Another New Arrival – 1973 Triumph TR6
December 5, 2022
We have recently welcomed yet another classic car to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1973 Triumph TR6. As with all
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Just Arrived 1975 MG B GT V8
December 5, 2022
Everyone knows that we love a classic MG here at Bridge Classic Cars. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that one
Throttle Cable Adjusted
December 5, 2022
Our 1985 Ferrari Mondial is going to be a big part of our Bridge Classic Cars Festive Live Draw. With one lucky person going to
A New Ignition Coil
December 5, 2022
Classic car technician Dave has been continuing his work on our extremely rare 1905 Riley 9HP. After recently trial-fitting the wooden bodywork, Dave has, once
The Restoration Continues – 1959 Jensen 541R
December 5, 2022
Our workshop team have been hard at work with the restoration of our 1959 Jensen 541R. Lydia has been stripping various interior parts ready for
Progress Continues On Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII
December 5, 2022
Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII has had the attention of classic car technician Jon recently. The first job Jon completed was to remove the old
More Work On Our 1975 MGB GT V8
December 5, 2022
Classic car technician Steve has continued his work on our 1975 MGB GT V8. As this will soon be a competition car on Bridge Classic
Checking Over Our 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible
December 5, 2022
It may have only been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a short while but classic car technician Scott has already been busy getting
Let’s get plastered…
November 30, 2022
Thanks to Joe from F&S Plastering for plastering our new office space. We are now looking forward to our new, larger space in the coming
1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible in for a service
November 30, 2022
Arriving earlier this week, our beautiful 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible is in with us for a general check over underneath but more importantly it’s service
Diagnosing An Electrical Fault
November 29, 2022
Classic car technician Steve has been looking after our 1975 MGB GT V8 since it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. After completing
Interior Work – 1959 Jensen 541R
November 29, 2022
The body of our 1959 Jensen 541R has undergone lots of restoration work recently. With classic car technician Rob modifying the front chassis, welding, and
Starting Work On Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII
November 29, 2022
Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII hasn’t been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop very long but it has already had classic car technician Jon’s attention
Investing in the future at Bridge Classic Cars
November 28, 2022
Here at Bridge Classic Cars we very much believe in investing in the future and investing in new people to make that future happen. A
Investigating Exhaust Blow – 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3
November 28, 2022
Classic car technician Jon has been investigating the exhaust blow (blowing noise) on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3. From listening to it, Jon
Repaired, Painted, And Looking Good
November 28, 2022
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 has recently undergone some repair and paintwork. Now that this classic car has some new paint, it is looking much better
Being Put Back Together
November 28, 2022
Our 1986 Daimler DS420 has been going through the process of being put back together after recently getting a new coat of paint. The doors
Nearly There – 1978 MGB GT
November 28, 2022
Classic car technician Rob has been looking at our 1978 MGB GT. As this car is getting very close to being ready to leave us,
1964 Rover P5 Coupe – The Assessment Begins
November 28, 2022
As it recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1964 Rover P5 Coupe needs to undergo a thorough inspection and assessment from our
Trial Fitting Bodywork – 1905 Riley 9HP
November 28, 2022
Our 1905 Riley 9HP has been going through a big transformation over the last few weeks. A big step towards this ultra-rare car looking more
Entry Is Now Open – 2005 Aston Martin DB9
November 25, 2022
Our 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. This was Bridge Classic Cars Director, Craig’s personal car and
Ready To Be Won
November 24, 2022
Our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is ready for someone to win in the latest draw over at Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Before a new owner is
Just Arrived – 1967 MGB GT
November 24, 2022
The latest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1967 MGB GT. It has come to us for an appraisal and possible further
Just Arrived – 1964 Rover P5 Coupe
November 22, 2022
Another new arrival has made its way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The latest addition to the collection is our 1964 Rover P5 3-litre
Entry Is Now Open – 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E
November 22, 2022
Our very special 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. This car was formerly owned by the
Just Arrived – 1971 Jensen FF MKII
November 22, 2022
Another rare car has recently arrived at Bridge Classic Cars in the form of our 1971 Jensen FF MKII. With only 320 of these beautiful
Jensen 54R1 Modifications
November 22, 2022
Classic car technician Rob has, once again, been working hard on our 1959 Jensen 541R. Rob modified the front chassis of this classic car to
New Rear Panels
November 22, 2022
Classic car technicians Monty and Christian have continued their work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3. After new front panels were fitted their attention turned
Paint Repairs – 1998 Mercedes E240
November 22, 2022
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with classic car technician Mauro recently. Mauro stripped parts of the car
A Leaking Steering Rack
November 22, 2022
The steering rack of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 is leaking and needs to be rebuilt! To rectify the issue, we have securely packaged it
Another New Arrival – 1973 Triumph TR6
December 5, 2022
We have recently welcomed yet another classic car to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1973 Triumph TR6.
