Our XK150 – SOLD!
July 5, 2023
Our 1958 Jaguar XK150 sold recently on Car & Classic. After starting its life as a left-hand drive example destined for the American market. It
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Our XK150 On Car & Classic
June 29, 2023
Our beautifully restored 1958 Jaguar XK150 is currently for sale on Car & Classic. With a little over a day left, the bids are coming
Just Arrived – 1959 Jaguar XK150
October 18, 2022
Another beautiful classic car has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This time it is our 1959 Jaguar XK150 that has come in to
Richard Hammond Gears Up For Classic Resto-programme
June 29, 2021
Richard Hammond has been restoring his Jaguar XK150 with father and son duo, on a new tv show called The Smallest Cog, where Richard Hammond
Jaguar E-Type Dent and Axel Repair
March 23, 2021
Our lovely maroon 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 is back in for a small dent repair and a check up. We’ve worked on this classic
Trim Completion For The Jaguar XK150
February 5, 2021
Our side of the trim work has been completed for the 1958 Jaguar XK150. Our job was to only fit the fabric to metal pieces
Jaguar XK150 Carpet Progress
February 3, 2021
Our stunning Jaguar XK150 partial trim restoration is progressing well as the trim shop finish the boot carpet and continue with the other sections inside
Jaguar XK150 Trim Commences
January 29, 2021
This iconic motor recently came in with us and is here for a partial re-trim. The carpets that are being fitted have been bought from
Iconic Jaguar In For Restoration
January 28, 2021
We’ve welcomed an iconic 1958 Jaguar XK150 into our trim shop.
The Nifty 150
October 8, 2020
The exciting restoration project continues on our 1958 Jaguar XK150. This week the interior has been with our expert trim shop who have been working
Jaguar XK150 Chairs in Trim
September 28, 2020
Our Jaguar XK150 is in the trim shop this week having it’s seats re-upholstered and new foam fitted. Our clever classic car technician Brian has
Visit to Paint & Trim
September 24, 2020
We popped into our in-house paint and trim shops this afternoon to check out what our classic car technicians are working on today. Darren, one
Our XK150 – SOLD!
July 5, 2023
Our 1958 Jaguar XK150 sold recently on Car & Classic.
After starting its life as a left-hand drive example destined for the American market. It was eventually brought back to the UK in 2016. It was then comprehensively restored from the ground up – including a professional right-hand drive conversion.
We are sure that the new owner will be very pleased with the latest addition to their collection.
Apart from its stunning looks, other points of note about our XK150 are:
- Restored to an exceptional standard
- Extremely attractive specification
- 3.4-litre inline-six
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Comprehensive history
- Iconic, Le Mans-derived sportscar
The details of its life include:
- Built on 20th November 1957
- Dispatched to the US on 28th December 1957
- First registered in the US in 1958, from a supplying dealer in New York
- Returned to the UK via Beverly Hills Car Club in 2016
- One UK owner since import, who has carefully and meticulously restored the car and converted it to right-hand drive
- Indicated 78,353 miles on a five-figure odometer
- We’re told the car comes with an extensive history file
- Jaguar Heritage Trust production record trace certificate confirms it left the factory with the following – Chassis: S 837140 / Engine: V2122-8 / Body: P6142
Our XK150 On Car & Classic
June 29, 2023
Our beautifully restored 1958 Jaguar XK150 is currently for sale on Car & Classic. With a little over a day left, the bids are coming in and there are almost 200 watchers on the listing.
See the full listing here.
Some of the key things to note about this stunning classic car are:
- Restored to an exceptional standard
- Extremely attractive specification
- 3.4-litre inline-six
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Comprehensive history
- Iconic, Le Mans derived sportscar
It started life as a left-hand drive example destined for the American market. However, after many years on the other side of the Atlantic, it was brought back to the UK in 2016. It was then comprehensively restored from the ground up – including a professional right-hand drive conversion.
