Just Arrived – 1994 Rover 216 Cabriolet
January 23, 2023
The newest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1994 Rover 216 Cabriolet. All being well, this will be a competition car on
January 23, 2023
An E-Type Returns
January 23, 2023
Our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Racing Series 1 has recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Coming back to be re-painted, it won’t be too
Win our 1975 MGB GT V8
January 23, 2023
We love an MGB here at Bridge Classic Cars! Another winner was found for our previous V8 MGB but, don’t worry if you didn’t win
Engine And Interior Progress
January 23, 2023
More interior work has been completed by Brian on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark I. He first cut out new leather for the rear
Working On Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5
January 23, 2023
After recently returning to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 has been under the care of classic car technician Scott.
Rebuild Progress
January 23, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has continued rebuilding our 1986 Daimler DS420. While rebuilding our American limo, Scott also completed some of the trim and other
Wheel Arches Primed
January 23, 2023
Our 1959 Jensen 541R has recently had new seat covers made, and lots of prep work completed ready for it to move on to the
Fuel, Battery, And Prep
January 23, 2023
Our 1969 Morris Minor has had the attention of classic car technician Dave as of late. He drained the fuel from the car and replaced
Assessing Our 1949 MG YT
January 23, 2023
Our beautiful 1949 MG YT is back with us for a service and a thorough workshop assessment. Classic car technician Dave has been looking at
Carburettor Plate
January 23, 2023
When you are working on a car that is more than 100 years old, like our 1905 Riley 9HP, it is extremely challenging to find
Taking Our Beetle Apart
January 23, 2023
One of the most popular cars of all time, our Volkswagen Beetle is a car you will likely see on a regular basis while out
The Strip Down Continues
January 23, 2023
The strip down of our 1964 Amphicar 7-70 has continued recently. Classic car technicians Chris and Mauro have now stripped the car back to bare
New Fans And Wiring Loom
January 23, 2023
Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII has been getting new fans and a new wiring loom thanks to classic car technician John. Before the new fans
Just Arrived – 1994 Rover 216 Cabriolet
January 23, 2023
The newest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1994 Rover 216 Cabriolet.
All being well, this will be a competition car on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions but, before that can be confirmed, it will need to undergo a thorough inspection from our team of classic car technicians.
We collected our 1994 Rover 216 Cabriolet alongside our 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 and they certainly made good travel companions.
An E-Type Returns
January 23, 2023
Our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Racing Series 1 has recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Coming back to be re-painted, it won’t be too long before this impressive car looks very different to how it does now.
As you can see from the pictures below, even in the trailer, it is a fantastic-looking Jaguar!
We love having unique vehicles in the workshop and this certainly fits the bill.
Win our 1975 MGB GT V8
January 23, 2023
We love an MGB here at Bridge Classic Cars!
Another winner was found for our previous V8 MGB but, don’t worry if you didn’t win that one as you have another opportunity with the latest draw from Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Entry is open and tickets are now available for our latest 1975 MGB GT V8.
Engine And Interior Progress
January 23, 2023
More interior work has been completed by Brian on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark I. He first cut out new leather for the rear seat base pad before he glued the foam and leather onto the rear base seat panel. Brian went on to turn the leather around the edges of the panel.
He riveted the back pads to the frame and then glued the back pad covers to the frame and fitted it into the car.
Brian then turned his attention to the rear seat squab section where he fitted the latch mechanism to the squab panel. He removed the covers from the squab side wood sections and then re-covered these with new leather.
The original top cover was clamped so holes could be drilled for the metal bracket. The metal bracket was then glued to the new leather.
Side trim panels were also made.
Brian went on to fit a hinge to the bottom edge of the rear seat squab section and then went on to fit the chrome latch handles. Metal channels for rubber inserts were fitted before the rubber inserts were added.
While Brian was working on the interior of our Aston Martin DB2/4, the engine rebuild was progressing. Once the last liner was machined, the engine was ready for final assembly.
The crankshaft has been placed in the block and the fit is how it should be. The pistons and liners have been prepped and the head has now been finished.
Progress continues to be made on our rare Aston Martin and we look forward to the car being put back together and being one step closer to being able to leave the workshop and return to its owner.
Working On Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5
January 23, 2023
After recently returning to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 has been under the care of classic car technician Scott.
Scott fitted new rear radius arms as the old bushes were shot. He also fitted new steering rack boots as the old ones had dried out and cracked. Scott went on to put the rear axle back together before stripping out the boot area and draining the fuel tank.
Once the tank had been drained and removed, Scott had better access to be able to assess the rust in the rear panel of the car.
After the rust has been assessed, the workshop team will also be investigating an issue with the front lights.
Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 is a great-looking car and work will continue to get it back to its owner very soon.
Rebuild Progress
January 23, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has continued rebuilding our 1986 Daimler DS420.
