Our 1949 MG YT Returns
January 16, 2023
We recently welcomed back our 1949 MG YT to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Coming back to us for a service, this is a very
January 16, 2023
Highlights Of The Second Delivery For Our Double Winner
January 16, 2023
Last week, we told you about the extremely lucky Roger Woodcock who has been fortunate enough to win 2 classic cars through Bridge Classic Cars
Stripping Our Beetle
January 16, 2023
Delilah, our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle has begun its restoration journey with us here at Bridge Classic Cars. Classic car technician Brian removed the cover panels
Engine Rebuild And Interior Work
January 16, 2023
The engine of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK1 is in the process of being rebuilt. Everything has been progressing well with the rebuild and
Stripping Down An Amphicar
January 16, 2023
Classic car technician Mauro has been stripping down our 1964 Amphicar 7-70. This is a very interesting vehicle and it is one that you probably
The Rebuild Continues
January 16, 2023
The rebuild of our 1986 Daimler DS420 has continued over the last week. Classic car technician Scott has been busy putting this imposing vehicle back
A Bit More Paint Work
January 16, 2023
Before our 1973 Triumph TR6 is ready to find its new owner through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Classic Car Technician Chris repaired another small area
Looking As Good As New
January 16, 2023
When the award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at the end of last year, everyone was very excited to see
Seat Covers And Panels
January 16, 2023
Our 1959 Jensen 541R has had more interior work completed by Lydia over the last week. She has now finished putting the new covers onto
Body Repairs And Suspension
January 16, 2023
Classic car technician Rob has continued the body repairs on our 1968 MGB GT. As the welding ends, this classic car continues to progress through
Our 1949 MG YT Returns
January 16, 2023
We recently welcomed back our 1949 MG YT to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Coming back to us for a service, this is a very special car and we love having it back with us. This is a true classic and is a beautiful vehicle.
It will certainly get lots of attention from the workshop team before it eventually goes back home to its owners.
Highlights Of The Second Delivery For Our Double Winner
January 16, 2023
Last week, we told you about the extremely lucky Roger Woodcock who has been fortunate enough to win 2 classic cars through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
This is a story where a photograph simply isn’t enough, so Molly and the team took a trip to visit Roger and watch first-hand as he took delivery of his 1987 Volvo 240 GL.
The Volvo looks great parked next to his previous win of our 1975 MGB GT V8.
As you can see in the video, Roger can’t quite believe his luck that he has won 2 classic cars with us.
Stripping Our Beetle
January 16, 2023
Delilah, our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle has begun its restoration journey with us here at Bridge Classic Cars.
Classic car technician Brian removed the cover panels for the hood mechanism before undoing the headliner to reveal the hood frame bolts.
The rear side carpets were removed and the bottom edge of the headliner was removed too. The rear carpets were next to go before Brian untied the wires holding the back of the hood to the car. The hood frame bolts were loosened to allow the hood frame to be removed.
The vinyl from the bottom edge of the rear seat was taken out, as were the cross-member carpets. Brian then removed the panels from below the rear seat and took the sill carpets out too. Brina finally went on to remove the front carpet and the kick carpets as well.
Our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle hasn’t been in the workshop very long but work has already begun to bring this classic and extremely popular car back to its former glory.
Engine Rebuild And Interior Work
January 16, 2023
The engine of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK1 is in the process of being rebuilt. Everything has been progressing well with the rebuild and the engine is now ready for final assembly.
As well as the engine being rebuilt, classic car technician Brian has been working on the interior of this classic car. He removed the old foam and glue from the headliner and sanded it smooth. He then used the old headliner as a pattern for cutting out 3mm foam and material for the new headliner.
The rear headliner material was glued in place and trimmed to shape. The front headliner material was also glued and trimmed.
Brian went on to fit the covered centre trim bar before glueing the leather to the rear quarter section of the car. He also cut slots out of the leather for the seat catches.
The front and side headliner trim panels were fitted, as were the rear and rear side headliner trim panels.
Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 MK1 is an eye-catching vehicle in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and it is great to see it continue to make progress through its restoration journey with us.