- Built on 20th November 1957
- Dispatched to the US on 28th December 1957
- First registered in the US in 1958, from a supplying dealer in New York
- Returned to the UK via Beverly Hills Car Club in 2016
- One UK owner since import, who has carefully and meticulously restored the car and converted it to right-hand drive
- Indicated 78,353 miles on a five-figure odometer
- We’re told the car comes with an extensive history file
- Jaguar Heritage Trust production record trace certificate confirms it left the factory with the following – Chassis: S 837140 / Engine: V2122-8 / Body: P6142
Just Arrived – 1959 Jaguar XK150
October 18, 2022
Another beautiful classic car has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This time it is our 1959 Jaguar XK150 that has come in to be prepped for an MOT.
While classic cars older than 40 years are exempt from needing an MOT, it can be reassuring to have them put through their paces to make sure everything is as it should be.
This looks to be a fantastic example of an XK150 and we are excited to get to work on it.
Richard Hammond Gears Up For Classic Resto-programme
June 29, 2021
Richard Hammond has been restoring his Jaguar XK150 with father and son duo, on a new tv show called The Smallest Cog, where Richard Hammond and the team will endeavour to restore multiple classics. He’s working with a father and son restoration duo, Neil and Anthony Greenhouse.
The show will come to Discovery+ soon so keep your eyes peeled!
Jaguar E-Type Dent and Axel Repair
March 23, 2021
Our lovely maroon 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 is back in for a small dent repair and a check up. We’ve worked on this classic in the past so its nice to have it back in for a freshen up. Mauro has discovered a rear differential leak in the rear axel so he’s taken its apart, stripped and cleaned it and will then replace the seal before re-building it all again and fitting it back into the E-Type.
Unfortunately our lovely E-Type had gained a small dent in its rear quarter panel. Chris and Matt have been correcting this by filling the dent, applying epoxy and primer before then repainting and polishing it so it looks brand new.
By the time Chris and Matt were done with the rear quarter, you would never know there had been a dent there. Good as new!
Trim Completion For The Jaguar XK150
February 5, 2021
Our side of the trim work has been completed for the 1958 Jaguar XK150. Our job was to only fit the fabric to metal pieces as the customer is restoring the majority of the car himself. Although we previously made the seats, the customer is fitting them himself. Our trim team have done yet another fantastic job to restore the interior in this iconic classic, with the finished product looking spectacular.
The foot pedal carpet did not fit properly so Kath made a new template and cut out new set. She found that her new design glued and fitted in a lot neater. The front tunnel section was also completed by adding some deadening as well as the trim however it originally didnt fit right as it came up too big, so Kath had to pack out tunnel with some extra foam. The trim team cut some millboard out to go over the inspection chamber and screwed it in place. They found that the tunnel was a funny shape so had to modify the design and add some extra foam until the cover fit perfectly. Kath then fit the next part of tunnel by trimming around hand brake gaiter and gluing it all into position to clamp in place.
Jaguar XK150 Carpet Progress
February 3, 2021
Our stunning Jaguar XK150 partial trim restoration is progressing well as the trim shop finish the boot carpet and continue with the other sections inside the made body.
The pre-existing carpet pieces are carefully glued in bit by bit, making sure that each section fits well and sticks.
The process included glueing the hardheaded sections into boot sides, which, once glued in, left room for the boot floor mat to be fitted. Brian then glued the vinyl around the edges of the rear seat and around the hatch to the boot. He made the millboard panel for the hatch and glued the hardheaded sections to the billboard.
Jaguar XK150 Trim Commences
January 29, 2021
This iconic motor recently came in with us and is here for a partial re-trim. The carpets that are being fitted have been bought from elsewhere but are being fitted by our specialist trim shop team. Brian is currently taking a lead with the work and fitting the carpets into the vehicle.
Brian has been glueing the sound deadening into the gearbox tunnel section and glueing vinyl to sides of the dash. He’s also been glueing the moquette material to the rear wheel arch section and front of the rear seat section. The foam has been glued to the rear ‘diff’ tunnel and fitted rear seat bases as well.
He’s then cutting the rear seat back boards into shape, glued the foam to the boards and then stapled covers to the boards. The rear seat pads have been fitted in place as well. Once Brian had glued the sound deadening to the tunnel, he could then glue the carpet section on top.
