Studebaker Champion and Amphicar Collection

Over the weekend Gordon and Craig were busy picking up two fantastic, unusual classics.

Both cars will go up for sale in our showroom. The Studebaker Champion will be available for sale in its current, beautiful condition. The Amphicar concours restoration is almost complete and will be available for purchase upon it’s completion.

Here is a little bit of information about the Stuedebaker;

Studebaker entered the automotive business in 1902 with electric vehicles and in 1904 with gasoline vehicles, all sold under the name “Studebaker Automobile Company”. Until 1911, its automotive division operated in partnership with the Garford Company of Elyria, Ohio, and after 1909 with the E-M-F Company. The first gasoline automobiles to be fully manufactured by Studebaker were marketed in August 1912. Over the next 50 years, the company established a reputation for good quality and reliability.

Studebaker: One can do a lot of remembering in South Bend. New Albany, Indiana: Automobile Quarterly. pp. 228–275. Vol X, 3rd Q, 1972

1960 MG A Chassis in the Paint Shop

Chris has made wonderful progress working on the chassis of our 1960 MG A restoration. He’s braced the chassis to add structural rigidity and stop twisting. Then he’s tackled the surface rust, grinding down the effected area before applying rust treatment.

Areas that were too badly rust effected have been cut out and and had fresh metal welded in place.

Great job Chris! With Paul working on the chassis in the workshop and Chris working on the shell int he paint shop, this restoration is really starting to build up a head of steam.

1959 Morris J Type Interior

Kath has continued work on the Morris J Type Interior trim complete restoration. She has continued wrapping the seats in brand new black leather. Soon we’ll have the interior matching the external quality of this lovely little vehicle.

Bridge Classic Cars visit the 2020 Autosport Show

We were at the 2020 Autosport show, hosed at the NEC in Birmingham. There were an incredible selection of vehicles and trade stands on show. Here are just a few that caught our eye.

We also visited the Autosport live action arena to see some live demonstrations.

The Live Action Arena is a unique experience. Described accurately as “petrolhead heaven” it’s an intense 60 minutes of thrilling entertainment that offers an unrivalled variety of racing action, driving demonstrations, record-breaking stunts and celebrity appearances. https://www.autosportinternational.com/

1971 Bedford J-Type

Work continues on our Bedford J-Type. We’ve had to extend the fuel tank pipe to meet the new, wider body shell. We’ve also fabricated brakets for the spare wheel to sit underneath the truck. New exhaust hangar mounts have also been fabricated and installed.

Tom has also restored the door stands, preparing, priming and then painting them in a jet black paint.

Austin Healey 3000

Work continues on our lovely Austin Healey 3000.

The transmission was making an unusual noise and so was brought in to the for repair.

The following measures were taken to investigate the noise:

Strip rear differential from the axle
Strip rear differential
Check bearings, planet gears, all shimming, pinion pre-load and back lash
Rebuild rear differential
Replace all gaskets
Fit rear differential back to the vehicle
Road test

1964 Daimer Dart Roof lining

The Daimler Dart features both a soft, convertible roof as well as a hardtop.

This wonderfully restored Dart is in such wonderful overall condition. It’s only current flaw is the loose hard top roof lining. Bridge Classic Cars’ in-house trimmer, Kath has been given the go-ahead by the vehicles new owner to re-trim the roof lining. Once the roof lining is perfected, the wonderful Daimler will be ready to be sent over to its new home in New Zealand.

1973 Triumph TR6 Restoration

Mauro has picked up work on our Triumph TR6 Complete restoration. He is making great progress continuing to build up the chassis today.

The front hubs, gearbox mounts and engine mounts have now been installed to the car. Mauro has also cleaned up the gearbox and prepared the brake pedals and brake housing for sand blasting. The prop shaft required new joints so these have been installed.