Final Piece – New Dust Covers on the 1985 Porsche 911
May 26, 2022
Whilst our friends at Tyre Assist changed the tyres on the 1985 Porsche 911, the Bridge Classic Cars workshop team installed the new dust covers.
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All Change – New Tyres for the 1985 Porsche 911
May 26, 2022
The Porsche 911 is having new tyres fitted before it leaves us here at Bridge Classic Cars and makes its way to its new owner.
Deeper Dive – Inspecting the Front Seats of the 1954 Bristol 405
May 26, 2022
The interior team at Bridge Classic Cars have been inspecting the condition of the front seats from the 1954 Bristol 405 that is in for
Headed Out – Our 1995 Dodge Viper R/T10 on Its Way to Silverstone Auctions
May 25, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10 has been collected from our secure storage facility, The Hangar, on its way to Silverstone Auctions at
Areas of Interest – Finding Corrosion on the 1986 Daimler DS420
May 25, 2022
During the inspection of the 1986 Daimler Double Six, the Bridge Classic Cars workshop team have found some corrosion areas that they would like to
For Reference – Carefully Removing the Trim from the 1986 Daimler DS420
May 25, 2022
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have begun the process of removing the trim and brightwork from the 1986 Daimler DS420. As part of
Bolted Down Tight – Seatbelts Installed on the 1959 Jensen 541R
May 25, 2022
The workshop team have fitted and secured the new seatbelts into the mounts for the beautiful 1959 Jensen 541R at our Suffolk HQ. Dave, one
Trimmed – Foaming the Seat Base of the 1955 Jensen 541
May 25, 2022
The trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on completely revamping the seats for the 1955 Jensen 541. Beginning with the bases… Lydia,
Touch Up – Paint Repairs on the 2013 Porsche Boxster
May 25, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars paint team have carried out the paint repairs to the 2013 Porsche Boxster in with us at our Suffolk HQ. The
Boots On – Replacing the Steering Rack Boots on the 1959 Triumph TR3
May 25, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop have welcomed back this beautiful 1959 Triumph TR3 to our Suffolk HQ to carry out a series of small jobs
Closer Look – Fibreglass Repairs on the 1956 Jensen 541
May 24, 2022
The paint and body team at Bridge Classic Cars have given us a closer look at the fibreglass repairs on the 1956 Jensen 541 in
Metalwork – Further Body Repairs to the 1978 MG B GT
May 24, 2022
The restoration teams in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop have been carrying on with the metal repairs to the bodyshell of the 1978 MG B
Perfect Fit – Retrimming the Rear Seat of the 1969 Morris Minor Convertible
May 24, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars interior trim team have worked on refurbishing the rear seat of the 1969 Morris Minor Convertible. The team stripped the original
Hard and Fast – Fitting the Bulkhead Cover to the 1970 Bristol 411
May 24, 2022
The interior trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have finished the brand-new bulkhead cover on the 1970 Bristol 411. The team have handmade this piece
Progress – Updates on the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona
May 24, 2022
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on making progress on the beautiful 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona in our Suffolk HQ. The
Coming Soon – 1932 Lagonda
May 24, 2022
Arriving soon to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ is this stunning 1932 Lagonda. Once it arrives with us, we can’t wait
Good as New – 1905 Riley 9HP Radiator Refurbished
May 24, 2022
The original radiator for the 1905 Riley 9HP has been with our friends at Newquay Radiators to be completely refurbished and rebuilt for the project.
This Just In – 1979 Pontiac TransAm
May 23, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop has had another new arrival recently, this iconic 1979 Pontiac TransAm for the restoration workshop to carry out several jobs
Devil in the Detail – Detailing the 2013 Porsche Boxster
May 23, 2022
The 2013 Porsche Boxster has been in the capable hands of our go-to valeter Viper Auto Valet. The front end of the Boxster is being
Out & About – The Long Shop Pre-’60s Rally at Bentwaters
May 23, 2022
On Sunday the 22nd of May, the Bridge Classic Cars team welcomed The Long Shop Museum Pre-’60s Rally to our secure storage facility, The Hangar,
In Colour – The 1987 Daimler Double Six Now in Colour
May 23, 2022
The 1987 Daimler Double Six has been taken into the in-house paint booth at Bridge Classic Cars once again to carry on its journey into
Behind the Scenes – Shooting our 1973 Triumph TR6
May 20, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars Competitions teams have been out at our filming location to shoot our latest competition car, a 1973 Triumph TR6. The team
Prepared – Readying the 1987 Daimler Double Six for Colour
May 20, 2022
The paint and body team have been working to get the 1987 Daimler Double Six ready for the first coats of dark blue paint to
In Place – Fitting the Oil Filter, Power Steering Pump and Servicing the Brakes on the 1970 Bristol 411
May 20, 2022
The workshop team have completed the next round of jobs on the classic Bristol 411 in for a left-hand drive conversion at Bridge Classic Cars.
