Entry Is Now Open!
December 19, 2022
You can now win our 1987 Volvo 240 GL. Entry is open for the draw that will take place on Thursday 5th January 2023. Our
December 19, 2022
Working On Our 1975 MGB GT V8
December 19, 2022
After checking the levels on our 1975 MGB GT V8, classic car technician Steve found an oil leak coming from the sump plug washer. This
Austin Healey Progress
December 19, 2022
As classic car technician Steve has been spending a bit of time with our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 lately, he has noticed a few issues
Reassembly, Electrical Work, And More
December 19, 2022
After working on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 for the last couple of weeks, classic car technician John has been busy reassembling this
Swapping Lights
December 19, 2022
After having an award-winning summer at a number of classic car shows, our 1960 Jensen 541S has returned to us. Before being put into storage,
Painting And Tracking
December 19, 2022
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 has recently had its new boot floor panels painted by classic car technician Scott. That wasn’t the only work completed
The Metalwork Continues On Our Jensen Interceptor
December 19, 2022
Classic car technicians Monty and Christian have continued their work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3. The metalwork of any car restoration tends to be
Fabricating A New Cover
December 19, 2022
It’s fairly obvious that our 1940 Morris C8 Gun Tractor (Quad) is a very interesting vehicle. It is certainly very different to most of the
Getting Back Together
December 19, 2022
Progress has continued on our 1959 Jensen 541R over the last week. After previously painting the chassis, classic car technician Mauro continued his work painting
Entry Is Now Open!
December 19, 2022
You can now win our 1987 Volvo 240 GL.
Entry is open for the draw that will take place on Thursday 5th January 2023.
Our 1987 Volvo 240 GL is in exceptional condition and has only been owned by one family from new. It was going to be part of our personal collection of classic cars but, as so many of you asked for it to be a competition car, it is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
You can enter the draw to win this beautiful classic car here.
Working On Our 1975 MGB GT V8
December 19, 2022
After checking the levels on our 1975 MGB GT V8, classic car technician Steve found an oil leak coming from the sump plug washer. This was replaced with a new plug and washer which stopped the leak. The oil and oil filter were also replaced.
Steve went on to check and clean the brakes as well as fabricating a new number plate holder as the previous plate was stuck to the bumper of the car.
The washer motor of our 1975 MGB GT V8 was also replaced.
Austin Healey Progress
December 19, 2022
As classic car technician Steve has been spending a bit of time with our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 lately, he has noticed a few issues that needed to be addressed. Over the last week, Steve has been working to resolve these issues ready for it to be driven to Hampshire by its owner very soon.
The first task Steve completed was to fix the driver’s side door check strap back into place. Once this was done, he went on to fit a new rear fuel filter.
A small oil leak was found from a previous sump repair. Steve removed the sump and it was cleaned and welded to resolve the minor oil leak.
Steve also cleaned the carburettor pistons and float bowls too.
Our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 continues to be prepared for its upcoming road trip. It won’t be too much longer before we say goodbye as we watch it drive out of the workshop and back out on the road again.
Reassembly, Electrical Work, And More
December 19, 2022
After working on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 for the last couple of weeks, classic car technician John has been busy reassembling this beautiful classic car. Once everything was back together following the fitting of a hidden battery isolator, John conducted some tests and was pleased with the results.
While he was working on our E-Type, John noticed that there was a minor blow on one side of the exhaust. He resealed the exhaust to solve the issue.
The carburettor float bowls were stripped as the carbs were flooding at idle speed which indicated sticking needle valves. Each bowl was full of dirt and the needle valves were found to be covered in dirt too when they were removed.
The carb bowls were cleaned, blown out, and refitted. The last carb needed a gasket made for the float bowl as the old one was torn.
A new fuel filter was fitted near the tank and the sight glass was clean and free from dirt which made John think it could be the fuel lines themselves causing the issues. He stripped and blew out the fuel lines from rear to front. A lot of dirt came out before everything was reassembled and tested.
