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Thanks to everyone that came to our inaugural Cars Thanks to everyone that came to our inaugural Cars & Coffee meet at @thecherrytree_rochford on Sunday morning. It was a fantastic turnout with great weather, great cars, and some cool people. 

We’re hosting these meets every last Sunday of the month, so if you missed this one we hope to see you at the next. 

Photos courtesy of @alexmasterson - go check his profile out!

#carsandcoffee #carsandcoffeeessex #essex #classiccars #classicjaguar #classicporsche #classicrenault #jaguarxk140 #porsche356 #classicmini #minicooper #astonmartin #astonmartindb5 #porsche911
Thanks to everyone that attended Brightwell’s fi Thanks to everyone that attended Brightwell’s first open morning. 

#classiccars #porsche #classicporsche #jaguar #classicjag #classicjaguar #classicjaguars #mini #minicooper #minicoopers #coopercarcompany #zagato #fiatzagato #coffee #carsandcoffee #essex #hockley #porsche356
We’re opening our doors in the morning. Come al We’re opening our doors in the morning.  Come along from 1000 to 1200.  5 Eldon Way, Hockley, SS5 4AD.  And if you can’t make that, we’re hosting cars and coffee at The Cherry Tree pub in Rochford on Sunday morning from 0800 to 1100.  #carsandcoffee #carsncoffee #brightwellmotorcompany #essexclassiccarsandcoffee #essexclassics
Join us this Sunday 28th May for Cars and Coffee, Join us this Sunday 28th May for Cars and Coffee, where passion, style, and flavour collide – and where sleep is entirely overrated. 

It's a celebration of all things automotive, from vintage racers to supercars.

After all, who wouldn't want to spend a weekend morning ogling shiny cars instead of sleeping in?

TIME: 8am - 11am
VENUE: The Cherry Tree, Stambridge Road, SS4 2AF

And since we know that rolling out of bed can work up an appetite, we've got breakfast rolls at the ready –the ideal sidekick to kickstart your morning.

#carsandcoffee #classiccars #essexcar #carevent #essexcarmeets #essexclassics #porscheclassic #minicooper #classicbmw #essexcars #ccc75 #classiccar #carrestoration #classicjaguar #classicmini #carevent
Bringing old Porsches back home to Germany. What Bringing old Porsches back home to Germany.  What an absolute pleasure it’s been driving to Munich in convoy with a bunch of other lunatics for the #356international #porscheclubdeutschland #356registry #pcgb #brightwellmotorcompany #bmc #classicporsche #porsche356
Classic Remise! Day 1 of our trip to the 356 Inte Classic Remise!  Day 1 of our trip to the 356 International in Munich.  What a great place to start! #356international #porscheclubdeutschland #356registry @classicremise
We love restoring cars to factory spec but it’s We love restoring cars to factory spec but it’s your car and if you fancy making it a little more individual.. the Brightwell team is happy to oblige. This rare and lovely T1 Porsche 356A Speedster has a nicely warmed over 1720cc engine, dressed with some period goodies, a detailed cockpit with a ‘Werks’ type wheel, a fully custom leather interior (wait till you see the seats!), no rocker deco trims and headlights that suck you in like a black hole! There’s a lot more to this car than shiny wheels and a gorgeous paintjob. #Porsche #356 #porsche356 
#PorscheSpeedster #356speedster #Abarth #1720 #NutBrown #Werks #boydcoddington #boydcoddingtonwheels #ItalianLeather #CustomPorsche #Outlaw #356outlaw  #BrightwellMotorCompany #BMC #drivetastefully #PorscheClubGB #ClassicPorsche #pcbg #356registry #diedeutschenklassiker
Be there or be square. Leave a comment if you plan Be there or be square. Leave a comment if you plan on attending and let us know what you're bringing!
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#carsandcoffee #classiccars #essexcar #carevent #essexcarmeets #essexclassics #porscheclassic #minicooper #classicbmw #essexcars #ccc75 #classiccar #carrestoration #classicjaguar #classicmini #carevent
⚠️ Every last Sunday of the month ⚠️ from ⚠️ Every last Sunday of the month ⚠️ from May to September, join us for a celebration of all things automotive, from vintage racers to supercars.

After all, who wouldn't want to spend a weekend morning ogling shiny cars instead of sleeping in?

TIME: 8am - 11am
VENUE: The Cherry Tree, Stambridge Road, SS4 2AF

And since we know that rolling out of bed can work up an appetite,
we've got breakfast rolls at the ready –the ideal sidekick to
kickstart your morning.

Join us for Cars and Coffee, where passion, style, and flavour collide – and where sleep is entirely overrated. 

 #carsandcoffee #classiccars #essexcar #carevent #essexcarmeets #essexclassics #porscheclassic #minicooper #classicbmw #essexcars #ccc75 #classiccar #carrestoration #classicjaguar #classicmini #carevent
It’s been an incredible privilege to have been e It’s been an incredible privilege to have been entrusted with the build of the @dface_official MK1 Mini Cooper S. 

Put together by @scott9308, the brief was to create a road car with as many FIA-spec parts as possible, but still be safe and drivable on public roads. 

The combination of these parts and the artistic direction of Dean (D*Face) makes this one of the most exciting and creative Minis in the world. 

#minicooper #minicoopers #dface #dfaceofficial #miniworld #miniworldmagazine #mini #minicooperclassic #mk1mini #classiccars #art #artist #classiccarrestoration #minicooperworld #minicooperclub  #streetart
We’re absolutely delighted that our CCC75 Minis We’re absolutely delighted that our CCC75 Minis have received a glowing review in this month’s edition of @officialoctanemagazine 

“...the paint shines with a superbly smooth lustre, shut lines are tight and straight, and panel fit is spot-on… it’s a proper quality job.”

