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2024 was full of friends (both new and old), exciting projects, lots of content, and even more classic cars. Trying to summarise it in full was always going to be impossible, so here’s a 17-minute video of the very best
What a year 2024 has been! So many exciting projects complete but so many more to come in 2025.
Our technician Pete has been completing the final jobs on the recommission of the 1967 Mercedes 250SL ‘Pagoda’ at our Suffolk HQ. This time, Pete has installed the new handbrake cables along with, new discs, the calipers and new captive
The fabrication team here at Bridge Classic Cars have been continuing with their work of getting the 1963 Rover P4 at our restoration workshops ‘back in the metal’. First off, our technician Rob has been working on getting the right
Pete has been working his way through the 1993 Jaguar XJS that is currently on the ramps here our restoration workshops at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. This time, it involves a bit of back and forth to get
It’s that time again! This week’s Torque Show is absolutely jam-packed. Molly sits down with Rob to talk about a very exciting new release from the Bridge Classic Cars team – Driver. A gorgeous online publication designed, written and produced
Our technician Steve has been working away on the gorgeous 1967 Mercedes 250SL ‘Pagoda’ that we currently have in our workshop. The car had reportedly developed a knocking or clunking sound which was isolated to the selector rod hitting the
This week’s episode of the Torque Show comes to you from our usual spot, The Classic Lounge. Molly is first off joined by Craig and Gordon to talk about how we source cars not only for our classic car competitions
Our technician Jon has been working his magic on the 1969 Daimler 250V8 which is currently being checked over and repaired in our restoration workshops at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk. When the car arrived, it was taken
We’re lucky to have some incredibly talented and skillful friends, such as our friend Mike. Not only is he a sensational driver (who we did a Talking Classics with about his love for 1990s Formula 1 cars, which you can
It is probably one of the most charming cars that I’ve ever photographed. It wasn’t just the general feel of the day, the weather, the ambiance or what have you – this little car is just a wonderful thing. Molly
Our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has had a special delivery at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of more parts sent over by its owner for our team to organise and assess as the cars restoration journey begins here
Steve has been working on the 1967 Mercedes SL250 ‘Pagoda’ here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk. This time, he has been servicing the beautiful straight-six. After removing the various filters, and thoroughly cleaning out their respective housings,
Our fabrication team have been diving into our 1963 Rover P4 deeper and have been finding areas of the classic saloon that need attention. Our technician Rob, has been getting to the root cause of the corrosion issues in the
Our workshop team have been busy working on the driveline of our 1960 Jensen 541R as it begins the next phase of its restoration journey. Our technician Paul has been working on the pair of 541’s which are currently being
Our technician Steve has been diving into the 1968 MGC Roadster which is currently in the workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars. As part of the cars assessment, the team found that there was a very small weep coming from
Christmas can be a lonely and difficult time for people in care, so for the 2nd year running the Bridge Classic Cars team have loaded up our hamper and headed out on the road with a fleet of classics to
It’s Friday, which means the latest episode of Torque Show! Molly, Rob and Gordon sit down in the Classic Lounge to talk about the latest classic (and not so classic) car news that has happened this week. With it being
In this week’s Torque Show – Craig, Rob and Nick sit down to talk about the automotive news on everyone’s lips: The Rebrand of  @jaguarcars . We have a chat about our history with Jaguar’s such as our E-Type competitions, caring
Our 1979 Ferrari 400 has gone into the next round of preparation by our workshop. This time, Jon and Pete have been on the underside of the classic V12 grand tourer to get it back up and running properly. Jon
The little 1970 Fiat 500 has been on the ramps at our Suffolk HQ for the team to get the last few bits and pieces done on the car before it is handed over to our marketing team to become
Our workshop are a bit of a dab hand when it comes to Jensen’s – it is without doubt the most frequent car that we have restored in nearly 20 years. The most recent 541 which our team have been
Our technician Jon recently worked on getting our 1974 Triumph TR6 to head off to its new home after recently being won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions by Michael. One of the last jobs to do before it was handed
