This Just In – Alfa Romeo 1750 Spyder
January 13, 2022
Patiently awaiting its space in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ, is this stunning Alfa Romeo Spyder. This car was part of
January 13, 2022
Piece and Quiet – Patching the Floors and Sound Deadening in the 1977 MGB Roadster
January 13, 2022
Our senior technician, Dave, has been working on the 1977 MGB Roadster that is in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for restoration. This time, the
Catch a Leak – Fixing Leaky Carburettors on the 1973 MGB GT V8
January 13, 2022
Paul, one of our in-house restoration technicians at Bridge Classic Cars, has been getting to the bottom of a fuel leak on the 1973 MGB
The Perfect Fit – Making the Rear Seat Cover for the 1956 Jensen 541
January 13, 2022
Our in-house trim expert Lydia has been busy remaking the rear seat for the 1956 Jensen 541 that we are currently in the process of
In the Spotlight – Stripping Down the Lamps for the 1934 MG PA
January 13, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration team have been carefully stripping down the new lamps for the 1934 MG PA Midget in our workshop. These
All in Order – Cleaning and Organising Parts from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 13, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration team have been busy cleaning and cataloguing the parts for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL which is in with ourselves
In Need of a Clean – Send 1905 Riley 9hp Parts for Rebrassing
January 13, 2022
The brass parts of the 1905 Riley 9HP are in need of a clean and refurb. So, these are being carefully catalogued and packaged to
In The Right Direction – Aligning the 1990 Mini 30
January 13, 2022
Our in-house restoration technician Jon has been working on the front end of the 1990 Austin Mini 30 before it is transported to its new
Starting from New – Continuing Body Repairs on the 1987 Daimler Double Six
January 13, 2022
Our in-house fabrication shop at Bridge Classic Cars has been working its way through the rust issues on the 1987 Daimler Double Six. Monty, one
Ready for Brightwork – Ready for Chrome on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
January 13, 2022
The team at Bridge Classic Cars have begun work on the stunning bonnet of the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster we have built
In Colour – Painting the 1977 MGB Roadster
January 13, 2022
The first layers of colour are now on the body of the 1977 MGB Roadster in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop. Our head
From the Ground Up – Installing the Carpet Set into the 1970 Porsche 911T
January 13, 2022
Brian, our head trimmer here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working his magic and skill alongside our other incredibly talented trimmer Lydia to install
Check Over – Inspecting the 1929 Dodge Brothers DA
January 13, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars have got this incredible pre-war 1929 Dodge Brothers DA in our Suffolk workshop to begin the inspection of this beautiful dark blue
This Just In – Alfa Romeo 1750 Spyder
January 13, 2022
Patiently awaiting its space in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ, is this stunning Alfa Romeo Spyder.
This car was part of the shipment of cars we had come in from South Africa, along with some other very interesting vehicles.
This car will be fully inspected by our in-house restoration teams to find out just what this stunning Spyder needs to be in useable and reliable condition.
Piece and Quiet – Patching the Floors and Sound Deadening in the 1977 MGB Roadster
January 13, 2022
Our senior technician, Dave, has been working on the 1977 MGB Roadster that is in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for restoration. This time, the job is to sort out some of the small holes and issues in the floor pan of the 1970s convertible.
After assessing the area, Dave only removed the material which had been affected. Then, with the patch piece trimmed down to size, Dave could weld the piece into the floor of the car. After it had been welded in and ground back to be perfectly smooth, Dave then could seam-seal the piece into the car.
Now that the floors were rock solid,Dave could replace the sound deadening on the floor so that when this amazing convertible is out on the open road, its very luckily owner just gets to enjoy the sound of the wonderful 4 cylinder rather than the road noise.
Catch a Leak – Fixing Leaky Carburettors on the 1973 MGB GT V8
January 13, 2022
Paul, one of our in-house restoration technicians at Bridge Classic Cars, has been getting to the bottom of a fuel leak on the 1973 MGB GT V8 we currently have in our Suffolk workshop.
After investigating, Paul found the seal around the needle within the carburettor was weeping and allowing fuel to leak out. After carefully taking apart the carbs (making sure not to damage or warp any of the gaskets) Paul replaced the seal and rebuilt the units to go back on top of the V8. After they were back on, Paul checked for any leaks and everything was nice, clean and dry.
The Perfect Fit – Making the Rear Seat Cover for the 1956 Jensen 541
January 13, 2022
Our in-house trim expert Lydia has been busy remaking the rear seat for the 1956 Jensen 541 that we are currently in the process of restoring at Bridge Classic Cars.
Lydia used what was left of the original rear seat as a rough guide to create a specially made template for the classic GT car. Carefully, Lydia could transfer this template onto the chosen leather to begin the process of cutting out the individual pieces that will be joined together, edged and then fitted around the seat base.
The attention to detail that our trim-shop have is what truly sets them apart in their field. Every aspect of the seat is taken into consideration when creating these custom pieces from scratch.
