Technician Jonn has been working on our 1998 BMW M3 Evo. Here are his notes: Remove front bumper. Remove lower vents and ducting to gain access to air con fan. Remove fan. Clean out rads and coolers and hoover up mess. Attempt to fit new fan but housing different and won’t align with fixings. Remove […]
Here are Jonns notes on his recent work on our 2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. Continue to fit radiator. Fit intake pipes and arch liners, pipe up and secure. Refill cooling system with vacuum fill . Charge battery. Refit and torque wheels. Refit bonnet. Run up and select all gears. Requires top up with correct […]
Volkswagen UK has recently announced that the latest high-performance Golf models can be ordered starting tomorrow, Thursday, 8th August 2024. These models, including the Golf GTI Clubsport, Golf R, R Estate, and Golf R Black Edition, are some of Volkswagen’s most powerful production cars to date. Golf GTI Clubsport The new 300 PS Golf GTI […]
Our latest competition for our 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website! This is your chance to own an XJ6 and support a very worthy cause. The 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is a beautiful car, known for its elegant design, luxurious interior, and smooth performance. It’s a car that perfectly […]
Images and video footage have been released today showing the all-new MG HS. Revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed during MG’s 100th anniversary celebration, the all-new HS petrol and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models highlight MG’s place in the market for good value cars. These new models come with a host of new features, more […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raising vital funds for Cancer Support Suffolk Bridge Classic Cars Competitions is running a very special charity competition where you can win a 1990 Jaguar XJ6 while also helping to raise funds for Cancer Support Suffolk’s essential work throughout the region. Known for its classic car restorations, Bridge Classic Cars is proud […]
We had the privilege of being the headline sponsors of the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall this past weekend, and it was a huge success. As the main sponsors, we wanted to make a big impression, and we’re thrilled to say we think we did just that! A Stand to Remember […]
Christian has been repairing the sill and fabricating new sill parts for our 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS.
Here are Jonn’s notes for his recent work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4: Drain oil. Remove oil filter. Clean top edge and inside. Remove filter housing from engine. Remove all sealer from inside and flush through. Clean mating surfaces and make new gasket. Refit to engine and secure. Pour another half litre of oil […]
Jonn has been completing the pdi on our 1986 Bertone X1/9, in preparation for it to be delivered to its new owner, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Here are his notes: Carry out pdi and road test. Secure gear knob with grub screw. Remove handbrake gaiter and remove switch space up with […]
Workshop manager John has been continuing to work on our 1973 Rover P5B Coupe. Here are his notes: Looking into fuel and temperature gauge not working. Wires not connected to voltage stabiliser trace wires and refit. Check gauges working. Working okay. Also check lights not working. Check operation. Side lights not working correctly. Remove switch.
At the end of last week, Tony, the Bridge Classic Cars driver, transported several of our classic vehicles to Helmingham Hall (about 20 minutes down the road) for the Festival of Classic and Sports Cars. This was so they could be on display on our stand. The vehicles transported were: 1958 Austin Healey 100/6 1905 […]
Set up began early for us on this year’s stand at the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall Gardens. The week prior to the event was glorious sunshine all week and the forecast looked good going in to the weekend so with that in mind we started the installation of the stretch […]
Jonn has been fitting the fans to the new radiator of our 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. He cleaned the pipe flanges before dropping the radiator into position. The pipes were then aligned and the transmission pipes were connected.
The two Johns have been working on our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. New torsion bar adjusters were fitted and the undershields were removed along with the speedo drive. The undershields were cleaned while the speedo drive was adjusted.
AC Cars, the UK’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the first images of the new AC Cobra GT Coupe. This marks the debut of the first official AC Cobra coupe ready for production, built on an enhanced version of the existing AC Cobra GT Roadster platform. The new model reflects the company’s rich racing […]
This weekend, the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars is taking place at Helmingham Hall. We have been working hard over the last few days to get our stand set up and ready for the thousands of visitors that will be in attendance on Sunday. We’ve had some help from Events Under Canvas and now, […]
Our 1951 Austin Devon has had its panels stripped off its front end and prepped for epoxy primer. A small repair was made to the inner wing edges before the roof and scuttle panel joints were prepped, cleaned, and lead-loaded. The panels then had epoxy primer applied on both sides.
Last night, we hosted a very successful summer BBQ at The Classic Lounge. The sun was shining, a huge variety of classic and modern cars showed up, and the food was delicious and extremely well received – so much so, that there weren’t even enough burgers left at the end of the night for the […]
We recently welcomed our 1959 Ford Zephyr into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. As it was going through its initial inspection and assessment, we couldn’t help but notice just how well it has been restored over the last few years. Usually, when the workshop team get underneath a car, there’s a surprise or two waiting […]
Over the last couple of weeks, The Classic Lounge has been used by several individuals and businesses as a place to hold meetings, team events, and customer-hosting events. If you are a Member of the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club, you can have access to The Classic Lounge for this type of event. The Classic […]
Rob has been assembling the front suspension stub axle cross member along with the rear axle of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
The left-hand rear drive shaft of our 1972 Triumph GT6 has been removed by technician Rob as the wheel bearing has collapsed. He needed to strip the drive shaft to reveal the total damage.
Christian has been completing some welding repairs on our 1973 Rover P5 Coupe before investigating some rust issues. Paintshop manager Chris then applied schutz undercoat to the underside of the car.
New window regulators have been fitted on our 1956 Jensen 541. Before they were fitted though, Paul had to modify the new regulators and the doors to ensure the perfect fit.
Classic car technician Jonn has been looking at our 1965 Aston Martin DB5 to find out why it is running poorly. Here are his notes: Raise on ramp and check underneath for anything obvious regarding reported knock from rear. Found nothing of note at this point. Remove, clean and regap spark plugs. Lower to ground […]
Tony has recently transported our barn find 1952 Austin A40 from our storage facility to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Jonn has been working on our 1973 Porsche 914, in preparation for it to go live on Bridge Classic Cars very soon. Here are his notes: Strip and fit new spark plugs. I dropped one plug inside engine covers so had to remove cover to retrieve plug. Refit covers and fit ht leads. Run and […]
Jonn has been stripping the engine of our 1963 Fiat 500. When looking to fit a new starter motor, Jonn found that a suspected missing bolt was actually only half missing! The remainder of the bolt had broken off in the block. He went on to strip the engine – removing the head and barrels, […]
Following a successful trip to an auction recently, four more future competition cars have arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Once they have been thoroughly assessed by the workshop team, they will be added to our growing collection of classic cars waiting to be won by someone for just a few pounds. 1959 Ford […]