Further work has been carried out on the strip down of our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, with additional bagging and tagging of parts. Each component has been assessed by Pete upon removal to determine whether refurbishment or replacement is required, and the parts list has been updated accordingly. The windscreen has now been removed, […]
Bentley Motors has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 apprenticeship program, offering 26 new opportunities for candidates to join the company’s journey toward full electrification. This year’s intake will focus primarily on Manufacturing and Research & Development roles, based at Bentley’s state-of-the-art ‘Dream Factory’ in Crewe. Apprentices will receive structured training, hands-on experience, […]
Our 1951 Austin Devon is slowly coming together. It’s currently going through the paint shop and will soon look as good as new (probably better!) I’m looking forward to seeing the classic pick up go back together and head back home.
Bridge Classic Cars was recently presented with an award for “Outstanding Contribution to Operation Santa Appeal” 2024. Operation Santa Appeal is a charity dedicated to supporting local Suffolk communities through fundraising and community-driven initiatives. It aims to bring joy and assistance to those in need, with events like its live radio auction raising essential funds […]
The UK’s used car market continued its upward trend in 2024, growing by 5.5% with 7,643,180 cars being sold. This comes from the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Positively, this is the eighth consecutive quarter of growth – a much-needed boost for our industry. Second-Hand Evs Proving Popular Used […]
Stellantis has named Alain Favey as the new CEO of Peugeot where he will report directly to Jean-Philippe Imparato, COO of Enlarged Europe. Favey brings extensive industry experience, having spent two decades with Groupe PSA, where he held senior positions such as Country MD for Citroën in Denmark, Belux, the UK, Italy, and France. In […]
Rob has begun the assembly process of the V8 from our 1975 MGB GT V8.
To diagnose the issue with the main beam tell-tale light, Jonn removed the dash of our 1994 Rover Mini Cooper and checked the instrument cluster. The bulb itself was fine, and the PCB had continuity across the circuit, but there was no power supply to the bulb. After tracing the wiring, Jonn confirmed the switch […]
The O/S lower window clamp of our Ferrari Dino was heavily corroded and weak, so Clinton fabricated a brand-new replacement. After receiving a couple of coats of paint, the new clamp was fitted to the window following a thorough clean. All the chrome trim, quarter lights, and windows on both doors are now fully fitted […]
Pete and Ben have been making great progress with the stripdown of our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. Every part is being carefully removed, individually wrapped or bagged, and labelled to ensure a smooth rebuild process. All chrome components have been photographed with corresponding labels before being sent off for refurbishment. The same process applies […]
Craig and I were guests on the Future Motoring Podcast recently. In our hour-long conversation with host Andrea, we talk about restoring classic cars, sustainability, synthetic fuels, our incredible 1905 Riley 9HP, and one of our most recent projects, Bridge Classic Cars Kids. You can listen to the podcast on any of the various platforms […]
Mauro has been taking our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser through the flat and polish process.
Jonn sorted through the new parts for the rear axle rebuild of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. Items that had already been removed were cleaned, bagged, and listed. The remaining axle and subframe were stripped in preparation for blasting. Parts intended for reuse were thoroughly cleaned, labelled, and bagged accordingly. The components were then taken for […]
Jonn has been looking at the brakes of our 1972 MGB GT, starting with the removal of the cover from the pedal box master cylinder linkage and the brake master cylinder. A new master cylinder was fitted and secured in place, with a new split pin installed in the clevis pin. A pressure bleeder was […]
Pete has continued his work on our 1993 Jaguar XJS, reinstalling the refurbished AC unit. Once fitted and properly tensioned, it was noted that there was significant rust and moisture inside the unit. As a result, the remaining dryer and pipework were removed for flushing, and a new dryer was installed before regassing. The new […]
John inspected our 1985 Mercedes 500SL, addressing the issues reported by the customer. The cruise control motor was checked to ensure it was operating freely and functioning correctly. The driver’s heated seat was not working, so the switches and wiring were examined. While the switches were in good condition, there was no power reaching them. […]
Pete has been looking at our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. He noted that it had difficulty starting, excessive engine noise, and issues keeping the engine running. The noise suggests possible tappet or small-end wear, but further investigation is needed, potentially requiring a full engine rebuild. A compression test revealed significant pressure fluctuations, with at least three […]
Lunaz is a classic car restoration company that converts classics into EVs. As controversial as this may be to the hardcore classic car enthusiast, the Silverstone-based company has reported a 150% increase in export demand across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. This seems to show that there appears to be a growing global […]
For a small classic car restoration workshop based in rural Suffolk, we have had the privilege of restoring and working on some of the automotive world’s most special, most interesting, and extremely rare vehicles. The incredible skill of the workshop team has allowed us to take on so many projects that many might consider beyond […]
Pete has carried out an initial inspection of our beautiful 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, noting that all four fitted tyres date back to 2008/2009 and will require replacement. The spare tyre is a different size, measuring 185/15 compared to the fitted 205/70/15 tyres, with its age unknown. The first assessment found the car to […]
Jonn fitted a new seat trim to the driver’s seat of our 2001 Aston Martin DB7. Initially, it was hoped that the trim would secure the seat tipping lever, but this was not the case, so the trim was removed, and the pin for the lever was drilled out. A small screw and washer were […]
Pete has carried out some necessary welding repairs on our 1975 VW Beetle 1303 to restore structural integrity. A reported wheel wobble during a road test was traced to an incorrectly adjusted nearside wheel bearing, which was adjusted and secured. All repairs were completed, and undercoating was reapplied for protection. The driver’s seat was removed […]
Jonn began his appraisal of our 1994 Rover Mini Cooper by charging the battery and conducting a walk-around inspection of the vehicle. The car was then placed on a ramp to continue the assessment. All grease points were lubricated, and the tyres were checked and inflated as needed. The rear brakes were stripped, cleaned, and […]
Yesterday, I got to spend part of my day with Molly and Nick as I joined them on a shoot for some of our new content. While Nick and Molly were busy gathering video content, I was responsible for getting some photos that highlight what goes on behind the scenes. Although not as good as […]
Our friends at Manor Park Classics (MPC) have bought Barons Classic Car Auctioneers. The purchase means that, alongside its fixed venue in Cheshire, MPC now has a venue in the South of the country too. This looks to be the beginning of a bigger growth strategy across the UK for Manor Park Classics. Continued Growth […]
Ben has been working on our 1973 Ferrari Dino, focusing on cleaning up the backs of the tail lights, masking them, and applying fresh paint. The inner fenders were covered in thick underseal paint, which had begun to chip and flake. He removed the loose paint and blended the affected areas into the fibreglass for […]
John has fitted the customer-supplied bulkhead trim to our 1964 Mercedes 230SL. He has also replaced the headlight bulbs.
Jonn removed the distributor from our 1969 Daimler 250 V8 so he could fit new points and a condenser. As not all of the required parts were available, a wire was made to connect the condenser to the first set of points and then to the second set. Upon checking continuity, a short to earth […]
A rare and one of the most historically significant race cars – the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R “Streamliner” has sold for €51,155,000 (approx £42,560,000) at an exclusive single-car RM Sotheby’s auction held at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. With the sale, the car took the title of the second most expensive vehicle ever sold […]