We recently welcomed this beautiful 1970 MGB Roadster into our Suffolk HQ for our trim team to take a look at the hood of this classic drop-top sports car. Our trimmer Lydia will work here magic on soft-top of the car.
We’ve recently welcomed one of the most capable off-roaders into our Suffolk workshops – a 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser. This has come in for our trusted engine specialists to take a look at the truck for a couple of issues raised by the owner. Keep a look out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page […]
Former competition car, our 1975 MGB GT V8 has returned to Bridge Classic Cars. However, rather than returning to the workshop, it has actually gone into our brand-new secure storage facility. Tony collected the car and it is now safe and secure surrounded by other stunning classics.
Recently we welcomed back an old friend to our Pettistree workshops, our old 1992 Rover ‘Italian Job’ Mini. This car, played a part in the very early history of Bridge Classic Cars before going off to live its own life out there within the UK Mini community. Now, it has found its way back to […]
The reassembly of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire is making good progress. Rob has now fitted the rear seat pan sound deadening aswell as fitting new trim in the rear of the cockpit area. While Rob was doing this, Alan was prepping the doors and bonnet for colour. He then applied colour and lacquer.
Paint Technician Chris has begun the process of fitting up our 1969 MGC GT. While doing this, he also added new rubber in the front quarter lights.
Classic Car Technician Neil has been prepping the chassis of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. Alongside this, Clinton has been pulling dents out of the car and repairing them. Once the chassis was fully prepped, Tony took it to be powder coated.
Recently, Lydia has been making the pattern for the base part of the seat of our 1905 Riley 9HP. She has been working with Steve to make sure that the seat is adequately secured when placed in the vehicle. They have decided to make a metal dowel/peg affixed to a metal plate, which will locate […]
Neil has been refurbishing the wood trim in our 1993 Bentley Turbo R.
The Bridge Classic Cars PaintShop has been home to our very special 1939 Jaguar SS100. While in there, Chris and Mauro have been working on the rear wing. Mauro prepped and primed the rear wing before fixing the dent on the wing. Chris then painted the rear wing.
Classic car technician Paul has been working on our 1956 Jensen 541. He fitted the heater box and fabricated various parts before fitting the handbrake cable and welding the bracket in place. He then modified the chassis to enable the fitting of the wiring loom.
The Morgan 4/4 is undeniably and unapologetically British. It is one of the most timeless and nostalgic designs to grace the roads across not only this island, but the world at large. From its earliest days, the company’s DNA has run strong through each of the models combining a beautiful blend of craftsmanship, style, and […]
A few months ago our director, Craig, got a 2010 Land Rover Defender 90. Not only is it Craig’s everyday car but we’ve been using it for our events towards the end of the summer and into the winter. Recently, we’ve had a our signature logo put onto the sides of this 4-wheel drive workhorse […]
Over the last week, we’ve welcomed two loads of cars to our Suffolk HQ to be safely put into storage with ourselves. The first batch belong to longtime friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Karl. His classic sports cars, classic Jaguar and Land Rover were unloaded after being transported by EM Rogers to our workshops to […]
Our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has arrived back at our Suffolk HQ following its appointment with the media blasters. The body was carefully removed from the chassis of the 1950’s GT previously by our workshop technicians and carefully transported to a local blasting company to carefully remove the Claret paint as well as exposing any […]
Along with the beautiful 1960’s Fiat, we’ve also welcomed this 1977 Triumph 2500TC to our Pettistree workshops for the team to take a look at for the same owner! Like the Fiat, this will be assessed by the restoration teams shortly.
Part of our new arrivals at our Suffolk HQ is this beautiful 1960 Fiat 1500! This car has arrived to us from Europe for our team to have a look and assess very soon – keep an eye out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page.
Recently, Jon and John have been working on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. Jon stripped the heater box and removed the blend flap and directional air flap from one side. He left the other side as it was so he could use this as a guide for reassembly. John trial-fitted the power steering pipes and servo […]
It wasn’t too long ago that we went to collect our 1963 Bentley S3 and bring it back to the workshop. Before even more progress is made on its restoration, it seems like a good time to take a quick look back at when we collected it and loaded it up onto our trailer.
Our 1976 Triumph Spitfire has made a lot of progress recently. After having its body painted in Java Green, it left the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop and went back to Rob in the main workshop. Rob has now begun the process of reassembling the car. After reassembling the rear brakes with new and reconditioned parts, […]
In February, a select group of individuals will be presented with a very special opportunity to become the new owner of one of Ferrari’s most iconic and desired models, a 1958 Ferrari 250 “Pontoon Fender” Testa Rossa. Celebrated for the beauty of its design alongside its now legendary racing legacy, this automotive icon will be […]
Our 2010 Land Rover Defender has been undergoing some work in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop as Mauro has been painting the roof before polishing it too. As well as the painted roof – for the rear panels, Craig chose a simple vinyl to match the existing interior colour, which really helped to brighten up […]
Christian has had our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 in the fabrication bay as he has been making some repairs on the chassis. While he was doing this, many of the parts are now being stripped, cleaned and checked ready for painting. New bushes and other small parts have been ordered, and when the parts have […]
The Superyacht industry has always been known for luxury, excess, exclusivity and above all, discretion. Whether it’s the golden teak decks, unique interiors, or luxury destinations, superyachts are floating gin palaces that cater to the world’s elite. However, behind this world of extravagance, there exists a crucial aspect that is often overshadowed these days – […]
In the world of luxury and extravagance, few things are as iconic and beautiful as a superyacht. These floating gin palaces represent the pinnacle of wealth, showcasing not only exquisite craftsmanship, the finest materials money can buy and cutting-edge technology. From immaculate decks to opulent interiors, superyachts spare no expense in creating an unparalleled experience […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team is growing. We have several vacancies that we are currently trying to fill: Classic Car Paint Restoration Specialist We are looking for an enthusiastic and meticulous Classic Car Paint Restoration Specialist. An eye for detail, good time management and experience in a body shop is crucial. The daily duties of […]
Last night, Gordon and I were invited to attend a dinner at the prestigious Ipswich and Suffolk Club organised by an exclusive group of local business investors. They get together to discuss opportunities over a meal and drinks and hear from different speakers specialising in all aspects of business and culture. We were there to […]
Lydia has been using various grit of sandpaper to clean off the paint from the bonnet of our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. Some areas of the sides had a lot of filler in or had been lead-loaded. Various sections of surface rust and pitting are present too. Various parts of our classic Devon have been […]
We recently received a call from the London & South East England Prestige Awards to let us know that we have been named Automotive Restoration Specialists of the Year! The entire team here at Bridge Classic Cars put a huge amount of time and effort into each task we complete each day, so it is […]
The letters SL have served as moniker for fast, stylish and sophisticated Mercedes Benz 2-door sports cars for nearly 70 years. From its earliest days connected to the legendary 300SL ‘Gullwing’ of the mid-1950s all the way up until the latest generation. The 4th generation of the long-legged ‘bahn-stormer’ was the R129. A car which became […]