These are Jonn’s notes on the final repairs made to our 1981 Austin Vanden Plas before it goes to its new home tomorrow. Attend to oil leak again. Check oil level. Too high. Drain some oil out and recheck levels. Just under max , ok. Inspect around area as ca4 has not been run so […]
Group1, an industry leader in advanced battery technology, has developed the world’s first Potassium-ion battery (KIB) in cylindrical 18650 form. This development looks to be a viable solution for sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective energy storage that doesn’t require the use of critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and lithium. The KIB technology is designed to […]
Mercedes-Benz has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first international car manufacturer to receive approval for Level 4 automated driving tests on urban roads and highways in Beijing. This marks a crucial step in the company’s ongoing efforts to advance autonomous driving technology for privately owned vehicles worldwide. The approval allows Mercedes-Benz to test […]
Recently, our 1985 Mercedes 380SL arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Once it has been inspected and assessed by the workshop team, the plan is for it to go live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
We have recently welcomed our 2003 Rover 75 Estate into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The workshop team will now resolve some issues the owner would like addressed before it heads back home.
We have recently welcomed an old friend in the form of our 1955 Austin-Healey 100 back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Before our 1972 Triumph GT6 left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, Nick took some photos of it outside The Classic Lounge.
Steve has reconditioned the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and relined the brake shoes of our 1952 Fiat 1900A. The old cylinders were leaking and had contaminated the shoes with brake fluid. Steve also removed the old fuel pump blanket plate and gasket as it was leaking before fabricating a new one.
Technician Jonn has continued his work on our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT. Here are his notes: Continue repairs. Fit new boot cable and handle. Thread cable through outer and measure. Remove inner cable and handle and compare to old cable. New cable approx 3 foot shorter so will have to join cable in boot to […]
Jonn has been working on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. He removed the front wheels and brakes in order to gain access to the kingpins. He removed the hubs and noticed that there was shim material in the crossmemeber where the kingpins go through. He removed the cross member and sent it off to be machined […]
Jonn has been investigating why the rear number plate light on our 1963 Fiat 500 was not working. He found that a small wire had been twisted around a screw as an earth. Jonn removed the light, made an earth wire, and attached it to the bulb holder. Once everything was refitted, it all worked […]
Limited100 is a company that provides exclusive, high-quality automotive wall art. Based in Nottingham, UK, the company specialises in limited-run prints featuring vintage supercars, classic race cars, and modern hypercars. With a focus on sustainability, all prints are made from eco-friendly materials, including museum-quality paper, canvas, and aluminium composite. Founded by Simon Wright, Limited100 collaborates […]
Our 1960 Royal Enfield 250 is live and ready to win on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. The 1960 Royal Enfield 250, also known as the Royal Enfield Crusader, is a classic motorcycle that was part of the post-war era when motorcycles were not just a means of transportation but also a symbol of […]
We recently welcomed an old friend back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 2013 Porsche Boxster. This time though, it’s not in for any work, it’s back so it can soon go live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. It may be more modern than our usual competition cars […]
Later this year, the world will finally get to see one of the most secretive and mysterious car collections ever to exist –The Rudi Klein Collection. The collection, which has only been rumoured to exist and is covered in mystery and myth, will come to auction in October 2024 in Los Angeles with RM Sotheby’s. […]
During the pre-delivery inspection of our 1954 Daimler Conquest Roadster, Jonn noticed an issue with the driver’s door. Here are his notes on the repair: Attend to report that drivers door will occasionally open whilst driving. Found catch spring not functioning to maintain pressure on catch. Strip and remove door panel.,found handle mechanism fitted upside […]
As our 1960 MGA recently finished its time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, Tony loaded it into the trailer before taking it home.
Tony recently collected the wheels for our 1956 Jensen 541 from Wheelworx and brought them back to the workshop.
Yesterday, our local football club, Ipswich Town, announced that Ed Sheeran has become a minority shareholder in the Football Club. This comes as the 2024/2025 season is about to begin – the team’s first Premier League season since 2002, following back-to-back promotions from League One. A lifelong supporter of the Club and the front-of-shirt sponsor […]
Jonn has been working hard to get our 1981 Austin Vanden Plas ready to be delivered to its lucky new owner. Here are his notes: Remove rear wheels. Remove rear wheel bearings and drums. Strip and remove brake shoes and cylinders. Remove flexi hoses and fit new hoses. Manufacture barke pipes from glexis to wheel […]
MG Motor’s all-electric Cyberster roadster has been given the title of ‘Best Sports Car’ at the 2024 Best Cars of the Year Awards. This recognition means that the Cyberster will be celebrated at The British Motor Show, running from 15th -18th August, where it will be displayed on the Best Cars of the Year stand. […]
With the new parts starting to arrive, it is almost time to begin the rebuild of the engine of our 1964 Mercedes 230SL. The fuel injection pump and injectors have been rebuilt and are ready to be refitted. The camshaft is currently at Kent Cams where the camshaft is being reprofiled to the original Mercedes […]
A rebuild of the legendary Supervan took the spotlight at Ford’s ‘Transit Day’ celebration, held at the Dunton Technical Centre, known as the Home of Transit, as the countdown to its 60th anniversary begins. Accompanied by the fan-favourite Supervan 3 and the race-winning, all-electric Supervan 4.2, Transit Day marks the first time all three generations […]
Jonn has been refitting the engine to our 1963 Fiat 500. Here are his notes: Get car on ramp. Prepare for refitting engine. Clean engine bay and place engine at rear ready for installation. With assistance refit engine to car. Bolt up gearbox mountings. Route cables and wires and start making connections. Refit rear member […]
The debut prototype of the Naran four-seater hyper-coupe will be revealed at Salon Privé, held at Blenheim Palace from August 28th – 31st 2024. A New Chapter in Luxury Automotive Design Naran’s first model will take centre stage on the lawns of Blenheim Palace. The hyper-coupe looks to be a truly beautiful machine that UK-based […]
The Austin 7 is a true icon in British automotive history, playing a key role in getting the country on the move and introducing a generation to the joys of driving. Produced from 1923 to 1939, the Austin 7, affectionately known as the ‘Baby Austin,’ was so popular that it was built under license in […]
Experts predict that the rise in wet and warm weather conditions is fueling a significant increase in the UK’s bug population. This, in turn, is leading to a notable rise in ‘bug splats’ on vehicles, posing potential damage to car paintwork. While the wet start to summer in 2024 has left many of us feeling […]
Recent research has identified the celebrities British people would most like to accompany them on a UK holiday road trip. Topping the list of preferred drivers is Jeremy Clarkson, with TV personalities, sports stars, and even a royal figure making the cut as well. The survey, commissioned by Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing […]
Here are Jonn’s notes relating to his work on one of our new arrivals – a 1976 Chevrolet Corvette: Inspect brake system. Carry out full manual bleed of system. Still,think air is trapped in system. Attempt to pressure bleed but unable to seal reservoir. Bleed full system from master cylinder through to each wheel in […]
Here are Jonn’s notes as he finishes off our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica: Carry out oil and filter change. Leave to drain for an extended period.clean out filter and housing. Remove oil filter mounting plate. John removed and cleaned pressure relief valve. Carry out nut and bolt check. Continue nut and bolt check. Refit oil […]