While rebuilding our American limo, Scott also completed some of the trim and other interior work. Alongside his rebuilding efforts, Scott stripped the brake master ready for it to be rebuilt too.
Scott wasn’t the only technician working on our DS420 lately, as classic car technician Steve also had his focus on this imposing vehicle.
Steve fitted new thread inserts to the window frame after the corroded panel had been replaced. He also fitted new internal parts of the fuel flap locking mechanism as the old ones were missing. The rear bumper fixings were cleaned and sprayed before Steve went on to replace the old rear subframe mounts that had fallen apart.
The off-side front brake pipe needed to be replaced as it was corroded and broke when the front subframe was removed during welding so Steve did this.
The front inner wings had rust protection applied before the front end was reassembled as well.
Putting our 1986 Daimler DS420 back together is a big job and one that only skilled technicians are able to do. Luckily our workshop team have been restoring classic cars for a long time so it won’t be too long before this one is back in one piece again.
Wheel Arches Primed
January 23, 2023
Our 1959 Jensen 541R has recently had new seat covers made, and lots of prep work completed ready for it to move on to the next stage of its restoration journey.
Classic car technician Al has been looking at the wheel arches of this rare classic vehicle and has applied polyester primer to them.
Now most of the car has been primed, it is almost time to paint it.
Our 1959 Jensen 541R continues to make good progress and work will continue until it is ready to drive out of the workshop and back onto the road.
Fuel, Battery, And Prep
January 23, 2023
Our 1969 Morris Minor has had the attention of classic car technician Dave as of late. He drained the fuel from the car and replaced it with fresh fuel. He also removed the old battery and fitted a new one in its place.
Dave has removed the wheels from this classic car too. This was done so they could be sandblasted and painted ready for new tyres to be fitted in the near future.
Work continues on our 1969 Morris Minor and we look forward to seeing it progress through its restoration journey in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Assessing Our 1949 MG YT
January 23, 2023
Our beautiful 1949 MG YT is back with us for a service and a thorough workshop assessment.
Classic car technician Dave has been looking at this very special car and, as you can see from the photos and videos below, it is in incredible condition.
Our MG YT has been in the workshop quite a lot over the years as we restored it and now look after the majority of its maintenance for its owners.
There aren’t many cars dating from 1949 that look as good as this and we are very much enjoying having it back with us for a short while.
Carburettor Plate
January 23, 2023
When you are working on a car that is more than 100 years old, like our 1905 Riley 9HP, it is extremely challenging to find all of the parts you need in a ready-made state.
That’s why classic car technician Dave has been putting his experience and skills to good use by making a carburettor plate for our ultra-rare Riley.
Our 1905 Riley 9HP is believed to be one of just 3 examples left in existence so getting it back up and running is a task we are taking very seriously.
Taking Our Beetle Apart
January 23, 2023
One of the most popular cars of all time, our Volkswagen Beetle is a car you will likely see on a regular basis while out driving. However, what you probably won’t see is a VW Beetle that has been stripped of most of its interior and a good chunk of its body too.
If you are in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop though, that’s exactly what you will see as our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle is currently being stripped by classic car technician Chris.
While stripping our Beetle, Chris made some repairs to the bonnet and the front bumper mount.
The owner of our Beetle calls her Delilah because of the 3 Ys at the beginning of the number plate. Delilah is set to have quite a bit of work completed during her time in the workshop and the strip-down is the first stage of the process.
The Strip Down Continues
January 23, 2023
The strip down of our 1964 Amphicar 7-70 has continued recently.
Classic car technicians Chris and Mauro have now stripped the car back to bare metal. Now that it is in this state, repairs can be made to the bodywork as well as getting things ready for the exterior to be painted.
While our 1964 Amphicar 7-70 is in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, the wheels will be sandblasted, the chrome and badges will be re-chromed or replaced as necessary, and the interior will also be thoroughly cleaned.
Our amphibious car is a very interesting vehicle and the team will continue their work on it until it is ready to head back to its owner.
New Fans And Wiring Loom
January 23, 2023
Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII has been getting new fans and a new wiring loom thanks to classic car technician John. Before the new fans were fitted, modifications had to be made to the brackets of the fans as they wouldn’t fit the vehicle in their current state.
After John had successfully completed the modifications, he fitted the loom, secured everything in place, and tested the fans.
John went on to check the draw on the fans as the 10 amp fuse blew when the fans cut in. Initially, both fans peaked at 11.5 amps. As there was only the 10 amp fuse fitted in the car, John changed this to a 20 amp fuse and retested everything.
During testing, the fans cut in and out 10 times without any issues.
Having to modify components is a regular occurrence for our team of classic car technicians and the new fans for our 1971 Jensen FF MKII are a prime example of this.
Our FF has made great progress over recent weeks as it continues to move towards the day when it drives out of the workshop and back to its owner.
