Delivering Our 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1
October 28, 2022
We recently delivered our 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 to the very lucky new owner – Martin Tyte. Martin won this impressive classic car through
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Managing Director – Bridge Classic Cars
Chassis Painted
October 27, 2022
Since returning from the sandblasters, the chassis of our 1956 Jensen 541 has spent some time in our paint shop being painted. It’s not very
A Leak Found And Fixed
October 27, 2022
Classic car technician Jon has been investigating a leak on our 1972 Rover 4500S. The leak was found to be coming from a hose to
The End Of The Ford Fiesta
October 27, 2022
Rumours have been circulating over the past couple of days that the Ford Fiesta will be removed from production soon. Ford has now confirmed that
Investigating Running Issues
October 26, 2022
Our 1977 Triumph Spitfire came into the workshop for the team to investigate some running issues it was experiencing. Classic car technician Jon has begun
Putting Things Back Together
October 26, 2022
Now that the chassis of our 1959 Jensen 541R is back in the workshop, classic car technician Rob has started the process of putting everything
New Hardboard Panels And Badges Refurbished
October 26, 2022
The interior trim of our 1978 MGB GT has had new hardboard panels made. The finish of the new panels goes a long way in
A Special Car Returns
October 26, 2022
A little over a year ago, we said goodbye to our 1972 Chevron B20. Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars loved this formula 2 car
Body Shaping Begins
October 26, 2022
Classic car technician Chris recently started the body shaping process on our 1986 Daimler DS420. Quite a bit of restoration work has already been completed
A Day In The Life Of A Classic Car Technician
October 25, 2022
The classic car technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars spend their days working on a wide range of classic vehicles. As quite a few of
Entry Is Open – Win Our 1992 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3
October 25, 2022
If you’ve ever wanted to own a classic mini, you have the chance to do just that over at Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Entry is
Just Arrived – 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E
October 25, 2022
Another new arrival has made its way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E. The car
A Classic Pinstripe
October 25, 2022
Along with its new interior, sun visors, and roof, our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible has a new pinstripe too. Classic car technician Chris made
Sending Our Condolences
October 25, 2022
Everyone at Bridge Classic Cars is extremely sad to hear about the unexpected passing of GenX Radio Presenter Tim Gough. Our director Craig was recently
Highlights Of The Suffolk Business Awards 2022
October 25, 2022
Last month we were a finalist in the medium business of the year category at the Suffolk Business Awards. We had a great night at
New On MyClassics.co.uk – 1969 Mercedes 300 SEL
October 25, 2022
If you like classic Mercedes, then the newly listed 1969 Mercedes 300 SEL might be a great car for you. With lots of restoration work
Prep And Paint
October 25, 2022
After recent repairs to its wheel arches and getting high build primer applied, our 1999 Vauxhall Omega went through its final preparations before receiving its
Chassis Back In The Workshop
October 25, 2022
The chassis of our 1959 Jensen 541R has arrived back at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It has been moved from our storage facility, The
Just Arrived – 1977 Triumph Spitfire
October 24, 2022
There’s nothing quite like an eye-catching classic car arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our 1977 Triumph Spitfire certainly fits the bill to be
A New Exhaust Fitted
October 24, 2022
A new stainless steel exhaust has been fitted to our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 by classic car technician Paul. While Paul was working
Looking Back On A Long Journey
October 24, 2022
It hasn’t been long since we saw the arrival of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. Now that it’s been in the workshop for a few
More Progress On Our 1905 Riley 9HP
October 24, 2022
Classic car technician Dave has been continuing work on our 1905 Riley 9HP. He has recently added the wheel hub nuts and the nut locking
Back For A Service
October 21, 2022
Our 1991 Nissan Figaro was back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a service recently. Classic car technician Jon removed the centre console to
Just Arrived – 1998 Mercedes E240
October 21, 2022
Another new arrival has made its way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This time it is our 1998 Mercedes E240. This will become part
Machining Jaguar Pistons
October 21, 2022
The pistons of our 1954 Jaguar MK VII were machined recently. As the pistons are such a vital component of the engine, it’s important that
E-Type Suspension
October 21, 2022
Classic car technician Paul has been working on the suspension of our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3. He installed new poly bushes to the
Ready For All Weathers
October 21, 2022
Our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible has a new roof to help keep its owner warm and dry when the weather isn’t suitable for having
High Build Primer
October 21, 2022
Following repairs to both rear wheel arches and sills, our 1999 Vauxhall Omega was given a coat of high-build primer. This will help provide the
Investigation And Prep Work
October 21, 2022
Classic car technician Scott has been conducting an assessment of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. After noticing some oil leaks, he removed the under trays
Wings Removed
October 20, 2022
Classic car technicians Monty and Christian have taken the front wings off of our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3 to make way for the new ones
Delivering Our 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1
October 28, 2022
We recently delivered our 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 to the very lucky new owner – Martin Tyte.
