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Repairs on our 1989 Daimler Double Six

The workshop team are continuing their work on recommissioning our 1989 Daimler Double Six to get back on the road. Jon, one of our amazing restoration technicians has been working on the car to get through the list of jobs…

Inspecting Our 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe

Since arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ, this stunning 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe has been waiting its turn on the ramps in the workshop. Well, over the last couple of days the classic Jaguar has been…

Fuel Tank Brackets

The paint team here at Bridge Classic Cars have been working alongside the workshop team to get the next batch of pieces painted for our Ford Transit Mk2 Tipper project. Whilst the fuel tank is being prepared for installation, our…

Sustainable Helicopter Flight

On April 26th 2024, Heli-business hosted an event that saw the launch of the D-Motor DKT 07, the first two-seat Ultralight Motorised (ULM) helicopter. This very special helicopter was powered by the D-Motor 150 HP 6-cylinder boxer engine, which delivers…

New Arrival – 1971 MGB Roadster

The Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ welcomed a fair few cars last week! The last one to arrive just before the bank holiday was this stunning 1971 MGB Roadster. The car will soon be making its way into the workshop…

2 Winners Get Their New Cars

This week, we have seen 2 lucky winners take delivery of the classics they have won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. On Thursday, Molly, Nick, and Tony made the drive to Wolverhampton to drop off our 2006 Morgan 4/4 70th…

Should Classic Cars Be Driven In All Weather?

When it comes to classic car owners, most seem to fit into one of two camps – those who happily drive their classic in all weather conditions and those who keep their classic protected from the elements, only allowing them…

Coming soon to Bridge Classic Cars

Over the next couple of weeks we’ll see lots of new classics arriving at our workshops, all believed to be in fantastic condition so we are not expecting to have to carry out much work on these…but I’m sure they’ll…

1958 Triumph TR3 – a wonderful life after Bridge

Earlier in the month I received a lovely email from Chris. “I have just seen your blog posts regarding the red TR3A you gave away in 2021…. well, after you guys took her to the Silverstone auctions at the NEC,…

Daimler Repairs

Classic car technician Jonn has been making some repairs on our 1989 Daimler Double Six. Here are his notes: Investigate viscous fan rubbing cowling. Slacken and reposition cowling so as not to foul fan blades.nearside rearcexhaust mount loose but will…

Coming Out Of Storage

Our award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S has been taken out of storage and come into the workshop for a check-up, in preparation for it to go home to its owner for show season. Here is what Steve has been doing: Spot…

SS100 Refit

Julian has refitted the wings and rubbers on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. The headlights have also been refitted along with the inner panels. Chris also repaired and painted the sills.

PDI And Transport

Our 2006 Morgan 4/4 has undergone a pre-delivery inspection with Jonn before being loaded into the trailer by Tony to deliver it to lucky winner Emma.

Bently’s Sustainable Simulator

Bentley has just announced the creation of the Compact Full Spectrum Driving Simulator, which will be installed at its Dream Factory in Crewe, where every Bentley is handcrafted. The new driving simulator offers a more sustainable solution for vehicle testing…

Valance Repairs on the 1960 MGA

The fabrication shop have been working their skills on the rear valance and wing of the 1960 MGA. Chris, one of our fabricators, has been working on getting the new rear valance to fit onto the car. After the original…

1963 Fiat 500 Transformable 

A good friend of ours came to see us at the workshop this morning and this is what they arrived in – a 1963 Fiat 500 Transformable! Finished in Fiat Celeste Chiaro 461 (or light sky blue if you don’t…

A New V12

Every so often, Aston Martin introduces a revolutionary engine that redefines ultra-luxury driving, and their latest creation is a powerful new V12. Staying true to its 25-year legacy of V12-powered excellence, Aston Martin has created something that true drivers will…

Recommissioning our 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6

Julian has been hard at work recommissioning our 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6 for the road. The 100/6 is on the ramp at our Suffolk HQ after being off the road for several years. To begin with, Julian carried out a full…

Workshop Walkaround – A Few Projects

With the team here at Bridge Classic Cars always working on something, whether that be the restorations technicians in the various departments, the marketing team or the leadership teams, we are all focused around our incredible workshop. We’re all incredibly…

Pre MOT Check

Our 1985 Mercedes SL280 has been undergoing a pre-MOT check with technician Jonn. After sucking out the coolant from the header tank and replenishing the anti-freeze, a new rear exhaust mount was fitted to the rear silencer before all of…

Front End Repairs – Fibreglass Repairs on our 1960 Jensen 541R

The paint and body team have been working full steam ahead on our 1960 Jensen 541R formerly known as ‘Lilac’. Alan, one of our incredible technicians here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ, has been working on getting the bonnet…

New Arrival – 1971 Triumph GT6

Another recent arrival at the workshop, is this beautiful 1971 Triumph GT6! Another car which we came across at the recent auction at H&H Auctions, but this one we just couldn’t let get away… so we’ve bought it. This GT6…

New Arrival – 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe

We’ve just had several new arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ, one of them is this truly stunning 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe. This one has a funny connection to us! We recently were at H &…

H&H Auction

Craig and Gordon went to the H&H auction last week. It was a successful day out and they ended up buying several cars that will go on to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.

Lots Of Change

There is a lot of change happening at Bridge Classic Cars as of late. New workbenches have arrived which will go into The Atelier as this becomes an extension of the workshop. As well as the new benches, our new…

Almost There

Our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica is getting closer and closer to being finished and ready to get out on the road. Jonn has been continuing his work recently. Here are his notes: Trim and fit under dash cover. Modify slightly…

Spitfire Transport

Our 1968 Triumph Spitfire has been loaded into our trailer and is on its way home.

Daimler Repairs

Classic car technician Jonn has been completing some repairs on our 1989 Daimler Double Six. Here are his notes: Finish inspection and start repairs. Top up rear axle oil.strio front brakes. Remove pads and clean all,parts. With assistance from Julian….

Classic Mini Transport

Our 1968 Mini has come back to the workshop.

Transport

Tony has recently transported our 1956 Bristol 405 to its owner.