Steering rack bracket
December 7, 2023
Monty has made up a new steering rack bracket to replace the existing one on our 1956 Jensen 541.
December 7, 2023
Final Look – Photo Shoot with our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1303
December 7, 2023
As our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle nears the end of its restoration, with only a few small bits to do, we though we would take it
MG C GT – exposing the rust areas
December 7, 2023
Chris is currently stripping back our MG C GT to expose all of the rust and corrosion areas that will need addressing. As we find
Cobra strip down and preparation
December 7, 2023
Mauro is continuing to strip down the Cobra project in preparation for the primer stage. Whilst Terry is stripping down the front suspension and front
This Just In – 1974 Mini 850 Van
December 7, 2023
This morning, along with a few other new deliveries, we welcomed this gorgeous 1974 Mini 850 Van! As we mentioned with our 1982 Bedford HA,
Ring Ring – 1982 Beford HA Panel Van arrives
December 7, 2023
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we love a panel van. A solid, dependable and utilitarian workhorse for generations, the humble van at some point has
Riley 9HP work continues
December 7, 2023
Steve is still working through the few final pieces on the 1905 Riley 9HP restoration. A new final drive chain has been fitted, new fabric
A Special Delivery and a Unique Collection
December 7, 2023
This morning we took delivery of a collection of new cars destined to be won by lucky winners for our competitions as well as our
New Arrival – 1972 Morgan Plus 4
December 7, 2023
Today, we welcomed a few newcomers to our Suffolk HQ including this beautiful 1972 Morgan Plus 4. Shortly, it will be assessed and worked on
Illuminated Garden Trail – Festive Light Trails at Helmingham Hall
December 7, 2023
Last Saturday I battled the cold and took the family over to the magical world of light, colour and sound and Helmingham Hall Gardens. We
Tom Higgins – winner of our Austin 7 Ulster
December 7, 2023
Just in time for Christmas, here we have Tom Higgins, proud winner of our 1932 Austin 7 ‘Ulster’ accepting his car.
Steering rack bracket
December 7, 2023
Monty has made up a new steering rack bracket to replace the existing one on our 1956 Jensen 541.
Final Look – Photo Shoot with our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1303
December 7, 2023
As our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle nears the end of its restoration, with only a few small bits to do, we though we would take it into the Atelier and set up a photo shoot for the car before it leaves our Suffolk HQ to head back home to its excited owner.
‘Delilah’, as the car is affectionately known, came to us at the beginning of 2023 to begin its restoration journey. This wonderful piece of automotive sentiment has received the love and car from each and every department here at our Suffolk HQ like any of our restorations to make sure that we deliver a car which will last well into prosperity for its owner to enjoy and Delilah is one of those. The team have also tried to preserve her unique and personal history with the retention of the window stickers and other original pieces which make ‘Delilah’ a one-off to her owner.
From the sympathetic and careful metalwork done by Chris and Monty in the fabrication shop, to the fastidious and meticulous preparation and execution of Chris, Alan and Mauro in the paint department. Brian and Lydia turning their expert skills and attention to detail on the bespoke cream leather interior and handmade roof in the trim workshop all the way down to James getting the engine set up to run just how it should, Little Jon working on getting each system working correctly in the cabin and Big John installing the wonderfully subtle RetroSounds stereo unit into the original dash. Each department has proudly worked on Delilah to bring her back to life and back to being able to be enjoyed by her owner for many many years to come.
Now, it was up to me to try and capture in photos what the team here at Bridge Classic Cars have worked so hard on over the past 11 months – I hope I managed to show just how beautiful this Beetle turned out from the talented and skilled work our amazing team have put into this classic Volkswagen.
Take a look at the full gallery here:
MG C GT – exposing the rust areas
December 7, 2023
Chris is currently stripping back our MG C GT to expose all of the rust and corrosion areas that will need addressing. As we find more often than not, the areas we initially see upon first inspection is not able to reveal the true extent of work required. It is only when you start to strip a car do you see a true picture of corrosion that has developed and what work will be required to put it right before we even look to repaint.
Cobra strip down and preparation
December 7, 2023
Mauro is continuing to strip down the Cobra project in preparation for the primer stage.
Whilst Terry is stripping down the front suspension and front brakes. He’s blasting off the dirt ready for paint.
This Just In – 1974 Mini 850 Van
December 7, 2023
This morning, along with a few other new deliveries, we welcomed this gorgeous 1974 Mini 850 Van!
As we mentioned with our 1982 Bedford HA, we love a panel van here at Bridge Classic Cars and this is one of the nicest ones we’ve seen. Like the others, soon this pint sized workhorse will be headed into our workshop were our skilled technicians can inspect and assess the car to make sure it is ready for its lucky new owner.
Ring Ring – 1982 Beford HA Panel Van arrives
December 7, 2023
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we love a panel van. A solid, dependable and utilitarian workhorse for generations, the humble van at some point has played a role in everyone’s life.
This one though, is a 1982 Bedford HA Panel Van. And its previous owner has had commissioned to look like one of the original early 1980s British Telecom work vans.
The team will be bringing this into our workshop very soon to assess and inspect the entire car so keep an eye out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates very soon.
Riley 9HP work continues
December 7, 2023
Steve is still working through the few final pieces on the 1905 Riley 9HP restoration. A new final drive chain has been fitted, new fabric body prop, new fabric exhaust has been temporarily fitted to help with routing of coolant pipes.
A Special Delivery and a Unique Collection
December 7, 2023
This morning we took delivery of a collection of new cars destined to be won by lucky winners for our competitions as well as our 1938 Vauxhall Wingham Cabriolet being brought back to us safe and sound.
The new cars included a Morgan Plus 4, a Mini 850 Van and a very yellow 1982 Bedford HA Panel Van safely tucked away in the trailer of our friends at EM Rogers.
One by one, these classics were unloaded and taken round to our usual photography spot for us to capture them before they begin their journeys. But, we do like to grab photos of the action!
Along with delivering our classics back to us, EM Rogers were also here to collect a very special car destined for its new owner.
The team have been readying the Riley Stelvio ahead of its journey and today was the day where it would leave our Suffolk HQ bound for a new life since arriving from South Africa earlier in the year.
New Arrival – 1972 Morgan Plus 4
December 7, 2023
Today, we welcomed a few newcomers to our Suffolk HQ including this beautiful 1972 Morgan Plus 4.
Shortly, it will be assessed and worked on by the team to make sure everything is up to scratch and looking the best it possibly can.
Illuminated Garden Trail – Festive Light Trails at Helmingham Hall
December 7, 2023
Last Saturday I battled the cold and took the family over to the magical world of light, colour and sound and Helmingham Hall Gardens.
We enjoyed a lovely mulled wine, hot chocolate and marshmallows toasted over an open fire before exploring the grounds of Helmingham Hall adorned with thousands of lights which transformed the gardens into an enchanted winter wonderland.
Tom Higgins – winner of our Austin 7 Ulster
December 7, 2023
Just in time for Christmas, here we have Tom Higgins, proud winner of our 1932 Austin 7 ‘Ulster’ accepting his car.
