Pete has carried out a thorough check of fluids, tyre pressures, and lights on our 1929 Dodge DA Tourer. While inspecting the headlamps, he found their operation to be sporadic, with the lights switching on and off when tapped at the lamp units. After removing and checking all connections and bulb fitments, he discovered that […]
Steve has investigated an oil leak in the rear axle of our 1955 Austin Healey 100 and identified multiple sources of the issue. The pinion seal, main differential body gasket, and half shaft seals are all leaking and will require replacement. Additionally, the rear brake shoes have been contaminated with oil and will need to […]
Ben has been reassembling our freshly painted 1980 MG Midget. Pete has also carried out a strip-down of the driver’s front hub assembly and brakes on the car. The work included replacing the calliper and disc, fitting new brake pads, anti-rattle springs, and split pins. Rusty hub components were painted, while all fixing hardware was […]
Jonn has carried out several repairs on our 1968 MGC Roadster, starting with the removal of all retainers securing the wiring, brake pipe, and fuel pipe under the floor. The old fuel pipe, running from the tank to the engine, was removed and replaced with a new one, routed through the retainers and secured before […]
BMW has recently confirmed that it has delayed plans to restart electric vehicle (EV) production at its Oxford Mini plant. The car manufacturer had planned a £600 million upgrade at its Cowley facility, but with industry EV challenges continuing, the decision has been made to pause the investment for now. As a result of the […]
You can see our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser starting to look like its almost ready to go back home. Its wheels are currently being refurbished but, once they are back on the car, it won’t be too long before its back out in the wild where it belongs.
We recently had Alex Short, a former contestant on The Apprentice in The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars. Alex had a meeting with one of our members surrounded by some stunning classic cars.
After coming to the end of its time in paint, our 1951 Austin Devon has now begun the process of being rebuilt. It looks great in its original green and it will look even better once the rebuild has been completed.
We may be award-winning classic car restorers but we are always trying to be even better. That’s why, earlier today, Chris and Adam were trying out some new paint guns in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. The Sata Jet X proved to be a good choice as Adam and Chris both put it through […]
Another new arrival has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1955 Austin Healey 100 BN1. This beautiful classic is with us so we can investigate a leak coming from the rear axle as well as some other tasks.
We’ve seen our fair share of Defenders in the last few years and, since our last one left us recently, we felt it was time for another one! Our 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and it looks great. It has only covered 27,000 miles and has various […]
Our 1969 Audi 70L has been undergoing final welding as well as having its paint removed. Rust prevention has also been applied.
Workshop Manager, John has been rebuilding and refitting the front axle to our 1939 Jaguar SS100. He also checked and adjusted the tracking to make sure this rare car handles correctly when it gets back out on the road.
Jonn has fitted a new heat exchange pipe to our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303.
Adam has polished our 1980 MG Midget and the car is now going back together.
Jonn has carried out work on the rear calipers of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. Both calipers were blasted, with any missed areas finished using a wire wheel. The calipers were then stripped, with seals, pistons, and other components removed. A thorough cleaning followed before each caliper was rebuilt using new seals, pistons, and dust covers. […]
We recently took delivery of a stunning piece of limited edition automotive art from our friends at Limited100. It was a hard decision to choose between all of the incredible pieces available but we finally decided on the 1965 Porsche 911 Paul Smith ‘art car’ at Bicester Heritage and, I think you’ll agree, it looks […]
Gordon and Tony recently went to an auction hosted by our friends at Manor Park Classics. As you can see from the photos, it was a fantastic auction and they may have even come home with another competition car!…
Depreciation is something most car buyers spend a bit of time considering. Is that brand new car that’s going to cost you six figures hold on to its value or will its value dive as soon as you leave the showroom? Data recently released from Parkers identifies ten cars that lost significant value in their […]
Jonn carried out various repairs on our 1968 MG C Roadster, beginning with the refitting and securing of the gearbox cross member. The rear end was wire-brushed and undersealed before the exhaust was refitted and secured in place. Preparation work for painting included blasting the radiator cowling, mounting brackets, top mount, and air filter housing. […]
Toyota has made a hydrogen-powered future more promising with the launch of its third-generation fuel cell (FC) system. Designed specifically for commercial applications, the new system is said to offer the same durability as diesel engines while improving fuel efficiency and reducing production costs. Revealed at the H2 and FC EXPO in Tokyo, this new […]
The new EV from NIO, the ET9, will feature steer-by-wire technology. This means that the traditional mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels will be replaced with an entirely electronic system. The steer-by-wire setup includes a steering wheel actuator along with the redundant steering gear actuator and software integration and is being provided […]
Mauro has been sanding our 1963 Rover P4 in preparation for epoxy primer to be applied.
Chris has been preparing our 2010 Jaguar XKR for paint. After stripping the bonnet to bare metal and preparing the wheel arch, he applied epoxy primer. After everything was primed, he masked all the parts up and painted them.
Our MGB is in the workshop for a full appraisal, service and adjustment of ride height.
Our 1968 MGC Roadster has been having some repairs completed by technician Jonn. Commencing repairs as identified in the appraisal by Pete. Located the key for the driver’s door lock, lubricated and tested it, confirming proper function. The same key operates the boot lock. No key was found for the passenger door; however, the lock […]
The Goodwood Revival will celebrate Alfa Romeo as 2025 marks the centenary of the marque’s victory in the inaugural Manufacturer’s World Championship. As part of the celebrations, an on-track demonstration will show off some of Alfa Romeo’s most legendary racing machines. Taking place from Friday 12th – Sunday 14th September 2025, Goodwood Revival will include […]
Merger negotiations between Japanese car manufacturers Honda and Nissan have broken down after the two companies failed to agree on the terms of a multi-billion-dollar deal. The proposed merger, which also included junior partner Mitsubishi, aimed to strengthen all 3 brands’ position against growing competition, particularly from Chinese automakers. If the deal had gone through, […]