1960 Jensen 541R Paint Preparation
November 19, 2019
Chris has been getting our Jensen 541R ready for paint. He’s been rubbing down and priming the surface to be smooth for paint application. He’s
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Managing Director – Bridge Classic Cars
True Automotive Passion Shown This Weekend at Bridge Classic Cars.
November 18, 2019
We can’t get enough of working on cars! After a long week working hard on our clients restoration projects, you’d have thought the team would
Austin Healey 3000 Differential Seal Replaced
November 16, 2019
We’ve begun work on this beautifully presented Austin Healey 3000. differential fluid was leaking due to a faulty seal. Pete has removed the prop shaft
1962 TVR Grantura brakes
November 15, 2019
Tom has been removing the entire brake system, servicing and cleaning them and is now in the process of reinstalling them back onto the car.
1978 Volkswagen Beetle
November 15, 2019
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist has been hard at work getting our beetle back on the road. He has replaced the spark plugs as
1972 Jaguar E-Type Airbox Fabrication
November 14, 2019
Dave has been working on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type. It’s quite common for the air box’s on E-Types to corrode in the wheel-side corner. Dave
2006 Daihatsu Copen Seats Re-Trimmed
November 14, 2019
This Daihatsu seat has entered our trim shop today for a seat bolster repair. The damaged areas will be replaced with perfect matching red leather.
1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3
November 14, 2019
Wow, what a beauty! Our gorgeous deep blue Jaguar E-type is with Pete for a service. The tan leather interior compliments the striking blue interior
1998 Daimler V8
November 14, 2019
Our luxurious V8 Daimler is to the paint shop with Darren and Chris for a minor paint repair.
1978 VW Beetle
November 14, 2019
Our VW beetle has come into Bridge Classic cars for engine restoration works. Ady, our engine specialist, is now diagnosing any issues the engine may
1962 TVR Grantura
November 14, 2019
Tom has been making great strides in the restoration of our 1962 TVR Grantura. He’s recently serviced the brakes, fabricated new brake lines and fitted
Our 1962 TVR Grantura Racecar Makes a Splash Online – November 2019
November 13, 2019
Our 1962 TVR Grantura Racecar has peaked the attention of TVR enthusiasts. Shared to three of the largest TVR fan pages, there is certainly a
Coming for sale soon: 1970 Eagle SS
November 13, 2019
Late last night we collected our 1970 Eagle SS. This kit car is based on a VW Beatle chassis. However, the dramatic bodywork styling is
Car Crazed Fool: Plymouth Superbird
November 13, 2019
It’s a sad day indeed. Friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Car Crazed Fool has sold his 1970 Plymouth Superbird. While we’re sad to see her
Daihatsu Copen
November 13, 2019
Something a little different is coming in today. This lovely Daihatsu Copen! The Copen is a Japanese kei car. The kei car category was devised
1953 Mercedes 220 Engine Rebuild Complete
November 12, 2019
Ady’s finished up work on our Mercedes 220 Engine rebuild. The engine has had a brand new bespoke machined flywheel, valve seals cut, valves refaced
NEC Classic Motor Show: November 2019
November 11, 2019
This weekend Bridge Classic Cars joined the thousands who attended the 35th anniversary celebration of the biggest Classic Car Show in the UK!The Lancaster Insurance
1962 TVR Grantura Racecar
November 11, 2019
Work is continuing on our TVR Racecar. We’re replacing the shock absorbers with brand new replacements from GAZ. The other photos will be used as
1962 TVR Grantura
November 11, 2019
Great progress is being made on our 1962 TVR Grantura. Tom’s cleaned the dash up as well as custom fabricating a glovebox from aluminium. We’ve
1960 Jensen 541R Bonnet Repair
November 11, 2019
Our Jensen bonnet has been in the paint shop. The fibreglass structure has a large crack and so will be repaired to a completely smooth
Mercedes 220 Engine Build
November 11, 2019
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars engine specialist has completed another engine build on our 1953 Mercedes 220
BMW 325 M Sport Brakes
November 9, 2019
Pete has replaced the old brakes on our E30 BMW 325 M Sport. It’s been treated to new rotors and pads all round.