Recently, we welcomed a new addition to our Suffolk HQ with this stunning 1967 Mercedes 250SL Pagoda which was recently picked up by our transport coordinator, Tony. Once safely back at our workshops, the team took their time to take
This weeks Torque Show comes to you from the  @ClassicMotorShowNEC at the Birmingham NEC. The team got the chance to have a chat with some of our friends such as Ben from  @dadcars about what makes the ultimate family car,
The team are back again in the Classic Lounge for this week’s Torque Show! Molly, Craig and Rob sit down to talk about some very exciting news looking forward into the future of Bridge Classic Cars. We talk about our
Our technician Steve has been working his magic on the 1975 Cobra project in our workshops ahead of its inspection and tests. This time, Steve has been working on getting the brake hard lines routed safely throughout the engine bay
The progress on our 1956 Jensen 541 is flying along as the car heads towards initial road tests very soon around the area of the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. Before then, the team still have a bit of work to
Our paint and body team have been working their magic with the Dino 246GTS we have at our Suffolk HQ for restoration. Like all of our restoration projects, the team here are obsessed with the details as that is where
Our technician Jon has been busy working on getting our 1960 Triumph TR3A back up to scratch here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. To Begin with, Jon checked the roof on the classic sports car to make sure it
2024 was full of friends (both new and old), exciting projects, lots of content, and even more classic cars.
Trying to summarise it in full was always going to be impossible, so here’s a 17-minute video of the very best moments from The Torque Show of 2024.
What a year 2024 has been! So many exciting projects complete but so many more to come in 2025.
Our technician Pete has been completing the final jobs on the recommission of the 1967 Mercedes 250SL ‘Pagoda’ at our Suffolk HQ. This time, Pete has installed the new handbrake cables along with, new discs, the calipers and new captive backing plates.
Once everything was in place and tightened to spec, Pete performed final road tests before signing off the car.
The fabrication team here at Bridge Classic Cars have been continuing with their work of getting the 1963 Rover P4 at our restoration workshops ‘back in the metal’.
First off, our technician Rob has been working on getting the right hand side A post repaired and welded up to give the strongest foundation possible.
At the other end of the car, our technician Clinton was busy carrying out repairs to the rear end of the chassis which had corroded quite significantly. He has handformed new sections and securely and thoroughly welded them into place.
Rob then made a new bulkhead panel for the classic Rover as well as closing up the wheel arch with a new panel and cutting the corroded chassis outrigger away to be replaced once the team are back.
Pete has been working his way through the 1993 Jaguar XJS that is currently on the ramps here our restoration workshops at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. This time, it involves a bit of back and forth to get this round of jobs done on the car.
First up, Pete removed the seats from the car to check a few things however, there is a difference in the new wiring to the originals on the seat. After searching high and low, the original style of harness is not available so the team will be working on adapting the new harness into the seats and ultimately the car. With the seats out however, Pete could adjust the freeplay out of the handbrake – a quarter turn at a time… due to the access to the adjuster but in doing so found a stash of spare change which will be back in the ashtray.
Pete moved underneath the classic convertible to address the old exhaust system. It had rusted out in certain places and had been damaged as it was sitting too low under the car. After sorting out the corrosion issues, Pete could adjust the mounts to tuck the exhaust back up into the body to keep it safe in future and then turning his attention to the new bumpers.
Pete had to take the replacement and add 147mm into the centre, welding it all the way round to ensure the strongest join and getting it to fit up as good as, if not better, than cut of the ends to match the original. The retaining bolts were cut off and replaced with new units and welded into place.
It’s that time again!
This week’s Torque Show is absolutely jam-packed.
Molly sits down with Rob to talk about a very exciting new release from the Bridge Classic Cars team – Driver. A gorgeous online publication designed, written and produced specifically with the classic and modern car enthusiast in mind. The first issue is out now, and available to read on the Bridge Classic Cars website.