As with all cars that come to us, our team of classic car technicians will give it a thorough inspection and assessment before making a plan of action for its future.
This will ultimately be a competition car through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions but, before that, we will certainly enjoy having it with us until a new owner is found in the very near future.
Just Arrived 1975 MG B GT V8
December 5, 2022
Everyone knows that we love a classic MG here at Bridge Classic Cars. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that one of the latest additions to our workshop is our 1975 MG B GT V8.
This will eventually be a competition car that will be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. However, before that happens, our team of experienced and skilled classic car technicians will put it through a thorough inspection and assessment.
We love an MG and this looks to be a great example of why we do.
Throttle Cable Adjusted
December 5, 2022
Our 1985 Ferrari Mondial is going to be a big part of our Bridge Classic Cars Festive Live Draw. With one lucky person going to win this beautiful classic car in time for Christmas, our workshop team are working hard to make sure everything is working as it should be.
Classic car technician Steve has been giving our Ferrari Mondial a thorough inspection and assessment. While he was doing so, he adjusted the throttle cable as he wasn’t satisfied with its current performance.
With our 1985 Ferrari Mondial going live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website very soon, you can be sure that it will be ready to go for its new owner to win on Thursday 22nd December at our Festive Live Draw.
A New Ignition Coil
December 5, 2022
Classic car technician Dave has been continuing his work on our extremely rare 1905 Riley 9HP.
After recently trial-fitting the wooden bodywork, Dave has, once again, turned his attention to getting our Riley 9HP up and running.
Dave has installed a new (and much improved) ignition coil set up into this very special classic car. With this latest addition, our 1905 Riley 9HP continues to move closer to being started up and ready to drive once more.
The Restoration Continues – 1959 Jensen 541R
December 5, 2022
Our workshop team have been hard at work with the restoration of our 1959 Jensen 541R.
Lydia has been stripping various interior parts ready for them to be re-covered and fully restored to their former glory. Brian has also been working on the interior of our Jensen 541R. He repaired the rear quarter panel top wood section. He did this by first marking out the side window surround panels and rear window top panel. He then cut out the new panels and the new rear quarter panel wood.
These wood sections were screwed together to form the rear quarter top panels. Brian then cut out the rear quarter side panels from mill board before bending the panel to shape. He then glued and stapled the side panels to the top panels.
The kick panels were then marked and cut out as were the glovebox end panels. Brian then went on to cut out the footwell panel and rear boot trim panel.
While Lydia and Brian were working on the interior of this rare classic car, Al was repairing and rebuilding the underneath of the bonnet.
Classic car technician Paul prepared the front upright bearing spindle for crack testing too.
Chirs has also been working on our Jensen 541R. He has been completing fibreglass work, filler work and panel gapping. Chris also removed the panels from the chassis so that it can be sent away for sandblasting.
Some components of our 1959 Jensen 541R have been refurbished and will soon be ready to be re-installed in the car as it continues to make good progress through its restoration journey.
Progress Continues On Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII
December 5, 2022
Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII has had the attention of classic car technician Jon recently.
