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Escort Repairs

Classic car technician Jonn has been completing some repairs on our 1979 Ford Escort Ghia. The doors have been adjusted and the engine levels were checked before the coolant was topped up. Our classic Escort will soon be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.

Number Plates

Classic car technician Jonn has been putting the UK plates on our 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6. He measured, drilled, and painted the brackets before securing them on the car. Both the front and back number plates were then fitted.

Panel Piping

Interior Trimmer Lydia has made some additional piping to add to the rear panels of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4, which will close up the gap between the panel and the roof. This improves the movement when you open the boot lid.

A Fond Farewell To Freddie

Change is a constant in life, and today, as Freddie completes his last day here at Bridge Classic Cars, we find ourselves reflecting on the contributions he has made during his tenure as Marketing Manager. Freddie’s time with us has been full of progress, improvement, and success. From the introduction of Bridge Classic Cars Competitions […]

A Morris Pick Up Arrives

Our 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Pick-Up arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop yesterday afternoon. Now that it is here, our team of technicians will thoroughly inspect and assess this beautiful classic before it eventually goes live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.

More Work On Our DB2/4

Interior trimmer Brian has been continuing his work on the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He sandblasted the metal frame legs on the front seat squab frames. He then glued 10mm of foam on top of the original front seat back foam before trimming it to size. The old covers from the rear seat base panels […]

Work Starts On A New Arrival

Classic car technician Steve has begun working on our 1979 Reliant Scimitar. He started by investigating the brake master cylinder that was leaking fluid into the servo. The servo diaphragm was leaking air when the brakes were applied so both parts will need an overhaul. The door switch contacts were found to be corroded so […]

Final Preparations

To prepare for our 1953 Land Rover Series 1 to be delivered to its new owner, classic car technician Jonn has assembled the hard top roof, bolted up the panels and removed the roof for full assembly. He then fitted the seals between the panels and the edges before measuring up and cutting and glueing […]

2024 Mazda MX-5

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 has been unveiled to the public at the Japan Mobility Show. The unveiling marks the first time since the current generation was released in 2015, that subtle exterior design updates have been made to Mazda’s award-winning sports car. These changes include a fresh LED headlight design that now incorporates daytime running […]

2 More Classics On The Way

We are awaiting the arrival of two more classics that will soon be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. 1932 Austin Ulster Manufactured in 1932, this is a stunning box saloon. The body was rebuilt between 2009 and 2010 and has been finished in the rich dark British racing green and black cycle […]

100 Years Old But Looking Great

Our 1905 Riley 9HP may be more than 100 years old but, thanks to our team of skilled technicians and our friend, Darin at Ashbocking Joinery, this is one special car that looks as good as it ever has. With the wood sections of the car being worked on and fitted to this one-of-one prototype, […]

Door Seals And Sun Visors

Our 1972 Ford Transit Tipper has been with interior trimmers Brian and Lydia. They have been glueing the rubber door seals and fitting them to the door frames. They have also been doing some remedial work on the sun visors, as they are no longer self-supporting. Lydia added some heat shrink to the attaching tubes […]

Spitfire Bulkhead

Our 1976 Triumph Spitfire bulkhead has been modified by classic car technician Rob, to ensure the bonnet gaps are correct. Rob then finalised the door gaps before repairing the anti-roll bar brackets on the chassis. The boot lid was repaired and trial fitted before the front wheel arches were removed from the bonnet to allow […]

Final Repairs For Our Europa

Before our 1970 Lotus Europa goes live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, classic car technician Jonn has been making some final repairs. The fuel gauge was reading full and off the scale. However, when the tank was drained there were 15 litres inside. Jonn was unable to remove the sender in situ as it had […]

Mercedes Front Hubs

Jonn has been working on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. He assembled the wheel bearings and hubs and fit them to the car. New discs were also fitted before the wheels were refitted. Jonn checked and adjusted the bearings. The bearing nut needed to be tightened, which Jonn did as well as fitting a dust cap.