Next up Molly sits down with Mike, an amazing local artist and friend of Bridge Classic Cars, to talk about his amazing work with sculpture and jewelry for petrolheads across the world with his new company RESS Ltd. They’re both joined by Max from Coachbuilt Whisky to talk about the origins of how Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button and founder George Koutsakis got the idea to start an automotive inspired whisky company.
Finally, join the whole gang along with Craig and Rob back in the Classic Lounge for a very special tasting session. Discussing the finer points of Coachbuilt’s Original ‘Build No. 001’ blended Whisky before moving onto the very special 18 year old ‘FW18’ along with some tips and tricks for getting into or enjoying whiskey as well as dispelling some of those long held whiskey myths.
This, is the Torque Show.
Our technician Steve has been working away on the gorgeous 1967 Mercedes 250SL ‘Pagoda’ that we currently have in our workshop. The car had reportedly developed a knocking or clunking sound which was isolated to the selector rod hitting the gearbox mount due to excessive play in the mount itself.
Steve swapped out the old perished mount, which tightened everything back up and allowed the selector rod the clearance to operate fully and freely.
This week’s episode of the Torque Show comes to you from our usual spot, The Classic Lounge.
Molly is first off joined by Craig and Gordon to talk about how we source cars not only for our classic car competitions but also restoration projects for customers, friends and ourselves but also some of the things we look out for and keep in mind when viewing a classic car.
They also chat about their approach to buying classics, how we keep the pipeline of cars flowing and what goes into running an award-winning restoration workshop and a catch-up with our friends at H & H Classics after their last auction of the season.
Then, Molly sits down with one of our amazing technicians Jon. Jon is the technician in charge of preparing and working on every one of our competition cars alongside his work in the restoration side of our life in classic cars. Jon has been an instrumental part in our journey into using sustainable fuels with P1 Fuels in our competition cars as well as a wealth of knowledge, experience and approach.
Then it’s back to Molly and Craig to talk you through this week’s winners of our 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 1994 Jaguar XJS, plus a closer look and chat about this year’s Advent Calendar. All of that, and more, on this week’s Torque Show.
Our technician Jon has been working his magic on the 1969 Daimler 250V8 which is currently being checked over and repaired in our restoration workshops at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk.
When the car arrived, it was taken out on test and found that under load it would lose 2 cylinders. So, Jon got it into the workshop to check that out and give the whole car a look over with a fine tooth comb. At this point, Jon is tracking down some electrical issues in the classic saloon along with a thorough inspection and test of the cooling system.
”Finish earth wire in boot, tape into loom, connect and test, ok. Carry out cooling system pressure test. Leave at 15psi and check over for signs of leaks. Tighten various jubilee clips but still holding pressure after 10 mins. Check heater valve operation . Lever stiff and won’t stay in position as if cable seized or loose.heater valve moves by hand. Get off ramp. Refit drivers carpet. Strip centre console and check heater cable. Found cable bent up and twisted. Strip and straighten cable both ends. Work cable in and out. Reattach to heater valve. Remount cable to lever and test. Works now. Refit centre console. Check interior lights. No power. But with power probe they all work. Check cigarette lighter socket, no power. Check fuses and found blown fuse. Replace and test, ok now.”
After sorting out the wiring issue, Jon could move onto getting to the bottom of the running issue with the Daimler.
”Take outside and warm up. Still holding back and won’t rev smooth up the rev range. Return to workshop. Check cap and rotor and elec ignition. Remove spark plugs clean and regap. Remove offside carb suction chamber and piston. Inspect, needle a bit green and rough. Clean all parts and remove float bowl lid and suck out fuel. Clean inside and blow through. Set jet depth with verniers. Reassemble carb and check piston free.”
”Continue with carb clean. Repeat yesterday’s work on nearside carb. Needle looks OK on this carb. So clean and blow out. Set jet depth and refit piston and suction chamber. Ignition on and check for leaks, ok. Refit air filters and take outside and warm up. Starts and idles fine but still won’t rev. Check timing 10 btdc, spot on. Check leads fitted in correct firing order. Pull leads off 1 at a time to check for what feels like a misfire. Hard to tell. Adjust carbs, still the same.”