Iconic Jaguar In For Restoration
January 28, 2021
This iconic 1958 Jaguar XK150 is known as the grandfather of classic cars, the epitome of class and the ever chased after classics. With only 6,713 ever produced, it lay claim to the greatest post-war sports car ever made. Known for its superb performance, its true testament to great British engineering.
Its currently with us for a partial trim restoration.
The Nifty 150
October 8, 2020
The exciting restoration project continues on our 1958 Jaguar XK150. This week the interior has been with our expert trim shop who have been working on the seats, and other interior panels.
Brian starts by cutting the foam to the right size for the front seat squab frame. “I then mark where the cover needs to sit” Brian explains “gluing the cover into position, sticking the calico flap in place”.
Brian adds extra foam bolstering, to give the seat it’s comfortable shape. He then pulls the second calico flap over the frame and pulls the cover into position.
Brian then begins gluing and stapling the top and side of the cover onto the frame. “I’ve glued the bottom edge of the outer side of the frame” he explains “gluing the outer flap, then tucking in the piping and gluing the inner flap”.
Brian then staples the inner edge and bottom flap neatly into place, carefully hiding the glue and staples from view.
The back of the chairs is next up, where Brian tacks the fabric to the back of the frame. “I’ve made the side and top panels out of mill board” he tells us “finishing them off by covering them with vinyl”.
He then screwed the top and side panels into place.
Some other interior panels have also has Brian’s magic touch. Including the boot hinge cover, the transmission inspection plate and the petrol pipe cover. All hand crafted and finished in a matching vinyl.
All these sections and the seats are now ready to be fitted back into the car. How sharp does this interior work look?
Jaguar XK150 Chairs in Trim
September 28, 2020
Our Jaguar XK150 is in the trim shop this week having it’s seats re-upholstered and new foam fitted.
Our clever classic car technician Brian has been building the seats. “I added the backseats foam to the wooden boards” he describes “then pulled the cover over tight, stapled it into place and cut off the excess.”
Next up, Brian moved onto the central armrest. “I glued the cover to the armrest board” he explains “ensuring I’ve lined up the flutes centrally.” Brian’s left some flaps of material loose so once it’s fitted into the car they can be glued to secure the armrest in place.
He’s then done something similar with the base of the seat, gluing foam to the wood and securing the cover over the top. He’s marked a centre line on the cover and foam to ensure they line up, then glued the flap under the bolster.
“I then pulled the cover round tightly” Brian tells us “again stapling in place a very neatly trimming off any excess leather.”
And there they are! Some gorgeous grey leather seat for the Jaguar XK150, all ready to seat their first passengers.
Visit to Paint & Trim
September 24, 2020
We popped into our in-house paint and trim shops this afternoon to check out what our classic car technicians are working on today.
Darren, one of our specialist painters is sanding down the fuel tank on our 1972 Peugeot 504. “I’m stripping it right back to the bare metal” Darren explains “thereafter it’ll be ready for it’s protective coating.”
You can see in the background the shell of our Peugeot 504 that Darren’s been stripping and priming ready for her thorough paint job.
Over in the trim shop, Kath and Brian have been working on two separate cars. Both of which, interesting enough, aren’t physically with us, so it’s only their interiors we’re working with right now.
Kath’s unpicking the original interior of our white 1961 Jensen 541S. “I separate all the sections so I can use them as a pattern for the new seats.” Her owner has opted for a mushroom leather interior. So soon we’ll see Kath bringing the new seats to life!
Meanwhile Brian has been working on the seats for our Jaguar XK150. “I’m using the gun to evenly distribute the glue across the foam to make the fabric attach evenly.”
Whether it’s a full restoration on every part of the car or a repair or restoration on one singular part, we love being able to transform these beautiful classics into their owners vision.
Here at Bridge Classic Cars we carry out all our restorations in-house. We have a team of over twenty-plus technicians specialising in engines, mechanics, electrics, bodywork, paintwork and interior trim.
If you have a classic in need of some expert attention, give us a call to see where we can help – 01473 742038
