On Order – New Carburettors for the Glastron Sea Ray
October 29, 2021
It’s been a while since the last update on the Glastron Sea Ray Speedboat that belongs to our director Craig. During testing, our team found
October 29, 2021
Coming Soon – 1985 Mercedes SL380 in for Insurance Valuation
October 29, 2021
Bridge Classic Cars were pleased to welcome this stunning 1985 Mercedes R107 SL380 recently. The owner of this beautiful, classic convertible has asked us to
The Touches – Retrimming Parts on the 1970 Dodge Charger
October 29, 2021
Brian, our in-house trim master, has been busy working on retrimming and refitting trim pieces for the 1970 Dodge Charger that is in at Bridge
Building Update – Brickwork Complete and Ready for Cladding on New Workshop Extension
October 29, 2021
Work is going full steam ahead on the new workshop extension for Bridge Classic Cars The Brickwork has now been completed and bought up to
Behind the Scenes – Live Draw of the 1971 Morris Traveller
October 29, 2021
Thursday nights draw was a bit different than normal. It first started with the NCCSF Lotus Elise being driven to the runway near our hanger
Storage Solutions – Storing Your Classic with Bridge Classic Cars
October 29, 2021
Bridge Classic Cars have got several long-term storage spaces available at The Hangar, our private, secure storage facility Perfect for the dry, safe and protected
Detail and Trim – Front Carpets and Centre Console Retrim on the 1970 Dodge Charger
October 29, 2021
Kath and the in-house trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have been busy working on the interior of the 1970 Dodge Charger. Last time Kath
Off to a New Home – Vauxhall Engine Begins a New Life
October 29, 2021
Bridge Classic Cars recently had up for sale a 2.3 litre Vauxhall Big Valve engine. Well, it has now been sold! It was shipped out
Just Like New – 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Power Steering Pump Refurb
October 29, 2021
Our director, Craig, noticed a slight leak coming from his 2005 Aston Martin DB9 recently. So, the team at Bridge Classic Cars set about looking
Featured – Our 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition in Car & Classic
October 29, 2021
Our Bridge Classic Cars Competitions 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition has been featured in Car & Classic! The car, which is being drawn
On Order – New Carburettors for the Glastron Sea Ray
October 29, 2021
It’s been a while since the last update on the Glastron Sea Ray Speedboat that belongs to our director Craig.
During testing, our team found the engine just wouldn’t run quite right. Our in-house engine builder Ady began to have a look through the carburettors and found that they need to either be rebuilt or replaced. After trying to source a rebuild kit for them to no avail, Ady has sourced a supplier in the US who can help us with replacements.
For that, they need us to send over a series of specific measurements to ensure that the right set is sent to us.
Expect to see more on this project soon!
Coming Soon – 1985 Mercedes SL380 in for Insurance Valuation
October 29, 2021
Bridge Classic Cars were pleased to welcome this stunning 1985 Mercedes R107 SL380 recently.
The owner of this beautiful, classic convertible has asked us to do an insurance valuation on the vehicle for himself and the insurance company. These must be done by a noted and respected restoration specialist which is what we at Bridge Classic Cars pride ourselves on.
The Touches – Retrimming Parts on the 1970 Dodge Charger
October 29, 2021
Brian, our in-house trim master, has been busy working on retrimming and refitting trim pieces for the 1970 Dodge Charger that is in at Bridge Classic Cars.
To start with, Brian began working on retrimming the seatbacks for the plush, thick black leather bucket seats. Brian created the coverings by hand trying to get the closest he possibly could to the same thickness and quality leather used on the fronts to create one uniform piece.
Along with that, Brian also worked on recovering the seat adjusters in matching black leather for the final finishing touch of the seats.
After that, Brian then turned his attention onto the dash. This along with the seats are the next step for installation into the car. The dash pad and A-pillars were hand wrapped in matching leather to create another uniform look throughout the whole car, just another little touch on this amazing Charger
Building Update – Brickwork Complete and Ready for Cladding on New Workshop Extension
October 29, 2021
Work is going full steam ahead on the new workshop extension for Bridge Classic Cars
The Brickwork has now been completed and bought up to the same levels as our existing workshop. With that finished, it is time for the cladding to begin. This is expected to begin next week and make the building weather-tight.
The new extension to our restoration workshop is looking absolutely incredible and we’re so excited to see it when it’s done.
Behind the Scenes – Live Draw of the 1971 Morris Traveller
October 29, 2021
Thursday nights draw was a bit different than normal. It first started with the NCCSF Lotus Elise being driven to the runway near our hanger at RAF Bentwaters and secondly because it was our Director, Craig, who was carrying out proceedings for the night.
After a quick walk around of the bright yellow final production run Elise by Craig and Freddie, it was time to work our way through the hanger. Next up was the newly released 1984 BMW 635CSi, this is our latest competition car which people are already really interested in and is an incredible example of a German classic GT car.
