Work Begins
July 5, 2023
Work has begun on our very special Cobra projects! Classic car technician Jonn (with help from Nigel) has been taking a closer look at the
July 5, 2023
Our XK150 – SOLD!
July 5, 2023
Our 1958 Jaguar XK150 sold recently on Car & Classic. After starting its life as a left-hand drive example destined for the American market. It
Austin Healey Work Continues
July 5, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been working on our 1967 Austin Healey 3000. He cleaned out the carbs and fitted new float chamber seals. Once
Almost There
July 5, 2023
Classic car technician Rob has been hard at work putting our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 back together. After it spent some time in the paintshop,
A Traveller Arrives
July 5, 2023
Our 1967 Morris Minor Traveller has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Work will begin shortly on this very classic-looking vehicle. It will be
A Look Back On Our AMV8 Going Back Together
July 5, 2023
The restoration of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 has been making great progress lately with a lot of work coming together on this stunning classic
Work Begins
July 5, 2023
Work has begun on our very special Cobra projects!
Classic car technician Jonn (with help from Nigel) has been taking a closer look at the car and has begun making a list of things that will need to be addressed during its time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
We are in the fortunate position to have an AC Ace, the predecessor to the Cobra also in the workshop. This has allowed us to compare the two models and, as you can see from the photos below, there are some clear similarities between the two.
The list of things to be done may be quite long but, like all of the restoration projects we are currently working on, once complete, the car will look very different to how it does now.
Our XK150 – SOLD!
July 5, 2023
Our 1958 Jaguar XK150 sold recently on Car & Classic.
After starting its life as a left-hand drive example destined for the American market. It was eventually brought back to the UK in 2016. It was then comprehensively restored from the ground up – including a professional right-hand drive conversion.
We are sure that the new owner will be very pleased with the latest addition to their collection.
Apart from its stunning looks, other points of note about our XK150 are:
- Restored to an exceptional standard
- Extremely attractive specification
- 3.4-litre inline-six
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Comprehensive history
- Iconic, Le Mans-derived sportscar
The details of its life include:
- Built on 20th November 1957
- Dispatched to the US on 28th December 1957
- First registered in the US in 1958, from a supplying dealer in New York
- Returned to the UK via Beverly Hills Car Club in 2016
- One UK owner since import, who has carefully and meticulously restored the car and converted it to right-hand drive
- Indicated 78,353 miles on a five-figure odometer
- We’re told the car comes with an extensive history file
- Jaguar Heritage Trust production record trace certificate confirms it left the factory with the following – Chassis: S 837140 / Engine: V2122-8 / Body: P6142
Austin Healey Work Continues
July 5, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been working on our 1967 Austin Healey 3000. He cleaned out the carbs and fitted new float chamber seals. Once this was done, Jonn moved on to preparing the car ready for the dynamo to be stripped and removed.
The coil was removed in order to gain access to the dynamo. Once the dynator was fitted, the coil was re-fitted ready for the regulator wiring to be connected.
Jonn has made good progress on our Austin Healey 300 and we are very much looking forward to it being returned to its owner very soon.
Classic car technician Mauro has also been working on our Austin Healey by flatting and polishing it.
Almost There
July 5, 2023
Classic car technician Rob has been hard at work putting our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 back together.
After it spent some time in the paintshop, it came back into the main workshop so everything could be reassembled and made to look as good as possible before it goes back to its owner.
Rob cleaned up and refitted the chrome work, door panels, trim, and multiple other components.
As you can see from the photos below, our Daimler 250 V8 is looking better and better each day.
A Traveller Arrives
July 5, 2023
Our 1967 Morris Minor Traveller has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Work will begin shortly on this very classic-looking vehicle. It will be great to see this one go through the workshop and leave with a new lease of life in the future.
A Look Back On Our AMV8 Going Back Together
July 5, 2023
The restoration of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 has been making great progress lately with a lot of work coming together on this stunning classic car.
After its new coat of paint, the process of rebuilding the car began. Classic car technician Alan was part of this process. As Alan finished the paintwork on our AMV8, he started putting the chromework back on the car.
Alan also removed, painted, and re-fitted the air intake plenum to the engine. This made a big difference to the look of the engine bay and certainly has had a positive impact on the overall look of the classic Aston Martin.
Classic car technician Steve then got involved by fitting the stainless steel sill covers before checking, cleaning, and greasing the front and rear brakes. Steve also fitted a new battery and clamp.
Brian has also been working on the interior of our AMV8. He removed the old damaged cover from the lower dash panel before cutting out new vinyl for it. The old glue was cleaned off the metal panel and the new vinyl was glued in place. Brian re-fitted the air duct and re-covered the lower dash panel.
The old damaged vinyl was removed from the battery cover and a new one was made. Brian went on to make the leather straps that hold the jack onto the battery cover. After John had cleaned up the ashtray, Brian cut and glued new vinyl to the ashtray lid.
Continuing the rebuild of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8, the front and rear glass was reinstalled. Steve also fabricated a new bracket for the front number plate. To show how skilled Steve is, the bracket he made was made simply by looking at an image online!
The wheels were removed and the replacements have arrived. Once a few more jobs have been completed on the car, these will be fitted and our AMV8 will be another step closer to being ready to drive out of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