The first job Jon completed was to remove the old distributor and replace it with a new one. He also re-routed the speedo cable and fitted a new fuel filter too.
Jon went on to strip, clean, and inspect the brakes of this very impressive-looking classic car.
The cooling system of our Jensen FF was drained by Jon too. So he could gain access to the water pump and thermostat, he had to remove some of the components surrounding them. This gave Jon the opportunity to thoroughly inspect each component and replace any that were no longer in full working order.
All hoses were removed and all mating surfaces were cleaned.
Jon continued his work on our 1971 Jensen FF MKII by making a new gasket for the thermo housing. The cooling system was flushed and blown out too.
The grill was removed so Jon could access and remove the a/c fan.
The coolant pipe was found to be badly corroded so this needed to be cut and modified to resolve this issue. Once the new pipe was cut and painted, the whole system was refitted to the car.
Jon’s work on the cooling system of our 1971 Jensen FF MKII carried on with a new fan switch being fitted, rewiring the fans, and filling the system vacuum with the old coolant that was saved earlier in the process.
Work on the car wasn’t done yet though as Jon went on to remove the fuel tank. He did this to investigate the leak that the owner of the car says happens when the tank is full. Jon’s investigation began by pressure testing the fuel tank. A hole was found in the tank seam once the rust was removed.
Classic car technician Jon cleaned and prepared the new parts that will be needed to fit the new fuel tank. The tank straps were sanded and painted and a new filler neck hose was shaped ready to be fitted.
A new electric fuel pump was installed in our 1971 FF MKII. For this to happen, Jon prepped the area by removing the rear seat so he could secure the new mounts through the floor. The mechanical fuel pump was removed and a blanking plate and gasket were made, painted, and fitted.
Jon’s attention then turned to the wiring that leads to the new fuel pump. The fuel pipes were replaced and joined at the front while armouring was used in places to make sure the wiring was properly protected.
Jon has put a lot of time, effort, and skill into our 1971 Jensen FF MKII lately. Lots of progress has been made and work will continue until this beautiful classic car is ready to drive out of the workshop and get back on the road with its owner.
More Work On Our 1975 MGB GT V8
December 5, 2022
Classic car technician Steve has continued his work on our 1975 MGB GT V8. As this will soon be a competition car on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, the workshop team are making sure it is working as it should and is ready to be won by its new owner in the near future.
Steve noticed a dent in the sump which he removed and repaired before reinstalling back onto this beautiful classic MG. As well as fixing the dent in the sump, Steve also fitted a new timing cover and water pump rear housing. This was to replace the corroded and leaking housing that Steve found on the car during his initial inspection and assessment.
The engine of this classic car has been put back together now too which has given the car a big leap forwards toward being ready to leave us and get back out on the road.
Steve wasn’t done yet though as he went on to fit a new exhaust mount and clamp as well as new rear shackle bushes too.
Work continues on our 1975 MGB GT V8 and it won’t be long before it goes live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website ready for someone to win. This will no doubt be a very popular competition but, until then, our workshop team will continue getting it ready for its new owner.
Checking Over Our 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible
December 5, 2022
It may have only been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a short while but classic car technician Scott has already been busy getting his assessment and inspection of our 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible underway.
Scott noticed an oil leak during his checks so he spent some time looking for the source of the leak. He also gave the car a thorough looking at to look for any areas of corrosion. Any areas found have been reported and will be resolved while the XJS Convertible is in the workshop.
The diff and gearbox oil were also checked. Scott replaced the diff oil before replacing the broken grease nipple on the drive shaft.
Scott then went on to remove and clean the coolant level sensor before continuing his checks on the rest of the car.
Our 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible will continue undergoing its checks and assessment as well as having any issues found resolved by our team of classic car technicians. Classic Jaguars like this are always enjoyable to have in the workshop so we will certainly make the most of having this one with us.
