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Jaguar MKVII Update
Our 1954 Jaguar MKVII has had its cylinder head welded to resolve corroded water ways. Ady has also started revuilding the engine after its been re-bored, cleaned and painted.
DB2/4 Clean Up
Scott has been cleaning and restoring more parts from the DB2/4, making sure they’re read to be fitted again.
Bristol Dent Correction
Our 1973 Bristol has gone into the paint shop to have a small dent repaired. Now finished, you’d never know it had been there.
Fiat 500 Awaits MOT
Our Fiat 500 Abarth has now been finished and is awaiting an MOT. We’ve soldered the wires to the bulbs in the rear lights to resolve the poor condition, repaired the number plate light, choke, fitted a fiddly gear stick
MGB PDI and Service
Our beautiful Iris Blue MGB was recently won however before we can drop it off at the winners house, we need to carry out a service, pre-delivery inspection and a handful of repairs to ensure its in perfect condition. Scott
Austin Mini Gets New Interior
Our new Mini is having some new interior made up before in comes into us. Kath is working on taking apart the rear seats and recovering them. She begun by removing the old covers, making new vinyl which she mounted
Peony Red Jensen Gets New Carpet
Kath has made a boot carpet for out 1960 Jensen 541S. She begun by inserting rubber grommets in the holes, made templates and then cut out the patterns. When she had cut out the carpet, she could bind and shape
Ford Model’s New Seats
Our 1915 Ford Model T has had some amazing new seats made by Brian in the trim shop. Tom had made the wooden board base and Brian worked on creating the elegantly finished leather. Brian began by glueing the squab
Lewis Hamilton Wins Autocar Award 2021
Lewis Hamilton gains award for achievements both on and off the track, including his activism for Black Lives Matter.
Barn Find E-Type In For Work
This 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 4.2 has come in for a re-commission and possible restoration. We’re evaluating the extent of the work as we aim to first get it to MOT standard and work on enhanced reliability as the
1969 Ford Escort Twin Cam In
This stunning 1969 Ford Escort Twin Cam is a Ford Escort with Lotus twin cam engine. With less than 900 made over a few years between 1968-71, these cars are not only valuable but also rare. The powerful engine from
Ford Model T Leak And New Seats
Our engine expert Ady has removed the core plugs, inlet and manifolds on the ford model T to address a leak and the rust. These will then be replaced. The Model T has also received neat seat covers made by
Local Retired Driving Instructor Gets Dream Come True With Classic Car Outting
A resident of a local car home recently got taken for a spin in a 1979 Beauford Touring Car. Malcom Gooch, 76, from Campsea Ashe is a retired driving instructor and has had ‘a lifelong passion for cars’. “He told
New Brakes On The T2
Mauro has replaced the rear brake cylinders in our 1976 VW Westfalia T2 to resolve the leak.
Peony Red Air Vents
Kath has made a cover for the metal plate Paul made as part of the windscreen air vents.
Behind The Scenes: Double Jensens
The marketing team went up with Workshop manager, John last week to photograph the two Jensen’s that have just left us. Whilst Ellie shot the main visuals, Freddie worked on a behind the scenes video. The final photos, shown below,
Escort Twin Cam Electrical Wiring Diagram
We’ve come across these wiring guides for a Ford Escort Twin Cam and thought they could be useful to anyone tackling this themselves.
Parts Of A Bygone Era
This contraption we were given seems to be an old fashioned Jaguar air conditioning diagnostics unit. We love discovering bits and bobs that no longer exist – they’re like mechanical time capsules!
Porsche Pops In
A friend of Bridge popped in the other day and came in his lovely Porsche 911 Targa and isnt it goregous!
Another Mini In
This stunning baby blue 1989 Austin Mini is coming into the workshop soon. Keep an eye out for where this mini will end up…
Lotus spotted At Caffeine And Machine
A friend of Bridge was at the automotive café, Caffeine & Machine with Lotus and the latest yellow edition. Renowned photographer, Tom Kahler was also there as the official press photographer. You can take a look at his stunning shots
Jensens Home Safe And Sound
You may have seen last week we sent our two Jensen’s along with an Interceptor, back to their owner over in Germany. We’re delighted to see they’ve arrived safe and sound, and reunited with their owner.
Maroon Stag’s New Ball Joint
Our Maroon Triumph Stag has had new ball joint removed and replaced by our technician Paul.
MGB V8 Carb Strip
Ady has been stripping the carbs down on our MGB V8 so that he can inspect, clean and put them back together.
DB2/4 Bonnet Stripped Back
The bonnet to our DB2/4 has been stripped to bare metal by Matt in the paint shop so that the fabrication bay can see what’s underneath the paint and understand what needs addressing and fabricating before it goes back to
Bristol In For Service
Our 1973 Bristol 411 Series 3 is in for a service and a dent repair. Mauro has been working on fixing the door which is hard to open. This has meant Mauro has had to adjust the rod and linkage.
Bristol Arrival
This 1973 Bristol has arrived with us for a service and a tidy up.
Ford Fiesta MK1 Looking For New Home
We;ve recently come across this MK Ford Fiesta – isnt it cool! This lovely classic is up for sale and looking for a new owner, pop us a message if you fancy this as your next classic! It would make
Lada Wheel Arch Repair
Our Lada has come back in for some wheel arch repair due to some damage. Scott has checked over all the brakes and made sure everything was okay. He decided which parts needed to be ordered to correct the damage.
MG A Happy At Home
After engine rebuild, our MG was taken to the owners boat for a day out with his grandchildren, both had a ride in the MG, all happy.
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