In the Spotlight – Stripping Down the Lamps for the 1934 MG PA
January 13, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration team have been carefully stripping down the new lamps for the 1934 MG PA Midget in our workshop.
These units have been completely taken apart in preparation to be sent off to a specialist to be entirely refurbished before coming back to us and put back on the stunning pre-war sports car. Every bolt, screw and catch has been carefully removed and catalogued for this process.
We’re looking forward to seeing them when they come back and get them back on the car.
All in Order – Cleaning and Organising Parts from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 13, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration team have been busy cleaning and cataloguing the parts for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL which is in with ourselves for restoration. Our in-house restoration technician Tamas has been meticulously going through every component which was removed from the car to evaluate and note its condition and part number if needed.
Some of these pieces will be sent out to specialists for refurbishment or refinishing but others will have particular treatments and processes done to them in-house.
To see all of the parts our technician has gone through, see the gallery below!
In Need of a Clean – Send 1905 Riley 9hp Parts for Rebrassing
January 13, 2022
The brass parts of the 1905 Riley 9HP are in need of a clean and refurb. So, these are being carefully catalogued and packaged to be sent off to a specialist to come back as good as new.
These parts are over 100 years old so special care is needed with the refurbishment of them. Bridge Classic Cars works closely with a series of trusted and well-respected specialists for jobs such as this to ensure the best long-lasting results on the parts that are sent away from us here.
In The Right Direction – Aligning the 1990 Mini 30
January 13, 2022
Our in-house restoration technician Jon has been working on the front end of the 1990 Austin Mini 30 before it is transported to its new owner. As part of its check over, Jon had to make some tracking adjustments to get the Mini’s steering spot on.
With a few small tweaks, Jon managed to get the Mini’s steering completely dialled in and nicely balanced. Making sure everything under the car was torqued and secure, the car went for its final road test.
This little 1990 Austin Mini 30 will soon be off to its very lucky new owner.
Starting from New – Continuing Body Repairs on the 1987 Daimler Double Six
January 13, 2022
Our in-house fabrication shop at Bridge Classic Cars has been working its way through the rust issues on the 1987 Daimler Double Six.
Monty, one of our amazing fabricators, has carefully removed the affected areas on the sills of the luxury saloon. Monty has worked through the sills and replaced them with brand new metal which will perfectly match the original piece. The piece is as close to the original material thickness as to perfectly blend with the existing panel and when it comes to colour and bodywork, it is easier to paint match.
The work will continue on the 1987 Daimler Double Six so keep an eye out on the Bridge Classic Cars newspage.
Ready for Brightwork – Ready for Chrome on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
January 13, 2022
The team at Bridge Classic Cars have begun work on the stunning bonnet of the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster we have built for a client. With all of the weatherstripping installed into the headlight surrounds, they can now begin with the final brightwork.
All of the chrome for Fern Grey was sent off to a specialist, Wyatt Polishing, for refurbishment and polishing to make sure it looked as good as the rest of the incredible car. Now Paul, one of our in-house technicians, will start the meticulous task of getting the chrome back onto the headlights ready for when the bonnet is finally installed onto the car in the coming weeks.
Expect to see a lot more on the progress of the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster here on the Bridge Classic Cars newspage.
In Colour – Painting the 1977 MGB Roadster
January 13, 2022
The first layers of colour are now on the body of the 1977 MGB Roadster in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop.
Our head painter Chris has spent hours, along with our other painter Alan, getting the MGB Roadster’s body ready for its first coats of colour. It looks absolutely fantastic and these results only come with the extensive and meticulous prep work done by our in-house restoration teams. The colour sits nice and evenly across all the panels to give a beautiful uniform look on the 1970s convertible.
Next, Chris and Alan will prepare and begin the next stage of getting this 1977 MGB Roadster looking better than new.
From the Ground Up – Installing the Carpet Set into the 1970 Porsche 911T
January 13, 2022
Brian, our head trimmer here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working his magic and skill alongside our other incredibly talented trimmer Lydia to install the new carpet set into the 1970 Porsche 911T currently in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop.
Brian carefully began working on the kick panels at the front before moving his way around the edges of the car to the rear. All of the carpet set has to be put down in a very specific order to ensure the best fit and finish for the car. Brian carefully prepared each piece and each panel to be put into the car so it was securely glued down into the cockpit of the car. Once all of the major pieces were safely in place, Brian then began work on carpeting the floor pan of the 911. Finished in black, the carpets look absolutely brilliant in this classic 911.
Check Over – Inspecting the 1929 Dodge Brothers DA
January 13, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars have got this incredible pre-war 1929 Dodge Brothers DA in our Suffolk workshop to begin the inspection of this beautiful dark blue tourer.
Our in-house restoration technician Paul has been busy giving this classic a full check over to highlight any areas that will need attention for it to be safely driven and mechanically reliable. Paul noted that the fuel system will need attention along with the brakes. Apart from that, the Dodge is in remarkable condition for its age.
With this, our in-house teams are currently sourcing either new parts or specialists at the top of the field in refurbishing units needed.