Work continues on our MG A
November 7, 2019
Paul has made great progress stripping down the MG A. The clutch and brake pedal box is being removed and the bonnet catch will be
1960 MG A Carburettors
November 7, 2019
Ady, our in-house engine specialist has had the carburettors out on our MG A. He’s given them a full service and a polish before they’ll
1967 Austin-Healey 3000
November 7, 2019
In with us at Bridge Classic Cars is this striking Blue Metallic 1967 Austin-Healey 3000. In our care this car will be treated to a
1965 Amphicar
November 7, 2019
Gary has been making great progress on the Amphicar restoration. He’s fitting either fully refurbished or new parts to get this vehicle into concours condition.
Wheelspin Magazine – November 2019
November 6, 2019
Bridge Classic Car’s Engine specialist Ady Offord and his cousin, Carl have featured in November’s issue of Wheelspin Magazine! They have been racing in the
Jensen 541R Custom Exhaust Fabrication
November 6, 2019
Our one-of-a-kind Corvette powered Jensen 541R is having custom fabricated stainless steel exhaust system made and fitted. We had originally designed a system that took
Bridge visits Caffeine & Machine
November 6, 2019
We visited the good people at Caffeine & Machine and wow, what a lovely place it is! If great coffee wasn’t enough reason to pay
Veteran Car Run – London to Brighton – November 2019
November 6, 2019
We were at the oldest celebration of motoring this Sunday 3rd November, the 2019 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. More than 400 pre-1905 vehicles
1960 Jensen 541R Paint Preparation
November 19, 2019
Chris has been getting our Jensen 541R ready for paint. He’s been rubbing down and priming the surface to be smooth for paint application. He’s also applied Raptor Coating to the back of panels in order to protect the bodywork form the elements. Now that the car has been masked up, the next stage will see the car finished in a stunning deep black paint.
True Automotive Passion Shown This Weekend at Bridge Classic Cars.
November 18, 2019
We can’t get enough of working on cars! After a long week working hard on our clients restoration projects, you’d have thought the team would like nothing more but to put our their feet up on the weekend, right?
Not here at Bridge Classic Cars! The team came in to lend each other a hand, giving their own vehicles some attention this weekend. Freddie and Mauro worked on our Subaru brake hub refurbishment and Dave fixed the lights on our Volkswagen.
Austin Healey 3000 Differential Seal Replaced
November 16, 2019
We’ve begun work on this beautifully presented Austin Healey 3000. differential fluid was leaking due to a faulty seal. Pete has removed the prop shaft before removing the faulty seal. He then installed a new seal, put the pinion shaft back in and torqued it to the correct settings. He then replaced the prop and filled the differential back up with oil. This lovely vehicle is now back to tip-top shape and is ready for the road again.
1962 TVR Grantura brakes
November 15, 2019
Tom has been removing the entire brake system, servicing and cleaning them and is now in the process of reinstalling them back onto the car.
Tom working on refitting the brakes on our 1962 TVR Grantura
1978 Volkswagen Beetle
November 15, 2019
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist has been hard at work getting our beetle back on the road. He has replaced the spark plugs as she was only running on 3 cylinders. He’s installed a distributor clamp to reduce engine shake and changed the oil to keep the engine as healthy as possible.
1972 Jaguar E-Type Airbox Fabrication
November 14, 2019
Dave has been working on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type. It’s quite common for the air box’s on E-Types to corrode in the wheel-side corner. Dave has repaired the airbox ready to be sent down to our paint shop.
2006 Daihatsu Copen Seats Re-Trimmed
November 14, 2019
This Daihatsu seat has entered our trim shop today for a seat bolster repair. The damaged areas will be replaced with perfect matching red leather.
1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3
November 14, 2019
Wow, what a beauty! Our gorgeous deep blue Jaguar E-type is with Pete for a service. The tan leather interior compliments the striking blue interior so well. We’ll be sad to see this one leave us.
