Jonn carried out work on our 2000 BMW Z3, beginning with fitting a new seal to the fuel tank sender. The sender was then refitted and secured in place. All associated pipes and the electrical connector were reattached. Fuel was returned to the tank and checked for leaks, with no issues found. The cover and […]
Lydia has made new carpet mats for both the front and the rear of our beautiful 1977 Ford Granada.
More components of our 1976 Jensen Interceptor have been primed ready to have new paint applied very soon.
Dave has undertaken a thorough assessment of our 1977 Alfa Romeo Spyder and replaced parts as required as part of its service
Summer feels like it finally here. Driving this Morgan 4/4 is really special its one of those cars you can just get in and feel at home! When filming this we tried to capture the essence of summer, as what better time of year to drive your Morgan than with the roof down and the […]
After being primed, the car and panels have now been guide coated and sanded with a block with p320 grit ready for p500 sanding.
A helicoil repair was carried out on the rear main seal housing of our 1975 Triumph TR6. The housing was then refitted, along with the backplate and flywheel. The sump was reinstalled, and the timing chain was fitted. Work on reassembling the gearbox is in progress, with new seals and gaskets being installed.
The nearside front lower arm was refitted and secured on our 1974 Triumph Stag. The wheels were reinstalled and torqued. New spark plugs were fitted, and the engine oil was topped up. A new breather filter was installed on the fuel filler neck, along with a new fuel filter. All cylinder ports and stud holes […]
Tony transported our freshly restored Dino to our secure storage facility. It has now been safely placed inside a climate controlled Carcoon to make sure it is kept in the best possible environment for its long term health and condition. A stunning car that is being securely looked after.
Jonn continued work on the headlight repair for our 1978 MG Midget, fabricating clips to secure the headlight to its surround. The wheels were refitted, and the vehicle was removed from the ramp. A new temperature sender was fitted after stripping out the old unit. Both seatbelt buckles were untwisted, and a new anti-slip provision […]
Jonn investigated a fuel leak on our 2000 BMW Z3. The vehicle was raised on the ramp for inspection; while the tank was dry, staining indicated fuel had previously run down from the top. The car was lowered, and access was gained to the fuel sender behind the driver’s seat. Upon removing the panel, fuel […]
Jonn carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303. All tyres, including the spare, were inflated and connected to the washer system for testing, then disconnected afterwards to prevent the spare from losing pressure. A new bulb was fitted to the rear number plate light and tested. All wheels were torqued before […]
The wiring, harness, and heater have now been removed from our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. Lots of work and progress are being made on this car, and it will soon be returned to its former glory and be back out on the road where it belongs.
Ben has begun cleaning and restoring various parts from our 1978 Mercedes 350SL in preparation for reassembly. Some components have been sandblasted and primed, with plans to apply the correct paint colour before storage. These restored parts will be packed away until they are ready to be refitted during the reassembly process
Jonn carried out a quick check of fluid levels on our 1978 MG Midget ahead of a planned road test, but the vehicle failed to start. Initial checks confirmed low fuel, so 10 litres were added, though the issue persisted. The spark plugs were cleaned and re-gapped, and a spark test showed no ignition. The […]
Technician Ben dropped the subframes on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. The front subframe was secured with four mounting bolts, which were removed to release it. The rear subframe was attached via the rear shock absorbers, four bolts securing the differential, and two brackets at the front of the subframe bolted to the rear section of […]
The split edges on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante have now been seam welded, with a significant amount of corrosion removed in the process. Previous poor repairs and existing damage are being addressed as part of the work. The number plate recess has been split and removed to allow for further repairs, during which […]
We filmed on location this week at Tide Mill and Woodbridge Boat Yard – the weather did not disappoint! Although despite its sunny appearance it was freezing! It was great to work somewhere different where Nick could let his artistic mind run wild, finding new fun angles and backdrops for the cars. Enter to WIN […]
The heater box and matrix were stripped and removed from our 1980 MG Midget. The matrix was tested and found to be faulty, and a replacement was ordered. The centre tunnel and gear lever were removed to access the reverse light switch. The broken switch was removed and replaced with a new one, which required […]
The engine and gearbox of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL have been removed.
The rear brakes on our 1987 Morgan 4/4 were stripped and new adjusters fitted. Each adjuster was dismantled and pre-lubricated prior to installation. The nearside adjuster was fitted first, followed by refitting the drum and adjusting the brake. The offside rear adjuster was then installed, with the drum refitted and the brake adjusted. The wheels […]
As the lucky winner took advantage of the 12 months storage included with his win, our 2011 Morgan 4/4 is now being prepped for delivery. Jonn raised the car up on the ramp and the rear wheels were removed. The old wheel cylinders were stripped out and removed. New cylinders were fitted and the brake […]
The gearbox and differential were removed from our 1975 Triumph TR6 and thoroughly cleaned in preparation for fitting new gaskets and seals to address multiple oil leaks.
Jonn drove our 1968 MGC Roadster to the fuel station. Upon returning to the workshop, the fuel gauge was only reading half. A test by shorting the wires at the sender showed the gauge reading full, confirming the gauge itself was functional. On reconnecting the sender, the power wire broke. The wiring was traced from […]
Tony recently made the long drive up to Scotland to deliver our 1994 Rover Mini to lucky winner Asa. Congratulations again Asa, and we hope you enjoy this beautiful little car.
Our 1973 MGB Roadster has now had primer applied and will soon be painted. It will, no doubt, look incredible by the time it leaves the paint shop.
The preparation of our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has continued in order for it to soon be painted. After polyfan has been applied, it has been rubbed down ready for the next stage of its restoration journey here at Bridge Classic Cars.
A guide coat has been added to our 1960 Jensen 541R. The primer was then rubbed down ready for final paint. The car was then masked up and will soon have its beautiful new paint applied.
Our 1975 Triumph TR6 was in need of some rust repair on the driver’s side sill. It was patch welded before being primed and painted.