Painting Cobra Parts
January 8, 2024
Mauro has been painting various parts of our 1975 Cobra Replica in black.
January 8, 2024
Preparing For Competition
January 8, 2024
Jonn has been preparing our 1963 Vauxhall Victor for its launch on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. After getting it into the workshop, Jonn continued his
‘I Don’t Believe It!’ – Our 1963 Vauxhall Victor FB is now live
January 8, 2024
It played an important role in many young petrolheads lives. Whether it be watching the roads pass by from the comfort of the bench back
Mercedes Wiring
January 8, 2024
John has been cleaning the overspray and grease and oil off the wiring loom of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL. He then started routing wiring
Prep And Paint
January 8, 2024
Our 1969 MGC GT has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Chris. He rubbed down the primer on the car before moving it
Removing Interior Panels
January 8, 2024
Lydia removed the interior panels of our 2010 Land Rover Defender. The roof had to be removed for some bodywork to take place and the
Stripping A Stag Roof
January 8, 2024
recently, Lydia spent some time stripping the headlining and internal parts off the hard top for our 1978 Triumph Stag. Firstly, she removed all rubber
A Happy Winner
January 8, 2024
Lucky winner, Mike Bartlett, was delighted when he accepted the delivery of his 1968 Morris 1000 Pickup. After being drawn as the winner on the
Running Gear Strip Down
January 8, 2024
Last week, James started to strip the running gear down of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 for refurbishment. The axles have been broken down into
Uncovering Previous Repairs
January 8, 2024
Rob has continued the strip down of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. As he was doing this, he found some highly questionable previous
Priming Our Spitfire
January 8, 2024
Bridge Classic Cars paint technician Alan has been working on our 1976 Triumph Spitfire. He prepped the polyester primer ready for high-build primer before applying
Devon Restoration
January 8, 2024
Fabricators Chris and Monty have been continuing their work on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. They have repaired the pillars as well as fabricated the
Painting Cobra Parts
January 8, 2024
Mauro has been painting various parts of our 1975 Cobra Replica in black.
Preparing For Competition
January 8, 2024
Jonn has been preparing our 1963 Vauxhall Victor for its launch on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
After getting it into the workshop, Jonn continued his inspection up on the ramp. He adjusted the dynamo belt before bending the tangs on the radiator cap to tighten.
He then untwisted the driver’s seat belt and glued the knob to the heater and control lever. The terminal onto the speaker was soldered and tested.
Jonn then stripped, cleaned, and inspected the brakes. He adjusted and greased them all before refitting the wheels and adjusting the handbrake cable. all of them.
‘I Don’t Believe It!’ – Our 1963 Vauxhall Victor FB is now live
January 8, 2024
It played an important role in many young petrolheads lives. Whether it be watching the roads pass by from the comfort of the bench back seat, or from behind the wheel with your first taste of automotive freedom, this classic perfectly captures a moment in time for so many of us.
It’s our 1963 Vauxhall Victor FB and it could be yours for just a few pounds…
Finished in period correct Limestone White with a matching, characterful patina’d interior our Victor FB has been kept as a time capsule to preserve its originality.
Fitted with the classic Vauxhall 1.5-litre 4-cylinder and 4-speed manual gearbox, this time capsule is the perfect way to go back in time and relive days gone by.
Included in the cars history folder are invoices and receipts dating back to the mid-1980s.
Why not go back in time with our Vauxhall Victor FB? Enter now for your chance to win.
Take a look at the full gallery and video here:
Mercedes Wiring
January 8, 2024
John has been cleaning the overspray and grease and oil off the wiring loom of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL. He then started routing wiring into the correct positions.
The other Jonn then continued to sort/route the wiring before mounting the heater valve to the bulkhead. The ABS pump was mounted and Jonn repaired and rebuilt the heater fan and mount in place.
Jonn then drilled the hole in the nearside bulkhead and routed the bonnet release cable through.
Prep And Paint
January 8, 2024
Our 1969 MGC GT has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Chris.
He rubbed down the primer on the car before moving it into the oven and masked it up ready for painting. Chris then painted the car before painting the roof frame in DTM Satin.
Removing Interior Panels
January 8, 2024
Lydia removed the interior panels of our 2010 Land Rover Defender. The roof had to be removed for some bodywork to take place and the play lining in the rear was removed so it could be covered.
Stripping A Stag Roof
January 8, 2024
recently, Lydia spent some time stripping the headlining and internal parts off the hard top for our 1978 Triumph Stag.
Firstly, she removed all rubber pieces that she could, to expose the metal strips holding back the headlining. Then she had to drill out the rivets and remove the strips.
Next, Lydia prized the edge of the headlining away , pulled out the roof bars, and was able to pull out the headlining piece.
A Happy Winner
January 8, 2024
Lucky winner, Mike Bartlett, was delighted when he accepted the delivery of his 1968 Morris 1000 Pickup.
After being drawn as the winner on the last live draw of 2023, Mike, with ticket number 4032, won this stunning pickup as well as having £1000 transferred to his bank in time for Christmas.
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to congratulate Mike again and we hope he enjoys his very own festive classic.
Running Gear Strip Down
January 8, 2024
Last week, James started to strip the running gear down of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 for refurbishment. The axles have been broken down into component parts ready for blasting/cleaning and then painting, any worn or damaged parts have been located and will be replaced on re-assembly. The brake and clutch pedal unit has also been stripped and will be refurbished ready for when the chassis is back so the rebuild can start.
Uncovering Previous Repairs
January 8, 2024
Rob has continued the strip down of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
As he was doing this, he found some highly questionable previous repairs. I think Rob said it best when he said:
“The next time you look at a classic car, however much it may be worth nowadays, just remember that once it was just an old car, and worth less than a packet of fags, and will have been bodged up accordingly. This is the previous repair that has been carried out to some very extensive damage on the sill of the Aston. Mind-boggling!”
Rob also removed all the securing bolts and lowered the front and rear suspension assemblies, as complete units, ready to be stripped for rebuilding at a later date.
Priming Our Spitfire
January 8, 2024
Bridge Classic Cars paint technician Alan has been working on our 1976 Triumph Spitfire.
He prepped the polyester primer ready for high-build primer before applying the high-build primer to the doors and boot lid.
Alan then masked and primed the body of the car.
Devon Restoration
January 8, 2024
Fabricators Chris and Monty have been continuing their work on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
They have repaired the pillars as well as fabricated the left-hand step. Chris also went on to start making the cab corner.