Let’s get plastered…
November 30, 2022
Thanks to Joe from F&S Plastering for plastering our new office space. We are now looking forward to our new, larger space in the coming weeks.
1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible in for a service
November 30, 2022
Arriving earlier this week, our beautiful 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible is in with us for a general check over underneath but more importantly it’s service is due.
The car has been undersealed so the owner is interested to see the integrity of the sealant and whether any additional work is required.
The car will also undergo a full service with an overhaul of the brake fluid too.
Diagnosing An Electrical Fault
November 29, 2022
Classic car technician Steve has been looking after our 1975 MGB GT V8 since it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
After completing his initial assessment of the car, and resolving some of the issues he found, Steve has been working to diagnose an electrical fault with the high beam.
Steve’s investigations ultimately led him to trace the fault back to dirty contacts on a light switch. These contacts have now been cleaned and checked and the fault looks to have been resolved.
Despite sounding like a relatively small job in comparison to a full restoration, it’s jobs like this that end up making a huge difference to the overall finish and drivability of the classic cars we work on here at Bridge Classic Cars.
Our 1975 MGB GT V8 will go on to be a competition car at Bridge Classic Cars Competitions and we are excited for a new owner to be found for this beautiful classic car, so keep an eye on the competition’s website if you want to win it for yourself.
Interior Work – 1959 Jensen 541R
November 29, 2022
The body of our 1959 Jensen 541R has undergone lots of restoration work recently. With classic car technician Rob modifying the front chassis, welding, and rebuilding various parts of this rare classic car, it has certainly made lots of progress on its restoration journey.
As work continues on the external elements of the car, classic car technician Brian has turned his attention to the interior. In particular, Brian has been working on the seats that will eventually help make the inside of our 541R as impressive as the outside.
Brian’s work started by cleaning the old foam and glue from the front seat frames. He could then fit the new foam into the front seat base tubs. Foam was fitted to the front edges and the inner rear edges before the front squab seat side foams were cut and glued in place.
The centre foams were also cut, fitted, and glued into place before the centre pad foams and wadding were added to the side foams. New backboards and new base foams were also cut.
Brian went on to cut and glue the front edge foams and trimmed them to shape. The wood for the seat base frame was also cut to the right size.
Our 1959 Jensen 541R is a very rare car. We have restored many Jensens in our workshop and we definitely enjoy seeing cars like this one get better and better the longer they are with us.
Starting Work On Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII
November 29, 2022
Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII hasn’t been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop very long but it has already had classic car technician Jon’s attention this week.
The first thing he wanted to do was to get the engine up and running. As Jon was working on making this happen, he discovered that the battery was flat and the starter motor was no longer in working order.
The battery was charged and the old starter motor was removed with a new one being installed in its place.
Once the new starter motor was installed, Jon modified the 4×4 front prop mount to clear the starter. Once this was done, he was able to reassemble everything.
When Jon removed the spark plugs of this rare classic car, it was obvious that they had not been changed for a while. New spark plugs were installed so this should certainly help our Jensen FF get back onto the road.
Another issue noted was that the driver’s door was not closing properly. Jon also managed to resolve this issue by making new spacers for the striker that he fitted and adjusted to make everything fit nicely.
We may not have had our 1971 Jensen FF MKII with us for very long but Jon has already investigated, assessed, and resolved some of the issues identified.
Only 320 Jensen FFs were made and only 110 MKII versions like this were produced. With so few being in existence, it’s really important that we keep as many on the road as possible. Everyone at Bridge Classic Cars enjoys working on rare vehicles and we are certainly excited to have a car as rare (and as beautiful) as this in our workshop.
Work will continue on our 1971 Jensen FF and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for it.
Investing in the future at Bridge Classic Cars
November 28, 2022
Here at Bridge Classic Cars we very much believe in investing in the future and investing in new people to make that future happen.
A little over a month ago, Lily joined the team to help launch our newest project which is already starting to take shape. These ideas will help build the landscape of Bridge Classic Cars in 2023.
