[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We eagerly awaited the return of our freshly painted Porsche to the worksop early today. Sure enough, at 3pm, she arrived back safe and well from our paint-shop in Needham Market, looking stunning in Guards Red. Asa and Tommy have a busy few days now putting her back together ready for a full valet and detailing […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The final few tweaks to the paintwork the MGA is now back from the paint shop and ready for a complete re-fit.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2572,2573,2574,2575,2576,2577,2578,2579,2580,2581,2582,2583,2584,2585,2586,2587,2588,2589,2590,2591″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is always important to look sympathetically at any part of your restoration. We could easily retrim the Porsche seat but the patina of the seat is lost. Generally the piping of the seat bolster gets worn or rubbed through and in this instance because the original seats are in lovely condition we only […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The MGA was bought as a part restored. The paintwork we say at Bridge is “nice from afar but far from nice” and certainly not to our standard at Bridge Classic Cars. Our paint shop removed all the paint to bare metal and is in the final stages of preparation for re- painting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2493,2494,2495,2496,2497,2498,2499,2500,2501,2502″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With all repairs now complete, the Porsche is looking lovely in pink but will look even better in Guards Reds.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2433,2434,2435,2436,2437,2475,2476,2477,2478,2479″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The paintwork is now into the final stages of completion. As with all classic car projects, it is vital to carefully inspect every stage before moving on to the next. It is often easier to find the imperfections at every stage then to try and do it all at the end, when more often that […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Final stages of primer. This time next week our Maserati Merak should be painted and starting to take shape.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2339,2335,1198,1199,1207,1208,1222,1228,1242,1241,1240,1239,1238,1237,1230,1229,1227,1226,1225,1224,1223″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maserati Merak being primed, prepped and ready for paint, check out the stunning Verde Indy Green finish we’ve been testing on some of the panels.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”1191,1212,1213,1215,1196,1179,1214,1211,1210,1209,1208,1207,1206,1205,1204,1203,1202,1201,1200,1199,1198,1197,1195,1194,1193,1192,1190,1189,1187,1185,1184,1183,1182,1181,1180″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]History of the Jensen 541S The Jensen 541S was Jensen Motors luxury GT model of the Jensen 541 series, being 4″ wider than the 541R, which had the advantages of making the interior roomier and improving the road holding. The 541S had a conventional radiator grill (as opposed to the flap of the 541) to […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bridge Classic Cars can now reveal that the next restoration will be… a Maserati Merak. This 3 litre version, believed to be an SS but still has to be confirmed was purchased after the owner realised that after four years the restoration was beyond his reach. The car originally in Verde Indy Green with red […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Full Concours Restoration”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The full restoration was carried out in our Ipswich workshops and there are hundreds of photographs detailing this concours rebuild at all stages. As you will see by the photographs, the car has been totally dismantled and has been subject to a full concours nut and bolt restoration. The box chassis is prone […]
