Jaguar XJS – rust repairs almost complete
December 11, 2024
Well, fun and games were had today getting the final body rusty bits repaired. Pete started the day by doing some final grinding on the
December 11, 2024
A little work on our own cars…
December 11, 2024
2000 Peugeot 306 Cabriolet It’s been a while since my 306 Cabriolet has had a nice fresh service so today Steve carried out a cambelt,
A pre-war classic just in time for Christmas? We’ve just launched our 1939 Morris 8 Tourer!
December 11, 2024
It is probably one of the most charming cars that I’ve ever photographed. It wasn’t just the general feel of the day, the weather, the
Repair work on our 2002 Ford Thunderbird
December 11, 2024
Our beautifully unique Ford Thunderbird had had a little knock on the front and rear bumper at some stage of it’s life so Mauro has
Behind the Scenes of our 1939 Morris 8 shoot.
December 11, 2024
When shooting our 1939 Morris 8 it was extremely cold but luckily I had my toasty warm faux fur coat! We were lucky enough to
Special Delivery – Parts for our 1976 Jensen Interceptor
December 11, 2024
Our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has had a special delivery at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of more parts sent over by its
Servicing the 1967 Mercedes SL250
December 11, 2024
Steve has been working on the 1967 Mercedes SL250 ‘Pagoda’ here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk. This time, he has been servicing
1994 Toyota Land Cruiser preparing for paint
December 11, 2024
Chris has been busy preparing the Land Cruiser panels with epoxy panels ready for filler work to commence. All the filler work has now completed
Cutting into the 1963 Rover P4
December 11, 2024
Our fabrication team have been diving into our 1963 Rover P4 deeper and have been finding areas of the classic saloon that need attention. Our
1960 Jensen 541R In Build
December 11, 2024
Our workshop team have been busy working on the driveline of our 1960 Jensen 541R as it begins the next phase of its restoration journey.
Diving into our 1968 MGC Roadster
December 11, 2024
Our technician Steve has been diving into the 1968 MGC Roadster which is currently in the workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars. As part of
Advent Calendar Day 11 – Competition Tickets
December 11, 2024
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Winning a classic car for just a few pounds is always an
Daimler 250 V8 Appraisal
December 11, 2024
Time for us to take a closer look at our Daimler 250 V8. First up, we need to carry out out a full and thorough
1964 Mercedes 230SL Appraisal
December 11, 2024
Steve has carried out an appraisal on our Mercedes Pagoda to report back findings to the customer. Meanwhile John is attending to a leak on
Jaguar XJS – rust repairs almost complete
December 11, 2024
Well, fun and games were had today getting the final body rusty bits repaired. Pete started the day by doing some final grinding on the rear quarter and getting that ready for primer, once that was done he moved on to the other rusty areas along the driver’s sill.
The trailing edge of the drivers arch had a small hole so he traced the extent of the rust and cut out back to good steel, only a small patch required here and looking much better!
And then the tricky bit, he had to make a stand to support the weight of the car so he could move the ramps support arm out of the way, there seemed to be some rust and damage from previous jacking attempts right where a two post ramp arm locates, this stand worked perfectly. It also meant that Pete could cut out and replace with hand fabricated sections the damaged/rusty section as he had all he space needed.
So that brings to a close the last of the body repairs on the old gal, there are still more items to tackle with the exhaust but that’s another story.
And there we have it, at long last we have its stereo firing on all speakers. This lovely head unit has been a challenge to fit into this car but it’s been well worth the effort.
She now has Bluetooth audio and hands free capabilities, DAB radio, traffic announcements and much more alongside the stylish classic looks tucked into dash.
A little work on our own cars…
December 11, 2024
2000 Peugeot 306 Cabriolet
It’s been a while since my 306 Cabriolet has had a nice fresh service so today Steve carried out a cambelt, and at the same time, a water pump change.
1987 Maserati BiTurbo
Meanwhile, Chris was busy tidying the engine parts, finishing them in VHT wrinkle plus paint before uncovering the text and badges. VHT Wrinkle Plus combines strong colours with a deep rich texture for a custom look. It is temperature resistant to 350°F (177°C) and is ideal for adding a touch of personal styling to almost any metal surface. VHT Wrinkle Plus resists colour fading, grease, degreasers and severe weather conditions. This tough, durable finish is extremely resistant to rust, corrosion, chipping and cracking.
A pre-war classic just in time for Christmas? We’ve just launched our 1939 Morris 8 Tourer!
December 11, 2024
It is probably one of the most charming cars that I’ve ever photographed. It wasn’t just the general feel of the day, the weather, the ambiance or what have you – this little car is just a wonderful thing.
Molly and I set out one morning earlier this month to shoot the car at our usual haunt. The leaves were damp and amber, the chill hung in the air and the the sun would make brief and fleeting appearances through the sparse trees but it was all ok, we had a Morris 8.
A car that was somewhat instrumental in getting Britain on the road, much like the Austin 7, the Tourer was by far the most elegant of the offerings. This one, is no exception. With a hearty serving of double green in its interior and paint work, only broken up with the luxurious black wings, our 1939 Morris 8 just has a way about itself. Not only does it look glamorous, it drives beautifully too.
Fitted with a (speaking in 2024) small 914cc engine, but a 4-speed manual gearbox, the little Morris 8 happily plugs along down a British country road without a care in the world. Recently restored by its previous owner of nearly 30 years, the car feels composed and inspires a confidence in your drive. Are you going to get their quickly? No, but you will find yourself lost in a daydream as you soak up the sights and sounds that surround you inside of its cabin.
