sold
September 21, 2017
Here is our 1967 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow being loaded up ready to make her way to her new home in Kings Lynn.
Work will soon be starting full time on our racing car
September 21, 2017
It’s been some time since we last looked at the racing E-Type but we are soon in a position to be able to start on de-seaming and re-designing the exterior bodywork.
Running up the Spitfire engine
September 21, 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After 15 years sitting in the bottom of a garden here in Ipswich our 1974 Triumph Spitfire is now up and running and will soon be ready for a full MOT inspection.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JZ3G9I-uUw”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
MGTC next stop, Southend On Sea
September 19, 2017
This morning, we said farewell to our 1949 MGTC. Originally in with us to have the wood frame rebuilt but shortly followed by a full rear respray.
She’s now on her way back to Southend with her owner Trevor.