In order for the fresh new minds to work, we needed to create fresh, new space for it to all happen in so here we have our latest office space. A extension on what is already the marketing office here at Bridge, the space will now be twice the size and open planned for many minds to work together!
Or to chat more and share snacks…
Ollie from OJHurd Carpentry pulled in some long nights for us to get this built in just 4 days.
With the electrics now in, all we need now is the new window openings, the plastering, the decorating and voila…our events hub will be here!
We are very much looking forward to all of the new and amazing events being thought up in our new space. Freddie is already wanting the extension of his office to have plants and water features but we think a couple of desks and a cabinet will be just as good!
We won’t give away too much for what we have coming up next year but more information will follow very soon indeed!
Investigating Exhaust Blow – 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3
November 28, 2022
Classic car technician Jon has been investigating the exhaust blow (blowing noise) on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3. From listening to it, Jon believed that the issue seemed to be coming from the offside bank of the exhaust manifold.
To confirm his suspicions, Jon had to strip and investigate this area of the car.
After a bit of work, Jon was able to gain access to properly investigate. He found that the front manifold of this classic car was cracked and was causing the blowing noise coming from the exhaust.
The front manifold was removed and was found to be in need of replacement. While Jon was waiting for the new part to arrive, and while he had access to it, he removed the rear manifold too in order to check it was in better condition than the front.
Jon went on to clean all the parts and mating surfaces ready for the new parts to be fitted. Once the new parts have arrived and have been put into the car, Jon is hopeful that the exhaust blow would have been resolved.
Work will continue on this beautiful Jaguar E-Type to make sure it is soon ready to leave the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and be returned to its owner. We know that once it’s back out on the road, it will be extremely enjoyable to drive and experience.
Repaired, Painted, And Looking Good
November 28, 2022
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 has recently undergone some repair and paintwork.
Now that this classic car has some new paint, it is looking much better than it did when it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and classic car technician Mauro has been putting things back together to get the car ready to move on to the next stage of its stay with us.
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 will eventually be put up for sale. It’s a beautiful car and will make a great addition to someone’s garage in the future.
For now though, we will enjoy admiring it in the workshop.
Being Put Back Together
November 28, 2022
Our 1986 Daimler DS420 has been going through the process of being put back together after recently getting a new coat of paint.
The doors of this large classic car have been reattached and the new paintwork is looking good!
Since it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1986 Daimler DS420 has undergone lots of restoration work and it now looks very different to how it did when it first arrived.
While its time in the paint shop might be getting closer to coming to an end, there’s still more work to be done on our DS420. Our expert team of classic car technicians will continue working on this classic limousine until it is ready to leave us and get back out on the road.
In the meantime though, the below photos show the new paintwork and the current state of this classic car.
Nearly There – 1978 MGB GT
November 28, 2022
Classic car technician Rob has been looking at our 1978 MGB GT. As this car is getting very close to being ready to leave us, he has been double-checking that everything is working exactly as it should.
While there is still some work needing to be done on this eye-catching classic car (the sunroof being the main one), it is clear to see that it won’t be too much longer before it drives out of our workshop and back to its owner.
The workshop team here at Bridge Classic Cars have put a lot of time and effort into bringing this classic car back to life. It has recently been started and, like Rob has been doing recently, checks will continue to be done until everyone is satisfied it is good to go.
We love a classic MG so we always love having them come into the workshop. However, it is equally as exciting to see a fully restored MG as beautiful as this one leave us and move on to the next chapter of its life on the road.
Our 1978 MGB GT might not be quite ready to leave us just yet but, once the sunroof is installed by classic car technician Brian, and Rob has finished his checks, we will have to say goodbye to this beautiful classic car. Until then though, we will continue to enjoy having it with us.
1964 Rover P5 Coupe – The Assessment Begins
November 28, 2022
As it recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1964 Rover P5 Coupe needs to undergo a thorough inspection and assessment from our experienced team of classic car technicians.
