Mauro has continued his work on our 1975 AC Cobra Replica and it is now really starting to take shape.
An old friend has recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1968 MGB GT. While it is here, Mauro has been repairing the dents in the front lower panel. He then primed the panel ready for paint.
Christian has been repairing the stone guards on our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT.
Jonn has been reassembling the engine of our 1963 Fiat 500. Here are his notes: Start to reassemble engine. Clean all parts not already cleaned during build process. Use manual for torque settings. Continue engine assemble. Fit new rear main oil seal and fit flywheel and clutch. Adjust valve clearances and fit rocker cover. Start […]
Our 1973 Ferrari Dino has been making some good progress through its restoration as of late. Christian has been installing new parts with the right door gap as well as rebuilding the left-hand side and welding in the bushes to the control arms. He then sorted out the gaps from the door to the wing. […]
Paul has been working on our 1956 Jensen 541. He fabricated a cover to protect the wiring to the fuel pump and checked over the engine. He removed one of the runners from the glass and repaired it before he started assembling the door chrome work and fabricating a bonnet support. Paul then built up […]
Nissan is trialling an automotive paint designed to lower the ambient temperature inside vehicles during summer, ultimately reducing the energy demand on air-conditioning systems. This paint, developed in collaboration with Radi-Cool, a leader in radiative cooling technology, features metamaterials – engineered composites with unique properties not found in nature. This project is part of Nissan’s […]
As our 1951 Austin Devon is a commercial vehicle, it has unfortunately had a tough life and the seats are certainly showing this. The driver’s side base has been bolstered with additional springs to try and prolong its life, but the outer frame has broken on both sides and required welding. The same for the […]
After Tony transported our 1968 MGB GT from its home to the workshop, John began his investigation into why it was losing coolant. John’s notes are below: Top up coolant level and observe where the coolant is leaking from. Hose from water pump to bottom hose has perished and split. Replace hose and add anti […]
Our 1958 Austin Healey 100/6 has been undergoing its pre-delivery inspection with technician Jonn. Here are his notes: Adjust handbrake cable and rear shoes. Remove windscreen and frame ready for replacement. Clean contact areas and polish top dash pad. Order new gaskets for screen to body. Hoover out mess inside car and under both seats. […]
Classic car technician Jonn has been inspecting our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT and has started making some of the repairs it requires. Jonn stripped the interior and removed the boot and pedal release lever mountings. He then removed the boot cable from the boot lock. A new cable was fitted.
We recently spoke to Grace Webb who is a qualified teacher, journalist and television presenter. You will have likely seen her presenting the television coverage of the TT Motorcycle Road Races, Fifth Gear: Recharged, and, if you have children in your house – Grace’s Amazing Machines. As the granddaughter of Donington Park’s Race Circuit founder […]
Technician Jonn has been working on our 1998 BMW M3 Evo. Here are his notes: Remove front bumper. Remove lower vents and ducting to gain access to air con fan. Remove fan. Clean out rads and coolers and hoover up mess. Attempt to fit new fan but housing different and won’t align with fixings. Remove […]
Here are Jonns notes on his recent work on our 2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. Continue to fit radiator. Fit intake pipes and arch liners, pipe up and secure. Refill cooling system with vacuum fill . Charge battery. Refit and torque wheels. Refit bonnet. Run up and select all gears. Requires top up with correct […]
Volkswagen UK has recently announced that the latest high-performance Golf models can be ordered starting tomorrow, Thursday, 8th August 2024. These models, including the Golf GTI Clubsport, Golf R, R Estate, and Golf R Black Edition, are some of Volkswagen’s most powerful production cars to date. Golf GTI Clubsport The new 300 PS Golf GTI […]
Our latest competition for our 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website! This is your chance to own an XJ6 and support a very worthy cause. The 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is a beautiful car, known for its elegant design, luxurious interior, and smooth performance. It’s a car that perfectly […]
Images and video footage have been released today showing the all-new MG HS. Revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed during MG’s 100th anniversary celebration, the all-new HS petrol and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models highlight MG’s place in the market for good value cars. These new models come with a host of new features, more […]
Jonn has been fitting the fans to the new radiator of our 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. He cleaned the pipe flanges before dropping the radiator into position. The pipes were then aligned and the transmission pipes were connected.
The two Johns have been working on our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. New torsion bar adjusters were fitted and the undershields were removed along with the speedo drive. The undershields were cleaned while the speedo drive was adjusted.
AC Cars, the UK’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the first images of the new AC Cobra GT Coupe. This marks the debut of the first official AC Cobra coupe ready for production, built on an enhanced version of the existing AC Cobra GT Roadster platform. The new model reflects the company’s rich racing […]
This weekend, the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars is taking place at Helmingham Hall. We have been working hard over the last few days to get our stand set up and ready for the thousands of visitors that will be in attendance on Sunday. We’ve had some help from Events Under Canvas and now, […]
Our 1951 Austin Devon has had its panels stripped off its front end and prepped for epoxy primer. A small repair was made to the inner wing edges before the roof and scuttle panel joints were prepped, cleaned, and lead-loaded. The panels then had epoxy primer applied on both sides.
Last night, we hosted a very successful summer BBQ at The Classic Lounge. The sun was shining, a huge variety of classic and modern cars showed up, and the food was delicious and extremely well received – so much so, that there weren’t even enough burgers left at the end of the night for the […]
We recently welcomed our 1959 Ford Zephyr into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. As it was going through its initial inspection and assessment, we couldn’t help but notice just how well it has been restored over the last few years. Usually, when the workshop team get underneath a car, there’s a surprise or two waiting […]
Dear Rob and Molly Just a very brief but heartfelt thanks to you both for a splendid day on Thursday. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and found the whole enterprise most fascinating. Thanks very much for hosting us and I am looking forward to seeing you again.
Many thanks for the very interesting and enjoyable visit to Lotus yesterday. It was very well planned, I enjoyed it very much albeit a bit tiring. I look forward to another.
Over the last couple of weeks, The Classic Lounge has been used by several individuals and businesses as a place to hold meetings, team events, and customer-hosting events. If you are a Member of the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club, you can have access to The Classic Lounge for this type of event. The Classic […]
Rob has been assembling the front suspension stub axle cross member along with the rear axle of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
The left-hand rear drive shaft of our 1972 Triumph GT6 has been removed by technician Rob as the wheel bearing has collapsed. He needed to strip the drive shaft to reveal the total damage.
Christian has been completing some welding repairs on our 1973 Rover P5 Coupe before investigating some rust issues. Paintshop manager Chris then applied schutz undercoat to the underside of the car.