He then inspected the ignition system, which had an electronic pick up unit fitted. He closed up the gaps as much as possible whilst also removing and checking each spark plug individually and regapping them to spec, before running the car back up again. Although it had helped the issue, Jon has ordered a new spark tester and will continue with his diagnostics once this arrives.
We’re lucky to have some incredibly talented and skillful friends, such as our friend Mike. Not only is he a sensational driver (who we did a Talking Classics with about his love for 1990s Formula 1 cars, which you can see here) but he also creates beautiful pieces of art and jewelry connected to the world of motorsport. So, when he came in recently he asked if we could photograph some new pieces for him.
First up, is a beautiful pendant made from the oil cooler that was fitted to one of Michael Schumacher’s earliest F1 race cars, a Benetton.
Next up on the list to be shot in the Classic Lounge, were two formula 1 exhaust manifolds. Much like our very own manifold sculpture, these were originally supplied to cars for Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso – with the Alonso manifold being part of his Renault R29 during the Monaco Grand Prix in 2009. These wonderful, organic, skeletal sculptures are truly amazing to see let alone photograph, and especially when refinished in Blue and Red.
It is probably one of the most charming cars that I’ve ever photographed. It wasn’t just the general feel of the day, the weather, the ambiance or what have you – this little car is just a wonderful thing.
Molly and I set out one morning earlier this month to shoot the car at our usual haunt. The leaves were damp and amber, the chill hung in the air and the the sun would make brief and fleeting appearances through the sparse trees but it was all ok, we had a Morris 8.
A car that was somewhat instrumental in getting Britain on the road, much like the Austin 7, the Tourer was by far the most elegant of the offerings. This one, is no exception. With a hearty serving of double green in its interior and paint work, only broken up with the luxurious black wings, our 1939 Morris 8 just has a way about itself. Not only does it look glamorous, it drives beautifully too.
Fitted with a (speaking in 2024) small 914cc engine, but a 4-speed manual gearbox, the little Morris 8 happily plugs along down a British country road without a care in the world. Recently restored by its previous owner of nearly 30 years, the car feels composed and inspires a confidence in your drive. Are you going to get their quickly? No, but you will find yourself lost in a daydream as you soak up the sights and sounds that surround you inside of its cabin.
No matter your taste in classic cars, a small, fun, lightweight, quirky and sweet prewar convertible should always be on your list… and this one could be yours just in time for Christmas.
Scheduled to be drawn on Christmas eve by the team here at Bridge Classic Cars, our 1939 Morris 8 Tourer has just gone live for everyone to enter.
Our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has had a special delivery at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of more parts sent over by its owner for our team to organise and assess as the cars restoration journey begins here at our restoration workshops in Suffolk.
Steve has been working on the 1967 Mercedes SL250 ‘Pagoda’ here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk. This time, he has been servicing the beautiful straight-six.
After removing the various filters, and thoroughly cleaning out their respective housings, Steve gapped the new spark plugs before fitting them to the car and running it up to temperature.
Our fabrication team have been diving into our 1963 Rover P4 deeper and have been finding areas of the classic saloon that need attention. Our technician Rob, has been getting to the root cause of the corrosion issues in the classic Rover.
He has been looking into the right hand A post, and has found a series of previous repairs which will require attention.
So, Rob has been making up next sections to repair the floor and front sill section which have been perfectly shaped and refined in order to fit the car best but also to allow the strongest weld for the car.
Our workshop team have been busy working on the driveline of our 1960 Jensen 541R as it begins the next phase of its restoration journey. Our technician Paul has been working on the pair of 541’s which are currently being restored by our workshop.
This time, Paul has been working on the brake system for the 541R. With the calipers in place, Paul could begin to map out and bend up the hardline needed to connect the brakes from the front, all the way to the back to complete the circuit when ready.