Paul has begun his initial assessment of this beautiful classic car as preparations begin for it to be offered as a competition car through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Our 1964 Rover P5 Coupe impressed Paul as, from first impressions, it looks to be in good shape. However, Paul did notice that, despite the car being well cared for and maintained, it appears that one of the brake shoes was fitted incorrectly.
This has now been resolved and the inspection and assessment of our 1964 Rover P5 will continue until Paul and the rest of the workshop team are completely satisfied that it is ready for someone to win.
Trial Fitting Bodywork – 1905 Riley 9HP
November 28, 2022
Our 1905 Riley 9HP has been going through a big transformation over the last few weeks. A big step towards this ultra-rare car looking more like it should was when the wheels were fitted. This was a great opportunity to see much more clearly how our finished Riley will hopefully look.
However, classic car technician Dave has been taking our 9HP through an even bigger stage of its transformation and restoration by trial-fitting the wooden bodywork.
This was the first time in a very long time that the bodywork and chassis were together in what is likely to be their final configuration.
While it’s still not the right time for everything to be secured into place, this trial-fitting gave everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars a clear view of how special this car truly is.
Even Dave couldn’t help himself and had to take a seat in the car he has been working so hard to bring back to life.
Obviously, there is still a long way to go before our 1905 Riley 9HP is ready to leave us, but it certainly won’t be too much longer before the sound of the engine is heard throughout the workshop.
Starting the engine for the first time in decades will be an extremely special moment and it is one we are very much looking forward to.
The photos below show just how much of an impact having the bodywork on the chassis has on the car. A huge amount of work has gone into the project to get it to this stage and it is always rewarding to see it make big steps towards its finished state.
Entry Is Now Open – 2005 Aston Martin DB9
November 25, 2022
Our 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
This was Bridge Classic Cars Director, Craig’s personal car and it is a beautiful example of the DB9.
It has recently gone through a pre-delivery inspection with our experienced team of classic car technicians and it is now ready to be won by its new owner.
All the details you need can be found here.
Ready To Be Won
November 24, 2022
Our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is ready for someone to win in the latest draw over at Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Before a new owner is found, there were some small areas of the car that our team of classic car technicians wanted to work on.
After Brian replaced the headliner in our Crossfire, classic car technician Alan repaired and painted the spoiler and this is now working exactly as it should and looking good doing it too.
While Alan was working on our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, he noticed that there was some flakey paint on the windscreen frame. This was primed, painted, and fully resolved.
Our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is now ready for a new owner to be found so make sure you get your tickets now to be in with a chance of winning it.
Just Arrived – 1967 MGB GT
November 24, 2022
The latest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1967 MGB GT.
It has come to us for an appraisal and possible further work depending on what our team of classic car technicians find during their assessment.
Everyone here loves a classic MG and this one will certainly get its fair share of attention while it is with us.
Once an initial assessment has been completed, a detailed plan of action for the future of this beautiful classic car will be made.
Just Arrived – 1964 Rover P5 Coupe
November 22, 2022
Another new arrival has made its way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The latest addition to the collection is our 1964 Rover P5 3-litre Coupe.
It will soon undergo a thorough inspection and assessment by our classic car technicians before it can move on to the next stage of its journey.
The current plan is for this to be a competition car over at Bridge Classic Cars Competitions so, if you like the look of this impressive classic car, keep an eye on the competitions website for your chance to win it.
Entry Is Now Open – 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E
November 22, 2022
Our very special 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
This car was formerly owned by the late Robert Furniss Riding and was part of his collection sold at auction that raised more than £1 million for the RNLI.
Entry is now open so you can get your tickets for this beautiful classic car for just £5.
At this low price and with a story like this car has, tickets are unlikely to be available for long.
Just Arrived – 1971 Jensen FF MKII
November 22, 2022
Another rare car has recently arrived at Bridge Classic Cars in the form of our 1971 Jensen FF MKII. With only 320 of these beautiful classic cars being made, we are very excited to have one in our workshop.