Our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 had a good clean and, as you can see from the pictures below, looked extremely good afterwards.
In preparation for our E-Type leaving the workshop, John went on to check and adjust the tracking before turning his attention to the reverse lights that were not working. When they were powered up with the power probe, they worked fine which indicated that the bulbs and wiring were all ok. John stripped the centre console to access the switch. He removed the switch and found this was where the fault was. He lubricated the switch and refitted it without spacer shims before reconnecting it. After testing, John was satisfied that everything was working as it should.
Swapping Lights
December 19, 2022
After having an award-winning summer at a number of classic car shows, our 1960 Jensen 541S has returned to us.
Before being put into storage, classic car technician Ryan swapped the fog and spot lights over on this beautiful classic car.
While Ryan has been looking at the lights, Dave was busy working to resolve an alignment issue with one of the door windows.
We have always known that our 1960 Jensen 541S is a beautiful and very special classic car. We love having it back in the workshop with us and the team here is enjoying being up close and personal with it preparing it for its time in storage.
Painting And Tracking
December 19, 2022
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 has recently had its new boot floor panels painted by classic car technician Scott.
That wasn’t the only work completed on this classic car last week though. John conducted a check of the tracking and found that it was way out from where it should be. John adjusted the tracking to bring it back within specification.
While working on our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8, John also noticed that the top suspension arm nut was loose. He tightened this nut which resolved the issue.
The Metalwork Continues On Our Jensen Interceptor
December 19, 2022
Classic car technicians Monty and Christian have continued their work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3.
The metalwork of any car restoration tends to be the part of the project that takes a lot of time. This makes sense when you think that the bodywork is the foundation of the vehicle. The metalwork needs to be completed to an extremely high standard as the rest of the car will be built on and around this.
As Monty and Christian are fabricating a strong foundation that the rest of this classic car will be built on, their work will continue until they are completely satisfied that it meets their high standards.
Our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3 has definitely made progress as of late and, as more panels are made and as more welding is completed, the car is becoming more and more recognisable to its final form.
Fabricating A New Cover
December 19, 2022
It’s fairly obvious that our 1940 Morris C8 Gun Tractor (Quad) is a very interesting vehicle. It is certainly very different to most of the other classic cars we have in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
With that in mind, it makes sense that finding parts for it can be quite challenging.
The water jacket cover of this heavy-duty machine was recently found to be rotted through. As sourcing a new one wasn’t an option, a replacement was fabricated instead.
This type of classic vehicle presents interesting challenges to our team of classic car technicians. Luckily, they are highly skilled and experienced so finding a solution doesn’t usually take them too long!
Getting Back Together
December 19, 2022
Progress has continued on our 1959 Jensen 541R over the last week. After previously painting the chassis, classic car technician Mauro continued his work painting various components that will eventually be re-attached to the newly painted chassis.
While Mauro was painting, Brian continued work on the car’s interior. Although none of the interior components are actually inside the vehicle at the moment, preparation has already begun for things to be installed later on in the restoration process.
Brian fitted the metal brackets to the front and rear door cappings as well as fitting metal brackets to the rear quarter panels too.
Classic car technician Rob was also working on our 541R by bolting the roof frame back onto the chassis. Rob also bolted the body back onto the chassis as well. This has gone a long way in bringing the frame of our 1959 Jensen 541R back together and it is now much more recognisable.
Another big milestone that was achieved this week was the fibreglass work being finished on the car. Once this was done, Chris was able to apply epoxy and inside seal the body. Chris went on to remove the old paint from the bonnet, as well as paint more components, before moving on to putting the panels back onto the chassis ready to be panel levelled.
Chris ultimately put the body of this rare classic car back together and it is now ready for final gapping and panel levelling before moving on to the next stage of its restoration journey.
Our 1959 Jensen 541R has come a long way this year and, as 2022 draws to a close, we are very excited to see progress continue in the new year. By this time in 2023, this classic car will look very different to how it does now (and extremely different to how it did when it first arrived in the workshop).
