Jonn began his work on our 2002 Ford Thunderbird by stripping the front suspension on both sides. The link rods were cut off and removed to facilitate access. He then removed the hubs as complete units. Using bolts, he pressed out the wheel bearing assemblies and proceeded to remove the bottom ball joints. Once these […]
Our 1993 Ford Escort XR3I has had primer applied before being painted.
Jonn began by carrying out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1968 Lotus Cortina. He inflated all tyres to the correct pressure and torqued the wheel nuts. The spark plugs were removed, cleaned, and re-gapped before the fuel system was filled with synthetic fuel. A road test was conducted, during which the vehicle was found to […]
Lydia has made new carpet mats for both the front and the rear of our beautiful 1977 Ford Granada.
John has been busy fitting side indicators to our 2002 Ford Thunderbird in preparation for its MOT. The horn was also found not be working so Jonn investigated and found the relay was not fitted.
Fast Fords have been a consistent part of the automotive industry for as long as most of us can remember. From the introduction of the Model T through to the newest electric models, Ford has always been a popular car of choice for racers and everyday drivers alike. Ford Model T The Ford Model T […]
Our Ford Transit MkII Tipper has spent some time in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with classic car technician Chris. Chris has been prepping and priming the vehicle ready for it to be painted in the near future. This classic work vehicle continues to make good progress through its restoration with us. Before entering the […]
After spending a bit of time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in 2020 for some minor repairs before going into storage at The Hangar, our 2016 Ford Mustang GT is back! This time, it’s back for a very exciting reason…it’s now a competition car that will be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Our […]
We recently welcomed a Ford Cougar to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. These cars aren’t seen too frequently so we are very excited to have it with us. For now, it will be part of our personal collection but we are excited to see what the future holds for our Cougar.
Rumours have been circulating over the past couple of days that the Ford Fiesta will be removed from production soon. Ford has now confirmed that these rumours are, in fact, true and the Fiesta will be no more as of June 2023. Since its introduction in 1976, the Fiesta has become a common sight on […]
First up on tour is the amazing 1969 Ford Escort Twin Cam that was cruising around Ireland on holiday with its owner. We worked on this very car earlier this year and it’s amazing to see it being used and enjoyed. Safe travels! Next on the road is the 1960 Jensen 541S ”Prototype” which was […]
This 1967 Ford Mustang isn’t like many others. This is a right-hand drive 1967 Ford Mustang. That does make refurbishing the suspension and steering systems a little bit trickier. But, it’s nothing our in-house restoration technicians can’t handle. The conversion was done on the car prior to its history with ourselves, apparently done during the […]
As well as the exterior of the 1983 Ford Capri 1.6 LS being transformed in the body and paint shop, Lydia’s been getting pieces from the engine bay in a better state for re-painting. This piece was sandblasted to get the original paint and corrosion off in preparation.
It’s priming day for the 1983 Ford Capri 1.6 LS! But let’s go back to the end of last week for this blog post, when Matt was marking out with masking tape where he could spot dents were on the exterior of the car. He then masked up the front windows and sun-roof to avoid […]
Here’s a car that a lot of people are fond of. Purchased by us today is this 1983 Ford Capri 1.6 LS! The bodywork on this car is fantastic, with no signs of corrosion underneath, the original cloth interior is in great condition for its age and it’s only had two other owners! Keep your […]
We’re delighted to see our Ford Model T starting up and running so smoothly today.
We’ve manufactured a new stainless steel exhaust as the original was rusty.
Brian has made up some covers for the rear box pillars on our 1915 Ford Model T. He’s done this in the same style as the seats, making it out of leather and buttons to create this luxurious effect. He began by making up buttons for the rear box covers, marking out the button holes […]
We’ve recently recovered the floor of the 1915 Ford Model T in rubber rather than bare wood. Brian has done a fantastic job to make it look smart.
We’re delighted to see that our trim shop specialists, Kath and Brian have finished the interior trim for our 1915 Ford Model T. They’ve covered the bench seats and battery box in the back and the bench seat in the front with this delicate and luxurious button pattern in a black leather.
Our 1915 Model T’s front seats went down so well with its owner, he’s requested that we also cover the bench seats in the back with the same intricate hand styled buttoned leather. Being hand made, Kath and Brian need to work closely together to make sure that they mimic each others work as closely […]
We’ve just delivered Kevin’s 1959 Ford Anglia. Kevin tells us he’s been entering since our 1976 Triumph Spitfire, which was our fourth ever competition! Perseverance has paid off for Kevin, what a great win. Congratulations and we wish you many happy miles in your new Anglia!
We’ve also created a cover for the battery box on our 1915 Ford Model T. Brian put together the foam and leather, and then added the buttons with make this beautiful dimpled effect.
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 to the board and making buttonholes. He then fitted the buttons through the leather and […]
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 a fantastic practical daily.
Our 1959 Ford Anglia has had a thorough clean and polish and just take a look at what a difference its made! From a dull, dusty and sad Ford to a magnificent shiny piece of iconic Ford history! This East Anglian Anglia is ready to go, but what’s the next steps? Take a look at […]
Kath has been tasked with making some new leather seat covering for the 1915 Ford Model T. The seats are relatively basic however fresh new leather will certainly brighten them up. Kath marked out and measured the seats to be recovered as well as marking out where the sewn in diamond would sit, which she […]
We’ve been working on getting this 1915 Ford Model T up and running again, starting with refreshing the brakes. On this age car, the brakes are drum and steel which are only located on the back. We’ve taken the wheels off the back right hand side to find they’re totally dry and looking well. We’ve […]
This stunning 1971 Ford Capri has had an unfortunate run in with a ladder that has left some small cosmetic grazes on its rear quarter panel. We’ve taken it into the capable hands of our paint shop to have a touch up so that it can leave looking brand new. We’ve all been ogling at […]
This barn find Ford Model T is a turn of the 20th Century classic. Dating back to 1926, this unique green Ford is part of local history, with its life both beginning and being in Suffolk as an agricultural and taxi vehicle, hence the unique green. Henry Ford famously said that “Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he […]