Our technician Steve has been diving into the 1968 MGC Roadster which is currently in the workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars. As part of the cars assessment, the team found that there was a very small weep coming from one of the core plugs in the engine block, so this would need to be addressed. To do that, Steve had to remove the intake manifold, as well as the exhaust manifold, from the car, making sure to safely disconnect all of the carburetor linkages and fuel lines.
After gaining access to the core plugs, Steve carefully replaced each one as well as taking this opportunity to completely flush out the coolant system of the classic roadster. After that was complete and leak checks were all ok, Steve could get the manifolds back onto the car with the new gaskets.
Christmas can be a lonely and difficult time for people in care, so for the 2nd year running the Bridge Classic Cars team have loaded up our hamper and headed out on the road with a fleet of classics to try and spread the festive cheer.
Molly, the Bridge Classic Cars team and the other members of The Three Chordettes braved the early December weather to visit 4 care homes around Suffolk to bring them classic cars, mince pies and a whole heap of nostalgia to their residents.
This is the Torque Show, and we’re out on the Mince Pie Drive.
It’s Friday, which means the latest episode of Torque Show! Molly, Rob and Gordon sit down in the Classic Lounge to talk about the latest classic (and not so classic) car news that has happened this week.
With it being the end of the year, it is well and truly awards season…  @TopGear have named their car of the year, the best used cars of the last 12 months have been announced, which the team can’t help but talk about, but more towards our world is the historic awards with Best Restorations by  @theroyalautomobileclub9480 including a stunning 1927  @bentleymotors and a 1939 ERA GP2. And, the award given to a very special 1937  @bugatti which has remained largely untouched for nearly 80 years!
Then, we sit and celebrate our friends at the  @NationalMotorMuseum winning best Museum and Collection whilst looking back at our incredible time their for the International Autojumble and the sensational 1927 Sunbeam 1000hp restoration their team are currently undertaking and the plans coming up for that project.
Also, Molly let’s you in on a very special Christmas secret….
All of this and much more in this weeks Torque Show.
In this week’s Torque Show – Craig, Rob and Nick sit down to talk about the automotive news on everyone’s lips: The Rebrand of  @jaguarcars .
We have a chat about our history with Jaguar’s such as our E-Type competitions, caring for a real SS100, building our idea of the perfect ‘Fast Cat’ and some of the other incredible classics to come out of Coventry over the past 90 years whilst also talking about what the future could hold for one of the most famous and lorded marques in automotive history.
We take a stroll through and react to some comments on our social media channels through out the week about the reimagining of  @jaguarcars from the everyday enthusiast to members of parliament. We also take a look at this week’s live draw, a special prize for one of our amazing Members in the form of a bottle of Coachbuilt Whiskey plus a sneak peak at our next competition if the future of Jaguar isn’t quite for you… Take a look at this week’s episode of Torque Show.
Our 1979 Ferrari 400 has gone into the next round of preparation by our workshop. This time, Jon and Pete have been on the underside of the classic V12 grand tourer to get it back up and running properly.
Jon began by fitting up new front brake pads into the calipers before turning his attention underneath the car. On inspection, Jon noted that there was a very slight blow coming from the exhaust so with that Jon and Pete removed the centre section to inspect it fully and try to find where this blow could be coming from.
After going out on road test, Jon noted that the blow had become a lot better. With that, he has added a bit more paste to the nearside front joint and whilst it cures, he is charging the battery up ready for more test drives.
The little 1970 Fiat 500 has been on the ramps at our Suffolk HQ for the team to get the last few bits and pieces done on the car before it is handed over to our marketing team to become a future competition car.
Jon has recently replaced the track rod ends on the car which was simple enough and then he could readjust the tracking on the car. After that, Jon took the car on road test – and after a small idle speed adjustment – the car is ready for a good clean and then to become a competition car in the near future.
Our workshop are a bit of a dab hand when it comes to Jensen’s – it is without doubt the most frequent car that we have restored in nearly 20 years. The most recent 541 which our team have been working is this beautiful Grey 1956 Jensen 541.
