New Arrival – 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe
May 1, 2024
We’ve just had several new arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ, one of them is this truly stunning 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1
Classic E Type
Interior Progress
July 13, 2023
Classic car technician Brian has continued to make great progress with the interior of our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5. The boot boards have been
E-Type Investigations
June 19, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been investigating some issues with our 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2. He found that the brake reservoir was not leaking
Fixing Rust Issues
February 7, 2023
Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 has spent some time in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop recently. Classic car technician Chris has been resolving a
An E-Type Returns
January 23, 2023
Our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Racing Series 1 has recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Coming back to be re-painted, it won’t be too
Reassembly, Electrical Work, And More
December 19, 2022
After working on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 for the last couple of weeks, classic car technician John has been busy reassembling this
Out & About – 1972 Jaguar E-Type Used in a Wedding
April 13, 2022
This stunning 1972 Jaguar E-Type, which was restored and recommissioned by the Bridge Classic Cars team, took pride of place on a very special day
Breathing Easy – Fitting the New Mangolite Air Filter to the 1970 Jaguar E Type Series 2 Coupe
February 15, 2022
The team at Bridge Classic Cars always like to see a familiar face. Just like this, the 1970 Jaguar E Type Series 2 Coupe which
Upgrade – Upgrading the Suspension on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Coupe
February 11, 2022
The owner of the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Coupe noted the ride had become hard and uncomfortable. We have some experience of getting
Preflight Checks – Final Trim and Bolt Check on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
January 19, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration technicians Jon and Scott have been going through Fern Grey, the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster, to bolt
Extra Touches – Creating New Bags for the 1974 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
January 12, 2022
Lydia, one of our incredible trimmers here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been busy handmaking the extra pieces for Fern Grey. Fern Grey is of
Bits and Pieces – Continuing on the Interior of the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
December 17, 2021
Brian in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop has been continuing on his highly skilled work on the interior of Fern Grey, the 1973
The Next Phase – Dash and Hood Pieces for the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
December 9, 2021
Brian, Kath and Lydia have been working on the next phase of the interior for the 1973 Jaguar E Type Roadster that Bridge Classic Cars
Working in the Background – Wiring and Plumbing Continues on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster
October 28, 2021
Scott has been hard at work on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster that is being built by Bridge Classic Cars. Since the
New Arrival – 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe
May 1, 2024
We’ve just had several new arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ, one of them is this truly stunning 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe.
This one has a funny connection to us! We recently were at H & H Auctions for there most recent auction and actually saw this car. As it went across the block, it had been bought by an enthusiast overseas. Well, the very next day when the team got in the office – the owner had contacted us to recommission the car ready for road use.
It’s always a pleasure to work on these automotive icons, and we’ve recently been doing a lot of them but thankfully with our world class restoration teams – we’ll have this early back on the road in no time!
Interior Progress
July 13, 2023
Classic car technician Brian has continued to make great progress with the interior of our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5.
The boot boards have been trial fitted and foam was added to the side sills. Vinyl and sound deadening were also fitted in the same area. Carpet has been fitted throughout the car too.
Brian needed to put a crease in the kick panels so they could be bent at right angles and installed. The rear seats have been fitted as well as various other panels inside the car like the wheel arch interior panels.
There has been a lot of interior work completed by Brian on our E-Type and, all being well, it will soon be ready to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
E-Type Investigations
June 19, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been investigating some issues with our 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2. He found that the brake reservoir was not leaking so this was rubbed down and masked up ready for painting.
After painting, the exposed metal areas were protected before everything was put back together and tested. The fan top cover was painted and refitted with new screws.
Jonn went on to drain and replace the coolant of our classic E-Type. While doing this, he noticed that the radiator drain plug had broken out of the radiator. Once the radiator was removed. the matrix looked like it had been leaking for a while as there are quite a few white stains on it.
Fixing Rust Issues
February 7, 2023
Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 has spent some time in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop recently.
Classic car technician Chris has been resolving a rust issue on the rear of this classic car.
After Chris had finished his work on our E-type, you can see from the pictures below that the car now looks much better and the rear appears to be free from rust.
An E-Type Returns
January 23, 2023
Our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Racing Series 1 has recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Coming back to be re-painted, it won’t be too long before this impressive car looks very different to how it does now.
