Two, yes TWO of our lucky classic car winners took their new cars out to local car show at Stonham Barnes on the 16th August 2020. We absolutely love being sent images like this. It’s wonderful to see these classics being loved and enjoyed. Our competitions give you the chance to win your dream classic […]
Our Fletcher speedboat, that arrived with us in a very sorry state after spending the last few years under cover in a back garden, has had some special attention this week. “We needed to remove the fuel tank to take a closer look at the engine,” explains Craig. Upon closer inspection, a thorough clean and […]
Returning to the workshop in September for work to commence we have our 1996 Nissan Patrol in for a sympathetic respray. We are doing things a little differently with this one with a slight colour alteration. More information to follow in September. A very rare little find, our 1994 Nissan Micra has covered just 19000 […]
Toby, Bridge Classic Cars’ new Fabricator Welder has been working on our 500SL bodywork restoration. Toby has cut out the rear chassis rust and replaced with new sheet metal. The replacement nearside boot floor panel has been fully welded. The rear of the boot has also had all the rot cut out and fresh metal […]
Work has begun down in the Bridge Classic Cars Trim shop on our Morris Mini Deluxe. Brian has stripped down the seats, ready for the restoration to begin.
Our Fletcher Speedboat has been treated to a detail from Colin from Viper Detailing. Our Fletcher, which hasn’t seen the water in a few years will need some light restorative works to get ship-shape. We are contemplating adding a rear bench seat and re-trimming the interior sides of the hull.
Ady and Toby have been stripping down our 1973 VW T2 Campervan in preparation for bodywork and painting. Now the vehicle is completely stripped, the shell will then get acid dipped to remove rust. From there any nessasary welding and bodywork preparation can be carried out before it’s repainted. The camper has now been fully […]
Craig and the family had a short break in Norfolk last week, staying at the beautiful Blakeney White Horse. On a day trip to the North Norfolk Railway, on our return we got caught in a little waterfront traffic and happened to slowly pass a very impressive window showcasing some beautiful classics. Of course, we […]
Brian and Kath have both been working on the rear bench seat of our ’39 Riley Merlin Nine. They have superbly trimmed the rear seats in matching blue leather. The seats just need to be sat in a few times for them to shine in a similar way to the front seats. There was some […]
Our 1957 Jensen 541R needed her chrome components re-plated, so we instructed the expertise of our good friends over at Douglas Metal Finishing. In a few weeks we eagerly received back our bright shiny parts, including a bonnet grill, window chromes and the Jensens iconic ‘541’ badge. Looking forward to seeing these fixed back in […]
This beautiful 1949 MG YT is back with us at Bridge Classic Cars. We had the pleasure of restoring this car for the MacDonald family. The YT has been entered into the Concours d’Elegance at Blenheim Palace this year with the preparation of the vehicle entrusted to us. There was a fuel leak which Ady […]
New indicators were fitted this week on the 1966 Reliant Scimitar, changing the old bulbs to LED. “We had a problem with the new indicators,” explained workshop manager John. “There was feedback, so we switched to LED to make them brighter.” The Scimitar is now as flashier than ever – great work John!
Congratulations to Mark Edwards, winner of our 1995 Mazda Efini RX-7 Type-R Bathurst with ticket number 248 For your chance to win your dream classic, head to bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/competitions
We have already begun work stripping our 1973 Volkswagen T2 camper. Ady, with a little help from Toby, who will be completely all of the welding once the camper returns, are busy removing everything from the vehicle ready for the chemical dipping process to begin. The body shell will handed over to Prostrip with nothing […]
We have recently received a call from our friends over in the states who have discovered this very rare Mercedes SE convertible tucked away behind some trees. Imagine finding this car…incredible!
Our 1973 Triumph TR6 had her windscreen removed to be treated to a full respray in our in-house spray shop. The car body has been sprayed a eye catching magenta, we’re hoping that coupled with this slick black windscreen frame the final result will look gorgeous.
Chris, our in-house paint expert has now repaired the damage on the rear of the 1997 HMC MK IV. The final coat of paint is now on, so we’re on track to get to car complete and ready to go home.
Darren has begun preparing our Peugeot 504, taking the bodywork back to bare metal. It’s clear to see this car has changed colours several times in it’s life. The owner is currently deciding which colour the car is being painted.
The tank is blasted, repaired, shaped and primed and now awaits the new colour scheme…which is yet to be confirmed.
Chris has been working on repairing and repainting our ’62 Triumph TR4. Chris firstly repaired the damaged areas reshaping the dented bodywork, before sanding down the bodywork for primer. He then applied a coat of primer before the all-in-one colour coat. The colour coat has now been flattened down and is ready to be polished. […]
Chris has been working on paintwork repairs to our 1991 Rover Mini. Not needing a fell respray, Chris has sympathetically restored the paintwork on our lovely little Mini.
In the Bridge Classic Cars Paint Shop, Chris has been working on our 1967 Jaguar E-Type. He’s done a superb job repainting the bonnet of this series one. Chris has also painted the newly reshaped light covers for the same black E-Type. Top work, Chris
Our V8 converted Triumph TR7 is in the classic car workshop to fix an issue with a leak on the steering rack. We’ve sent the unit off to Kelly Bray Steering, experts in unique steering components to diagnose the fault.
And so it begins, we cannot wait to begin work on our Arrow Ferrari Daytona restoration. This car will be treated to a new engine rebuild, full respray, interior restoration and any other nessasary works to get her back on the road. The original Jaguar V12 engine currently in the car has blown. There has […]
Pete has begun work on our 1966 Reliant Scimitar. It’s in with us for a oil change, chassis and suspension grease along with a general check over and MOT. The water temperature gauge is currently swinging to max when the ignition is switched on. We will be investigating this do find out if it is […]
Paul is currently working on our 1957 Jensen 541R. He has custom fabricated a throttle cable mount, which is now ready to be welded. He’s also made a very similar choke cable mount. These have been test fitted up to the carburettors. Paul has also installed the embossed metal door shut trim. Great work, Paul.
Dave has made a custom Thermostat gasket for the modern thermostat being installed into our Jensen 541R restoration. Dave has fabricated from scratch a metal plate to perfectly fit the modern thermostat. Superb work, Dave. It’s such a shame this lovely work will be covered up! Dave has also now test fitted the rear windows […]
Kath and Brian have been making superb progress on our Jensen 541R Interior restoration. Kath has been re-working our doors. They were first made to match the original specification. However, we have been asked to change the design slightly. Kath has recut new leather and repeated the original process of marking, cutting out, sewing and […]
The 1987 Mercedes 500SL has received a new floor in welding shop this week. The car arrived to us with so much work to have done, so we really are stripping it back to it’s bare metal and rebuilding it from there. These pictures are of the floor itself, along with the spare wheel well. […]
John has fitted a dynamator into our 1960 Jensen 541R. A dynamator is an alternator fitted within the original dynamo housing. Our Jensen 541R project required a dynamator to cope with the additional electrical draw required to run the power steering. Whilst installing and wiring in the dynameter, John also installed the wiper motor and […]