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1952 MG TD: remedial works to be carried out

Prior to our 1952 MG TD heading off to it’s new home, we need to carry out a few small but very important improvements to the car. The battery has become tired over time. Having checked the performance of the current battery we will be required to fit a new one in order for it […]

1956 Ford Consul: Strip down and body repair

The strip down and repair of our 1956 Ford Consul is now well underway with Mauro concentrating his efforts full time on the project. Everything removed has been carefully wrapped,documented and accounted for and is now in storage awaiting refurbishing and/or refitting. The welding work is currently on going and we would expect to hand […]

1997 Bentley Turbo R: Strip Down

Work on our 1997 Bentley Turbo R respray has begun. Chris is busy stripping the car down. The bumpers have been removed and the top polished piece detached so we can look to remove the paint. At some stage, the top polished trim has been body colour matched but unfortunately the work has been carried […]

Stripping the Consul

Mauro has begun work this week on stripping our 1956 Ford Consul

Bridge Classic Cars visit AS Motorsport

Ady popped in to see his good friend Andrew at AS Motorsport this week. Introducing AS Motorsport David Brown had always set his sights on a win at Le Mans. This was to be achieved in 1959 together with victory in the World Sports Car Championship by the team of DBR1’s. This model proved to […]

1975 MGB: new wiring loom

We are currently fitting up the brand new wiring loom, supplied to us by our friends at Autosparks. Autosparks are the ‘go-to’ people when it comes to brand new wiring looms. “The origins of Autosparks date back to around the 1920’s when it’s founder, Mr Henry Colomb, formed an electrical business in Beverley Road, Hull. […]

1962 TVR Grantura: polishing the brightwork

Rather than sourcing new, we have spent some time tackling the original chrome work to see how well the chrome work can be polished and the results are fantastic…

Martin Roper Photography

To mark the completion of our 1961 Jaguar XK150S sympathetic restoration we’ve called in the expertise of Martin Roper Photography to give it a well deserved photo shoot…this time, in our own grounds here in Suffolk. Here we have some amazing photos of Martin in action.

New in this week: 1997 Bentley Turbo R

We welcome into our workshops this week our 1997 Bentley Turbo R. In for some remedial work before the summer officially starts and the hire car bookings start to pour in. The car is being prepared and repainted from the windows down. The cracked painted chrome trims are being stripped of all paint and chrome […]

A day out in Southwold

Gordon was enjoying a day out in Southwold, home of Adnams and as is quite often the case, wherever he goes a classic car is not too far away. He has spotted a stunning Bentley Azure parked up with the owners somewhere enjoying the sunshine.

Kersey Mill Drive It Day 2019

The cars are prepped and ready for this year’s Kersey Mill Drive It Day We weren’t as fortunate with the weather as last year’s incredible sunshine but we still had an amazing day at Kersey Mill for this year’s Drive It Day. “A showcase of spectacular Vintage & Classic Cars. A day out for all […]

1964 MGB Roadster: Preparing For Paint

Darren is working on the final preparation of our 1964 MGB Roadster. We are looking to get things ready and in time for paint next week. The finish will remain in the original Old English White specification but will be completely transformed once the new re-spray is complete.

Taking out the BSA

Although it was a bitterly cold morning we managed to get a quick ride out on the 1963 BSA trials.

1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster: Interior

We are now completing the refit of our bespoke interior trim in our 1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster. The rear storage unit is looking sensational in maroon carpet piped in maroon. This space underneath the panel behind the front seats is traditionally redundant but we have created two bespoke storage compartments which will be finished […]

Replacing the bonnet locking mechanism

Two of the bonnet catches on our Triumph Dolomite are very weak so we have decided to replace all four with a brand new set, like for like. For now, the catches are holding up but over time they will finally give so having a new set which look exactly the same will not deflect […]

1977 MGBGT: Front Wing Preparation

Chris is currently preparing the front wings of our 1977 MGBGT ready for paint very soon.

Austin Healey: Fitting the coil and washer bottle

Exactly what the title suggest, we have now fitted the coil and washer bottle to our 1955 Austin Healey.

Jaguar XK150 carbs are clogging up

Ady is currently working on some running issues we are having with our 1961 Jaguar XK150S. From image one you can see corrosion and dirty that has collected within the filter which depending on its position will affect the running of the vehicle. We are now stripping the carbs to give them a good clean […]

1934 SSII: The Sun’s Out

With the sun beaming down on Pettistree this morning we thought it was only right to get some pictures of a wonderful piece of British engineering. Our 1934 SSII will soon be heading home having been serviced by us here at Bridge Classic Cars but we had time for a quick internal photo-shoot.

Triumph Dolomite Tank Corrosion

Our 1937 Triumph Dolomite is still struggling to run so is back in our workshops for some further investigations. As you can see, the tank is full of rust and corrosion which is causing the fuel lines to clog up and subsequently the car to run badly and break down. The tank has been removed […]

One for the future: 1998 BMW Z3 M

Visiting our workshops today in the hope of the not too distant future being able to offer this incredibly rare car to market. Here we have our 1998 BMW Z3 M. One of only 3 to have been registered in the UK in this stunning colour combination, this very low mileage example is a collectors […]

Shine Supply – April 2019

When Mike from Shine Supply UK popped in to see us and to discuss plans for our Classic & Sports Cars & Bikes Show 2019. He shared some great pictures with his 1,873 UK followers @ShineSupply_UK. An amazing prize to be revealed very soon…

1934 SSII (SS2) – Full Service Check

In our workshops today we our very special 1934 SSII for a full service and general check over. As part of the service we are stripping and rebuilding the brakes all round due to a slight error with a previous fit up. This is a small alteration but is essential to keep the car as […]

Jaguar E-Type Full Re-Trim

It’s not always about re-inventing the wheel. When it comes to full re-trims sometimes we have no options but to re-produce the interior from scratch. Either the patterns are not readily available or the colour options that we intend on using are not standard. Other times however, full interior kits are available to purchase and […]

Austin Healey: Tyres and Wheels

The brand new MWS 72 spoke stainless steel wheels have now been fitted to the 165 R15 tyres. As always, a huge thank to the guys at WeFitAnyTyresAnywhere, you never let us down. MWS Full Stainless Steel wire wheels are manufactured using state of the art technology. Special processes were developed after long years of […]

Repairing the Jaguar MkII Speedo

Our Jaguar MkII has developed a fault with the wiring connecting the speedometer. Due to a loose connection the speedo was only working intermittently so we have removed the unit, re-routed the wiring before connecting back up. The car has now been tested and the speedo works as it should.

Removing our Consul windows

The front and rear screens have now been removed from our 1956 Ford Consul in preparation for the works to start.

MGB: Brakes and Exhaust refit

The front and rear brakes have now been rebuilt and fitted. The front wheel bearings have also been replaced. The newly refurbished radiator is back in position, as is the new steering rack and steering column. The front sub frame and rear axle have been replaced, complete with new bush kits. Front and rear shocks […]

1977 MGBGT Body Panels In Paint

First glimpse of the freshly painted MGBGT body panels. We are restoring our 1 owner MG to the original specifications, the interior remains untouched (albeit cleaned) and the finished exterior is Flamenco Red. The car has been off the road since the 1980’s but very soon will be completed and before we know it, back […]

Painting our Land Rover Series 1 panels

Having been painted in Bronze Green, our Series 1 Land Rover panels are now being polished up ready for the return to the owners for refit.