Martin won this impressive classic car through Bridge Classic Car Competitions in our live draw on 20th October 2022, with ticket number 18.
Everyone here is very pleased to hear that Martin loves his new car and we wish him many happy years (and miles) in his stunning new Jaguar.
Chassis Painted
October 27, 2022
Since returning from the sandblasters, the chassis of our 1956 Jensen 541 has spent some time in our paint shop being painted.
It’s not very often that you see the chassis of a car in this state so it’s always interesting to see this stage of restoration work.
A Leak Found And Fixed
October 27, 2022
Classic car technician Jon has been investigating a leak on our 1972 Rover 4500S. The leak was found to be coming from a hose to the radiator.
Jon tightened all the hoses and checked the pressure in them too. While he was working on this eye-catching classic car, he also looked at the intake pipes. The ends of these were cut off and refitted to the air filter.
No leaks are coming from our special Rover now so it seems to be ready to get back out on the road very soon.
The End Of The Ford Fiesta
October 27, 2022
Rumours have been circulating over the past couple of days that the Ford Fiesta will be removed from production soon. Ford has now confirmed that these rumours are, in fact, true and the Fiesta will be no more as of June 2023.
Since its introduction in 1976, the Fiesta has become a common sight on UK roads and consistently featured in the list of most popular cars in the country.
The Ford Fiesta has become something of an icon over the years and it is a highly recognisable car. With so many people having owned a Fiesta, been driven around in a Fiesta, or fallen in love with a Fiesta, this news will likely bring a sense of sadness. Fond memories of this little car will be commonplace and it’s hard to not feel that this is the end of an era.
Ford has said that the reason for the discontinuation of the Fiesta is linked to their “planned transition to an electric future.”
The statement from Ford states:
“As we get ready to transition to an electric future, we will discontinue production of S-MAX and Galaxy in Valencia, Spain in April 2023 and discontinue Fiesta production in Cologne, Germany by end of June 2023….We will introduce three new exciting electric passenger vehicles and four new electric commercial vehicles in Europe by 2024. We plan to sell more than 600,000 electric vehicles in the region by 2026, and the electric passenger vehicle production at the Cologne Electrification Centre will reach 1.2 million vehicles over a six-year timeframe.”
This statement also confirms the end of the Ford S-Max and the Ford Galaxy to make way for a new range of electric Ford vehicles over the next few years.
Whatever the reason, the Ford Fiesta is coming to an end so it’s time to say goodbye to the little Ford that made a big impact on the motoring world.
Investigating Running Issues
October 26, 2022
Our 1977 Triumph Spitfire came into the workshop for the team to investigate some running issues it was experiencing. Classic car technician Jon has begun looking into these issues and already found and rectified some of them.
The first thing Jon did was to charge the flat battery. He then removed and regapped the spark plugs. While doing this he found that the gap on 2 of the spark plugs was closed completely which could be a cause of some of the running issues.
Jon went on to remove and check the carb too.
The video below shows Jon making sure the static timing is aligned and that the rotary arm is pointing to cylinder 1 as it should. The video also shows the advance moving in the distributor when the vacuum is applied.
Putting Things Back Together
October 26, 2022
Now that the chassis of our 1959 Jensen 541R is back in the workshop, classic car technician Rob has started the process of putting everything back together again.
This will obviously take some time and it will require a huge amount of patience and skill. Fortunately, our classic car technicians have both of these so good progress is being made.
As you can see from the photos below, Rob has fitted the sills back onto the car and he has refitted and welded the bulkhead onto it too.
New Hardboard Panels And Badges Refurbished
October 26, 2022
The interior trim of our 1978 MGB GT has had new hardboard panels made. The finish of the new panels goes a long way in making this classic car look refined and very appealing.
The badges of the car have also been undergoing refurbishment.
Seemingly small tasks like this do a great job of bringing a restored classic car back to its original state so they are very important.
Our 1978 MGB GT continues to make good progress and we are very excited to see it back out on the road in the near future.
A Special Car Returns
October 26, 2022
A little over a year ago, we said goodbye to our 1972 Chevron B20. Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars loved this formula 2 car and, although we were happy it was going to a new owner, there was still quite a bit of sadness to see this very special car leave us.
However, today we are all very happy to see it back in our workshop!
