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Project Cafe Racer

December 12, 2019

The exciting Suzuki GSX 400T Cafe Racer project continues! We’ve stripped down the bike and are assessing which parts will be modified, which parts will

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Paul visits his RS2000

December 9, 2019

Owner of this lovely Ford Escort RS2000, Paul, popped down to the Bridge Classic Cars Pettistree workshop last week. We’re so close now to completing

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RS2000 Interior Re-fit

November 27, 2019

After it’s visit to the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop, our Ford Escort RS2000 is now having it’s interior re-fitted. John has fitted the

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Project Cafe Racer

December 12, 2019

The exciting Suzuki GSX 400T Cafe Racer project continues! We’ve stripped down the bike and are assessing which parts will be modified, which parts will be replaced and which parts will be surplus to requirements. We’ve had the engine running again and it looks to be in fairly good condition. Most of the work required on the bike will be cosmetic to fit it’s new, tougher Cafe Racer look. The next steps will see Paul, our motorcycle expert at Bridge Classic Cars Refurbishing parts that will be re-installed onto the motorcycle.

MG A Chassis Painted

December 11, 2019

Our MG A chassis has visited our in-house paint shop here at Bridge Classic Cars . It’s now back in the workshop ready for Paul to begin re-assembily. As with all of our restoration projects, we endeavour to refurbish components to as new quality. If we do have to replace components, it will always be with the highest quality parts for the vehicle. The next step will now be to build up the suspension units and then get it on wheels.

1973 Triumph TR6 Restoration

December 11, 2019

We’ve made great progress on our 1973 Triumph TR6 restoration in the past few weeks. Coming in as a complete restoration, the chassis is now fully prepared and painted. The fuel tank and radiator have been refurbished and painted to the highest standard. Next up for this TR6 is adding the suspension, running gear, engine and gearbox to our freshly prepared chassis.

For Sale Soon! BMW 640D M Sport

December 10, 2019

Arriving to us soon at Bridge Classic Cars is this lovely luxurious BMW 640D M Sport. Upon it’s arrival, the car will be taken into our workshop and given a full mechanical inspection so its ready for sale at our Showroom. Is there any finer way to get around than with the top down in this lovely specced 640D?

Bridge Visits Denis Welch Motorsport

December 10, 2019

We had a wonderful time visiting Denis Welch Motorsport. They’ve carried out work on the Jensen 493 Engine that will soon be transplanted back into the freshly painted chassis. It’s now been mounted to the fully refurbished gearbox. It was truly a pleasure to visit the wonderful workshop!

1987 Porsche 930 Turbo Paint Complete

December 10, 2019

How good does this Porsche 930 Turbo now look!? After leaving our paint shop, the rear end of this lovely classic Porsche is looking beautiful once more.

Christmas Hamper arrives from our friends SNG Barratt

December 10, 2019

What a lovely surprise at Bridge Classic Cars today. This lovely hamper was generously gifted to us from SNG Barratt. We would like to say a huge thank you to Pete, Alex and the entire SNG Barratt team for their fantastic service. They are absolutely the best in the game when it comes to Jaguar Parts for our restoration projects.

We look forward to continuing working with you through the New Year, breathing a fresh lease of life into Jaguars for many years to come. Merry Christmas!

Prepping the Bridge Classic Cars Trailer

December 10, 2019

Ahead of Mauro and Pete’s trip over to Rushton Engineering / International Restorations in Exeter this morning, Mauro has given our trailer a thorough strip down and service.

This preventative maintenance is essential to keep our fleet of vehicles rolling along without any issues. Our 1972 Series 3 Jaguar E-type will now be brought back to our Suffolk workshop to continue this vehicle’s restorative works.

1971 MGB Roadster- Pre Sale Inspection

December 10, 2019

Upon close inspection, we’ve found a fault with the MGB’s Starter motor and Distributor. Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist is now on the case to either repair or replace the faulty components.

New Showroom Arrival- 1971 MGB Roadster

December 10, 2019

This weekend we picked up this lovely green MGB Roadster, soon to be up for sale with us at Bridge Classic Cars. Before it enters our showroom it will be subject to a full mechanical inspection, ensuring this lovely sports car is fighting fit for its next owner.

