Christian has been repairing the doors of our 1951 Austin Devon before he fitted up the doors, made the door gaps nice and fit up the roof, before pulling the body square.
Our 1976 Leyland Mini Clubman was recently delivered to its lucky new owner. We hope he enjoys owning this beautiful classic Mini.
Tony recently collected our 1968 Triumph TR5 and bought it back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire has been in the hands of Jonn. Here are his notes: Get in and finish the service. Fit new points and condenser. Refit cap and rotor and try to start. Won’t fire. Investigate and found wire from condenser insecure and barely making contact. Strip and solder both wires from condenser and […]
A customer wanted a quick interior refresh on her 2006 Nissan Micra Convertible. Lydia made some custom-fitted floor mats, which fit much better than the generic shop-bought ones. She also added some extra-strong velcro so they don’t slip from their intended position. Next, Lydia replaced the material which had become tatty and was starting to […]
Jonn has been working on our 1964 Ford Zephyr in preparation for it to be delivered to its new owner. Here are his notes: Carry out pressure test on heater valve before refitting to heater. Fill with water and use air to pressurise. Found small leaks from weld repair on side of valve and seal […]
Volvo has officially built its last diesel car! Back in early February, the Volvo plant in Ghent, Belgium, produced its last diesel-powered car, a V60 and now, a few days ago, the plant in Torslanda, Sweden, saw its last XC90 diesel car roll off the production line. This is a major event in Volvo Cars’ […]
We recently welcomed the SCC | Private Members Club into The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. While they were here, they had a look at all of our current restoration projects as well as spending a bit of time admiring each other’s cars too. They arrived in an impressive fleet of supercars and it was […]
Lily is excited to be head to Chatham Dockyard once more to immerse herself in the blitz spirit. The trip will be fun and educational in equal measure with lots of home front displays to learn from. The air-raid siren that is sounded at intervals is a stark reminder of what it was like to be alive […]
Our 2010 Land Rover Defender 110 was recently featured in a post by Georgie from GeorgieLostintheWild on Instagram. It looks great out in the wild and we are very pleased she enjoyed driving it as much as we do.
Our very own Captain Jack recently had an article published on Superyacht Content. Entitled ‘Private or Charter, Which is Better for You?’ Jack’s article discusses whether it is better to work on a private or charter yacht. The full article can be read here.
John has been fitting the temperature sender to our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He also routed the wiring and secured it under the manifold. He then started to fit up the bonnet before fitting the headlight mounts and headlights to both sides. The grille was fitted to the air intake which was then installed. John […]
Our 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Chris. He has been rubbing down, applying primer, and painting it this fantastic Gold colour (Sand II).
Tony recently collected our 1964 Mercedes 230SL from its owner and took it to our secure storage facility.
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire was recently transported ready to be filmed in preparation for it to be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
In a recent survey, commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, 49% of Brits said that they find parking stressful and take whatever measures possible to avoid certain manoeuvres. Additionally, one in four UK drivers said parking with family members in the vehicle is even more stressful. Of all the parking manoeuvres, reverse parking came out as […]
Over the weekend, John finished wiring in the dash of our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He also fitted the Brantz system and trial-fitted the switches and gauges to help find the best location for each one.
“Henry Royce’s life followed a truly extraordinary arc. From impoverished origins and with minimal formal education, he became a giant of 20th Century engineering and innovation, responsible for designs and technology that helped shape the world we live in now. But this classic rags-to-riches tale belies the complexity of the man, and understates the many challenges […]
Coming into contact with a wide range of classic cars every day, it is painfully clear to me that each and every classic comes with a unique story and history. Whether it be a rare car with a racing pedigree, being previously owned by a celebrity, or even a former everyday car that is full […]
Paul has begun his inspection and assessment of 2 of our recently arrived motorbikes – our 1960 BSA 650 and our 1961 Matchless 350. On the Matchless 350, he cleaned out the carbs and fitted a new spark plug before taking it out on a test ride. He then moved on to assess the BSA […]
Here are Jonn’s notes following the pre-delivery inspection of our 1964 Ford Zephyr: Refit radiator now back from repair. Connect hoses and secure. Vacuum refill system even though it had a minor pressure loss over 2 mins. Visually check round resecure all pipes and check for leaks. Ok at present. Fit refurbished offside front brake […]
Nottinghamshire Police has recently taken delivery of 100 new Škodas. These will now form part of their expanding emergency vehicle fleet and will be utilised by a range of departments such as driver training, dog units, and road policing. The force’s current collection of emergency vehicles already includes several Škodas which have been converted for […]
After several years of research and restoration, our 1905 Riley 9HP is ready to be revealed to the world! As a 1 of 1 prototype for the first car to have fully removable wheels, this is the first time anyone outside of the workshop has seen the car in decades. The unveiling of the fully […]
Regarded as a masterpiece of Mercedes-Benz craftsmanship, chassis number 5500332 stands out as one of the rarest and most authentically preserved of the twenty-nine 300 SL Alloy Competition models ever made. This particular vehicle, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwing, is now available for sale through Sotheby’s Sealed, with the bidding process concluding on […]
Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, on March 20, 1853, Henry Edmunds was fascinated by electricity from a young age. His father, an engineer and iron merchant, sparked his interest, leading Henry into a career that would see him cross paths with Joseph Swan (the inventor of the incandescent lightbulb), Thomas Edison (the inventor of almost […]
Finished in a two-tone paint scheme of bronze over cream and accompanied by matching leather work on both the main and fold-back seat, our BMW R1150 has the right feel to blend both performance and comfort while out on the open road. Tickets are now on sale for just £2.00 on the Bridge Classic Cars […]
Just a thanks for the delivery of the car, this is a kind service. Stay Safe and best wishes to all the team.
Paul has continued rebuilding our 1956 Jensen 541. He has: He also made and fitted the brake pipes to the servo, repaired the exhaust manifolds ready for coating, checked and balanced the carb mixture screws, replaced the bulkhead heat shield, made and fitted the king lead, and carried on with the electrics.
John has been running the wires of our 1905 Riley 9HP from the front and rear to the batteries. He wired in the switch and the front and rear lights. Lydia has spent the last few days titivating the Riley before its grand unveiling at the NEC show at the weekend. Mostly, she has been […]
The chrome components of our Raleigh Chopper MK3 Ben Sherman Limited Edition have been removed so they can be repaired.