Daimler Repairs
May 2, 2023
Our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 recently spent some time with classic car technician Chris. While with him, the spats on both the front and rear
May 2, 2023
Elise Investigations
May 2, 2023
Our 1998 Lotus Elise S1 has been in the skilled hands of classic car technician John to investigate a couple of issues that the car
Safety First – Seat Belt Mounts
May 2, 2023
Classic car technician Chris has been continuing his work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3. To make sure the car is safe to drive once
Working On Our Fiat Coupe
May 2, 2023
Our 1997 Fiat 20V Turbo spent a bit of time with our fabrication team, Chris and Monty. During its time with them, it had its
Stripping An XK120
May 2, 2023
Classic car technician John has been working on our 1954 Jaguar XK120. After being a paused restoration project for its previous owner, it has spent
TR6 Improvements
May 2, 2023
After returning to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1973 Triumph TR6 has been in the experienced hands of classic car technician Steve. Steve fitted
Getting Our MGB Running
May 2, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has been working on our 1971 MGB Convertible recently. After being off the road for a considerable length of time, there
Daimler Repairs
May 2, 2023
Our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 recently spent some time with classic car technician Chris. While with him, the spats on both the front and rear ends were repaired.
As progress continues on our Daimler V8, we are looking forward to getting it back out on the road very soon.
Elise Investigations
May 2, 2023
Our 1998 Lotus Elise S1 has been in the skilled hands of classic car technician John to investigate a couple of issues that the car has been having.
The first issue to be resolved was the bonnet hinge bolts. John secured these in place before investigating why the gears were proving hard to engage during driving. He found that this was due to bushes in the cable ends being completely gone. New bushes have been ordered and will be installed once they arrive at the workshop.
Safety First – Seat Belt Mounts
May 2, 2023
Classic car technician Chris has been continuing his work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3.
To make sure the car is safe to drive once it has been fully restored, Chris has welded in the seat belt mounts.
In addition to the seat belt mounts, Chris also welded the outer panels onto the driver’s side before also welding the passenger side sill cover and tread plate in place.
Working On Our Fiat Coupe
May 2, 2023
Our 1997 Fiat 20V Turbo spent a bit of time with our fabrication team, Chris and Monty. During its time with them, it had its front sill end cut out and replaced as well as having its front wing repaired too.
The rear right quarter panel and arch were cut out and replaced, and a new towing eye bracket was made and welded to the car. New bumper mount posts were also welded in place.
After leaving the fabrication bay, our Fiat Coupe moved into the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop where Mauro prepped the car before priming and painting the newly repaired areas.
The car then returned to Chris and Monty to be put back together and to also have its new number plate lights wired in.
As well as having parts of its body repaired and painted, our Fiat Coupe also spent some time with classic car technician Brian who has been working on the interior of the vehicle, specifically, the damaged headliner. After removing the headliner from the car, he repaired it before reinstalling it into the car.
Stripping An XK120
May 2, 2023
Classic car technician John has been working on our 1954 Jaguar XK120.
After being a paused restoration project for its previous owner, it has spent some time at our secure storage facility waiting for a spot in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that the time has come for its restoration to continue with our team of skilled technicians, work can finally begin on bringing our XK120 back to life.
John has been stripping the car ready for restoration work to begin and we are very excited to see this project progress and to get this classic car back on the road.
TR6 Improvements
May 2, 2023
After returning to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1973 Triumph TR6 has been in the experienced hands of classic car technician Steve.
Steve fitted new bushes on the rear training arms as well as removing the damaged anti-roll bar mounts.
The split pins were broken and needed to be drilled out before Steve went on to remove and replace the split top ball joint boots. Rust was cleaned from the suspension bush holes before everything was put back together.
Steve also checked the fuel pressure and fuel distribution unit timing.
Getting Our MGB Running
May 2, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has been working on our 1971 MGB Convertible recently.
After being off the road for a considerable length of time, there are several issues that need to be resolved before this classic MG can get back on the road again.
Scott began by sorting an issue with the fuel pump. He replaced the lines, drained the old fuel and replaced it with new. He was then able to get the car running.
A leak on the carbs was fixed and the brakes were stripped and checked. Scott cleaned and regreased the rear brakes before running our MGB up to temperature and test-driving it around the grounds surrounding the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
The water pumper will need to be replaced so Scott removed this and prepared the car for the arrival of the new pump.
Finally, Scott gave the underside of the vehicle a clean and applied rust protection to any bare areas.