Most recently, Jon has been working on tuning the classic GT car to run perfectly. To do this, Jon stripped down the intake side of the engine by removing the air filter box and housing to gain access to the carburettors. Carefully, he removed them and stripped them down on the bench to remove the pistons and suction chambers, from there Jon could accurately measure the jet depth for each individual chamber, lowering each one slightly in order to richen up the air/fuel mixture, while apart it gave Jon the opportunity to thoroughly clean up the pistons and suction chambers before refitting back onto the car.
With everything back together, Jon could run up the straight-six and begin by firstly tuning the carburettors by ear to get them roughly into the right area before the team deep dive into tuning the car completely. The keys were handed over to Big John, our workshop manager, to perform the road tests.
While out on test, Big John made some notes about some small changes and areas which Jon would need to take a look into once back at the workshop. With the car back at our Suffolk HQ, Jon got the 541 back onto the ramp. From there, he could slacken off the exhaust clamps and apply a small amount of sealer before refitting the pipework back together, and whilst under the car he could adjust the clutch arm to give it more clearance.
Our technician Jon recently worked on getting our 1974 Triumph TR6 to head off to its new home after recently being won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions by Michael.
One of the last jobs to do before it was handed over to our logistics coordinator, Tony, to deliver was to replace the starter motor of the classic straight-six. To do this, Jon had to remove the plenum to gain better access and safely remove the old starter, which once removed allowed him to inspect the ring gear on the car (which was noted to show a bit of wear) but the new starter slipped back into place and Jon could get everything back together.
After testing and being signed off by the workshop, the TR6 was loaded into our enclosed trailer where it could be transported to the winner Michael, who was thrilled to receive his new TR6 – all of his here want to wish Michael many happy miles with his TR6.
Recently, we welcomed a new addition to our Suffolk HQ with this stunning 1967 Mercedes 250SL Pagoda which was recently picked up by our transport coordinator, Tony.
Once safely back at our workshops, the team took their time to take a look through the classic German GT car as part of the cars appraisal, where every inch of the care was carefully inspected and evaluated by the team.
The Pagoda, is truly one of the most beautiful classic Mercedes in the eyes of our team and its always a pleasure to have them on the ramps.
Our technician Jon has been working alongside our new technician Pete to carry out the appraisal of the Pagoda. They worked together to get the car started (as it came in as a non-runner) and into the workshop for the pair to get to work on the car.
The team have checked over the car thoroughly both in and out of the car to get a better idea of its condition and areas which will require attention.
Jon has made extensive notes on the car which are as follows:
”Front number plate damaged, drivers door trim and window channel loose, washers not working (pump runs noisy), engine oil black but level OK, Coolant level low and brown and low antifreeze content, Fuel pipes to inline pump starting to perish, intake pipe unsecured, gear position cable on bulkhead insecure and held on with wire, nearside front brake binding, front anti roll bar link rod bushes starting to perish, handbrake cables slack underneath, slight play in both front king pins, all tyres aged and perishing, spare tyre pre-dates others and flat, front pads 20% worn, discs OK, nearside shows some signs of heat but appear OK, Rear pads 10% worn discs OK, fuel pipes from tank to pump aged and deteriorated, fuel pump at rear leaking and requires repair kit and rebuild, torque up wheel nuts, attend to some items so car can be safely moved out, grease all points on car, play in kingpins now gone, adjust handbrake shoes, top up coolant with water, top up screenwash and inflate spare tyre to correct pressure.”
Jon could then move on to checking a few issues with the classic Mercedes such as the heating in the car but to begin with he needed to sort out some of the trims on the car which had come loose or were fitted incorrectly. He removed the chrome weather strips to adjust the clips and have them fit correctly to the car before refitting back into the doors. With the loose window channel, Jon found correct hardware in our stock to get refitted onto the car and then refit the rubber seal back into place.