After not being used for a while, the car is experiencing some issues that we will be looking to resolve.
While our 1971 Jensen FF MKII is with us, we will be replacing the original ignition with an electronic kit, replacing all spark plugs, investigating a suspected hole in the fuel tank, overhauling the cooling system, looking at some of the switches on the front console, and other investigative tasks too.
The FF (Ferguson Formula) is a rare four-wheel-drive variant of the Jensen Interceptor. At the time of its release, the FF cost around 30% more than the Interceptor and was owned by those who wanted more luxury from their car. Jensen only made the FF with an automatic gearbox to further increase the feeling of comfort and luxury the car provided its driver.
This is a beautiful example of a very rare classic car and we look forward to seeing it progress through its restoration journey with us.
Jensen 54R1 Modifications
November 22, 2022
Classic car technician Rob has, once again, been working hard on our 1959 Jensen 541R.
Rob modified the front chassis of this classic car to fit the chassis cross-member. Making sure everything fits together perfectly is extremely important so, sometimes, modifications need to be made in order to get cars like this back on the road again.
Once the modifications to the chassis had been complete, Rob went on to repair the skin fitted on the right-hand door. Once this had been repaired, he was able to fit the door onto the car. He then fitted the right-hand door skin and door too.
Rob needed to make some additional modifications to the bonnet hinges as well. He made some alloy spacers which helped him fit the bonnet to this rare 541R.
The modifications weren’t quite complete just yet though, as Rob had to also modify the boot lid to ensure it fit the car perfectly.
This type of work, where our classic car technicians have to handcraft and modify components in their restoration work, shows how skilled our workshop team is. Technicians like Rob are able to complete this type of work only because they have years of experience to call upon and they are well-equipped to restore a rare car like this from the ground up.
Classic car technician Rob will continue his work on our 1959 Jensen 541R and we are very excited to see it continue to make progress through its restoration journey. Seeing classic cars like this evolve from an empty chassis to the final product that drives out of the workshop is an exciting process to see.
We are looking forward to seeing the rest of the Jensen restoration journey take place and we hope to see this beautiful classic car back with its owner and on the road in the future.
New Rear Panels
November 22, 2022
Classic car technicians Monty and Christian have continued their work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3.
After new front panels were fitted their attention turned to the rear of the car. Monty and Christian removed the rear quarter before fitting new panels in its place. Some of the new panel pieces needed to be made by the two technicians to ensure they fit perfectly onto the car.
To make sure everything was installed correctly, Monty referred to photographs taken of the car during the old panel removal process. He was then able to double-check everything he was doing as the new panels were installed.
Our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3 continues to make progress towards how it will eventually look when it is fully restored. It has already come a long way since it first arrived with us here at Bridge Classic Cars and, as work continues, it will become an even more eye-catching classic car.
Paint Repairs – 1998 Mercedes E240
November 22, 2022
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with classic car technician Mauro recently.
Mauro stripped parts of the car down in preparation for paint repairs to be completed. As you can see from the photos below, the main area of focus was on the off-side rear door.
Once Mauro had stripped the door and appropriately prepped it, the paint repairs could be done.
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 already has an improved look since it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and we are looking forward to seeing the finished product very soon.
A Leaking Steering Rack
November 22, 2022
The steering rack of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 is leaking and needs to be rebuilt!
To rectify the issue, we have securely packaged it up and have sent it off to our steering rack specialist who will be able to find the cause of the leak and fix it ready for us to reinstall the steering rack back into the car.
As experienced and highly skilled as our classic car technicians are, sometimes we call on our friends to assist in some of the restoration work we do here at Bridge Classic Cars. We have a large network of contacts who specialise in various areas of the automotive industry.
As a result, we are confident that the steering rack of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 will be back with us very soon and the car will be one step closer to getting back out onto the road with its owner.
The photos below show the steering rack being packaged and ready to be sent to our steering rack specialist.
