[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More ‘in-depth’ images of our 1968 Jaguar 240.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”20451,20452,20453,20454,20455,20456,20457,20458,20459,20460,20461,20462,20463,20464,20465,20466,20467,20468,20469,20470,20471,20472,20473,20474,20475,20476,20477,20478,20479,20480,20481,20482,20483,20484,20485,20486,20487,20488,20489,20490,20491,20492,20493,20494,20495,20496,20497,20498,20499,20500,20501,20502″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s not often we get the opportunity to visit a site with such a vast array of classic cars. Cars that haven’t seen the Scottish roads for some time. 12 hours on the road but a trip well worth doing. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”20560,20561,20562,20563,20564,20565,20566,20567,20568,20569,20570,20571,20572,20573,20574,20575,20581,20582,20583,20584,20585,20586,20587,20588,20589,20590,20591,20592,20593,20594,20595,20596,20597,20598,20599,20600,20601,20602″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The reason for our visit was to view three Jaguar E-Types that were […]
We welcomed a new arrival today in the form of our beautiful 1954 MG TF. Just a few small issues to address so we are not expecting to have her in our workshops for too long. Issues: relatively large oil patches underneath, a faint smell of fuel lingering, the ride seems to be imbalanced at […]
Our good friend Hayley (owner of Halo Entertainment) enjoying the sunshine and celebrations at this year’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone. You may recognise Hayley from our 1951 MGTD Competition photo shoot at Priory Hall.
The brand new flooring is now in position and looking lovely.
In our workshops today we have a beautiful 1935 Railton. Source: Wikipedia History The company was started by Noel Macklin who was looking for a new car making venture after he sold his Invicta company in 1933. The name came from Reid Railton, the world speed record car designer, but his input was probably small although he did receive a […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Sam unit in these Smart cars is not just a fuse box but the central control unit for all the cars electrical systems. When these units fail it can be a very costly repair. Usually your only solution is to take your car to Mercedes and get them to supply and fit a new […]
Our 1975 MG B is now fully stripped bare and ready for the body shell issues to be addressed.
The welding work continues on our 1983 Mercedes 230E as we get her ready for the re-spray. The rotten areas have now been removed from the rear arches, both inner and outer. The sills have been replaced, the front has been completely stripped so they can be painted separately. A new front cross member has […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are now ready to take delivery of our 1969 Jaguar E-Type engine from the guys at Scholar Engineering. The engine arrived to us from the US as box of bits so the task at hand was to build the engine from the ground up. The majority of the parts were included with very few needing […]
More images from the strip down of our 1975 MG B Roadster. As we say time and time again, it is very important to take lots of pictures which carrying out a restoration. What might seem simple to remember may not be so simple when you come to refit.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work has commenced on our 1975 MG B restoration. The images are not very clear but we have photographed lots of the areas prior to dismantling so we have a good point of reference for when it is time to rebuild. This exercise is very important when carrying out a full restoration because it will […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tommy has had a good, solid two days of welding on the Mercedes 230E, tackling the corrosion and affected areas. All of the rot has been cut away, metalwork is now being re-fabricated back into the body before being treated. We estimate another couple of days on the bodywork before we let her loose with […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s been a long time coming and this date has been in our diary for many months. Our 1983 Mercedes 230E is now in our workshops ready to have the first sign of corrosion addressed and the new arches secured into position. Monday morning we will get on it right away as we have a […]
The nose cone, grille and badge is now in position and looking amazing. The front headlamp assembly and bumpers will follow very soon.
The pipework is now fitted to the brand new aluminium radiator which means the radiator can be positioned and fixed securely.
Week 1 in our new Pettistree workshops and no slowing down for us as we continue to make good progress on our current projects. Dave has been busy fitting up the new pipework and hoses to the engine bay of our 1971 Jaguar E-Type as we look to finish off the engine ready for the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Introduced in 1922, Riley’s ‘Redwing’ series was aimed squarely at the sporting motorist. With its distinctive polished aluminium coachwork (in either two- or four-seater form). Cardinal red wings, chassis, wheels and upholstery. The Redwing (or Red Winger) was one of the most desirable light cars of its period. The 1,496cc 10.8hp side valve engine […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]All mechanical aspects of our 1929 Hillman Fourteen recommissioning project are now complete. All levels have been monitored. Before we can let her back out on the roads we’ve called upon our friends at Vintage Tyres for a new set of front tyres. Graeme will soon be here from We Fit Any Tyres to fit them […]
A big thank you to the guys at GP Products in West Sussex for producing a brand new set of Jaguar XJR door handle gaskets for us. Amazingly, these gaskets are almost impossible to find as spares (like a lot of spares for the XJR) so our only option was to commission a new set using a […]
We love to see our classic cars return to the workshops but we’d always prefer to see them for their annual service and maintenance schedules. Unfortunately on this occasion we welcome back our 1978 Triumph Stag, one of the amazing collection from Big Sky Classic Car Hire with a potentially big issue. Having been out on a recent rental […]
A late finish tonight at Bridge HQ as we finally met the owner f this wonderful Bedford J Type. Since being here in Pettistree we have stirred up a huge amount of interest with the truck without actually undertaking any serious work. Having a good look over the truck we had a good idea of […]
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We are currently in the process of fitting up power steering to our 1960 Jensen 541S. Obviously not an original install when rolled out of the factory in 1960 but an excellent addition to the restoration. EZ Power Steering specialise in power steering for classic vehicles. Their main offices are in Holland where they manufacture the […]
Work as begun on the re-commissioning of our 1928 Hillman Fourteen. She has been very well looked after over the years but as she has been standing for some time without a lot of use the owner has agreed for us to have her in the workshops for a full health check ready for the […]
The thick layer of external filler has now been successfully removed and a new door skin has been rebuilt and fitted. We are not too far away now from having the body shell ready for paint.
Not as simple as it looks, the fuel tank is now successfully fitted and the pipework in position.
The original task was to install new, upgraded carbs to our 1979 Ford Escort but having seen the carbs that Mr B was hoping to have fitted we advised that this would not be a suitable choice. Whilst in, we decided to correct the running issues that had occurred. We carried out a cylinder leakage […]
About the little ‘Redwinger’ Here we have some old cuttings relating to the origins of our little 1925 Riley Redwing.
The Riley Redwing (or Red Winger) was one of the most desirable light cars of its period. This particular model is believed to be 1 of only 4 ever produced. Currently en-route to join the Bridge Classic Cars family, this very special car will soon be with us and available to buy.