1967 Jaguar E-Type Racecar: Now with wheels!

December 9, 2019

She’s really starting to look the part now! Our stunning E-type racecar is now sitting proudly on wheels. Painted in our in-house paint shop by Darren to match the metalic grey and with tyres fitted by Graeme from We Fit Any Tyres Anywhere.

Paul has also sourced new period correct gauges for our E-type to sit within our new look dashboard.

Paul visits his RS2000

December 9, 2019

Owner of this lovely Ford Escort RS2000, Paul, popped down to the Bridge Classic Cars Pettistree workshop last week. We’re so close now to completing work on this lovely car. We can’t wait to see it back on the road and being enjoyed once more. Was lovely to see you, Paul!

1989 BMW 325 M Sport paintwork

December 9, 2019

Our lovely E30 BMW 325 M Sport is out enjoying some sun after a partial respray.

Darren has done a marvellous job in repairing the paintwork on this lovely classic BMW.

1987 Porche 930 Turbo – Paint Repair

December 5, 2019

This absolutely gorgeous ‘Whale Tail’ Porsche 930 Turbo is in with us at Bridge Classic Cars for a bodywork / paint repair as well as electrical repairs to the sunroof.

1955 Austin Healey – Test Drive

November 29, 2019

Dave has been working hard on our 1955 Austin Healey ahead of the owner seeing the car this weekend. It’s getting very near completion now. We can’t wait to see this gorgeous Healey back on the road after our recent restoration works.

RS2000 Interior Re-fit

November 27, 2019

After it’s visit to the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop, our Ford Escort RS2000 is now having it’s interior re-fitted. John has fitted the door seals, rear seats, door cards, sound deadening and insulation.

After much hard work, this lovely Ford is nearing completion.

Sourcing a US Jaguar E-Type

November 27, 2019

We were recently approached by a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars to source a V12 Series Three Jaguar E-Type. We found this lovely example for sale from US classic car sales company, Beverly Hills Car Club.

Although the vehicle looks in fine condition, this E-Type will need to undergo a full restoration to bring it up to our exceedingly high standards. We can’t wait to see this stunning car arrive on British soil.

To keep up to date with this project and our other restoration projects here at Bridge Classic Cars, keep an eye on the ‘Projects’ section of our website.

1984 Suzuki GSX 400T Cafe Racer Project

November 22, 2019

Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we’ve just acquired this 1984 Suzuki GSX 400T motorcycle. This air cooled 400c Suzuki is in dire need some attention. As part of this vehicles restoration, we will be modifying the vehicle in cafe racer style. The current plan is to paint the bodywork cream with a tan leather cafe racer seat. The handlebars will also be lowered to create a sleeker profile to this motorcycle. We can’t wait to see where this project will lead but we’re proud to bring this tired Suzuki back to life.

1960 MG A Engine Rebuild – Assembly

November 22, 2019

Ady, our in-house engine specialist here at Bridge Classic Cars is now onto assembling the engine. The following has been completed on this lovely motor.

  • Cylinder head has been unleaded
  • New valve guides fitted
  • New exhaust valves
  • Valve seats have been cut
  • The head has been refaced
  • Cylinder block has been relined and bored to standard
  • Block has been refaced
  • New pistons have been fitted
  • Crankshaft has been reground
  • New camshaft followers have been fitted
  • New timing belt chain
  • New oil pump
  • Engine bearings and gaskets have been replaced.

Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type in the Lake District

November 20, 2019

We love it when clients of ours send us images like this. Thank you to the owner, Martin for sending us this fabulous picture of his 1968 Jaguar E-Type. The car has been taken for a trip up to the Lake District. It’s wonderful to see such a lovely machine being used and enjoyed on some of the the country’s finest roads.

“At the top of Wrynose pass, Lake District… all done without breaking a sweat ?”

True Automotive Passion Shown This Weekend at Bridge Classic Cars.

November 18, 2019

We can’t get enough of working on cars! After a long week working hard on our clients restoration projects, you’d have thought the team would like nothing more but to put our their feet up on the weekend, right?

Not here at Bridge Classic Cars! The team came in to lend each other a hand, giving their own vehicles some attention this weekend. Freddie and Mauro worked on our Subaru brake hub refurbishment and Dave fixed the lights on our Volkswagen.

1962 TVR Grantura brakes

November 15, 2019

Tom has been removing the entire brake system, servicing and cleaning them and is now in the process of reinstalling them back onto the car.

Tom working on refitting the brakes on our 1962 TVR Grantura

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