Chris has been painting our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3. Once it was painted, Chris began the process of rubbing it down and polishing. As you can see from the images below, it’s looking great already!
Before our 1966 Daimler 250 V8 gets delivered, Jonn has been giving it a once over and found a couple of minor issues he wants to fix before it leaves us. Here are his notes: Carry out pdi and minor items to attend to. Strip bonnet secondary catch. Reposition spring and resecure/test, ok. Remove driver […]
Our 1973 Porsche 914 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars Paint shop. While in there, Mauro has been stripping the car down and prepping it for prime. Once this was complete primer was applied.
Jonn has begun the final fit-up of our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He fitted the rear reflectors before attaching the number plate. He then fitted and secured the boot lid cover. The front grille and badge were then remounted.
Our 1971 MGB Roadster has been undergoing its PDI with technician Jonn. Here are his notes: Carry out Pdi and road test. Adjust idle speed. Washers not working. Inspect behind dash and found pipes had come off the back of the manual pump. Reconnect and test, ok. Horn not working and switch faulty. Engine breaths […]
Classic car technician Steve has been looking at our 1952 Fiat 1900 A. Here are his notes: Wheel cylinders either seized or leaking and contaminated brake the brake shoes. All parts have been removed and sent away for refurbishment. Jacking mount corroded and require welding. Exhaust system corroded and poorly repaired. Picture of old frayed […]
Jonn has been fitting the window assemblies to our 1954 Daimler conquest. As they both were hitting the A-pillar, Clinton modified them to get a better fit. The driver’s door window mount was drilled out and a nut and bolt were fitted to secure it.
Earlier today, Craig and Nick took our 1971 MGB Roadster out on the roads around the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It’s safe to say…it was a very enjoyable drive. There are still a few hundred tickets left if you want the chance to win this beautiful classic for just a few pounds; but they are […]
Bridge Classic Cars is known for award-winning restorations and classic car competitions. However, over the last 20 years, we have become so much more. We have worked extremely hard to build a community of friends and like-minded enthusiasts who share our love for all things automotive and we are beyond proud of what we have […]
At the upcoming H&H Classics motorcycle sale on July 3rd, being held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, there is a very interesting motorcycle for sale and it is one that has spent most of its life off the road. The auction will see a wide range of motorcycles, from sporting to touring models, […]
We recently welcomed a 1964 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 to the Bridge Classic Cars for our team to take a look at a few little issues and also to service the classic Jaguar before taking back to its owner. Here’s what our technician Julian has done ”Removed float bowls, found rear needle jet stuck on rear […]
Our restoration team have been making amazing progress on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 at our Pettistree workshops. Our technician Steve, who is the main technician on the project, has been getting the running gear and brake system back onto the newly refinished chassis of the classic Aston Martin. He has fitted up the original […]
While Lydia was working on our 1952 Fiat 1900 A, she removed the seat cover and exposed the foam underneath. Once she had, the original factory details that had been etched onto the foam were still visible. This is a great example of the quality, time, and effort that went into this car at the […]
Aston Martin has introduced the Valiant, a highly exclusive, track-focused, road-legal car. This new model, created by the in-house bespoke division Q by Aston Martin, is a perfect example of Aston’s ability to create pure driver’s cars. With only 38 units available worldwide, the Valiant is going to be ultra-rare with all 38 already allocated. […]
McLaren Automotive CEO, Michael Leiters thinks that the UK could and should be leader in the electrification of supercar production if investment can be sought for the domestic supply chain. He said that the current UK supply chain is not equipped to meet the unique performance requirements of electric supercars. He wants the UK government […]
Our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with Chris. He prepped the inside and underneath of the car ready for dtm and raptor. He then applied epoxy to all of the inside and engine bay. Chris then applied dtm satin black and raptor to the inner wheel arch […]
Norwich City Football Club recently announced that our friends at Lotus will no longer be the club’s principal partner. The full statement says: Norwich City can announce that the club’s principal partnership with Lotus will come to an end this summer. From the start of the 2024/25 season, the club will work with a new […]
Last Thursday, we hosted our Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet and it was a huge success. It was the first time most of our guests had seen inside The Classic Lounge and we were blessed with a warm sunny evening to enjoy and admire all of the cars and bikes that joined us. The […]
The high-performance motorsport division of the DRVN Automotive Group, Boreham Motorworks, has entered a worldwide brand license agreement with the Ford Motor Company. This partnership will see the production and remastering of some of Ford’s most historically significant road, race, and rally icons. The first vehicle to be revived under this agreement is the Ford […]
Bugatti has once again set a new standard in the hypercar world with the introduction of the Bugatti Tourbillon. Following the incredible lineage of the Veyron and Chiron, the Tourbillon marks the beginning of a new era, blending cutting-edge technology and mechanical genius as this beautiful new car combines an all-new V16 engine with an […]
Julian has been giving our 1996 Jaguar XJS V12 a checkover in preparation for an MOT. Here are his notes: Remove all wheels and remove all brake pads, clean and grease pads and refit, changed brake fluid. Undo front exhaust clamps and reseal exhaust pipes, check all levels. Heater stuck on hot, have fitted a […]
Tony recently collected the gearbox of our 1986 Fiat X1/9 ready to go back in the car. While he was out, he also collected the diff from our 1976 Triumph Spitfire.
Jonn has been continuing his work preparing our 1989 Daimler Double Six for someone to win it in the near future through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Here are his notes: Strip caliper. Remove all dust seals, pistons and seals. Clean thoroughly. Use new brake fluid to assemble with new seals and refit pistons. A couple […]
Our 1960 MGA has continued its stay in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. Mauro painted the wings while Chris painted the rest of the car before the rebuild began.
We recently welcomed our 1968 Morris Mini 850 back into the workshop. It didn’t stay long though as Tony has already delivered it back to its very happy owner.
Technician Jonn has been hard at work on our 1954 Daimler Conquest Roadster preparing it to soon go live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Here are his notes from his recent work: While drivers seat out, take chance to fit new battery. Remove old battery from behind drivers seat. Fit new battery and secure and […]
It doesn’t seem that long ago but it has already been two weeks since the Suffolk Show 2024. The Bridge Classic Cars team had a great time on our stand talking to fellow petrol heads and sharing lots of exciting information about our new Members’ Club, competition cars, and much more. One of the highlights […]
Yesterday, we hosted a very successful Cars by the Coast event. After meeting at the brand-new Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars, we spent some time catching up with everyone, having a coffee, and, of course, admiring all of the cars that came along. Before heading off, Nick gave everyone a short briefing about the […]
Our Ford Transit MKII Tipper is very close to leaving the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Before it leaves us, I wanted to put it back where it was photographed for the first time and give it another photoshoot to see how far it has come. The workshop team has tried to keep as much of […]