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Alan is refitting the rear lights to check the fit. He is masking up for polyester primer preparation. Body was first epoxy primed then polyester primed.

Cutting and gluing the leather to the front side window surround panels. Trimming onto the back of the panels, cutting and gluing leather onto the front window surround panels. Trimming onto the back panels, filing out the holes for the…

Mauro is still busy stripping down the car of it’s components ready for shape preparation.

Chris has been working on stripping down the our 1969 MGC GT in the main workshop. He has been working his way around and in the car to remove all of the various pieces of trim and mouldings to get…

The Bridge Classic Cars team have begun working on stripping down the internals and wiring of our 1975 Cobra Project. This has been headed up by our technician Mauro ahead of the body and paint team beginning to work on…

Our paint team have been working on stripping back the bonnet of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. As the car begins its restoration journey at our Suffolk HQ, the team have begun to peel back the layers of this incredible…

We have recently welcomed our 1992 Toyota MR2 to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The workshop team will soon begin their work on this very popular nostalgic car.

It has charm, character, and nostalgia. It’s been a workhorse, a celebrated classic and a family friend – The Morris Minor. In any configuration, from Traveller to Convertible, the humble Morris Minor is beloved by generations. From school carol concerts,…

Several parts of the Mk2 Ford Transit Tipper have been in the spray booth here at Bridge Classic Cars. Our painter Chris has been hanging up several of the engine parts as well as brake dust shields to get them…

Our paint technician Chris has been working on getting some of the first pieces of the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 into paint. First up on the rack, is the rear seat pan for the classic GT car. After being meticulously…

The Bridge Classic Cars paint team have been working on getting several components of the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup refinished. After prepping them thoroughly, the team have finished the pieces in a rich, glossy and hard wearing black to match…

Our technician Steve has been turning his attention recently back onto the reassembly of our Mk2 Ford Transit Tipper. This time, Steve has been stripping apart the original handbrake mechanism ahead of its being put into our blasting cabinet before…

Our fabricator, Christian, has been working on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor. Today, he has been working on finessing a patch panel on the left-hand wing of the V8 GT car. This patch panel holds the side vents in place but…

In the early 1960s, Jaguar would create one of the most iconic and sought-after sports cars of all time – The E-Type. For nearly 20 years, the long-legged GT car would be seen as the pinnacle of luxury and performance…

Various parts of our 2005 Honda S2000 were in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop recently. Technician Chris stopped the paint on the engine cover before painting in wrinkle paint and sanding it down to expose the writing. The headlights…

We’ve got a new arrival at our Suffolk HQ today, with this beautiful 1969 MGC GT. The car is just beginning its journey here at our restoration workshop so keep an eye out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page…

Classic car technician Steve has been completing various tasks on our Ford Transit MKII Tipper. The hand brake pivot bolt and rear brake load valve adjuster were both seized and had to be cut off and removed using oxygen and…

Our 1975 Jensen Interceptor Mk3 is back in the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication bay with technicians Chris and Monty. They have been fabricating new wing patches and started the process of welding them in.

Jonn has been finishing his inspection on our 1984 Ferrari 308 GTSi. He checked the brakes, refitted the wheels, inflated the tyres and torqued the wheel nuts. Jonn then tightened the screws in the nearside rear light and cleaned and…

Brian and Lydia have continued their work on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. Using the new plywood panels that Brian had cut out for her, Lydia covered them in leather at the top. The bottom part is a piece of…

Yesterday, Bridge Classic Cars Directors, Gordon and Craig went to Derbyshire for the latest auction hosted by H and H. They arrived early to make sure they got a good look at all of the cars available to buy and,…

Steve has continued his zinc plating lately. He has been focussing on the front and rear suspension nuts, bolts, and washers. As well as the zinc plating, Steve has also fitted the front springs as well as the front and…

Brian and Lydia have been working on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, specifically the centre console and rear panels. Using the existing material from the original, Lydia remade the centre console to match the new leather choice. This involved cutting…

Part of our 1959 Jensen 541R has been undergoing some work in the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication bay. Technician Monty has been straightening the front crash bar before it goes back onto this beautiful (and nearly finished) classic Jensen.

Now that the brake callipers and carriers have been painted, classic car technician Jonn has been refitting them to our 2005 Honda S2000. Jonn also lubricated the pads and all sliders before bleeding all of the brakes. He then carried…

Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager John has been sorting out the routing and assessing the condition of the wiring in our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.

Here at Bridge Classic Cars, our interior trim team of Brian and Lydia can bring the interior of your car back to life. We know that for a lot of people, your car isn’t just a mode of transportation; it’s…

Our very own Molly has been busy outside of her presenting duties here at Bridge Classic Cars. She spent some time singing to the residents at Henley House care home. During her performance, the residents were clearly enjoying themselves and…

Restoring classic vehicles, like our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup, can be extremely challenging when a hard-to-find piece, like the Austin badge, seems to be impossible to find. Second-hand car parts can be a great solution, and with a range of…

At our Suffolk HQ, our team of classic car technicians like to expand their skills and try new techniques out. For example this week, our technician Steve has been working on perfecting his technique at zinc plating. With the help…