“All told it’s an absolute blast.”

#ccc75 #minicooper #minicoopers #minicooperclassic #octanemagazine #octane #classicmini #classicminicooper #coopercarcompany #cooper #classiccar #classiccars #minicooperworld
It was a pleasure to have Greg's ‘67 Mk1 Cooper It was a pleasure to have Greg's ‘67 Mk1 Cooper in at Brightwell. Greg bought this car recently at auction but quickly realised that in order to make this one of the most authentic Coopers on the road it needed a little attention.

The car was handed over to our very own Mini expert @scott9308 who went over the car with a fine tooth comb and produced a comprehensive authentiticy and mechanical inspection. Here are just a few jobs we carried out:

- Replaced side window glass with our own remanufactured items (which we have for sale please DM if interested)
- Fit the missing chrome door moulding’s
- Fit new windscreen
- Car had a commercial heater fitted, which we replaced with the correct passenger car type, restored in-house
- replace the gearstick with a correct chromed Cooper item
- Replace the seat belts with grey period-correct items
- replace incorrect door hardware 
- Supplied and fitted correct 100mph speedo

#mini #coopercarcompany #minicooper #minicoopers #classicmini #classiccar #classiccars #ccc75 #mk1mini #minirestoration #austinminicooper #minicooperworld
#FrontEndFriday - The Cooper Car Company 75 protot #FrontEndFriday - The Cooper Car Company 75 prototype sitting proud outside our workshop. 

Head over to coopercarcompany75.com for more info on the project.

#mini #coopercarcompany #minicooper #minicoopers #classicmini #classiccar #classiccars #ccc75 #mk1mini #minirestoration #austinminicooper #minicooperworld
CCC75 number 1 safely delivered to its new owners, CCC75 number 1 safely delivered to its new owners, Shaun and Libby.  A very exciting day for us and them!

#mini #minicooper #minicoopers #miniworldmagazine #minicooperworld #coopercarcompany #cooper #coopers #minicar #classiccar #carrestoration #classicmini #minicoopermk1 #classicmini #classicminicooper
Hoods galore! Etype hood done, another one lined Hoods galore!  Etype hood done, another one lined up and then one of those ugly Speedster hoods!
#carhood #carupholstery #cartrimmer #cartrimming #coachtrimming #trimshop #classiccarinterior #classiccarinteriors #carseat #essexclassiccarsandcoffee #essexclassiccars #brightwellmotorcompany #bmc #classiccarrestoration
We love this replica 356 Abarth Carrera stainless We love this replica 356 Abarth Carrera stainless steel exhaust from AA Performance Products fitted to our ‘57 Speedster project. We couldn’t resist adding the ANSA tailpipe decals!  #porsche356speedster #porsche356 #porsche356a #paintbyspike #brightwellmotorcompany #bmc #abarthexhaust #abarthmuffler #ansaexhaust #aaperformanceproducts #porscheoutlaw #porsche356outlaw #gentlemanmodern #drivetastefully #restoringclassiccars #classiccarrestoration #ooh
CCC01 is off to its new owners this week. We’re CCC01 is off to its new owners this week.  We’re almost  as excited as they are! We’ve had a lot of fun getting the finishing touches done, including the gorgeous toolkits courtesy of Simon, our very talented trimmer. We hope you like them!
#mini #minicooper #minicoopers #miniworldmagazine #carupholstery #carinteriors #toolroll #coachtrimming #coachtrimmer #minicooperworld #coopercarcompany #cooper #coopers #minicar #classiccar #carrestoration #classicmini #minicoopermk1 #classicmini #classicminicooper
Mike Cooper drives a CCC75 for the first time …a Mike Cooper drives a CCC75 for the first time …at Goodwood! How cool is that?
“Having built 1BOA - the race car - for my son @charliecooper007 to drive, I thought; wouldn’t it be great if we could build cars similar to this but for road use. With Brightwell Motor Company we’ve found the perfect partners” - @mikecooper1275 

We’re very proud to be a part of this project creating 20 limited edition Mini Cooper S cars to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Cooper S and simultaneously the 75th anniversary of the Cooper Car Company.

#mini #minicooper #minicoopers #miniworldmagazine #minicooperworld #coopercarcompany #cooper #coopers #minicar #classiccar #carrestoration #classicmini #minicoopermk1 #classicmini #classicminicooper
This gorgeous interior in tan leather with houndst This gorgeous interior in tan leather with houndstooth centres is nearly ready for our customer’s custom 1071 Mini Cooper S. Give us a call  to book in your trim job on 01702 826438 #classiccarinterior #cartrimmer #carupholstery #coachtrimming #coachtrimmers #carupholstery #classiccarrestoration #restoringclassiccars
Riding shotgun @jmgaia Jeff’s glorious Jaguar MK Riding shotgun @jmgaia Jeff’s glorious Jaguar MK1 in typical British weather to see the progress on the project Jaguar XK140FHC which is undergoing a makeover with the boys @vjbclassics ahead of it’s outing at this year’s @millemigliaofficial. Pretty decent afternoon. 

#jaguar #jaguarmk1 #JaguarXk140 #jaguarcars #classicjaguar #classicjaguars #jaguarclassic #restoration #millemiglia #classiccars #classiccarsdaily #BMC  #BrightwellMotorCompany #DriveTastefully #ClassicVehicleServices #ClassicCarRestoration #millemigliaofficial @millemigliaofficial
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