Yesterday, we collected the car and transported it back to the workshop here in Suffolk. We were excited just seeing the B20 on our trailer making its journey to us, so you can imagine how excited we have been to actually have it back with us in person.
It has come back to us to be prepared for export as its adventure is set to continue overseas. Our classic car technicians will soon get to work on this very special car and we will certainly enjoy looking after it until the time comes for it to move on once more.
Body Shaping Begins
October 26, 2022
Classic car technician Chris recently started the body shaping process on our 1986 Daimler DS420.
Quite a bit of restoration work has already been completed on this classic car and things certainly aren’t slowing down as progress continues to be made.
A Day In The Life Of A Classic Car Technician
October 25, 2022
The classic car technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars spend their days working on a wide range of classic vehicles.
As quite a few of the classic cars that find themselves in the workshop are very rare, it’s not surprising that the technicians have to be creative, experienced, and highly skilled in what they do to make things come together as planned.
A classic car technician is able to look at a classic car in a seemingly ruined state and see beyond what is in front of them. They know how beautiful the shell of a vehicle once was and they know that they can return it to that condition again.
Working on such a range of classic cars provides a lot of challenges. From preparing a Jensen 541R for a repaint to trying to rebuild an ultra-rare 1905 Riley 9HP from pictures, each day provides new challenges, requires new skills, and a whole lot of passion for classic cars.
We are very lucky to have such experienced classic car technicians in our workshop. It’s only through years of experience that the team is able to restore some of the most beautiful, most challenging, and some extremely rare classic cars.
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop tends to be a pretty noisy place to be. Whether it’s the technicians sharing a joke, the body of a classic vehicle being worked on, or the sound of heated discussions about the best way of resolving one of the many problems that have to be faced every day. Whatever the cause of the noise, you can be sure it’s classic car related and that the classic car technicians are hard at work restoring a classic vehicle back to its former glory.
If you’ve never seen a classic car technician in action before, the below photos give just a little insight into what a “normal day” looks like for them.
Entry Is Open – Win Our 1992 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3
October 25, 2022
If you’ve ever wanted to own a classic mini, you have the chance to do just that over at Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Entry is now open to win our 1992 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3.
With a higher compression engine of 10.1:1 and striking red paintwork, this is one classic mini that will not only get you to where you need to go, but will look good while doing it too.
All the information you need can be found here.
Just Arrived – 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E
October 25, 2022
Another new arrival has made its way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E.
The car is soon to be assessed by our team of classic car technicians before becoming a future prize on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
A Classic Pinstripe
October 25, 2022
Along with its new interior, sun visors, and roof, our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible has a new pinstripe too.
Classic car technician Chris made sure the car was properly prepped before painting on the pinstripe.
The pinstripe may seem like a relatively small thing but, as you can see from the photos below, it makes a huge difference to the overall look of the car.
Sending Our Condolences
October 25, 2022
Everyone at Bridge Classic Cars is extremely sad to hear about the unexpected passing of GenX Radio Presenter Tim Gough.
Our director Craig was recently interviewed on GenX and found the team there to be a friendly and professional group of people. We would like to send our condolences to everyone at the radio station as well as to Tim’s friends, family, and listeners.
More details about Tim and his work can be seen on the GenX Radio website.
Highlights Of The Suffolk Business Awards 2022
October 25, 2022
Last month we were a finalist in the medium business of the year category at the Suffolk Business Awards.
We had a great night at the awards and we are very proud to have been recognised for all the hard work the team put in every day.
If you’ve never been to the awards before, the video below shows some great highlights of our night.
New On MyClassics.co.uk – 1969 Mercedes 300 SEL
October 25, 2022
If you like classic Mercedes, then the newly listed 1969 Mercedes 300 SEL might be a great car for you.
With lots of restoration work completed on this classic car, it has only done 1000 miles since the work on the engine and gearbox has been finished.
The car seems to be in great condition and, with a little bit of time and care, it could be back on the road before you know it.
Full details can be seen at MyClassics.co.uk
Prep And Paint
October 25, 2022
After recent repairs to its wheel arches and getting high build primer applied, our 1999 Vauxhall Omega went through its final preparations before receiving its top coat of paint.
During the prep work, all joints were sealed and the car was appropriately covered to ensure the paintwork looked as good as new.
As you can see from the photos below, the rust issues the car was suffering from are now resolved and our Omega is another step closer to driving out of the workshop and back to its owner.
Chassis Back In The Workshop
October 25, 2022
The chassis of our 1959 Jensen 541R has arrived back at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It has been moved from our storage facility, The Hangar, ready to begin the next stage of the restoration process.