First Colour – First Coats of Colour on the 1987 Daimler Double Six
May 18, 2022
The paint and body team at Bridge Classic Cars have had the 1987 Daimler Double Six in our in-house paint booth for the first layers
Back Together – Rebuilding the Brakes on the 1937 Austin Seven
May 18, 2022
After the strip down and inspection of the brake system on the 1937 Austin Seven, the team have been the process of getting it all
Covered – New Rear Matting in the 1980 Austin Mini Van
May 18, 2022
The interior team at Bridge Classic Cars have been busy making new rear matting for the load bay of the 1980 Austin Mini Van. The
Out Back – Trimming the Rear Floor Boards and Fixing the Dash Shelf of the 1968 Morris Minor Van
May 18, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars trim team have been working on the interior of the 1968 Morris Minor Van at our Suffolk HQ. The team began
Unseen – New Hardura for the Firewall of the 1970 Bristol 411
May 18, 2022
The interior team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on finishing the firewall/bulkhead on the 1970 Bristol 411 which is having its left-hand drive
Progress – Continuing Work on the Interior of the 1955 Jensen 541
May 18, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars interior team have been making progress on the interior of the 1955 Jensen 541. Each part of the interior of the
Final Piece – New Dust Covers on the 1985 Porsche 911
May 26, 2022
Whilst our friends at Tyre Assist changed the tyres on the 1985 Porsche 911, the Bridge Classic Cars workshop team installed the new dust covers.
The team had previously replaced the corroded dust covers which sit behind the brake discs on the classic 911. The new replacements are a direct change over from the original set taken off the car and bolt straight back onto the hub.
With this now done the discs can be refitted onto the car, brakes reinstalled and adjusted before the wheels are torqued down and it is finally on its way to its new home.
All Change – New Tyres for the 1985 Porsche 911
May 26, 2022
The Porsche 911 is having new tyres fitted before it leaves us here at Bridge Classic Cars and makes its way to its new owner.
For all of our tyres, we use our friends over at Tyre Assist. They’re mobile tyre fitters and come to our workshop when any of our projects.
The old tyres were removed and replaced with brand new replacements before being reinflated and perfectly balanced by the onboard computer. With this done, there’s just one last job…
Deeper Dive – Inspecting the Front Seats of the 1954 Bristol 405
May 26, 2022
The interior team at Bridge Classic Cars have been inspecting the condition of the front seats from the 1954 Bristol 405 that is in for restoration.
Each seat is broken down to its base parts and each bolt and hinge is inspected along with the various materials found inside the covers to learn more about their shape and form. The team methodically go through the seats inch by inch making note which parts of them will need to be refurbished or replacements handmade by the team.
Headed Out – Our 1995 Dodge Viper R/T10 on Its Way to Silverstone Auctions
May 25, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10 has been collected from our secure storage facility, The Hangar, on its way to Silverstone Auctions at Supercar Fest this weekend.
Our 1995 Dodge Viper is due to go across the block as part of the auction event at the weekend long festival of iconic cars.
Check out what they have had to say about our stunning red and white Viper by clicking the link below:
Click here to check out the Silverstone Auctions write up of our 1995 Dodge Viper
Areas of Interest – Finding Corrosion on the 1986 Daimler DS420
May 25, 2022
During the inspection of the 1986 Daimler Double Six, the Bridge Classic Cars workshop team have found some corrosion areas that they would like to look more in-depth at.
The team noticed a few areas on the underside of the classic Daimler during the process of inspecting the trims, this pushed the team to begin getting to the root cause and seeing just how far the corrosion goes into the sills and several substructures.
With that, the team began to carefully take apart the sills and loose corrosion on the underside of the car to then start to formulate a plan for repairs.
