Jensen Repairs
March 14, 2024
Jonn has been working on our 1959 Jensen 541R recently. His notes: Take complete inlet manifold and carburettor to bench for repair. Remove 3x inlets
March 14, 2024
More Fabrication
March 14, 2024
Chris has been working on our 1951 Austin Devon in the fabrication bay. He has test fitted the door, test fitted the upper A-pillar outer
Special Delivery! A collection of vintage British motorcycles arrive at our Suffolk HQ
March 14, 2024
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, it isn’t just the four wheeled fun that we’re keen on. Here, we’re also massive motorcyle fans with the majority
Bridge Classic Cars At Imperial War Museum, Duxford for H&H Classic Auction.
March 14, 2024
Today, Gordon and Craig are at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford for the H and H Classic Motorcars auction. Car auctions are always a
GSX400T Engine
March 14, 2024
The engine of our 1984 Suzuki GSX400T has been with Mauro in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. After prepping the engine, it was then painted
Heater Rebuild
March 14, 2024
Jonn has fitted a new diaphragm to the heater valve on our 1964 Ford Zephyr 4 and reassembled it. He then fitted a new seal
Off to their new home – Our Mini Berkley and Vauxhall Belmont head home
March 14, 2024
We recently said goodbye to two of our cars, our Vauxhall Belmont and Mini Mayfair Berkley have headed off to their new homes. After being
A Love Letter To The Jaguar E-Type
March 14, 2024
Tomorrow, it will be 63 years since the iconic Jaguar E-Type was first revealed to the world at the Geneva Motor Show. To celebrate the
A Warm Welcome – The 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS ‘Dino’ Arrives at our Workshop
March 14, 2024
Our Pettistree workshop has welcomed a very interesting visitor this week – This 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS ‘Dino’. The car has been in our storage
Jensen Repairs
March 14, 2024
Jonn has been working on our 1959 Jensen 541R recently. His notes:
Take complete inlet manifold and carburettor to bench for repair. Remove 3x inlets unions from each inlet runner. Tap out thread carefully to 3/8 unf. Cut 3x bolts to length and fit to each runner with fibre washer and pipe thread sealer applied. Remove each inlet runner from carbs in turn in order to clean and resael vacuum balance pipes between runners. Clean out thoroughly.
Continue with each vacuum connection. Add extra o-ring firstly. Apply sealer and then second o ring and clamp plate. Secure each in turn and reconnect carbs. Remove suction Chambers from each carb in turn. Clean chamber and pistons. Set each jet depth of approx 2 1/2 turns. Use vernier to set each the same, at 1.63mm depth. Refit pistons ensuring lift and return smoothly. Refit each suction chamber and secure.
Refit carbs after John sorted out air leak on inlet manifold.
More Fabrication
March 14, 2024
Chris has been working on our 1951 Austin Devon in the fabrication bay.
He has test fitted the door, test fitted the upper A-pillar outer panel, welded up the rear bottom of the cab, and fabricated new body to chassis mount gussets.
He then melted out the lead, removed the roof, repaired the c channel frame, and mounted the frame up to the chassis.
Special Delivery! A collection of vintage British motorcycles arrive at our Suffolk HQ
March 14, 2024
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, it isn’t just the four wheeled fun that we’re keen on. Here, we’re also massive motorcyle fans with the majority of our technicians and staff all avid bikers.
So, recently when a whole collection of classic and vintage British motorcycles arrived at our Suffolk HQ the whole team got very excited by it.
1960 BSA 650
1962 Norton 650SS
Royal Enfield Single:
1961 Matchless 350:
1955 Velocette 350:
Bridge Classic Cars At Imperial War Museum, Duxford for H&H Classic Auction.
March 14, 2024
Today, Gordon and Craig are at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford for the H and H Classic Motorcars auction.
Car auctions are always a great experience and we have found some incredible vehicles here in the past.
You never know….some of the vehicles in the photos below might just end up being available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Update on 14th March 2024 from Craig – The next day we received a call from EM Rogers to inform us that 4 cars were loaded up and on their way over to sunny Suffolk. Her are the arrival photos.
GSX400T Engine
March 14, 2024
The engine of our 1984 Suzuki GSX400T has been with Mauro in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop.
After prepping the engine, it was then painted in satin dtm.
Heater Rebuild
March 14, 2024
Jonn has fitted a new diaphragm to the heater valve on our 1964 Ford Zephyr 4 and reassembled it. He then fitted a new seal to the valve connection to the heater rad and fit the valve to the heater.
He rebuilt the heater box and refitted it to the car. After connecting the pipes and cables, Jonn tested its operation, and all was ok.
He went on to vacuum-fill the system but it wouldn’t hold a vacuum. He found a dash leak from the radiator matrix so the coolant was drained and the radiator was removed for repair.
Off to their new home – Our Mini Berkley and Vauxhall Belmont head home
March 14, 2024
We recently said goodbye to two of our cars, our Vauxhall Belmont and Mini Mayfair Berkley have headed off to their new homes.
After being recommissioned and put back on the road, the cars have gone off separately with their new owners to be loved and enjoyed.
A Love Letter To The Jaguar E-Type
March 14, 2024
Tomorrow, it will be 63 years since the iconic Jaguar E-Type was first revealed to the world at the Geneva Motor Show.
To celebrate the birthday of what Enzo Ferrari called “The most beautiful car in the world”, we have put together a tribute to the timeless Jaguar E-Type.
This is the story of Rose, as she looks back on the adventures of her younger years making memories and moments that have lasted a lifetime.
63 years of automotive perfection – a love letter to the Jaguar E-Type
A Warm Welcome – The 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS ‘Dino’ Arrives at our Workshop
March 14, 2024
Our Pettistree workshop has welcomed a very interesting visitor this week – This 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS ‘Dino’.
The car has been in our storage facility for a little while awaiting its turn ‘on the ramp’ for our technicians to begin assessing the ‘baby’ Ferrari. The team have instantly fallen in love with this classic Ferrari and its been a pleasure to have it in our workshops and be put in charge of its care for its owner.
You’ll see more on this car very soon.
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