Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager, John found that the hose was not sealing on the water pump of our 1959 Jensen 541R, so he found another pump and fitted it into the engine. Our 541R is getting closer and closer to being completed and we are looking forward to seeing it leave the workshop very […]
Entries are now OPEN for our 1996 MG RV8. This car takes the spirit of the extremely popular MGB and updates it with a modern powertrain and contemporary styling. Still maintaining its recognisable shape, this is a modern twist on a popular practical classic. For more information, and to enter the draw, head over to […]
Here is another incredible story from Keith Belcher, in his own words, about his Ford Capri 2000 GT XLR: “50 odd years ago Bristol Street Motors, Birmingham’s Ford dealer had a superb display of the sporty, rakish full four-seater coupé, it was seen as Europe’s answer to the Mustang. Launched in Brussels, it was somewhat […]
Our secure storage facility, The Hangar, has a wide range of vehicles safely tucked away inside. We recently welcomed a Dodge Challenger into storage but, before it arrived, we gave The Hangar an extra clean to make sure everything is pristine for the owners of this wide range of classics. Once cleaning had finished, we […]
We have welcomed yet another car into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This time, it is our 2002 Alpina B10. It may be safe and secure in the workshop but, it won’t be here for long. It will soon be another vehicle for you to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
We have had several competition cars enter the Bridge Classic Cars workshop lately and this is the latest one, our 1985 Lotus Excel. Once the car has been inspected and assessed, it will be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Our 1992 Mercedes-Benz SL300 has recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is here, our team of technicians will thoroughly inspect and assess it before it becomes available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
The Historic Motoring Awards is an annual celebration of automotive excellence, honouring the best that the automotive industry has to offer. Bridge Classic Cars may not have been nominated this year but we would like to extend a huge congratulations to all of the deserving winners. Among the list of talented individuals recognised, we were […]
On 13th November, during the Contemporary and Modern Art sale, hosted by RM Sotheby’s in New York, a 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO became the second highest-priced car ever sold at auction, and the most valuable Ferrari ever sold at auction with the winning bid coming in at $51.7 million (approx £42 million). […]
One of the latest new additions to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1988 Volvo 240GL. It has come to us so we can do what needs to be done to get the car up and running. We are looking forward to starting work on this hefty classic, and it will be great to […]
At the NEC Classic Motor Show 2023, Craig purchased the latest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1984 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalvole. Bought through Iconic Auctioneers, this incredible car will go on to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions very soon. After buying the car, we collected it from the NEC and […]
Interior trimmer Lydia has managed to re-fit the original sound deadening to the car, which also has a coating that she assumes to be fireproof/ retardant. Where it was too damaged to be replaced, Lydia has pieced in new patches of a material we have in stock. She also took time to clean up the […]
Brian has started work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. He has been making the centre console lid. He did this by making the wood base, adding the wood edge sections, glueing this to the base section, making a new foam top section, cutting to shape, and fitting foam to the wood base.
Our 2013 Range Rover Vogue has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Alan, who has been making some repairs to the rear bumper. Alan stripped out the rear light and bumper moulding, repaired the bumper and painted it as well as the bumper moulding. The rear bumper and new rear light were then […]
Before our 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6 gets delivered to its new owner, classic car technician Jonn has been doing some finishing touches to this beautiful classic. He first attended to the non-existent washer system. After finding a suitable place to mount the bag and pump, Jonn made a bracket to support the bag etc. He then […]
Brian has been giving our 1959 Jensen 541R some attention. He screwed the door cappings to the top of the door panels and fitted the chrome trim along the top of the door cappings, before cutting & filing holes in the chrome trim to fit around the quarter light brackets. He then adjusted & fitted […]
The Bridge Classic Cars interior trim team of Brian and Lydia have continued their work on the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. Lydia carried on her previous work making the seat backs. She altered the shaping slightly to improve the fit, added piping where necessary and then attached the sides. Lydia then fitted […]
Workshop manager John has been working on our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL. He started by trial-fitting the heater box to check the panel alignment. Monty has also been working on aligning the bulkhead.
Steve has been working on our 1980 Volvo 245GL. He noticed that, intermittently, the dash lights were not coming on, and the battery was not charging. He found poor connections on the voltage stabiliser and alternator controller that he cleaned up. The rear fog light wire was broken near the tailgate hinge so this has […]
Our 2000 Mercedes CLK 230 has been under the care of classic car technician Jonn who has been looking into why it is currently not starting. Jonn stripped and removed the old fuel pump and filter assembly. He then fitted a new pump, wired it up and tested it. The pump was running fine but […]
Our interior trim team have been stripping down our 2005 Honda S2000. After removing the front seats and all plastic trim panels, Brian loosened the metal bar at the bottom of the roof before undoing the roof from the rear and removing the complete roof and frame from the car. Brian then removed the clips […]
While our 1970 MGB Roadster is in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, it has been in the car of one of our fabricators, Monty. Monty has welded a front wing trip piece onto the car as it needed repair. The front wings then went into the paintshop where Mauro applied epoxy primer to them.
Classic car technicians Monty and Chris have continued their work on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. Chris has been repairing the wing and bumper. The chassis of our Devon has also been prepped and painted in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop while some of the bodywork has been painted with black dtm. Terry has been […]
After the re-chromed grill of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 arrived back at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, classic car technician Steve fitted it back onto the car. As you can see, the already stunning classic looks even more impressive with its grill reinstated.
Our stunning 1932 Austin 7 ‘Ulster’ is now live to be won on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. The humble Austin 7 – The car which played a pivotal role in getting Britain on the move would form the basis of some of the earliest homegrown racing efforts across this green and pleasant isle. […]
Interior trimmer, Lydia has been working on the backrest part of the front seats of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. This was slightly more challenging than expected as they are much larger than the bases, and the flutes run all the way up the faces. Lydia used her pattern from the bases for the flutes […]
Christian has been working on our Austin Ulster this week. He has modified the battery tie down.
John has found a damaged water pipe on the Aston Martin DB2/4 so has replaced with new.
The doors are being built up right now on our 1987 Mercedes SL500 R107.
The new clutch has been fitted and the engine re-installed in the car. All of the ancillaries have been refitted, the radiator has been tested and refitted also along with the exhaust. The engine has been run up with new oil and coolant, and the engine lid attached. Now on to the door seals and […]