Now it is back with us, our classic car technicians will carry out a thorough inspection of it before more parts of the main body are put back together.
The doors of this classic car have also been stripped down and sent off for sandblasting.
Just Arrived – 1977 Triumph Spitfire
October 24, 2022
There’s nothing quite like an eye-catching classic car arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our 1977 Triumph Spitfire certainly fits the bill to be an attention-grabbing vehicle.
Not only does it stand out in its yellow colour, but it’s also a beautiful-looking classic car.
It has come in for our classic car technicians to investigate some running issues so hopefully, it won’t be too long before it is back out on the road where it belongs.
A New Exhaust Fitted
October 24, 2022
A new stainless steel exhaust has been fitted to our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 by classic car technician Paul.
While Paul was working on this classic car, he also removed the centre console to gain access to the gear selection illumination. He needed to do this in order to fit a new bulb which was required.
Looking Back On A Long Journey
October 24, 2022
It hasn’t been long since we saw the arrival of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. Now that it’s been in the workshop for a few days, we have been looking back on its long journey from America to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in Suffolk.
The photos below show its arrival at Felixstowe docks ready to begin the last leg of its journey to us.
Even sitting at the docks like this, you can see how nice this classic car is and we are very excited to see it once its been through its restoration journey.
More Progress On Our 1905 Riley 9HP
October 24, 2022
Classic car technician Dave has been continuing work on our 1905 Riley 9HP.
He has recently added the wheel hub nuts and the nut locking ring. As work continues on this truly classic car, it has already come a long way since it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
With quite a bit of work still to do though, the whole team here are excited to see this car back in its original state and ready to head outside for its first drive in a long time.
Back For A Service
October 21, 2022
Our 1991 Nissan Figaro was back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a service recently.
Classic car technician Jon removed the centre console to look into a potential issue with the gear lever but, as you can see from the video below, everything seems to be working as it should.
After reassembling everything, the Figaro was taken for a road test and performed exactly as expected.
Just Arrived – 1998 Mercedes E240
October 21, 2022
Another new arrival has made its way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This time it is our 1998 Mercedes E240.
This will become part of the Bridge Classic Cars personal collection for now.
Based on first looks alone, it seems to be a very nice car and we are looking forward to seeing what the future holds for it.
Machining Jaguar Pistons
October 21, 2022
The pistons of our 1954 Jaguar MK VII were machined recently.
As the pistons are such a vital component of the engine, it’s important that they are exactly right and, as you can see in the video below, care needs to be taken to make sure everything is perfect.
E-Type Suspension
October 21, 2022
Classic car technician Paul has been working on the suspension of our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3.
He installed new poly bushes to the front suspension which will absorb any bumps and knocks as well as reduce noise and vibration once the car is back out on the road.
Everything will be put back together and work will continue on this beautiful classic car.
Ready For All Weathers
October 21, 2022
Our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible has a new roof to help keep its owner warm and dry when the weather isn’t suitable for having the top down.
However, classic car technician Brian also fitted the sun visors into the car for when the sun does come out and a summer road trip is in order.
Once Brian had finished the roof of this classic car, he turned his attention to the under-dash tray. He removed the old tray, along with some other parts to get full access, before painting the ashtrays and front rail, making the new tray, and finally installing it in the car.
The gear stick gaiter was also fitted helping to move the interior of this classic car along the restoration journey.
High Build Primer
October 21, 2022
Following repairs to both rear wheel arches and sills, our 1999 Vauxhall Omega was given a coat of high-build primer.
This will help provide the best possible surface for the top coat of paint to be applied.
With the arch and sills now repaired, and the car almost ready for painting, it continues to make good progress through the restoration process.
Investigation And Prep Work
October 21, 2022
Classic car technician Scott has been conducting an assessment of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8.
After noticing some oil leaks, he removed the under trays so he could see where these originated from. While the under trays were removed, an assessment was able to be carried out to see where any welding might be needed on the floor of the car and also on the boot floor too.
Scott then looked at the fuel system in preparation for starting the engine. He found dirt in the fuel filter so a new one has been ordered and the filter housing has been sandblasted.
Next, Scott removed the air filter and inspected its condition. He did the same for the air intake plenum and removed the carb tops to clean out the float bowls.
Scott is now waiting for the new filter to arrive so the engine can be started.
Wings Removed
October 20, 2022
Classic car technicians Monty and Christian have taken the front wings off of our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3 to make way for the new ones to be fitted at a later date.
They made sure everything was done accurately and safely so, when the new wings are ready, they will fit perfectly into place.