Beetle Rocker Cover Gaskets

Classic car technician has been hard at work completing some of the finishing touches on our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. Tom replaced the rocker cover gaskets as well as the driver’s side front arm ball joint cover. Our classic Beetle is now very close to leaving us and going home to its owner.

Another Car In Storage

Another stunning car has entered our secure storage facility, the Hangar. As you can see from the photos below, is very much at home surrounded by other rare, classic, vintage, and sports cars. More information about classic car storage can be found here.

Just Arrived – Reliant Scimitar GTE

We have recently welcomed a new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1979 Reliant Scimitar GTE. It is with us for some minor electrical work which will soon be completed by our team of experienced technicians.

Monaco To Genoa

At Bridge Classic Cars, we have spent the last 20 years building a strong reputation as The Classic Car Experts, based on our craftsmanship and attention to detail through our restoration projects. Recently though, we entered the world of marine services, alongside our colleague Jack, an experienced Superyacht captain with over 20 years experience on […]

DB2/4 Boot Boards

Classic car technician Brian has been busy working on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. After a lot of work went into stripping the interior of this rare classic, things continue to progress in its restoration journey in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Brian removed the boot boards from the car so he could clean up […]

Repairing DB7 Ceiling Cloth

Classic car technician Brian has been busy repairing the ceiling cloth of a 2001 Aston Martin DB7. After removing the old glue from the headliner board and material, Brian repaired the damaged areas of the board. He then glued the new foam to the headliner board and cut out all the holes required before fitting […]

Almost Ready For Competition

Classic car technician Jonn has continued his work on our 1970 Lotus Europa in preparation for it to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions very soon. After working out where he was going to route the choke cable and how it would operate, Jonn drilled the dash route cable and secured it in the […]

This practical classic could be yours!

It’s one of the most popular and practical classics out there! Beloved by generations of petrolheads and casual admirers at large, it is of course the Morris Traveller. Bridge Classic Cars Competitions wants to put you in the drivers seat while you take the scenic route and enjoy what the world has to offer with […]

Fast Fords – From 1908 – 2023

Fast Fords have been a consistent part of the automotive industry for as long as most of us can remember. From the introduction of the Model T through to the newest electric models, Ford has always been a popular car of choice for racers and everyday drivers alike. Ford Model T The Ford Model T […]

Body And Running Boards

Our 1905 Riley 9HP has been with a friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Darin, from Ashbocking Joinery. While our one-off car is with Darin, he has been starting the first phase in the process of mounting the front body and running boards. Before the running boards are fitted to the car, Darin has been shaping […]

Europa Steering And More

Our 1970 Lotus Europa has been in the hands of classic car technician Jonn. He drilled and fitted a new washer jet. Jonn then drilled out the panel in the offside front arch and routed the new washer pipe through into the car. He then connected it to the push switch on the dash and […]

A New Seat Cover

Interior trimmer Lydia has been making a new seat cover for our 1967 Suzuki TR 250. Before making the seat cover properly from Alcantara, Lydia made a mockup to ensure her idea would work. She used a piece of scrap fabric to work out the shape and add all the fixings she needed, and this […]

Next Steps

Classic car technician James has been working on our 1972 Ford Transit Tipper. Since leaving the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop, it is now in the main workshop where the next phase of its restoration will take place. James repaired the wiring to the rear chassis earth, replaced the unsafe and incorrect fuel hoses under the […]

More Interior Progress

Classic car technician Brian has continued his work on the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He removed the covers and cleaned the old glue off the door pockets before removing the old leather from the rear side cappings. The cover was then taken off the door panel and Brian made new sunvisor boards […]

Rewiring Our Europa

Workshop manager John has been looking after our 1970 Lotus Europa. He has been rewiring the fuel pump to work off a relay as well as rewiring other relays and tidying up the wiring. This stunning classic car will soon be going live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website and someone will be the […]