For Reference – Carefully Removing the Trim from the 1986 Daimler DS420
May 25, 2022
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have begun the process of removing the trim and brightwork from the 1986 Daimler DS420.
As part of the inspection and assessment of the classic Daimlers restoration, the team take hundreds of reference photos involving the trims for every classic car which comes into our workshops. This is important to log and catalogue the condition and fitment of each piece that has come off the car.
Also, it allows us to use these photos to check against parts diagrams and other reference materials to see if anything is missing or misaligned.
Bolted Down Tight – Seatbelts Installed on the 1959 Jensen 541R
May 25, 2022
The workshop team have fitted and secured the new seatbelts into the mounts for the beautiful 1959 Jensen 541R at our Suffolk HQ.
Dave, one of our technicians, has been busy preparing the classic Jensen to have the brand-new seatbelts fitted into the 1950s GT car. Before, the team worked on replacing the threaded amounts throughout the car to make sure that the fixings that secure them can be properly tightened and torqued down to spec.
With this completed, the team ran the various belts through the openings in the interior pieces of the car and check their latching to ensure everything operated smoothly and properly for the car’s owner.
Trimmed – Foaming the Seat Base of the 1955 Jensen 541
May 25, 2022
The trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on completely revamping the seats for the 1955 Jensen 541. Beginning with the bases…
Lydia, one of our trimmers at Bridge, has carefully wrapped the stripped back and refurbished seat base for the 541 ahead of the team making the new leather covers.
Touch Up – Paint Repairs on the 2013 Porsche Boxster
May 25, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars paint team have carried out the paint repairs to the 2013 Porsche Boxster in with us at our Suffolk HQ.
The small stone chips and minor marks have been filled with colour matched dark grey paint to make them less conspicuous when looking at the car. Although, still lightly visible they are less obvious than before and a more cost-effective solution than an entire sand-down and respray of the panels.
The team have also refinished the calliper bolts to a stunning glossy black at the customer’s request.
Boots On – Replacing the Steering Rack Boots on the 1959 Triumph TR3
May 25, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop have welcomed back this beautiful 1959 Triumph TR3 to our Suffolk HQ to carry out a series of small jobs on the classic sports car.
Firstly, the team have replaced the cracked and split steering rack boots from the car. Whilst the old boots were removed, the team took the opportunity to inspect and regrease all the necessary parts and to check the full operation of the rack in the car. Then, the new boots were put into place and the system rechecked for any binding or interference.
Lastly, the team gave the beautiful TR3 a full check over for the customer before we sent it on its way back home to its owner just in time for summer.
Closer Look – Fibreglass Repairs on the 1956 Jensen 541
May 24, 2022
The paint and body team at Bridge Classic Cars have given us a closer look at the fibreglass repairs on the 1956 Jensen 541 in for restoration.
In these photos, you can see the thinness of the material in areas which had developed some severe checking and in some areas, cracks had begun to appear. So, the team not only strengthened the outside face of the panel but also reset the inside of the piece with modern hard-lasting resins and glass sheets. Carefully, these were built up in specific areas before being left to cure and harden.
Metalwork – Further Body Repairs to the 1978 MG B GT
May 24, 2022
The restoration teams in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop have been carrying on with the metal repairs to the bodyshell of the 1978 MG B GT.
The team have methodically been cutting out any form of corrosion from the classic sports car for it to be replaced with high-quality panels that we have sourced for the project. Each piece of the car is carefully inspected and assessed to see just how far the corrosion has gone into the bodyshell which is then removed and replaced.
Perfect Fit – Retrimming the Rear Seat of the 1969 Morris Minor Convertible
May 24, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars interior trim team have worked on refurbishing the rear seat of the 1969 Morris Minor Convertible.
The team stripped the original seat base all the way back to its metal springs in order to rebuild it from the ground up. The team have made brand new foam sections which were glued to the underlays and wrapped around the spring bases.
Then, it was ready to be refinished in glorious bright red.
Hard and Fast – Fitting the Bulkhead Cover to the 1970 Bristol 411
May 24, 2022
The interior trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have finished the brand-new bulkhead cover on the 1970 Bristol 411.
The team have handmade this piece to work alongside the work the restoration technicians have done as part of the car’s custom left-hand drive conversion. The edged bulkhead cover had to have its fasteners accurately placed onto the piece and then lined up with the pre-installed locks that hold the cover down.