1998 Daimler V8
November 14, 2019
Our luxurious V8 Daimler is to the paint shop with Darren and Chris for a minor paint repair.
1978 VW Beetle
November 14, 2019
Our VW beetle has come into Bridge Classic cars for engine restoration works. Ady, our engine specialist, is now diagnosing any issues the engine may have and we’re sure he’ll be able to get this cute little Beetle back to it’s owner soon.
1962 TVR Grantura
November 14, 2019
Tom has been making great strides in the restoration of our 1962 TVR Grantura. He’s recently serviced the brakes, fabricated new brake lines and fitted a new battery.
Our 1962 TVR Grantura Racecar Makes a Splash Online – November 2019
November 13, 2019
Our 1962 TVR Grantura Racecar has peaked the attention of TVR enthusiasts. Shared to three of the largest TVR fan pages, there is certainly a lot of interest in our one-of-a-kind Grantura Racecar. We have to agree that this car’s racing heritage and gorgeous patina make this car a classic well worth sharing.
View the full write up for this vehicle.
Coming for sale soon: 1970 Eagle SS
November 13, 2019
Late last night we collected our 1970 Eagle SS. This kit car is based on a VW Beatle chassis. However, the dramatic bodywork styling is a far cry from the original Beatle. Remarkably, these cars only weigh around 750kg and owners state these are great little cars to drive.
This vehicle will be available for sale at Bridge Classic Cars soon.
Car Crazed Fool: Plymouth Superbird
November 13, 2019
It’s a sad day indeed. Friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Car Crazed Fool has sold his 1970 Plymouth Superbird. While we’re sad to see her go, I’m sure there will be something equally exciting coming as a replacement.
“The 1970 Superbird was always a childhood icon for me and owning this one over the last 5 years has been a absolute honour. She has given 100s of smiles per mile. A true legend. #birdistheword “
Check out Car Crazed fool’s blog post here. It features some simply stunning photography from Matt Richardson.
Daihatsu Copen
November 13, 2019
Something a little different is coming in today. This lovely Daihatsu Copen!
The Copen is a Japanese kei car. The kei car category was devised by the Japanese government in 1949. These regulations specify a maximum vehicle size, engine capacity of 660cc and power output, so that owners may enjoy both tax and insurance benefits.
1953 Mercedes 220 Engine Rebuild Complete
November 12, 2019
Ady’s finished up work on our Mercedes 220 Engine rebuild. The engine has had a brand new bespoke machined flywheel, valve seals cut, valves refaced and new valve guides. The camshaft has been re-profiled and the engine block completely re-bored. The crank shaft has been re-ground along with new gaskets and bearings being fitted.
Check out the video below to see her up and running for the first time!
NEC Classic Motor Show: November 2019
November 11, 2019
This weekend Bridge Classic Cars joined the thousands who attended the 35th anniversary celebration of the biggest Classic Car Show in the UK!
The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at the NEC Birmingham is the annual event not to be missed and we like to go along, as part of the team outing to see what’s happening and to catch up with some familiar faces.
Craig, Gordon, Mauro, Pete and Tamas, along with honouree team member OJ visited this year and having attended for many years we think that this year may have been the best yet!
The show brings together the world’s largest gathering of 300 car and motorcycle clubs with over 3,000 iconic classic and vintage cars and motorbikes on display across seven halls at Birmingham’s NEC.
Good to see some familiar faces and some of our work colleagues with their amazing exhibition displays and thank you as always to Silverstone Auctions for their hospitality.
1962 TVR Grantura Racecar
November 11, 2019
Work is continuing on our TVR Racecar. We’re replacing the shock absorbers with brand new replacements from GAZ. The other photos will be used as a reference for the vehicles re-assembly.
1962 TVR Grantura
November 11, 2019
Great progress is being made on our 1962 TVR Grantura. Tom’s cleaned the dash up as well as custom fabricating a glovebox from aluminium. We’ve also installed the fuel filler cap and fuel pipe along with refitting chrome bumper trims.