Stripping Down An Amphicar
January 16, 2023
Classic car technician Mauro has been stripping down our 1964 Amphicar 7-70.
This is a very interesting vehicle and it is one that you probably don’t see many of while out on the road let alone in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
While Mauro was stripping down our Amphicar, Brian got to work removing the metal trim from the rear of the roof. He also undid the roof straps from the rear of the car and then removed the cover to access the hood frame bolts.
The rear seat was also removed along with the front seat too. The rear door handles and side panels also came out before Brian cleaned and wrapped up the seats.
Our 1964 Amphicar 7-70 will continue to be stripped down and worked on while it undergoes a full restoration with us.
The Rebuild Continues
January 16, 2023
The rebuild of our 1986 Daimler DS420 has continued over the last week. Classic car technician Scott has been busy putting this imposing vehicle back together.
As well as rebuilding our American DS420, Scott has also been undersealing various parts. He also spent time cleaning and refitting parts of the trim too.
Steve has also been working on our 1986 Daimler DS420. He has been cutting out new door handle gaskets and sealing the seams on the rear quarter lower section of the car. Steve also sealed the new panels in the same section. On both rear quarter window openings, Steve sealed the spot welds too.
This large classic vehicle also had the attention of classic car technician Brian as well. Brian has been looking at the roof of our Daimler limo. He glued the vinyl flaps around the back edge of the rear section before bolting the hood cover to the car. He then glued and riveted the inner cover corners to the car body and screwed the back edge of the hood to the car too.
Once this was complete, Brian moved inside the car to glue the inner cover corners in place and then fitted the roof finisher. The metal channel and rubber seal were fitted to the roof finisher and the rear hood was also fitted.
Our 1986 Daimler DS420 has come a long way since it first arrived in the workshop from America. Not only is it now a different colour (it was initially white), it continues to make good progress through its restoration.
A Bit More Paint Work
January 16, 2023
Before our 1973 Triumph TR6 is ready to find its new owner through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Classic Car Technician Chris repaired another small area of paintwork.
Chris prepped, primed, and painted the affected area and this classic car is now looking better than ever.
Someone will soon win our 1973 Triumph TR6 and, whoever is lucky enough to do so, will have a quintessential classic British sports car that looks as good as it drives!
Looking As Good As New
January 16, 2023
When the award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at the end of last year, everyone was very excited to see it again.
Since it has been back with us, its fog and spot lights have been swapped over and an issue with the driver’s side door alignment has been resolved too.
The next task that the workshop team have been looking at is a small area of damage to the paintwork above the driver’s side front wheel. Classic car technician Chris repaired the damage before priming the area.
Chris then went on to paint the repaired area and, as you can see from the photos below, our 1960 Jensen 541S is looking as impressive as ever.
Seat Covers And Panels
January 16, 2023
Our 1959 Jensen 541R has had more interior work completed by Lydia over the last week. She has now finished putting the new covers onto the two front squabs. Lydia has also finished covering the two front base tubs too.
Now that new covers have been made and fitted, Lydia has turned her attention to making the new foams for the rear squab and the rear base frames.
While Lydia was working on the interior of our Jensen 541R, Chris was continuing his filler work on the body. Several panels were removed in preparation for their final checks and so that they were ready for primer.
Classic car technician Al has also been working on our 541R. He repaired the off-side A post before masking up the body ready for its polyester primer to be applied. Primer was applied and, as you can see from the photos below, things are looking good!
Now that the primer has been applied to our classic Jensen, it can move on to the next stage of its restoration journey and be another step closer to being back out on the road.
Body Repairs And Suspension
January 16, 2023
Classic car technician Rob has continued the body repairs on our 1968 MGB GT. As the welding ends, this classic car continues to progress through its time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
The body repairs have been ongoing for a few weeks so it is exciting to see these come to an end.
The plan is for our 1968 MGB GT to eventually be a competition car through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
As the body repairs finish, attention has turned to the suspension of our MGB GT. They are being re-bushed before being re-fitted to the car.