Progress – Updates on the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona
May 24, 2022
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on making progress on the beautiful 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona in our Suffolk HQ.
The team have completed the final installation of the fuel pump into the classic Daytona replica. This was a key part of the project as the team worked towards the first fire up and testing. Along with this, the team have worked on securing the centre console into the car and bolting it down with the new carpet sets.
The team also worked on fitting the new reverse lamp, which required accurate and precise cutting into the rear valance of the GT car. Alongside this, the windscreen and rear glass have been installed into the car.
Coming Soon – 1932 Lagonda
May 24, 2022
Arriving soon to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ is this stunning 1932 Lagonda.
Once it arrives with us, we can’t wait to show you more on this stunning pre-war tourer so make sure you keep a look out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates.
Good as New – 1905 Riley 9HP Radiator Refurbished
May 24, 2022
The original radiator for the 1905 Riley 9HP has been with our friends at Newquay Radiators to be completely refurbished and rebuilt for the project.
This is an important part of the restoration project being down by our in-house team at Bridge Classic Cars. It looks absolutely incredible and we love to see the craftsmanship that goes into jobs like this by the best specialists we know.
This Just In – 1979 Pontiac TransAm
May 23, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop has had another new arrival recently, this iconic 1979 Pontiac TransAm for the restoration workshop to carry out several jobs on.
The teams will be getting this classic muscle car back in solid mechanical order while the paint and body team have a few small, sympathetic jobs to carry out on the car.
Keep a look out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page very soon for more on the 1979 Pontiac TransAm.
Devil in the Detail – Detailing the 2013 Porsche Boxster
May 23, 2022
The 2013 Porsche Boxster has been in the capable hands of our go-to valeter Viper Auto Valet.
The front end of the Boxster is being polished and cleaned before it goes into our in-house paint team to have its minor imperfections worked on to get it looking absolutely perfect for its owner.
Out & About – The Long Shop Pre-’60s Rally at Bentwaters
May 23, 2022
On Sunday the 22nd of May, the Bridge Classic Cars team welcomed The Long Shop Museum Pre-’60s Rally to our secure storage facility, The Hangar, as part of their tour.
It was an absolute pleasure to have so many classic and vintage cars, motorcycles and buses at our site and to learn more about the stories of each of the cars and their owners. Everything from the very early turn of the century European touring cars to 1950s American classics and everything in between.
During the stop at our site, Craig and Freddie did a walk-around to show all of our audience this amazing event which you can rewatch here:
To see the entire gallery have a look below!
In Colour – The 1987 Daimler Double Six Now in Colour
May 23, 2022
The 1987 Daimler Double Six has been taken into the in-house paint booth at Bridge Classic Cars once again to carry on its journey into full colour.
The team have spent countless hours making sure that each process and stage of the paint and bodywork for the classic Daimler is flawless and smooth. Each layer of paint is inspected and assessed even on the inside of the panels. With the inner panels now painted, the team masked up the bodyshell and could begin the process of laying down the dark blue onto the Double Six.
Patiently and methodically, the paint team swept layers of the deep blue across the body and wings of the car. One after another, the layers were built up to give the car its glossy and bright finish but to also build up the depth and contrast in the colour.
With this stage done, the Daimler is now curing before the paint and body team begin colour sanding.
Behind the Scenes – Shooting our 1973 Triumph TR6
May 20, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars Competitions teams have been out at our filming location to shoot our latest competition car, a 1973 Triumph TR6.
The team picked a perfect day for it. A series of delicate clouds against the pale blue sky above the Suffolk countryside was the perfect backdrop for the Saffron Yellow classic Triumph. Before this, the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop went over the car from head to toe in order to give it the green light to be driven around our filming location.
As the Suffolk air filled with the raspy sounds of the straight-4, the bright yellow drop-top whipped around with an air of excitement and freedom. A tool purely for the joy of driving. And now, we want you to experience this wonderful feeling.
Just head over to the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions now and enter for your chance to win this absolutely stunning 1973 Triumph TR6.
Prepared – Readying the 1987 Daimler Double Six for Colour
May 20, 2022
The paint and body team have been working to get the 1987 Daimler Double Six ready for the first coats of dark blue paint to be laid on the panels of the classic saloon car.