As you can see from the pictures below, even in the trailer, it is a fantastic-looking Jaguar!
We love having unique vehicles in the workshop and this certainly fits the bill.
Reassembly, Electrical Work, And More
December 19, 2022
After working on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 for the last couple of weeks, classic car technician John has been busy reassembling this beautiful classic car. Once everything was back together following the fitting of a hidden battery isolator, John conducted some tests and was pleased with the results.
While he was working on our E-Type, John noticed that there was a minor blow on one side of the exhaust. He resealed the exhaust to solve the issue.
The carburettor float bowls were stripped as the carbs were flooding at idle speed which indicated sticking needle valves. Each bowl was full of dirt and the needle valves were found to be covered in dirt too when they were removed.
The carb bowls were cleaned, blown out, and refitted. The last carb needed a gasket made for the float bowl as the old one was torn.
A new fuel filter was fitted near the tank and the sight glass was clean and free from dirt which made John think it could be the fuel lines themselves causing the issues. He stripped and blew out the fuel lines from rear to front. A lot of dirt came out before everything was reassembled and tested.
Our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 had a good clean and, as you can see from the pictures below, looked extremely good afterwards.
In preparation for our E-Type leaving the workshop, John went on to check and adjust the tracking before turning his attention to the reverse lights that were not working. When they were powered up with the power probe, they worked fine which indicated that the bulbs and wiring were all ok. John stripped the centre console to access the switch. He removed the switch and found this was where the fault was. He lubricated the switch and refitted it without spacer shims before reconnecting it. After testing, John was satisfied that everything was working as it should.
Out & About – 1972 Jaguar E-Type Used in a Wedding
April 13, 2022
This stunning 1972 Jaguar E-Type, which was restored and recommissioned by the Bridge Classic Cars team, took pride of place on a very special day recently.
The car, which belongs to our friend Ben, was used in a special wedding recently and what a perfect choice of classic car to be used for such an occasion. The car, which was rebuilt and recommissioned by the restoration teams here at our Suffolk HQ, looked absolutely magnificent as it always does.
Breathing Easy – Fitting the New Mangolite Air Filter to the 1970 Jaguar E Type Series 2 Coupe
February 15, 2022
The team at Bridge Classic Cars always like to see a familiar face. Just like this, the 1970 Jaguar E Type Series 2 Coupe which we did some work on last year.
This visit is for our workshop team to fit a new Mangoletsi air filter to the classic Jaguar. Now that the car could breathe a bit better, we had booked the car in with our friends over at Hangar 111 to get the E Type on their Rolling Road.
With the car safely strapped down, the team at Hangar 111 could work on getting the carburettors of the E Type perfectly set for the car.
Upgrade – Upgrading the Suspension on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Coupe
February 11, 2022
The owner of the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Coupe noted the ride had become hard and uncomfortable. We have some experience of getting E Types to comfortable and riding well which involves some suspension upgrades.
Much like with our 1973 E Type Roadster, we have fitted the Coupe with a set of adjustable Gaz shock absorbers with road springs. Our technician Jon has been working on completing the installation of the new parts into the front and rear of the E Type.
The reason for the adjustable GAZ dampers is so that the dynamics of the car can be set to exactly what the customer finds comfortable. An upgrade like this completely transforms a classic car and is becoming more and more popular for owners who get out and really use their classics.
Preflight Checks – Final Trim and Bolt Check on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
January 19, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration technicians Jon and Scott have been going through Fern Grey, the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster, to bolt check every component and to fit the final pieces of trim before its engine/road tests begin shortly.
Scott and Jon got the windscreen pillar trims in place but before then, fitted the all-important VIN plate to the pillar. With these in place, our technicians could then start from the front of the car and work their way back.
Scott and Jon also fitted the new driveshaft covers at the back of Fern Grey while also securing the split pins through the shock absorber bolts after making sure they were correctly tightened. The nut and bolt check is crucial before the vehicle is moved under its own power, so the technicians went round twice to make sure everything was done up tight.
Soon, you’ll see the testing of Fern Grey begin by our in-house team so keep a look out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates.
Extra Touches – Creating New Bags for the 1974 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
January 12, 2022
Lydia, one of our incredible trimmers here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been busy handmaking the extra pieces for Fern Grey. Fern Grey is of course the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster that our in-house restoration teams have been working on rebuilding from the ground up for a client of ours.
