An MGA Arrives
July 3, 2023
Our 1960 MGA 1600 has just come into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is with us, our team of classic car technicians
July 3, 2023
Suffolk & Essex Jaguar Enthusiasts Club Visit
July 3, 2023
This weekend, we opened up the doors of The Atelier to another car club. The Suffolk & Essex Jaguar Enthusiasts Club arrived in full force
A Busy Paint Shop
July 3, 2023
The Bridge Classic Cars Paintshop has been pretty busy lately. One of the cars being worked on by the paint team is our 1967 Austin
Almost Ready
July 3, 2023
As the live draw for our 1980 MGB GT is almost here, classic car technician Jonn has been completing a few more jobs to make
Ready For A Rebuild
July 3, 2023
After the engine and gearbox of our 1954 Jaguar XK120 were removed from the car, they were separated and strapped securely to a pallet ready
Painting Our Beetle
July 3, 2023
Chris has been painting our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle as it continues its stay in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. Now that it has been
Getting Competition Ready
July 3, 2023
You won’t have to wait too much longer until you will have the chance to win our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 through Bridge Classic
Going In The Right Direction
July 3, 2023
Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager John has been continuing his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 as it gets closer and closer to leaving
Small Jobs Make All The Difference
July 3, 2023
It may seem like a very small job but, workshop manager John has cleaned the ashtray of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. As the interior
Painting Our Frogeye Bonnet
July 3, 2023
Classic car technician Alan has been putting the last bit of paint onto our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite. He has been prepping, priming, and
An MGA Arrives
July 3, 2023
Our 1960 MGA 1600 has just come into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Now that it is with us, our team of classic car technicians will get to work to resolve any issues so it can be returned back to its owner ready to get back out on the road.
Suffolk & Essex Jaguar Enthusiasts Club Visit
July 3, 2023
This weekend, we opened up the doors of The Atelier to another car club. The Suffolk & Essex Jaguar Enthusiasts Club arrived in full force at 10 am, showcasing a range of vehicles. There were cars spanning the eras with some classics in excellent condition as well as some modern examples. It was great for members to catch up and share anecdotes of their experiences.
Coffee and cakes were enjoyed by all, followed by an exciting tour of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop by Nick. Our guests were able to learn about our current and upcoming competition cars as well as take an in-depth look at our workshop, paint department and fabrication bay.
The morning came to a close and guests headed off with some reconvening at local restaurants en route home.
A Busy Paint Shop
July 3, 2023
The Bridge Classic Cars Paintshop has been pretty busy lately. One of the cars being worked on by the paint team is our 1967 Austin Healey 3000.
Classic car technician Mauro has been looking after this one and, after prepping and priming various areas in need of repair on our classic Austin Healey, he painted the repaired areas.
As you can see from the photos below, our 1967 Austin Healey 3000 is looking great with its new paint and it will soon be leaving the paint shop looking better than ever.
Almost Ready
July 3, 2023
As the live draw for our 1980 MGB GT is almost here, classic car technician Jonn has been completing a few more jobs to make sure it is ready to go to its new owner very soon.
The front timing cover and seal were rubbed down and painted before being re-fitted. Jonn also painted the oil sump pan. He then moved on to sorting out the faulty hazard lights and restoring the wiring back to its original specifications.
He used the wiring diagram to make sure everything was correct. After cutting out the non-original wiring, the new wiring and inline fuse were fitted back to the original setup.
A new alternator belt was fitted too.
With this work coming to an end, it won’t be much longer until our eye-catching 1980 MGB GT is parked up with its lucky new owner.
Ready For A Rebuild
July 3, 2023
After the engine and gearbox of our 1954 Jaguar XK120 were removed from the car, they were separated and strapped securely to a pallet ready to be shipped to Rushton Engineering, who will be rebuilding them.
Once they are back with us, in a little while, the classic XK120 will be able to continue making progress through its restoration journey in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Painting Our Beetle
July 3, 2023
Chris has been painting our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle as it continues its stay in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop.
Now that it has been re-painted, our classic Beetle is looking great and will soon be moving on to the next stage of its restoration.
Getting Competition Ready
July 3, 2023
You won’t have to wait too much longer until you will have the chance to win our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Classic car technician Brian has been doing lots of work on the interior of what was once said to be “the most beautiful car ever made”. He has fitted a new cover to the cubby box lid as well as doing an impressive job of fitting the headliner too.
Brian went on to stick the dodo mat sound-deadening panels to the floor, transmission tunnel, and under the rear seat. The chrome channels of the rear seat were cleaned and rubber strips were made and fitted to these.
While Brian was working inside our classic E-Type, John was fitting the boot stay.
Work continues on our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 and we are looking forward to keeping you updated on its restoration progress.
If you want a more detailed look at our E-Type project, it was featured in our most recent episode of Talking Classics.
Going In The Right Direction
July 3, 2023
Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager John has been continuing his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 as it gets closer and closer to leaving us and being returned to its owner.
The trafficators have been fitted up and installed and John has also fitted the under-bonnet light. Once everything was wired in, John tested it all to make sure everything was working as it should be.
Small Jobs Make All The Difference
July 3, 2023
It may seem like a very small job but, workshop manager John has cleaned the ashtray of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8.
As the interior of our classic Aston is coming together, making sure each part is looking its best will go a long way in making the finished car look incredible.
With this much attention to detail from the workshop team, our AMV8 will no doubt be an eye-catching example when it leaves us.
Painting Our Frogeye Bonnet
July 3, 2023
Classic car technician Alan has been putting the last bit of paint onto our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite.
He has been prepping, priming, and painting the bonnet of this future competition car. One of the great things about a Frogeye Sprite is that the bonnet looks very happy to have a new coat of paint, as you can see in the pictures below.
It shouldn’t be long until you see our 1958 Austin Healey Sprite’s smiley face on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
