Jensen 541R Interior Update From The Trim Shop

Jensen 541R Interior Update From The Trim Shop

Brian has been making some superb progress on lots of smaller jobs on our Jensen interior restoration. He firstly stripped down the scuttle air vent covers ready to retrim. Brian has also stripped down and recovered the main Jensen dash panel. He has re-trimmed this in black vinyl. This black vinyl is extremely tactile, providing […]

In The Trim Shop: Jensen 541R Interior

Brian, one of our Classic Car Technicians who specialises in Interior Trim has been making superb progress on the interior of our 541R. Brian has fabricated new footpanels with back supports screwed in. He’s also stripped down the old scuttle panels. He’s cut new scuttle panels and drilled correctly placed holes. Brian has dismantled the […]

1982 Porsche 911 in The Paint Shop

This beautiful 1982 Porsche 911 has just left the paint shop after it’s repairs by Darren. The front nearside wing had a nasty scratch that needed addressing. The rear spoiler had suffered the effects of having slight moisture and also needed repainting. Using our State-Of-The-Art paint matching system, Darren has been able to perfectly repaint […]

Ford Capri 3000 E Steering Wheel Restoration

The team have done an incredible job re-trimming this Ford Capri wheel. The wheel firstly went down to the paint shop to be sanded down and repainted black. Once fully painted it headed through into the trim shop for Kath to pick up work on the leather. She stripped off the leather and applied the […]

1960 MGA Interior Trim

Brian and Kath have continued working on our gorgeous 1960 MGA interior restoration. They’ve glued and fitted the rear wheel arch carpets and fitted the rear bulkhead carpet, making sure to perfectly cut around the gearbox tunnel.  They then fitted the armrest, cutting around the handbrake lever. The gearstick surround carpet and the gearbox fennel […]

Win £100 Competition Credit for You and a NHS / Key Worker!

As a thank you to all of the hardworking NHS staff and Key workers we’re giving away £100 of competition credit for you and a NHS / Key Worker of your choice. To win, simply go to our facebook post below and follow these simple steps. Make sure you have ‘LIKED’ Bridge Classic Cars on […]

1966 Ford Mustang Arrives At The Showroom

Wow, what a car! The condition of this 1966 Ford Mustang GT is simply incredible. The interior is immaculate, as is the paintwork. Revealed to the public in 1964, the Ford Mustang would go on to become a cult classic. Each iteration provided a slightly different take on the Mustang but most enthusiasts would agree, […]

Win Our Porsche 924S!

? Introducing our latest classic car competition; this gorgeous 1988 Porsche 924S! ? With only 1500 tickets available on this competition, the odds of winning are the best yet! Arrived recently from Porsche Specialists Pie Performance , this car is beautifully presented with amazing history Will you be our next winner? Remember, the more tickets […]

Suffolk Magazine – April 2020

The story behind Bridge Classic Cars Competitions has just been featured in Suffolk Magazine. Read the article here.

Jaguar E-Type Racecar Restoration Update

Mauro, one of Bridge Classic Cars’ vehicle technicians has been hard at work fitting more components onto our Jaguar E-Type. He’s recently fitted the fuel filter, fuel pump and exhaust heat shield. Mauro has also tidied up the radiator hoses and completed that job.

Friends of Bridge’s Cars

We recently asked our followers to submit their prides and joy. We were overwhelmed by how many of you shared your wonderful vehicles with us. Below is a gallery of all the fabulous images we were sent. Keep up with us by following us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/BridgeClassicCars

Amphicar 770 Restoration Update

Tom is currently working on our Amphicar restoration. He’s recently installed a new exhaust gasket, refitted the carburettors, refitted the air filter as well as custom fabricating and fitting new seat rails as the old rails had severely rusted. Lovely work, Tom.

1960 MGA Restoration update.

Paul, Bob and Kath have all been making great progress on our beautiful 1960 MGA. Kath has now completed re-trimming the seats and dash surrounds. Bob has wired up the dash and instruments and Paul has fitted splash guards, full stainless steel exhaust and a new radiator fan and wiring. We’ve also got most parts […]

1957 Jensen 541R Fibreglass Prep

Chris, one of our specialists in Bodywork and Paint has been working his magic on our fibreglass bodied, 1957 Jensen 541R. He’s strengthened the bonnet by layering in fresh fibreglass. Chris has also built up fibreglass on the corners of the bumper to ensure the panel gaps and fitment is absolutely perfect. Our Jensen is […]

Morris Minor 1000: Engine Coming Out

Pictured below is our Morris Minor 1000 having it’s engine removed by Pete. The engine will be fully recommissioned including a new water pump and fresh paint.