He then could move under the bonnet of the car to check the coolant and heater system. Firstly, checking the coolant levels and then running the car up to temperature checking for correct operation but at that point noticed that the heater direction lever was broken. Once the car was up to around 80’c Jon noted that the heater began to warm up in the car somewhat. On road test, Jon also noted that the brakes didn’t feel quite right so the car came back into the workshop for some adjustment – his recommendation for the heater system is a full system flush and replacement thermostat as found with the low level, discoloured coolant with very little antifreeze in the mixture.
This weeks Torque Show comes to you from the  @ClassicMotorShowNEC at the Birmingham NEC. The team got the chance to have a chat with some of our friends such as Ben from  @dadcars about what makes the ultimate family car, Anthony Hamilton (father of racing drivers Sir Lewis Hamilton and Nicolas Hamilton) about his recent work with  @BeaulieuNationalMotorMuseum as well as Josh and Bob from the Classic Car Loan Project, a scheme to get younger people behind the wheel and experience a genuine classic for a year.
Along with that, Molly joined Craig for a look around what was on offer from our friends at  @iconicauctioneers before their record breaking sale as well as a look around some of our favourite stands of this must-see event.
The team are back again in the Classic Lounge for this week’s Torque Show! Molly, Craig and Rob sit down to talk about some very exciting news looking forward into the future of Bridge Classic Cars. We talk about our latest competition, the 2024 MG Cyberster – an all-electric sports car from MG which is already setting the automotive world alight with its performance, its style and its charm.
Then, we have a very exciting announcement – we have teamed up with  @p1fuels to work on getting the classic road car world moving with this fossil free fuel as it will become the official fuel of every competition moving forward.
Alongside that, we are always working on making the world a better place than when we found it. Our workshops are constantly evolving and changing – like our paintshop. We have recently swapped over to a Lechler Hydrofan system, which begins our step into the water based paint world and away from solvent based paints. It’s been an exciting week at the Bridge Classic HQ and we can’t wait for you to get up to speed with us.
Our technician Steve has been working his magic on the 1975 Cobra project in our workshops ahead of its inspection and tests. This time, Steve has been working on getting the brake hard lines routed safely throughout the engine bay of the replica.
After working out the best route for the lines, Steve could get them secured to the inner wings and the bulkhead while also mounting up the reservoir and its bracket.
The progress on our 1956 Jensen 541 is flying along as the car heads towards initial road tests very soon around the area of the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. Before then, the team still have a bit of work to do. This time the team have been working on the inside of the classic GT car.
The team have fitted up the steering wheel, the passenger seat and the door card ends into place.
Our paint and body team have been working their magic with the Dino 246GTS we have at our Suffolk HQ for restoration. Like all of our restoration projects, the team here are obsessed with the details as that is where we strive for perfection and the 1973 Dino 246GTS is no exception.
Chris, our head painter, has been heading up this project with the cars next round of priming. With the car safely in the booth he can begin the process of masking off the areas which don’t require his razor sharp eye and steady hand.
Our technician Jon has been busy working on getting our 1960 Triumph TR3A back up to scratch here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. To Begin with, Jon checked the roof on the classic sports car to make sure it fit and there was no damage along with checking the side screens. With the side screens, he noticed that the drivers side screen would not fit correctly due to the mirror on the A pillar.
Next up, Jon could get the car up onto the ramp to check for any leaks over night. The next morning, he noted a few small drops of oil which were traced back to the sump and the lower bolts in the front cover. So Jon cleaned down the area and began removing the bolts from the areas to then get them properly cleaned ready to be resealed and cured. After that he could move onto the next job on the list – the exhaust.
Upon inspection Jon noted that the exhaust was too short for the car. So, he began the journey of lengthening the pipework to get it to fit correctly under the car and to fit the correct rear silencer/section. He began by carefully tack welding a new piece of stainless tube into place before removing the whole system from the car for our fabricator Clinton to completely weld up. While that was being done, Jon carefully ground a new bonnet key for the car and then once the exhaust was back, fit everything back up to the car ahead of its road tests. During the tests, Jon found the carpet section behind the pedals moved, so he glued the section back down before leaving it to cure.
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