1960 Jensen 541R Bonnet Repair
November 11, 2019
Our Jensen bonnet has been in the paint shop. The fibreglass structure has a large crack and so will be repaired to a completely smooth surface ready for repainting.
Mercedes 220 Engine Build
November 11, 2019
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars engine specialist has completed another engine build on our 1953 Mercedes 220
BMW 325 M Sport Brakes
November 9, 2019
Pete has replaced the old brakes on our E30 BMW 325 M Sport. It’s been treated to new rotors and pads all round.
Work continues on our MG A
November 7, 2019
Paul has made great progress stripping down the MG A. The clutch and brake pedal box is being removed and the bonnet catch will be refurbed.
The chassis bolt has rotted away so will need to be replaced. The rear suspension support strap will be replaced. The vehicle will also need new bearings and disks. We will be able to refurbish most of the front suspension and the brake and clutch assembly.
1960 MG A Carburettors
November 7, 2019
Ady, our in-house engine specialist has had the carburettors out on our MG A. He’s given them a full service and a polish before they’ll be refitted onto the engine.
1967 Austin-Healey 3000
November 7, 2019
In with us at Bridge Classic Cars is this striking Blue Metallic 1967 Austin-Healey 3000. In our care this car will be treated to a new diff oil seal.
Built between 1959 – 1967 the 3.0 L 2+2 seater sports car won its class in a plethora of European rallies.
1965 Amphicar
November 7, 2019
Gary has been making great progress on the Amphicar restoration. He’s fitting either fully refurbished or new parts to get this vehicle into concours condition.
This car is in our showroom for sale as a completed restoration. This appreciating classic vehicle truly is a unique piece of history. Please note, the current images are of the car in it’s current state. It will be finished to our exacting standards of excellence.
To register your interest in this vehicle please call Craig on 01473 742038
Wheelspin Magazine – November 2019
November 6, 2019
Bridge Classic Car’s Engine specialist Ady Offord and his cousin, Carl have featured in November’s issue of Wheelspin Magazine! They have been racing in the Lightning Rod Formula. Congrats on the write up, guys! We can’t wait to see you back on the track next. To read the article, pick up a copy of Novembers Wheelspin Magazine.
Jensen 541R Custom Exhaust Fabrication
November 6, 2019
Our one-of-a-kind Corvette powered Jensen 541R is having custom fabricated stainless steel exhaust system made and fitted. We had originally designed a system that took the manifold above the engine but due to our customers request we’re re-routing the system underneath. We’ve had to ensure the exhaust misses the steering column and alternator. We’ve avoided too many sharp bends in order to maintain efficient airflow.
Bridge visits Caffeine & Machine
November 6, 2019
We visited the good people at Caffeine & Machine and wow, what a lovely place it is! If great coffee wasn’t enough reason to pay them a visit then the stunning cars they have there will be!
We were even greeted by a 2019 McLaren GT. Of course the McLaren is a bit modern for our own tastes, but there is no denying this is one hell of a performance machine. Not just a one trick pony, we think the gorgeous styling on this new McLaren GT looks every bit a supercar too.
Thanks again to Caffeine & Machine, we’ll be sure to pop back and visit again soon!
To read an in depth review of the new GT, check out Top Gear’s review here.
Veteran Car Run – London to Brighton – November 2019
November 6, 2019
We were at the oldest celebration of motoring this Sunday 3rd November, the 2019 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. More than 400 pre-1905 vehicles took took to the road.
Over 120 years since the first run in 1896, it was wonderful to see so many of these Veteran vehicles make the journey from Hyde Park in Central London to the coat of Brighton.
It was fantastic to see friends of Bridge Classic Cars, Stephen Norman MD Vauxhall Cars and Jeremy Townsend Director of Communications Vauxhall Cars crossing the finish line in Brighton. We also saw television presenter, Alan Titchmarsh in his veteran vehicle.
To read a more detailed write up of the event, check out the Veteran Car Run’s article here.
