October 28, 2024

Rated Strong

Bridge Classic Cars has been rated strong in a new industry analysis. The new analysis shows how the 345 Classic Car Specialists companies within the

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230SL Engine

The engine of our 1964 Mercedes 230SL has made fantastic progress and will soon be reunited with the car. As you can see from the

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Rated Strong

Bridge Classic Cars has been rated strong in a new industry analysis.

The new analysis shows how the 345 Classic Car Specialists companies within the UK are performing in 2024, so a ‘strong’ rating is a great achievement.

With so many challenges for so many businesses throughout the country, we are very proud to have been recognised in this way.

First Stage Of Restoration Almost Complete

Our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is coming to the end of stage one of its restoration.

The rust issues are almost repaired and the integrity of the underside has been returned. We are now looking forward to stage 2 of its restoration and its journey back out onto the road.

230SL Engine

The engine of our 1964 Mercedes 230SL has made fantastic progress and will soon be reunited with the car.

As you can see from the photos below, the engine is in the final stages of assembly.


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Jensen 541 Clutch

Once our 1956 Jensen 541 was up on the four-post ramp, Jonn was able to chock the engine and remove the gearbox. He then cleaned the bell housing and fitted new thrust bearings.

Once this was done, Jonn cleaned the flywheel and fitted a new clutch and refitting the gearbox.

Triumph 2500TC Brakes

Technician Jonn has continued his work on the brakes of our 1977 Triumph 2500TC.

He has been looking at the rear brake on the nearside. He cleaned and painted the backplate before making a new brake pipe. All components were cleaned and a new wheel cylinder was fitted as well as the newly made pipe.

The adjusters were swapped to the new shoes and made to fit before Jonn fitted the drum too. The handbrake was reconnected and the wheels were refitted. Finally, Jonn secured the wiring in the steering column.

Coming Toward The End

Our 1956 Jensen 541 is coming toward the end of its restoration here at Bridge Classic Cars. It has been a long process but now, technician Paul is starting to put the last few pieces back together. Although the car will still need testing and other minor bits, it’s safe to say that it is now looking very close to its finished form.

Paul has now assembled the doors and fitted the rear bumper and rear side windows. While he was doing that, Lydia made and fit the door cards as well as the boot chain covers.