Mince Pie Drive 2024
February 22, 2024
Christmas is just around the corner and we will be beginning our festive celebrations with our Mince Pie Drive 2024. On Friday 5th December, we
February 22, 2024
Alfa Repairs
February 22, 2024
Jonn has been repairing our 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider. Here are his notes on the work completed: Check digital clock not working in centre console.
Spitfire Bodywork
February 22, 2024
Mauro has been polishing the bonnet of our 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500. He has repaired the chips and cracks along with completing some light welding
Front Crossmember Overhaul
February 22, 2024
The front suspension crossmember of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has been stripped and overhauled. New bearings and seals were fitted to the main part,
Bentley Polyfan
February 22, 2024
Our 1963 Bentley S3 Continental has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with technician Chris. He finished the panel levelling before masking the
Spitfire Bushes
February 22, 2024
Classic car technician Neil has been working on the rear bushes of our 1968 Triumph Spitfire.
DB2/4 Bulkhead
February 22, 2024
Christian has been repairing the bulkhead of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
Finished Hood
February 22, 2024
The hood of our 1999 Rover 216 Cabriolet is finished, cleaned and ready to go. Clinton made the side tension cables for Lydia, as these
A Rare Non-Starter
February 22, 2024
Our 1965 Aston Martin DB5 has recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It has come back to us so we can investigate a
Mince Pie Drive 2024
February 22, 2024
Christmas is just around the corner and we will be beginning our festive celebrations with our Mince Pie Drive 2024.
On Friday 5th December, we will be taking a small convoy of our classic cars to four local care homes to deliver mince pies, festive cheer, and some nostalgia in the form of cars from yesteryear.
The concept behind the Mince Pie Drive is simple – we want to help combat loneliness and disconnection during the festive season by delivering moments of happiness that only memories can bring.
Visiting Four Care Homes
The Mince Pie Drive will visit four care homes in the area – Henley House, The Willows, Silver Birch, and Haughgate House. We will also be making a quick stop to display our classic cars at Christchurch Mansion from 12pm to 1pm. This is so more people can admire the beautiful classics as well as giving the care team and residents to have their lunch undisturbed.
At each care home, we will deliver mince pies for staff and residents to enjoy. While it may seem like a small gesture, last year’s drive showed just how meaningful such acts of kindness can be.
The Bridge Classic Cars Mince Pie Drive 2024 is about more than just Christmas. It’s part of a bigger mission to inspire acts of kindness all year round. By showing how small efforts can make a big difference, we hope to encourage others to connect with their communities and spread joy, whatever time of year.
Alfa Repairs
February 22, 2024
Jonn has been repairing our 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider. Here are his notes on the work completed:
Check digital clock not working in centre console. Connections good, face illuminates but no digits visible. Refit and leave as requires new clock. Adjust alternator belt. Look into steering issues. James fitted new top arms and springs to front and adjusted tie rods for an even wheelbase front to rear. Disconnect centre track rod and adjust so idler pointing slightly inwards to give more lock to the right. Adjust lock stops so from centre position steering turns 1.4 turns each direction. Fit new lock stop bolt to nearside. Refit track rods and wheels. Lower to ground and carry out basic tracking adjustment.
Top up clutch reservoir and lubricate linkage. Strip and fit new rear springs. Refit wheels and lower to ground. Stance is much better on standard springs.
Torque all wheel nuts and inflate tyres. Start pdi whilst in workshop. Take outside and run up to temp. Idle speed stumbles upon overrun but recovers. Adjust idle speed and test. Steering still pulls to the right when driving straight ahead. Recheck wheel base by measuring wheel centre to wheel centre front to rear. Offside front wheel appears to be further back in the arch ( caster angle ), but we have no way of checking this. Adjustable tie rods to front top adjustable arms set at different lengths on car. Requires 4 wheel alignment.
Spitfire Bodywork
February 22, 2024
Mauro has been polishing the bonnet of our 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500. He has repaired the chips and cracks along with completing some light welding next to the headlights.
The car was then prepped and primed.
Front Crossmember Overhaul
February 22, 2024
The front suspension crossmember of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has been stripped and overhauled. New bearings and seals were fitted to the main part, then the steering idler was stripped and new parts fitted. Now it has been masked up for a clear coat with the other aluminium parts, this will stop any future corrosion and protect the parts for the future.
Some parts of the suspension were also painted in black satin.
Bentley Polyfan
February 22, 2024
Our 1963 Bentley S3 Continental has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with technician Chris. He finished the panel levelling before masking the car up and applying polyfan.
Spitfire Bushes
February 22, 2024
Classic car technician Neil has been working on the rear bushes of our 1968 Triumph Spitfire.
DB2/4 Bulkhead
February 22, 2024
Christian has been repairing the bulkhead of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
Finished Hood
February 22, 2024
The hood of our 1999 Rover 216 Cabriolet is finished, cleaned and ready to go. Clinton made the side tension cables for Lydia, as these could not be sourced online and appear to not exist! As soon as the tension cables were fitted, Lydia could commence with finishing off the hood installation.
A Rare Non-Starter
February 22, 2024
Our 1965 Aston Martin DB5 has recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It has come back to us so we can investigate a non-starting issue.
Here are Jonn’s notes for the work completed:
Strip carbs and clean pistons. Use a micrometre to set jet depths to approx 1.6mm. Remove float bowl tops and floats and remove old petrol from carbs and replace with new petrol. Refit float and tops and reassemble. Attempt to start and car fired straight away. Disconnect fuel pipe and use pumps on car to empty tank. Refit pipe and fill with 10ltrs of E5 petrol. Run up outside and carry out road test. Return to workshop and adjust idle speed. All ok.
After Jonn had finished with our DB5, Tony delivered it back home to its owner,
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