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Our 1971 Volvo P1800 featured in Classic Car Buyer, released on the 23rd November 2016, issue 358. For those who love classic cars – owning, buying, driving, restoring – Classic Car Buyer is the most informative read there is. Published every…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the engine now out Asa and John are concentrating their efforts on removing the dashboard this afternoon. Before any work is carried out we have taken a number of pictures which we can use to cross reference when we…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today’s the day we are removing the engine ready for our engine rebuilder Don Warman to work his magic on her. Initially the engine was going to stay in the car until the carbs had been rebuilt so that Don…
When we were stripping and cleaning the inside of the camper we noticed that the side door was not running as smoothly as it should be. Upon closer inspection we noticed that the lower guide assembly (252843405A) was showing signs…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Having recently completed the restoration of our 1971 Triumph Spitfire, this week we had her back in our workshops for a general check over. We offer this service on all of our major projects to make sure the nuts and…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 541S was manufactured between 1960 and 1963 by the Jensen Motor Company and with only 127 produced, available parts, as you can imagine, are very few and far between. With our 541S almost stripped, the chrome work is now…
In preparation for the body shell to be completely removed from our 1960 Jensen 541S, the engine needs to be removed. In order to carry out this huge task we have removed the bonnet and at the same time have…
This system was designed and is manufactured by hawk Cars and Hoyle Suspension Ltd. MGB Coil Over Front Suspension This new double wishbone, coil over front suspension system has been specially designed to overcome some of the criticism of the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We now enter the final stages of our 1989 Volkswagen Camper T25, the interior design. With the exterior near on complete it is now time to focus our efforts on designing and manufacturing the bespoke camper van interior. So we’ve taken a…
With the decals now fully fitted, the exterior of our 1989 Volkswagen Camper T25 is almost complete. A few final adjustments to be made. The Chrome Baby Moon Hubs have arrived this morning from VW Heritage so we have fitted these…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has launched Emirates SkyWheels – a specialised transportation product for high value automobiles. Through its latest offering Emirates SkyCargo will provide customers a complete transportation solution for vehicles such as classic,…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now that the car is in the paint shop it gives us a bit of time to assess the chrome. Unlike a lot of classic cars, MG parts are readily available which makes the MG’s not only an affordable classic…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lauren has been busy sorting through the MG BGT chrome work. MG’s are a brilliant vehicle to work on as parts are so readily available. Our job now is to decide on ‘what needs to be re-chromed’ against ‘what can…
Having been with it’s current family for many years ,our 1989 Ford Granada initially came in for some welding work to be carried out on the sills, in a view to get her back on the road with a new…
Today’s the day that our 1989 VW camper ‘Daisy’ gets her wacky decals fitted. Lauren has done a grand job getting her nice and clean and the workshop is toasty and warm. The perfect environment for fitting exterior decals to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Earlier in the year we carried out some remedial work on our 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 to get her ready for the trip to Goodwood Revival. Now the weather is a little less appealing it’s time for her to…
Bridge Classic Cars are looking to expand the Bridge family and grow our team of exceptional classic and vintage vehicle technicians. If you have the experience we have facilities… Time served motor mechanics and restorers required to join our small…
Even those with a keen eye for detail would think our 1949 MG Y Tourer started it’s life in white…but believe it or not she was originally Clipping Blue (BMC Code: BU14, ICI Code: 0146 or 3300). A credit to…
Our ‘ready to fit’ shelves are starting to fill up as the front suspension components return from our painters.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lauren has been hard at work over the last couple of days, stripping our 1949 MGYT of all the removable components. As this is a complete rebuild project the entire car is to be stripped. The engine was already out…
Work on our 1949 MG Y Tourer was not scheduled to begin until the beginning of next year but Lauren has managed to squeeze in a couple of days this week to get started on stripping the car. Everything on…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve managed to spare a few hours this afternoon to have our 1949 MG Y Tourer up on the ramp for the full appraisal. From first impressions Asa has reported good news. The hot climate has helped preserve the underneath…
As you can see, when our 1989 Volkswagen Camper T25 arrived with us at Bridge Classic Cars fuel filler cap was fitted with a stainless checkerplate surround. The checkerplate was never going to stay but once we had removed the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The week started out with a visit from our engine builder Don Warman. He came over from Maldon in Essex especially to inspect the engine of our Jensen. Don built our 1961 Jensen engine so there’s no one better to perfect the…
Here we have our 1968 MGBGT dashboard stripped of all its components and ready for Trevor to work his magic on the wrinkle effect paint coating.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This morning we welcomed the newest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars family. Our 1949 MG YT (T is for Tourer) has been owned by the same family from new and has spent it’s entire life over in Cyprus. The…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]1959 Austin Healey Sprite, with modifications of the type carried out in period by “The Donald Healey Motor Co”(DHMC)“. It has never been welded, making it an excellent basis for a concours restoration. Supplied new by “The Car Mart” in…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s the news we were hoping not to hear but unfortunately the chassis is in need of attention. With the car in full working order and with all panels in place the chassis is barely exposed on the Jensen 541S….
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This wonderful little classic has been brought in to us today as the overdrive has decided to stop working. And as there’s an important (and secret) run that she’s due to be on on Sunday we’ve pulled out all the…