Jon began an appraisal of our 1970 MGC GT here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk, starting with the floor area before topping up the coolant and checking the antifreeze. He tightened the steering column universal joint pinch bolt, continuing the inspection until he required use of the ramp the following morning to […]
Steve, one of our classic car techncians here at Bridge Classic Cars has fitted the floor panels on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 which is currently undergoing a full restoration. Steve first test fit the panels to check their alignment and cleaned the threads of paint. Once this was completed, he removed the panels again […]
Tony, our logistics coordinator, has loaded up our 1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage onto the trailer to deliver to the lucky winner Bryan Ferrand. With the car securely locked down in our enclosed trailer, he was ready to make the journey from the Bridge Classic Cars workshops in Suffolk to the cars new home.
Adam carefully treated the small rust areas on our 1994 Rover 220 Turbo which recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ, ensuring the surfaces were properly prepared before refinishing. Once the affected sections were stabilised, he applied paint matched precisely to the car’s original colour, restoring a consistent and authentic finish across the repaired […]
Mauro, one of our paint and body technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars has been working on Craig’s 1987 Mercedes 500SL. He has applied epoxy to the bulkhead of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL, ensuring it was fully coated and protected to provide a durable and long-lasting barrier against future corrosion. The next stage will […]
Greg, one of our amazing restoration technician, carried out sill repairs on our 1970 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vantage and removed rust from the wheel arch to restore the structural integrity of these areas. Ben has been in our mechanical workshop documenting the stripping of both the front and rear of the Aston with reference […]
Greg has continued progress on our 1970 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vantage by grafting new metal into the sills and applying a protective zinc paint inside to guard against future corrosion. He has also addressed rust in the inner wheel well and uncovered significant rot on the right front frame. The front right rail has […]
Tony has taken our 1978 Mercedes 350SL in red to the sandblasters to prepare the body for the next stage of restoration, after the fabrciation stage is over the team have decided that will be taken off for media blasting to remove any forms of rust which may have built up during its period in […]
Ben has fitted new wheel cylinders and brake shoes to our 1969 Morgan 4/4. He adjusted the handbrake, bled the rear brakes, and carried out testing to ensure everything is functioning correctly. Tony has cleaned our 1969 Morgan 4/4 in blue and carefully loaded it, ready for delivery to the competition winner.
Jon has been working on our 1966 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 2+2 in red, stripping out the old brake servo and fitting a new unit. He secured the brackets and pipework, installed a new servo hose, and topped up the reservoir. The brake system was then bled, starting with the front brakes and moving to […]
Greg attended to several areas on Craig’s 1987 Mercedes 500 SL here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ, starting with the heater box where he repaired the damaged tabs. He then fitted the washer arms onto the newly installed panel. Full welding was carried out in the bulkhead, followed by welding and trimming work on […]
Today we were filming our 1967 Jaguar E-Type and our 1996 Mercedes SL600! They will be launching soon so keep an eye on our website or better still join our mailing list! www.bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/newsletter
There was a break in the weather and Nick and I took it. We zoomed to Pettistree House to film our 1965 Jaguar for competition. This is a stunning car and will make the perfect addition to anyone’s driveway!
Clinton, our master fabricator, has carefully dismantled the floors of our 1955 Aston Martin DB24 Drophead Coupé to prepare them for repair/replacement. Once the existing sections had been removed, he set about fabricating new panels to ensure accurate fitment and structural integrity, ready for installation as the restoration progresses in the Bridge Classic Cars workshops […]
Chris, one of our paint and body technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars has prepared the doors of our 1969 Audi 70/72L and loaded them into the booth, where he applied both colour and clearcoat before completing the painting. He also sprayed the remaining off-car parts with colour and clearcoat to match. Meanwhile, Dave (one […]
Jon worked on our 1967 MG B Roadster which is in the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop by fitting and securing the exhaust bracket to the gearbox, drilling out the clamp bracket to ensure proper fitment. He removed the offside front lower suspension bottom bolt nut and washer, discovering the bolt was seized in the […]
Our restoration technician Jon investigated a reported knock on our 1963 Daimler SP250 here at Bridge Classic Cars. Suspecting the source to be at the rear, possibly from the differential, he carried out a road test and noticed a noise when lifting the clutch. Driving back and forth a few times, he listened carefully as […]
Jon carried out a service and inspection on our 1991 Volkswagen Transporter T4 here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. He cleaned down the brake pipes leading to both front callipers and wire-brushed the ferrules on the flexible brake pipes. The engine oil and filter were drained, with a new filter and sump bung […]
Jon inspected our 1956 Jensen 541 for an oil leak here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops. He placed cardboard beneath the car, as to not only protect the floor but allow him to see any debris which fell to help try to understand the origin of the leak. He then cleaned both sides […]
Jon began repairs on our 1954 MG TF following approval to proceed. He removed the rear carburettor, stripped it completely, and cleaned the main body thoroughly in the degreasing tank before blowing it off with air. He continued with the carburettor repairs by finishing the strip-down of the rear unit, cleaning all reusable parts, wire-brushing […]
John carried out final checks on our 1973 MG B Roadster, which has been recommissioned and rejuvenated by the Bridge Classic Cars restoration team, and found one of the headlights was not working. After checking the wiring, he confirmed the sealed unit had failed, so the decision was made to convert to halogen H4 headlights, […]
Part of every restoration, is the detailed cataloguing of each individual part. One of the main lessons that we have learnt in the decades of working on classic cars as a team, is to always label and catalogue trim peices – often the hardest peices to find or replace. Our operations director Anthony has worked […]
Part of what we do here at Bridge Classic Cars, is we work on owners pride and joys regardless of where they’re located thanks to our transport team. Our logistics coordinator Tony travelled a few hours south and collected our 1939 Jaguar SS100 and brought it to our workshops for appraisal after a summer of […]
It isn’t just nuts and bolts we deal with here at Bridge Classic Cars. Along with our mechnical work, we’re also known for our bespoke and beautifulyl fitted classic car interiors. Our trimmer Lydia has been working on fitting the new headlining and carpets to our 1965 Jaguar 3.4 MK2 as part of the cars […]
One of our pair of classic Aston Martin DB2’s currently undergoing a ground up extensive restoration at the Bridge Classic Cars workshops here in Suffolk. This particular DB2/4, formerly known as ‘Claret’ by the team is being brought back to life by our team. This time Steve, one of our amazing restoration technicians, has cleaned […]
Along with the aesthetic restoration our the beautiful 1963 Rover P4, the team have been going through the various systems within the car to make that the classic saloon car works as it should when it leaves the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. Our restoration technician Ben has replaced the water pump gasket and O-ring on […]
Some of you may have seen one of our personal projects here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ in Suffolk, our 1969 Audi 70/72L. As the project progresses, the various departments which make up our amazing restoration team have been beginning to work their magic ahead of the cars reassembly. Our fabricator Greg carried […]
At the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops, we’re no strangers to ground up restorations – but we’ll also handle just about any job on a classic car as we like to see these automotive pieces of history return to their former glory and be used and adored for years to come – just like this […]
Greg continues to carry out extensive welding and grinding on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL in the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication shop – ensuring the structure was properly addressed before progressing further. He also recorded the condition of the damaged rear bumper and went on to fit the required panels. At the same time, Anthony (our […]
What a scorcher! A truly beautiful day to be out filming these two fabulous classics, our 1969 Morgan 44 1600 and our 1998 Mercedes SL500. Both of which looked stunning with their roofs down in the sunshine! Keep your eyes peeled for these classics to go live on the Bridge Classic Cars website.