No matter your taste in classic cars, a small, fun, lightweight, quirky and sweet prewar convertible should always be on your list… and this one could be yours just in time for Christmas.
Scheduled to be drawn on Christmas eve by the team here at Bridge Classic Cars, our 1939 Morris 8 Tourer has just gone live for everyone to enter.
Repair work on our 2002 Ford Thunderbird
December 11, 2024
Our beautifully unique Ford Thunderbird had had a little knock on the front and rear bumper at some stage of it’s life so Mauro has carried out a lovely repair to it to make it look good again. The front bumper has been removed as well as the rear bumper, we’ve smoothed out the dinks before respraying.
Behind the Scenes of our 1939 Morris 8 shoot.
December 11, 2024
When shooting our 1939 Morris 8 it was extremely cold but luckily I had my toasty warm faux fur coat! We were lucky enough to again be able to use the beautiful Pettistree House as a back drop for this gorgeous car. This classic was an absolute pleasure to drive. Even though its from 1939 it has been extremely cared for and runs like a dream. It’s going to be a wonderful addition to someone’s driveway.
Special Delivery – Parts for our 1976 Jensen Interceptor
December 11, 2024
Our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has had a special delivery at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of more parts sent over by its owner for our team to organise and assess as the cars restoration journey begins here at our restoration workshops in Suffolk.
Servicing the 1967 Mercedes SL250
December 11, 2024
Steve has been working on the 1967 Mercedes SL250 ‘Pagoda’ here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk. This time, he has been servicing the beautiful straight-six.
After removing the various filters, and thoroughly cleaning out their respective housings, Steve gapped the new spark plugs before fitting them to the car and running it up to temperature.
1994 Toyota Land Cruiser preparing for paint
December 11, 2024
Chris has been busy preparing the Land Cruiser panels with epoxy panels ready for filler work to commence.
All the filler work has now completed on the car. Chris has now stripped the parts to bare metal before priming the whole area.
Cutting into the 1963 Rover P4
December 11, 2024
Our fabrication team have been diving into our 1963 Rover P4 deeper and have been finding areas of the classic saloon that need attention. Our technician Rob, has been getting to the root cause of the corrosion issues in the classic Rover.
He has been looking into the right hand A post, and has found a series of previous repairs which will require attention.
So, Rob has been making up next sections to repair the floor and front sill section which have been perfectly shaped and refined in order to fit the car best but also to allow the strongest weld for the car.
1960 Jensen 541R In Build
December 11, 2024
Our workshop team have been busy working on the driveline of our 1960 Jensen 541R as it begins the next phase of its restoration journey. Our technician Paul has been working on the pair of 541’s which are currently being restored by our workshop.
This time, Paul has been working on the brake system for the 541R. With the calipers in place, Paul could begin to map out and bend up the hardline needed to connect the brakes from the front, all the way to the back to complete the circuit when ready.
Diving into our 1968 MGC Roadster
December 11, 2024
Our technician Steve has been diving into the 1968 MGC Roadster which is currently in the workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars. As part of the cars assessment, the team found that there was a very small weep coming from one of the core plugs in the engine block, so this would need to be addressed. To do that, Steve had to remove the intake manifold, as well as the exhaust manifold, from the car, making sure to safely disconnect all of the carburetor linkages and fuel lines.
After gaining access to the core plugs, Steve carefully replaced each one as well as taking this opportunity to completely flush out the coolant system of the classic roadster. After that was complete and leak checks were all ok, Steve could get the manifolds back onto the car with the new gaskets.
Advent Calendar Day 11 – Competition Tickets
December 11, 2024
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024
Winning a classic car for just a few pounds is always an exciting prospect. However, imagine winning your dream classic without having to pay a penny.
The winner of today’s competition will receive 5 free tickets into one of our current competitions. This means they can enter the draw without having to pay a penny.
The most up to date list of prizes in our advent calendar can be seen here
Daimler 250 V8 Appraisal
December 11, 2024
Time for us to take a closer look at our Daimler 250 V8. First up, we need to carry out out a full and thorough appraisal. The spare tyre needs inflating so we’ve done that as well as all 4 fitted tyres.
The coolant has been topped up, we’ve tightened the battery terminals, slacken offside rear exhaust mount and lower pipe slightly before re-securing.
Top up rear axle with oil, greased all points. We’ve then used a lock wire to secure the ball joint rubbers.
Clean fuel cap and make new seal. Fit nyloc nut to nearside upper ball joint. Remove old fuel pipe from the rear. Cut new pipe to length. Remove rear arches and rear wheels to aid fitting new fuel pipe. Start to fit pipe and bend into position.
Finish fitting fuel pipe and secure both ends. Fit P-clip near to the tank end to help secure pipe.
Sleeve rubber hose over areas of contact. Paint exposed metal areas on rear suspension. Clean and re-stick lower door to sill seals. Check lights in boot. Check power from disconnected wires in boot and all is ok.
Check continuity of wiring and again, all is ok. Check earth and found no earth to boot lid. Run wire down loom inside boot.
1964 Mercedes 230SL Appraisal
December 11, 2024
Steve has carried out an appraisal on our Mercedes Pagoda to report back findings to the customer.
Meanwhile John is attending to a leak on the gearbox. It seems to be coming from the gasket so the sump pan was removed, filter cleaned and a new gasket fitted.
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