Investing in the future at Bridge Classic Cars
November 28, 2022
Here at Bridge Classic Cars we very much believe in investing in the future and investing in new people to make that future happen. A
November 28, 2022
Investigating Exhaust Blow – 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3
November 28, 2022
Classic car technician Jon has been investigating the exhaust blow (blowing noise) on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3. From listening to it, Jon
Repaired, Painted, And Looking Good
November 28, 2022
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 has recently undergone some repair and paintwork. Now that this classic car has some new paint, it is looking much better
Being Put Back Together
November 28, 2022
Our 1986 Daimler DS420 has been going through the process of being put back together after recently getting a new coat of paint. The doors
Nearly There – 1978 MGB GT
November 28, 2022
Classic car technician Rob has been looking at our 1978 MGB GT. As this car is getting very close to being ready to leave us,
1964 Rover P5 Coupe – The Assessment Begins
November 28, 2022
As it recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1964 Rover P5 Coupe needs to undergo a thorough inspection and assessment from our
Trial Fitting Bodywork – 1905 Riley 9HP
November 28, 2022
Our 1905 Riley 9HP has been going through a big transformation over the last few weeks. A big step towards this ultra-rare car looking more
Investing in the future at Bridge Classic Cars
November 28, 2022
Here at Bridge Classic Cars we very much believe in investing in the future and investing in new people to make that future happen.
A little over a month ago, Lily joined the team to help launch our newest project which is already starting to take shape. These ideas will help build the landscape of Bridge Classic Cars in 2023.
In order for the fresh new minds to work, we needed to create fresh, new space for it to all happen in so here we have our latest office space. A extension on what is already the marketing office here at Bridge, the space will now be twice the size and open planned for many minds to work together!
Or to chat more and share snacks…
Ollie from OJHurd Carpentry pulled in some long nights for us to get this built in just 4 days.
With the electrics now in, all we need now is the new window openings, the plastering, the decorating and voila…our events hub will be here!
We are very much looking forward to all of the new and amazing events being thought up in our new space. Freddie is already wanting the extension of his office to have plants and water features but we think a couple of desks and a cabinet will be just as good!
We won’t give away too much for what we have coming up next year but more information will follow very soon indeed!
Investigating Exhaust Blow – 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3
November 28, 2022
Classic car technician Jon has been investigating the exhaust blow (blowing noise) on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3. From listening to it, Jon believed that the issue seemed to be coming from the offside bank of the exhaust manifold.
To confirm his suspicions, Jon had to strip and investigate this area of the car.
After a bit of work, Jon was able to gain access to properly investigate. He found that the front manifold of this classic car was cracked and was causing the blowing noise coming from the exhaust.
The front manifold was removed and was found to be in need of replacement. While Jon was waiting for the new part to arrive, and while he had access to it, he removed the rear manifold too in order to check it was in better condition than the front.
Jon went on to clean all the parts and mating surfaces ready for the new parts to be fitted. Once the new parts have arrived and have been put into the car, Jon is hopeful that the exhaust blow would have been resolved.
Work will continue on this beautiful Jaguar E-Type to make sure it is soon ready to leave the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and be returned to its owner. We know that once it’s back out on the road, it will be extremely enjoyable to drive and experience.
Repaired, Painted, And Looking Good
November 28, 2022
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 has recently undergone some repair and paintwork.
Now that this classic car has some new paint, it is looking much better than it did when it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and classic car technician Mauro has been putting things back together to get the car ready to move on to the next stage of its stay with us.
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 will eventually be put up for sale. It’s a beautiful car and will make a great addition to someone’s garage in the future.
For now though, we will enjoy admiring it in the workshop.
Being Put Back Together
November 28, 2022
Our 1986 Daimler DS420 has been going through the process of being put back together after recently getting a new coat of paint.
The doors of this large classic car have been reattached and the new paintwork is looking good!
Since it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1986 Daimler DS420 has undergone lots of restoration work and it now looks very different to how it did when it first arrived.
While its time in the paint shop might be getting closer to coming to an end, there’s still more work to be done on our DS420. Our expert team of classic car technicians will continue working on this classic limousine until it is ready to leave us and get back out on the road.
In the meantime though, the below photos show the new paintwork and the current state of this classic car.
Nearly There – 1978 MGB GT
November 28, 2022
Classic car technician Rob has been looking at our 1978 MGB GT. As this car is getting very close to being ready to leave us, he has been double-checking that everything is working exactly as it should.
While there is still some work needing to be done on this eye-catching classic car (the sunroof being the main one), it is clear to see that it won’t be too much longer before it drives out of our workshop and back to its owner.
The workshop team here at Bridge Classic Cars have put a lot of time and effort into bringing this classic car back to life. It has recently been started and, like Rob has been doing recently, checks will continue to be done until everyone is satisfied it is good to go.
We love a classic MG so we always love having them come into the workshop. However, it is equally as exciting to see a fully restored MG as beautiful as this one leave us and move on to the next chapter of its life on the road.
Our 1978 MGB GT might not be quite ready to leave us just yet but, once the sunroof is installed by classic car technician Brian, and Rob has finished his checks, we will have to say goodbye to this beautiful classic car. Until then though, we will continue to enjoy having it with us.
1964 Rover P5 Coupe – The Assessment Begins
November 28, 2022
As it recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1964 Rover P5 Coupe needs to undergo a thorough inspection and assessment from our experienced team of classic car technicians.
Paul has begun his initial assessment of this beautiful classic car as preparations begin for it to be offered as a competition car through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Our 1964 Rover P5 Coupe impressed Paul as, from first impressions, it looks to be in good shape. However, Paul did notice that, despite the car being well cared for and maintained, it appears that one of the brake shoes was fitted incorrectly.
This has now been resolved and the inspection and assessment of our 1964 Rover P5 will continue until Paul and the rest of the workshop team are completely satisfied that it is ready for someone to win.
Trial Fitting Bodywork – 1905 Riley 9HP
November 28, 2022
Our 1905 Riley 9HP has been going through a big transformation over the last few weeks. A big step towards this ultra-rare car looking more like it should was when the wheels were fitted. This was a great opportunity to see much more clearly how our finished Riley will hopefully look.
However, classic car technician Dave has been taking our 9HP through an even bigger stage of its transformation and restoration by trial-fitting the wooden bodywork.
This was the first time in a very long time that the bodywork and chassis were together in what is likely to be their final configuration.
While it’s still not the right time for everything to be secured into place, this trial-fitting gave everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars a clear view of how special this car truly is.
Even Dave couldn’t help himself and had to take a seat in the car he has been working so hard to bring back to life.
Obviously, there is still a long way to go before our 1905 Riley 9HP is ready to leave us, but it certainly won’t be too much longer before the sound of the engine is heard throughout the workshop.
Starting the engine for the first time in decades will be an extremely special moment and it is one we are very much looking forward to.
The photos below show just how much of an impact having the bodywork on the chassis has on the car. A huge amount of work has gone into the project to get it to this stage and it is always rewarding to see it make big steps towards its finished state.