Lydia began by remaking the original tool wrap that was supplied originally with the car. It had seen better days and was not befitting of such a creation as the mighty Fern Grey. So, using the original as a template, Lydia remade the piece by hand to fit the same fit and finish as the car it will belong to.
Then, with the E Types new tonneau cover completed, Lydia began to hand make the bag which the cover folds into to be stowed away. Much like the tool wrap, Lydia has made it to the same extraordinary standards as the rest of the car.
Bits and Pieces – Continuing on the Interior of the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
December 17, 2021
Brian in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop has been continuing on his highly skilled work on the interior of Fern Grey, the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster.
Brian has been working on test and final fitting the various small trim pieces onto the car. One of the big jobs is making sure the recently finished dash and windscreen trim to fit and flow correctly across the front of the interior of this stunning sports car. With the pieces in their final place, Brian could begin working his way towards the back of the car.
Brian also worked on the soft top where it meets the windscreen trims to ensure all of the trims for the soft top also worked alongside the various windscreen pieces. Any adjustments or refinements could be completed piece by piece to get the best fit for every different aspect of the interior.
Then, in the rear of Fern Grey, Brian began to get the new rear panels into place and make sure they perfectly fit around the hinges and mechanism for the soft top while up, but also when it is folded down into place.
As you can see, its full steam ahead on Fern Grey in the trim shop! And it is looking fantastic.
The Next Phase – Dash and Hood Pieces for the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
December 9, 2021
Brian, Kath and Lydia have been working on the next phase of the interior for the 1973 Jaguar E Type Roadster that Bridge Classic Cars calls Fern Grey. Now that the windscreen has been fitted and cured, it’s time to start getting the trim, dash and hood in place.
Using the original dash panels and A-Pillar trims, Brian stripped apart the panels ready to be recovered. The original foam for these pieces was in remarkably good condition so they were refreshed and reused. The trimming in the rich black leather however is all brand new. Brian selected a hide that compliments the rest of the interior but also matches closely what would have originally been used on the E Type’s to trim the pieces with.
Each of the panels and trims was hand-cut and finished by the Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim team to ensure the best fit. Including the dash pad which now that the windscreen is safely in place could be secured to the top of the dash after test fitting multiple times.
With all of the dash and trim around the windscreen fitted, Brian and the team began to work on getting the foldable hood mechanism in place. Checking the mounting points for the front and back of the hood, Brian began the task of gently manipulating the mounts to ensure the best possible fit as well as making sure each of the spars sat level and true. Thankfully after some skilled moving, the hood sat perfectly inside the gorgeous roadster.
Working in the Background – Wiring and Plumbing Continues on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster
October 28, 2021
Scott has been hard at work on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster that is being built by Bridge Classic Cars.
Since the last update, Scott has fitted the new radiator along with its dual Spal fans to make sure that when this freshly built 5 litre V12 is fired off for the first time and gets up to temperature, it stays safe and stable in the green zone. In preparation for that important moment, a lot of wiring has to happen along with the plumbing of hoses. Scott has been working on wiring up all the switchgear and gauges so that during the testing period and when the customer is doing many happy miles in the car, they are safe in the knowledge that everything is showing accurately and properly.
The detail of this car is truly amazing. Scott is testing the systems and then going back to make sure all the wiring is bundled and routed correctly to each individual component, should it ever have to be inspected in the future. Along with that is yards and yards of hard and Flexi lines that criss-cross the engine bay. Providing vacuum or air to different systems that run within or off of the V12. The throttle cables have been run from the large disc-shaped rotor out to each of the newly in-house rebuilt Stromberg carburettors so that when all that power is released on the road, it can be modulated and applied precisely.
Importantly aswell, Scott has been working with John to get the brand new belts in place for the engine. In total 5 belts are needed to drive the different systems for the Series 3 V12. These must go on in the right order as they are staggered specifically for the different components they drive. Once the final belt was wrapped around the alternator, Scott could then wire it to the car and its harness so when the car is running it is charging correctly (which will be able to be seen on the dial panel on the dash)
There will be more updates on Fern Grey very soon! Keep an eye on the blog page.
