The paint and body team here at Bridge Classic Cars are responsible for probably the biggest transformations in our classic car workshops – like this, the 1991 Jaguar XJS. Our paint and body technician Adam has been preapring the car over the last few weeks to get it ready for this point. Now, with the […]
Both the Bridge Classic Cars paint and body team have been working alongside our fabrication team to refine the floors and doors of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe as the project moves closer and closer to being in colour. With the body of the 50’s droptop being removed last week, the team have […]
The Bridge Classic Cars transport team have loaded up the 1989 Mercedes 560SEC into our enclosed trailer to be taken on the journey to Manor Park Auctions for the car to find a new owner for new adventures,
Our restoration technician Jon has been carrying out his final checks and repairs on the 1998 Morgan 4/4 before it heads off to its new life with its lucky new owner. ”Carry out appraisal. Refit brake pedal rubber. Tighten steering column pinch bolts. Raise and inspect. Check gearbox and rear axle levels. Grease up. Remove […]
The trim shop at the Bridge Classic Cars workshops here in Suffolk have been working on testing the door cards on the 1960 Jensen 541R. Our trim specialist Lydia has built up the door cards but hasn’t yet covered the centre panels as she wants to carry out a test fit of the pieces to […]
Part of the restoration of all of our classic cars is the testing and rechecking of the various systems of the car. Just like this, the oil level reader of the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. When checked, the float was giving the team a ready but upon inspection Steve found a crack in the float […]
The 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has gone on a short trip. The modern Aston Martin was loaded into our enclosed transporter to be taken to our friends at the Stratton Motor Company, a local Aston Martin specialist, for their team to reset a light and fully code read the car.
The 2007 Mercedes SL55 AMG has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our technician Jon to carry out is appraisal and inspection – begining with the all important roof check. ”Plug in diagnostic computer and carry out health check. No codes present. Check interior equipment. Raise suspension height to max and put on […]
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration team have been working on some of the final jobs on the 1969 Audi 70L. Our technician Will, has been taking over the project. ”Get car in air, remove new and old exhaust from shelf and lay out, remove with a stud extractor old exhaust studs, drill out broken studs. […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working hard at getting the 1973 Mercedes 250 running correctly. After consulting a specialist on the classic German saloon, the team ordered a new set of carburettors for the car. The old carburettors were removed from the car for our technician Jon to put side by side to […]
Our workshop team here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshops have been going through some of the jobs on this 1996 Bentley Continental R. First up, our technician Steve has been looking into the cause of a slight leak from the cars gearbox. Once Steve had removed the pan, he could take his time cleaning […]
The 1970 Aston Martin DBS Vantage project is continuing its march towards getting back on the road for the first time in what is believed to be 40 years. The paint and body team, along with our fabrication team, having carrying out various repairs on the car. Our paint and body team have been carefully […]
With our 1983 Porsche 911 having been won recently, it was time to get the iconic German sportscar over to the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop for our technician Jon to finish up the final repairs read for its excited winner to come and collect his new pride and joy. ”Fit dipstick and run engine […]
The final stages of sanding are being done on the 1991 Jaguar XJS here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ. Our paint and body technician, Adam, has been working his way through every panel and piece of the 90s V12 GT car before it goes into our spray booth in the next few day. […]
The 1955 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead is now on the move towards the Bridge Classic Cars spray booth as part of its ground up, comprehensive restoration. At this point, our paint and body team (with a little bit of help from us here in the Media team) have removed the body of the classic droptop […]
After arriving with us at the tail end of 2025, the Bridge Classic Cars team welcomed this 2005 Bentley Continental GT to our Suffolk HQ. First job for the restoration team, was to change over the number plates from the previous owners personalised plates. Over the Christmas period however, the team discovered a power steering […]
After being won, the 1983 Porsche 911 made its way from the Classic Lounge over to the restoration workshops for our technician Jon to check over, carry out his PDI checks and perform any repairs. ”Raise and inspect. Check gearbox level ok. Fit cable ties to drive shaft boots. Visually inspect brakes. Inflate tyres and […]
The 1987 Maserati BiTurbo has been a long standing project for the Bridge Classic Cars team – having near enough totally mechanically restored to 80’s turbo coupe. Jon has been working his way through the driveline of the car beginning with the rear brakes. The team had ordered a pair of refurbished rear calipers for […]
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop team carried out a full and comprehensive appraisal of the 1985 Mercedes 280SL here at our restoration HQ in Suffolk. ”Carry out full appraisal. Looks a nice car. Inflate all tyres. Torque wheel nuts. Secure front number plate. Check axle oil level. Tighten nearside door handle. Run up and check […]
With the bodywork well underway by the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication team, the skeletal birdcage was sent out to be powdercoated and has now made its way back to our HQ ready for the team to mount it as a beautiful sculpture which goes alongside our very special classic Jaguar.
This 1991 TVR V8S has made its way back to the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop for the team to dive into an issue of the car not starting. Our workshop manager, and wiring guru, John has been looking into the issue. ”Battery went flat and after charging it wouldnt start. Remove glove box and […]
As our 1969 Audi 70L gets closer and closer to being back on the road, the Bridge Classic Cars team are working their way through the car making sure everything is ready for that moment. Jon has been working on getting the gear selector and cables so that the car be put into gear. ‘Prepare […]
The 1970 Aston Martin DBS restoration project is really starting to move along at quite the pace! Our fabrication shop are working their way through the various parts and pieces for the classic GT car, with our technician Greg carrying out intensive and much needed corrosion repairs to the doors of the car to make […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working their way through the 1973 Mercedes 250 as part of the diagnostic checks to find out why the classic Mercedes saloon isn’t running quite right, Jon, one of our restoration technicians, has manually checked the valve timing to make sure that is in spec and then physically […]
The Bridge Classic Cars paint and body team have been working their magic in the restoration worshop to get the 1978 Mercedes 350SL looking better than new. Our paint and body manager Chris has been working on the car to get the panels flattened and polished to a mirror finish. This involves using 1000, 1500, […]
The heater matrix and radiator for the 1960 Austin Healey 3000 has made its way back from being refurbished by a trusted local specialist to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our restoration team to get it back in place and plumbed into the car very soon.
As the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 restoration project is on the march towards getting back on the road for the first time in decades. Our restoration technician Steve has been heading up the reassembly of the rare and handbuilt classic GT car, with this time refurbishing the cast exhaust manifolds. After cleaning up, sandblasting, and […]
The restoration teams at Bridge Classic Cars are often working on multiple areas of the same project simultaneously, like the 1960 Jensen 541R. Our trim shop have finished off the work on the front seats to have them ready for the workshop team to install them when the team begin reassembly. Meanwhile, the workshop team […]
Our paint and body team are making moves towards the aesthetic comeback on the 1991 Jaguar XJS V12. Our paint and body technician Adam has been working alongside of our fabrication team going around the preparing, sanding and levelling the areas needed before the car is repainted in its stunning Gold paintwork. To gain better […]
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop have been busy recommissioning the 1956 Land Rover Series 1 here at our Suffolk HQ. Our technician Jon has been working his way methodically and meticulously through the various systems of the classic off-roader to get it back on the road. ”Fuel pump. Strip and remove old pump. Lower […]