Jensen 541R Panel Fitting and Paint Preparations

Dave and Chris are hard at work on our 1957 Jensen 541 R. Dave has perfected his custom built B posts. He’s let in new metal where necessary to ensure the vehicle’s structure is perfect. Chris is now fitting up the body panels, ensuring the fitment, gap and shape of the panels is spot on. […]

1960 MGA Dash Wiring

Bob, Bridge Classic Cars’ wiring wizard has been working on wiring up the dash and instrumentation of our 1960 MGA. He’s connected the wiring loom from the engine bay, through the bulkhead and back into the vehicles cockpit. Great work, Bob! Is your classic vehicle in need of auto electrical assistance? Get in touch with […]

2003 Lotus Elise Hardtop Retrim

Kath has done a lovely job restoring the hardtop for our customers Lotus Elise. She’s applied the brushed black nylon to the roof and re-insalled the plastic trim. The roof is now looking fabulous! Great work Kath! Does your interior need a freshen up? Get in touch today to see how we can help rejuvenate […]

Morris Minor 1000 Repairs

Dave, one of Bridge Classic Cars’ vehicle technicians has been hard at work on the restoration of this Morris Minor 1000. He has Removed the worn brake pedal. The pedal currently has a lot of play in it which will need addressing.  Dave has welded in two steel plates into the chassis and repositioned two […]

1960 MGA Interior Gets Stripped Down.

Kath has been working on our lovely MGA restoration. She’s prepared the seats to be sandblasted and painted. Once this is done the seats can then be re-upholstered to the original specification.

Jaguar E-type Racecar: Dash Wiring

Bob, Bridge Classic Cars’ Electrical Technician has been working on our own E-Type racecar project. He’s currently wiring in all the gauges and instrumentation associated with the dash. Does your classic car have electrical issues? Our experienced team can diagnose and repair electrical faults on classic vehicles. Get in touch with our office team today […]

1963 Morris Minor 1000 Rust Repairs Needed

As part of our inspection and recommissioning of this Morris Minor, Pete has uncovered quite severe rusting on the passenger side. Should the customer agree, we will begin repair works on the affected area shortly. There are quite a few other jobs to do on this lovely little Morris which will be picked up shortly.

Jensen 541R Custom Door Hinge

Dave has done a wonderful job fabricating new hinges for our Jensen 541R. He’s had to weld in a box section in order to extend the Jensen’s ‘A post’ towards the rear of the car. This has allowed to doors to sit in their correct position. The Jensen will go to our in-house paint shop […]

Goodwood Members Meeting 2020

Our beautiful swing badges have just arrived for the Goodwood Members Meeting at the end of march. We hope that this years event is just as enjoyable as previous years. We hope to see some of the Bridge Classic Cars community there! Do let us know if you plan on attending.

1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Final Fitting

Our beautiful Series 3 Jaguar E-Type is now so close to completion. The interior restoration has been completed, it’s now a task of reinstalling the final few pieces of interior trim and completing the wiring and electrical systems. Bob has diagnosed a few minor niggles within the electrics which he will be working on this […]

The First Ever Jensen Automobile: “The White Lady”

Customer, and friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Joerg has sent us these wonderful photos of his beautiful Jensen. Built in 1935, this was the first vehicle ever produced by the Jensen brothers. They named her the White Lady and that name has stuck with the vehicle to this day. A truly special automobile, This prototype […]

Morris Mini Heads Into The Paint Shop

Our Morris Mini Restoration has begun! This lovely little Morris is being restored to it’s original factory Cherry Red colour. Its now had its first coat of primer to keep the rust at bay. It will now head into the fabrication shop.

1928 Bill Knott Midland Caravans / Bluebird Caravans Returns to Bill Knott’s Grandson

Our 1928 Caravan, built by the legendary Caravan manufacturer, Bill Knott has been bought by Bill Knott’s Family! Believed to have been built by a 16-year-old Bill Knott in his garden shed this is one of the earliest examples of his work.It will now feature in a museum exhibition which delves into the life and […]

Jensen Dash Trimming

Kath has been working on both of our Jensen 541 R’s within the Bridge Classic Cars Trim Shop. She has been simultaneously working on interior components for both of our Jensen 541 R restorations. The Jensen dials have also arrived in to the workshop, ready to be fitted and wired in to the newly trimmed […]

MGA Bodywork Progress

Our MGA restoration has been progressing nicely. The body has been down in our in-house trim shop with Chris. Chris has been checking body panel fitment and making any nessasary adjustments for perfect panel gapping. From this stage, the panels have been thoroughly prepared. Chris has sanded and filled in the panels multiple times to […]