Alongside it was the very rare RHD 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible. Finished in pale blue with some genuine Shelby GT350 parts, this car is a very good example of a replica done right with the RHD conversion makes it all the more useable here in the UK. More on this car later.
Then at the end of the row was the 1969 Mercedes 250SE W111 Coupe. A wonderful piece of luxury, style and grace. The car is imposing to say the least but it conducts itself with a sense of poise and decorum as you would expect with a 1960s Mercedes.
Finally, the bit everybody had been waiting for. The draw of 1971 Morris Traveller 1000. This little car was massively popular and sold out around 24 hours before the draw. With the entries confirmed on the pre-published entry list on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website, it was time to fire up the random number generator to see who would be this wonderful little cars new owner.
Congratulations to the winner John Turner with the winning ticket of 896!
Storage Solutions – Storing Your Classic with Bridge Classic Cars
October 29, 2021
Bridge Classic Cars have got several long-term storage spaces available at The Hangar, our private, secure storage facility
Perfect for the dry, safe and protected storage of your beloved Classic Cars. The Hangar is dedicated for use of long-term (6 month+) storage of historic, classic or vintage car.
Prices are from £40 per week for a space at The Hangar, this includes the vehicle being trickle charged during its stay. Before being put into its dedicated space within The Hangar, a full valet is done on the car then the vehicle is fitted with its own soft car cover to protect its paint and condition at no extra cost.
Clients who use our storage facility at The Hangar also have the option of any mechanical, servicing or MOT work carried out by Bridge Classic Cars, this can be done at an additional cost. Should you also choose to store your class with Bridge Classic Cars, the vehicle can be regularly started, brought up to temperature and test-driven on-site by our dedicated team of restoration specialists.
The Hangar is situated on 2500 acres of private land which is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, 7 days a week with vehicles in The Hangar regularly checked for condition, fluid levels and battery health.
The vehicles can also be transported to and from your home in our own enclosed transporter, delivered anywhere in the UK or abroad with enough notice given and the vehicle fully checked and inspected before it begins its adventures at an additional cost. A service used by many of our clients who are only briefly in the UK to use their cars or for some who want to use their classic cars on the continent.
For any further information or to discuss any bespoke requirements please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Bridge Classic Cars team on 01473 742038 or email at info@bridgeclassiccars.co.uk
Detail and Trim – Front Carpets and Centre Console Retrim on the 1970 Dodge Charger
October 29, 2021
Kath and the in-house trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have been busy working on the interior of the 1970 Dodge Charger.
Last time Kath rebound the carpet edges after they required some trimming to ensure the best fit and finish for this iconic muscle car to look absolutely perfect. Now, those front carpets are firmly in place in the car awaiting all the other interior trim to be fit over the top of them.
Kath began to look at the centre console as the next step for the interior of the Charger. It’s a rather large piece so it’s very noticeable if it isn’t looking its best. So, Kath began to carefully dismantle the centre console in preparation for its retrim. Even the wooden veneer had to be slowly and methodically removed inch by inch to preserve it to be refurbished.
All of the panels have been removed from the centre console one by one to be evaluated and a plan worked out for each of them. Polishing the brightwork, making templates for new cutouts and then, the entire console itself was retrimmed in matching black leather.
It looks sensational. This will be the next item going back into the car once the seats (which Brian has been working on alongside Kath) are finished and ready to go in.
Off to a New Home – Vauxhall Engine Begins a New Life
October 29, 2021
Bridge Classic Cars recently had up for sale a 2.3 litre Vauxhall Big Valve engine. Well, it has now been sold! It was shipped out earlier in the week to its new owner for it to begin its new life somewhere else.
Hopefully one day we might get to see what this amazing little engine ends up in!
Just Like New – 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Power Steering Pump Refurb
October 29, 2021
Our director, Craig, noticed a slight leak coming from his 2005 Aston Martin DB9 recently. So, the team at Bridge Classic Cars set about looking into it.
Our in-house restoration technicians got the car in and began to check over all the systems and hoses in the engine bay. Soon, it was found to be from the power steering pump. Thankfully, these can be rebuilt/refurbished by specialists so it has been removed and sent off for the work to be done.
Once we have it back, we’ll let you know all about it here on the Bridge Classic Cars blog.
Featured – Our 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition in Car & Classic
October 29, 2021
Our Bridge Classic Cars Competitions 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition has been featured in Car & Classic!
The car, which is being drawn on Sunday 31st October at 7 pm on our Facebook page, is the first VIN number for the last ever Lotus Elise production run. Together with Lotus Cars and Norwich City Football Club, Bridge Classic Cars Competitions wants to give one lucky winner the chance to become the owner of this very special sports car. And at the same time, help support an incredible charity.
Chris Pollitt has written up an amazing piece shared on their main website which you can see here!
The car is still available to enter, however. Tickets are £9 and 100% of the proceeds go towards helping the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation.
