A common issue on the MkII Mazda MX5 is the corrosion within the sills. Our 2003 Mazda MX-5 has arrived in our workshops having failed a recent MOT inspection. The outer sills and front wing section on both the offside and nearside will need replacing and repainting.
The newly trimmed dash, complete with polished dials, is in position which means the electrics can now be wired up. Thank you, as always, to the guys and girls at Autosparks for manufacturing the rare super rare wiring harness for our TVR.
Our freshly polishing wheels trims are now back on the wheels and back on the car look lovely.
Arriving in our workshops today we have our 1986 Volkswagen Golf cabriolet. The car is in for a full respray which will also consist of a very sympathetic restoration of various components.
Donna has fitting out our 1956 Ford Consul with brand new carpets throughout. Whilst doing so, Brian has been busy cleaning up the existing interior and securing back into position.
Arriving soon to join the Bridge Classic Cars family we have our 1947 MGTC. We’ll be looking to carry out the routine checks with an aim to get her back on the road in very little time. The car has aged beautifully and with bags of character this is a great example of when a […]
We have just received a lovely email from the owners to show us it’s new home. ‘Stain in his new home. A big thank-you to you all A&N’
Our 1959 Morris J Type is complete and ready to return home for rebuild.
More images from the body work preparation. Here we have the fibre-glass front wing/arches as well as the side skirts being perfected; to remove all blistering and get them repaired and ready for paint.
Our 1947 MG TC has arrived in our workshops for a recommission. The c ar has been regularly used up until recently so we are hoping not to have to carry out too much work to get her back on the road. A thorough service is a definite must and we look to be losing […]
Having owned the car for just under a week, the current owner is new to the classic car scene but has always wanted the iconic 60’s Ford Mustang. later in the month the car will arrive in our workshops for a general check over and full service. This will be a longer term project for […]
One of the star attractions of last week’s Classic & Sports Car & Bike Show was our 1974 De Tomaso Pantera. The engine work is now complete and the car is ready to return home. The car came to us for a full service, to tighten, loctite the gear linkage and to investigate a misfire. […]
Busy weekend ahead as we work on the final preparations for the biggest event of the Bridge Classic Cars calendar, our Classic & Sports Car & Bike Show on Sunday 28th July. Vincent has arrived with his incredible Mk1 VW Golf. Unfortunately the man himself is unable to join us on Sunday but he has […]
Our engine guru Adrian Offord’s freshly painted Lightning Rod featured on UK Vintage Oval Racing‘s Facebook page, viewed by their 1700 avid followers.
Pete has replaced the nut on the De Tomaso Pantera’s wheel bearing.
Ady is currently cleaning out the corrosion in our Mercedes 220 engine.
In our workshops this week we have our 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow with a suspected head gasket. Upon starting, we are immediately experiencing pressurise in one cylinder going into the water way.
Running up our 1962 TVR Engine after rebuild. Prior to Ady rebuilding the engine, it had been left in bits for many years with the main block being buried in the garden. This was a big engine rebuild but very satisfying when completed and running…
Our boys Ady and Andrew are keeping themselves busy of their time away from the workshops preparing their race cars for some upcoming events. Ady has just completed the body and paintwork on his Spedeworth Formula Lightning Rod with the 2 Litre Ford Pinto Engine. Source: Spedeworth Motorsports “The Ford Sierra may have all but […]
Our fantastic little 1933 Austin 7 is in our workshops with an ongoing charging issue. The dynamo has been rebuilt a number of times but the previous garage have been unable to work out why the car is still not taking charge. Having carried out a little research, John temporarily rewired to ensure that the […]
Work is progressing well on our 1962 TVR Grantura as we continue to fit up the exterior, at the same time working on the full interior re-trim. The dash is complete and ready to fit before we look to wire up the entire car.
Whilst refurbishing the wheels we have taken the opportunity to repaint the calipers.
New metalwork has now been fitted and shaped on our Triumph TR3 to replace the areas affected by rust. The colour has been matched and the car has been painted just in time for Sunday’s Classic & Sports Car & Bike show.
Our 2008 Bentley Continental back bumper is now complete. The wheels have been fully refurbished and the back bumper has been painted. Next up, the interior trim needs addressing. But what a beautiful car…
Collected from London this morning we have a very rare modern classic. Perfect for the collector, investor, petrolhead, thrill-seeker. 2003 Vauxhall VX220i, registered new in January 2003. 1 of only 7 remaining in the iconic British Racing Green, a very unusual colour to find on a VX220. Complimented beautifully by green leather and green hood. […]
Today’s the day we introduce our 1975 MGB Roadster to it’s new home in the city. First trip out was a big one, we’ve heard from the owner that the trip from London to Luton went very well. Next stop Sicily…
Our 1959 Triumph TR3 is now in primer and ready for paint.
Brian has been busy cleaning up the existing door cards to give them a nice, fresh, clean look ready for refit.
Our running issues on our 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 required new points and a condenser. Whilst in we topped up the oil in the carburettors. She now runs beautifully and back home ready for an upcoming wedding trip.
Our good friend Jack is still travelling the world on-board his luxury Superyacht, I believe is in currently residing in Italy enjoying the sunshine. He has sent through some fantastic classics for us to admire.