Here’s a collection of original Maserati Merak parts ready to go off to paint. Where possible, it is always best to use original parts providing they are in full working order.
For the eagle eyed readers amongst us you may have noticed that our usually ‘completed project’ photo shoot was a little incomplete on this occasion. If you look closely you’ll see the front headlight scoops are not fitted at the time of the photo shoot and that was a little disappointing for us but unfortunately when […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It doesn’t take long to strip a car of it’s components. If you are new to restorations do ensure you document where certain parts you have removed originally came from. It seems like a simple thing to remember but when you have a million and one things going through your mind, you might find, when […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work is underway today to fit the front suspension to the Maserati Merak. As we are used to so very often, a full classic car restoration is never as straight forward as the guys on the TV show you. We are currently working from a very old but original Maserati Merak manual, the biggest problem […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not all of our projects end with a midnight completion followed by a 4am photo shoot scheduled but our 1966 Jaguar E-Type has not been a normal project. As always, Jason from Sugar and Spice Photography in Felixstowe has done an absolutely incredible shoot for us. Normally we like to take our restorations to a beautiful […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After a very long day and a fantastic team effort from the guys in the workshop our 1966 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Series 1 is finally complete. A few slight alterations that need to be made but as it’s now 11pm and we’ve all been in since 6am this morning I think these alterations can wait […]
It’s a race to the finish line now as we are working late into the final evening before the auction which takes place in Kings Lynn tomorrow. The number plate has now been fitted to the front and the great news is…it went on the first time of trying. Anyone who has fitted a self […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We expected the paintwork to be in slightly better condition that what we discovered so in true Bridge Classic Cars style…we’ll do it the way it should be done. Today, Asa and John spent the day stripping the 1951 MGTD of it’s chromework and adjusted the position of the engine to ensure that the paintwork […]
It’s been a long time coming, with a long trip from Canada but our 1951 MGTD has finally arrived with us here at Bridge Classic Cars. Here we are collecting her from Felixstowe docks. It was a beautiful sunny day and a lovely trip back from Felixstowe. As I sure you can imagine, we got […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Towards the end of a restoration is the best time to have that final look over the paintwork, really look into the detail of the finish to make sure that everything is exactly how you want it to be. As I am sure you already know, different lighting shows cars off in a different way. […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The major task of refitting the interior is upon us. With all of the new components set out in the assembly workshop it was just a matter of piecing together what parts go where before Asa and John got stuck in with the re-trim. It’s always a huge task on any restoration but one that […]
It’s all about the finishing touches…so when our original number plates arrived from Sheldrake and Wells in Ipswich, before we committed to fitting them onto the vehicle we offered them up to the bodywork to see how they looked. The front stickers looks fantastic but the rear just didn’t look right so it was back […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With our 1966 Jaguar E-Type away for 24 hours to have the ceiling cloth and glass re-fitted it gave the team a small window to crack on with the next restoration. The 1971 Jaguar E-Type convertible is well on it’s way to being stripped but with the paint shop ready and waiting we just needed […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now back from Car Glass and Trim, the ceiling cloth and glass are almost complete. We were hoping to have it turned round within the 24 hour window we had but unfortunately not everything can go according to plan. Only a few alterations that need to be made so all should be complete within the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today was a deadline that we couldn’t afford to miss! We had our time slot booked in with Car Glass and Trim in Ipswich to have the new ceiling cloth and glass fitted. With only a matter of days to go until our 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 appears in the classic car auction held […]
The brand new multi-spoke EType wheels have been fitted to the original specification tyres: Michelin 185 VR 15 XVS (185/80R 15 93V)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Although our schedule is tight our attention to detail will never suffer, it just means we may have some busier and longer days ahead but that’s what makes the team at Bridge Classic Cars so great! It’s the beginning of our final full week and still lots to do in our Ipswich workshop. If all […]
It’s all go in the workshop this week as the pressure is on for Asa and John to finish the 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 restoration, ready for the auction the week after next. And quite often the case with restoration projects, just as you think things are on track you meet an unwelcomed problem. […]
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Last month we told you how delighted we were to feature in the May 2016 edition of the EADT’s Suffolk Magazine with a fantastic piece on our very own Jensen 541S restoration. On Wednesday 25th May we received a lovely email into the office from a Mr and Mrs Smith: “I was thrilled to see […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Resplendent in it’s new Red paint, our Jaguar Series 1, 4.2 E-Type will now be fitted up. Asa and his team are used to working on tight deadlines but this one is the tightest deadline we have ever had. Next week the new biscuit trim will arrive so it is important to get the exterior […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Time management can be a full time job in itself when you’re restoring a classic vehicle. You always have to be one or two steps ahead of yourself as tasks take time and time is a costly element to restorations. We’ve all been there when you go to fit a crucial part onto the care […]
It’s been a busy few days at Bridge Classic Cars. The chrome-work has been sorted and organised ready for the rebuild and we’re expecting our Jaguar back any day now. Here is a few of the guys getting her ready for top coat earlier today..
When your back is against the wall and deadlines are looming your suppliers are as important as your technicians. Tony Burgess at Wyatt Polishing in Thetford is one of our suppliers. Tony’s company are expert metal polishers and a Chroming centre. A keen classic car enthusiast himself he always goes the extra mile but in […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For some time now we’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of our latest restoration project, a 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Convertible. After a long trip over from the states it was great to finally hear the news that she had arrived safely into Felixstowe docks. So at 8am this morning we set off up the […]
Although the car was 80% restored and freshly painted we were never going to happy with the paint finish. It would of been easy to bolt on the missing parts and sell as is, but Bridge Classic Cars name would be on it. We discussed at some length and the decision was to repaint. Stripped […]
Working late in the workshop tonight preparing for the arrival of our Series III Jaguar E-Type Convertible. Couldn’t help but stop and admire the beauty on our ramp.
It was only a few weeks ago we waved goodbye to our beautiful 1957 MGA but it seems it’s already settled in with new owners, Mr and Mrs Fry. As we were gifted with a wonderful weekend of sunshine it seems everyone was out enjoying themselves, we saw plenty of classics on the road ourselves […]
It has been a busy week at Bridge Classic Cars but time well spent as the E-Type is now stripped back to basics. On Saturday morning we were finally able to sit back and really assess the extent of the work that would be required. As you can see, the chrome work was then organised so the next […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s been a week now since we collected our 1966 Jaguar E-Type from VVS and it’s been a very busy week at that. The disassembly task is well under-way on the Jaguar E-Type and today we are all in the workshop ready to discuss what’s next and assigning everyone with there tasks for the following few […]