[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 1947 MG TC has arrived in to our workshops this weekend to have the underside rotten wood issue resolved. The underside wood can be purchased off the shelf which makes the workload (and final bill) much lower but that’s not to say this will be an easy job. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”14535,14536,14537,14538,14539,14540,14541,14542,14543,14544,14545,14531″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have now stripped, cleaned and rebuilt the brake system of our 1974 Triumph Spitfire. We’ve also blackened underneath the engine bay now that the engine is fully removed as well as the wheel arches. Unfortunately, in places, we’ve discovered a reaction so his task will need to be re-addressed. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”14563,14564,14565,14566,14567,14568″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Our 1967 Jaguar E-Type racing series engine is now complete, ready and waiting to be fitted. We have carried out a full rebuild of the engine including the upgraded weber carburettors. Almost everything has been rebuilt, reconditioned or replaced: exhaust valves, inlet valves, cam buckets, valve guides, VS2 valve springs, head gasket, spark plugs, core […]
Fresh off the ship this morning and in our workshops this afternoon, here we have our 1967 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow – RXX 1. having travelled all the way over from our good friends at Beverly Hills Car Club, she spent her early years in Kirkcaldy before heading over to the states. 1967 Rolls Royce […]
With the air intakes removed, stripped and repainted they have now been fitted back up and the engine as had a full detail. A huge improvement for very little effort, that’s what we like!
Although it has taken much longer than we first hoped for (mainly due to how rare the parts are), our 1932 Vauxhall Cadet engine has now been stripped, cleaned and rebuilt. The insets, cork gaskets and coreplugs have all been replaced. The block has been bored, the flywheel refaced and we have overhauled the water […]
We are now about to start rebuilding the engine of our lovely 1971 Triumph Spitfire. The engine has been fully removed and will be stripped of all components. The head will be bored out, hardened valves for unleaded fuel, new piston rings, new water pump and oil pump. The engine bay will be cleaned up […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Due in tomorrow is our newest project, a 1974 Datsun 240Z. Sales of the Nissan Z Car started in October 1969 (for the 1970 model year), with separate versions for the Japanese and US markets. The Japanese Fairlady Z featured a 2.0L SOHC L20A inline-6 producing 130 hp (97 kW), while the US 240Z featured a 2.4L L24 inline-6 with […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We were delighted this morning to receive this amazing gift from our 1989 Volkswagen T25 Camper owner Margaret. Daisy is now enjoying her new life in the north of Scotland with Margaret and we are busy enjoying this wonderful cake. The cake has already had worldwide attention across our social media with over 89000 views […]
So the moment has finally come! The original Pearl Grey and black finish that our 1960 Jensen 541S prototype wore when she left the Jensen factory all those years ago is now back. We still have a bit of correcting to do and a full polish but the transformation is definitely well on it’s way. […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve now received delivery of our Land Rover Series 1 body panels from JP metalworks. The majority of the correctional work has been done but Dave is wanting to spend a little time himself with his new welding toys to fully complete the task before returning to the customer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”14382,14383,14384,14385,14386,14387,14388,14389,14390,14391,14392,14393,14394,14395,14396,14397,14398,14399,14400″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The handbrake levers are now in the safe hands of Tony at Wyatt Polishing ready to be zinc plated. I’ve managed to find a fantastic explanation from SPC, The Surface Plating Experts on the process of Zinc plating. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”The Step-by-Step Zinc Plating Process”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Zinc plating is a relatively complex process that requires a high level […]
As we start to refurbish the rocker cover we realised that we had missed having one piece of bright-work chromed, the rocker cover cap. Not to worry, it’s now over with Tony at Wyatt Polishing to have the chrome treatment. It’ll soon be back to us looking brand new.
We have now successfully removed the engine from our 1974 Triumph Spitfire ready for the rebuild to commence.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Held in association with the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC). Over 7,000 people attended the 2016 festival and I would estimate even more popped by this years. It was a fantastic day with beautiful sunny skies. The event attracts classic and sports car owners who exhibit their cars, some of which parade up and down […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Thursday 3rd August we took delivery of an old friend once again. We part restored our 1977 Ford Escort RS2000 back in 2015 and since then she has spent her time in Staffordshire. We received a phone call last month from the owner who was looking to sell her due to ‘house extension’ commitments. […]
Ordinarily we draft in the skills of one of Suffolk’s finest photographers to carry out the infamous completion photo shoots. Once our team of technicians have worked their magic on the cars our final task is for Jason at Sugar and Spice Photography to complete the project with a full professional shoot. This one is a […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We welcome back our 1977 Ford Escort RS2000 to Bridge Classic Cars. We sold her back in September 2015 to Iain but as we always say to our customers, when you are ready to sell on please give us first refusal..and that’s exactly what Iain did. Due to a new house extension and a couple […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome back to the Bridge Classic Cars workshops our Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster. Now finished in Jaguar Golden Sands sitting proudly next to our 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 both ready for rebuild. Huge progress will be made next week as the team return from their holidays.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”14216,14217,14218,14219,14220,14221,14222,14223,14224,14225,14226,14227,14228,14229,14230,14231,14232,14233,14234,14235,14236,14237″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
The two stage primer is now complete and she’s ready to be transformed back to the original factory colours. Soon to be Pearl Grey and Black.
With the engine out and being stripped and rebuilt we could now concentrate our efforts on stripping and correcting the seized brakes. The brake shoes are totally seized from years of sitting around so we have removed them and are in the process of unseizing and stripping them to assess what work needs to be […]
We are now mid way through repairing the scrape on the nearside rear wheel arch. Here we are having prepped the body ready for the Signal red application later this afternoon.
We have a minor scuff on the rear arch of our recently restored 1971 Triumph Spitfire that needs a little attention. Nothing that our paint shop can’t handle.
To remove the front road springs and dampers of our 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit. This exercise is extremely dangerous and requires the correct tooling in order to proceed. Please ensure all of the necessary safety instructions are adhered to before attempting to carry out the work. The company that supplies you with the necessary […]
Today’s the day our Jaguar E-Type V12 roadster rejoins the Bridge Classic Cars collection in our Deben Road workshops… …now in her new Golden Sands finish. She’ll now come back to us for the full rebuild to commence.
We are just waiting on the interior to be completed but as it’s a lovely day we thought it would be nice for our 1949 MGYT to enjoy the sunshine.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the weather’s holding up, this afternoon Craig has taken our 1986 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit for a nice drive around Ipswich. Whilst en-route we stopped to take a few nice pictures of the new two-tone (Walnut and Regency Bronze) finish. It certainly got some attention! Quoting the guy at the Shell garage on Norwich […]
The brand new air filter and housing has now been fitted to our 1967 E-Type.
This morning, we bid farewell to our wonderful and very desirable 1966 Jaguar E-Type, 4.2 litre 2+2. We are very pleased to have been able to offer this original UK matching number E-Type, Series 1, 2+2. Our initial intention was for a full concours rebuild but having been approached by a customer wishing to carry out […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s the end of another day at Bridge Classic Cars and as I’m here on my own (Craig) I thought I’d take some up-to-date pictures of our latest projects. Here’s the 1967 Jaguar 2+2 E-Type on a set of spare wheels (for ease of wheeling) in our reassembly room ready to be fitted up.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” […]