To begin, the Bridge Classic Cars in-house team painted the bonnet and boot lid of the classic Daimler. Once these had begun to dry, they were moved into the preparation area to fully cure while the body and wings were moved into the booth.
Then the team could begin to mask up the car ready to lay down the first coats of colour onto the body of the Double Six…
In Place – Fitting the Oil Filter, Power Steering Pump and Servicing the Brakes on the 1970 Bristol 411
May 20, 2022
The workshop team have completed the next round of jobs on the classic Bristol 411 in for a left-hand drive conversion at Bridge Classic Cars.
The first stage was to mount the oil filter housing to the opposite side of the engine bay after the conversion. The team have made sure that each component will not interfere with each other and also have enough space to be able to be safely worked on during the service of the car in the future.
Then, the team have carried out the final test fit of the power steering pump to the engine of the classic Bristol using the specially fabricated brackets. These will be taken off the car and finished in matching black to the other bracketry in the engine bay.
Next up, the team will be performing a full brake service on the classic GT car with a full inspection of seals, lines and pistons.
First Colour – First Coats of Colour on the 1987 Daimler Double Six
May 18, 2022
The paint and body team at Bridge Classic Cars have had the 1987 Daimler Double Six in our in-house paint booth for the first layers of colour to be laid down.
The team have begun the process of colour by first painting the inner sides of panels, doors and also inside the door jams and inner arches of the classic Daimler. Each of these pieces has gone through the same process as the rest of the car in the run up to this huge milestone in the restoration.
Once this stage of paint has cured and hardened, the car will taken out and remasked ahead of its full repaint.
Back Together – Rebuilding the Brakes on the 1937 Austin Seven
May 18, 2022
After the strip down and inspection of the brake system on the 1937 Austin Seven, the team have been the process of getting it all back together.
The team began by reassembling the wire and arm system which control the whole set-up checking their action and regressing or tightening anything needed. The team also replace a set of brake shoes on the car which then were adjusted out to where they needed to be for the best brake feel. Once everything is back together and tested, the team will make any last minute adjustments for the classic Austin.
Covered – New Rear Matting in the 1980 Austin Mini Van
May 18, 2022
The interior team at Bridge Classic Cars have been busy making new rear matting for the load bay of the 1980 Austin Mini Van.
The team begun by making a paper template to ensure the matting would fit up tightly to the rear arches and meet perfectly in the centre of the classic Mini. Once each side have been marked out and cut from paper, it could then be transferred onto the matting and cut to size.
The next step involved gently keying the load floor inside the car to give it the best surface to adhere to. Then, very carefully it was put into place with the adhesive and left to cure.
Out Back – Trimming the Rear Floor Boards and Fixing the Dash Shelf of the 1968 Morris Minor Van
May 18, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars trim team have been working on the interior of the 1968 Morris Minor Van at our Suffolk HQ.
The team began by removing the shelf underneath the dashboard of the classic Morris in order to carry out some much needed repairs and revisions. The team retrimmed and reformed certain areas of the shelf to make it as good as new for the beautiful classic van and then revised the brackets and fixings so it held into place perfectly.
After that, the team turned their attention to the back of the car. The rear compartment has hardwood boards which make up the floors in the van. These were removed by the team and taken up to our in-house trim shop to be refinished in matching black coverings.
Unseen – New Hardura for the Firewall of the 1970 Bristol 411
May 18, 2022
The interior team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on finishing the firewall/bulkhead on the 1970 Bristol 411 which is having its left-hand drive conversion done at our Suffolk HQ.
The firewall and under dash area of the classic Bristol has been finished off, for the most part, which means the interior team can begin its finishing work. The finishing touch for the modified firewall is the hand-cut and edged hardura panel. This, has been templated and made specifically for the Bristol to work around the various changes which have been made by the restoration workshop.
Progress – Continuing Work on the Interior of the 1955 Jensen 541
May 18, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars interior team have been making progress on the interior of the 1955 Jensen 541.
Each part of the interior of the car has been entirely made by hand by our trimmers. The team have taken each individual pieces from the kick-boards to the seat bases and turned their skill to not only the strip down but also the evaluation and rebuild. The team carefully strip everything back to their core components before any need repairs are made or wether they will need to be entirely remade for the classic Jensen.
The finish that the Bridge Classic Cars interior trim team can achieve is because of this care and skill from the earliest stages to the final product.
