We’ve had two new arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop here in our Suffolk HQ Both Land Rovers, both V8’s and both very different. First up, is the 1987 Land Rover Defender – this has modified and updated aesthetically but now packs a 3.5-litre V8 and manual gearbox under the bonnet. Next is our […]
Our restoration technician Dave has started to get to work on the 1963 Morris LD. The classic van has been moved to inside of the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop for the team to put on our 4-post ramp and began to work on recommissioning the Morris. First step, Dave has removed the fuel tank […]
The Bridge Classic Cars paint and body team are working their way through the adjustments and panel moving on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe here at our Suffolk HQ. Mauro, one of our paint and body technicians, has been getting both the passenger and drivers door adjusted on their strikers while also making […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been chipping away at the job list on our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo. Jon has been working on refitting the engine, and its twin-turbos, into the engine bay of the car. Once he was starting to run the pipe work, he noted that the nearside turbo was crocked incorrectly. With […]
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop is always a hive of activity every day – but our technician Jon always has something new on his ramp every time you turn around. This time, he has been checking over and carrying out a few repairs on the 2010 Jaguar XKR. ”Carry out minor appraisal and check. Unblock […]
Our paint and body team have been working away on the 2005 Mercedes Vito, our original work van, which is being restored at our Suffolk HQ. Adam, one of our massively skilled painters has worked his magic on the panels of our Vito, taking them from primer, into colour and onto clear coat. Whilst the […]
It’s a bit of a strange concept – shooting photos of photos. But, doesn’t make it any less enjoyable for me! The Bridge Classic Cars team have an incredible relationship with the team over at Limited100. Simon, who runs Limited100, has got together some of the greatest automotive photographers and offers very limited runs of […]
The 1973 Mercedes 250 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars mechanical workshop after our paint and body had finished with their jobs in this classic German saloon car. Our technician Jon has been working his way through the mechnical work the car needs. ”Clean block and manifold. Clean all exhaust flanges. Fit new gasket, […]
Our technician Greg has been progressing his way through the metalwork repairs on our barn find 1970 Aston Martin DBS. Greg has been working his way through the entire car to make sure it is a sound base for the team to begin transforming the rare classic GT car back to its former glory. Greg […]
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop is always a hive of activity, this time its with our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. Steve, one of our restoration technicians, has been working his magic on some of the finer details of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 with the fitting of the bonnet chrome aswell as the bonnet light.
Dave, one of our restoration technicians here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ, has been making steady progress on the 1969 Audi 70L. At this stage, Dave has been working on getting the heating system plumbed and fitted in the engine bay of the freshly restored German saloon. ”Sandblasted T pieces for heater hoses, made […]
Our 1989 Porsche 928 has been back into the workshop here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ for our team to get the car ready for its new owner. Our technician Jon has been working on carrying out the PDI and any last jobs on the car, ”Carry out PDI and check over. Refit spare […]
Our 1991 TVR V8S has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our classic car restoration technicians to get checked over and readied for its new life with its lucky owner. John, our workshop manager, has checked over the entire car performing a few small repairs to the car including an issue with headlights […]
Full restoration by Bridge Classic Cars – due to be completed in August 2026Price upon completion: £225,000 This is our genuine factory DBS Vantage, finished new in Azzurro Blue over Dark Blue Connolly trim, which is one of the rarest specifications ever produced. Current Status: Undergoing full restorationExpected Completion: August 2026Restoration Location: Bridge Classic Cars, […]
The paint and body team have been looking after this 1981 Mini after it had a bit of an accident and sustained some damage to the front wing. Our paint and body manager Chris has been looking into the issue and how to fix it. He took the headlight out and began to strip back […]
The 1978 Mercedes 350SL is well on its way to getting into colour. Our paint and body manager Chris has been in charge of this project, getting the classic Mercedes convertible ready to go into the booth for final colour. The team have completed panel levelling and got the car sprayed with polyfan and the […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have welcomed back an old friend, this 1963 Morris LD. The Bridge Classic Cars team worked on this very classic van a few years ago and it has recently come back into our Suffolk HQ to recommission and get running again in the hands of our skilled workshop manager, John. […]
Jon, one of our amazing technician here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working his way through the list of jobs on the 1991 Jaguar XJS. ”Connect new fuel sender and test. Works OK. Fit new sender and seal in tank. Refit boot trims and spare wheel. Put battery on charge. Fit new washer pump […]
Our in-house trim master Lydia has been working here way through the interior of the 1960 Jensen 541R being built here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop. Lydia has now got the handmade carpet set into place and fitted up perfectly and with them in place can now work on getting seat runners in […]
Our paint and body shop have been working their magic on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ this week. Our technician Mauro has been fitting up and adjusting the driver and passenger doors. During that he had to adjust and modify some of the components to […]
John and I went out filming our 1971 Mini 1100. We tried to make the shoot as Christmassy as possible because this car is going to be live on the competitions section of the website very close to the big day! Take a look at my behind the scenes video blog!
Whilst our workshop technician Rob is working his way through the various jobs on the 1960 Jensen 541R, our in-house trimmer Lydia has begun to get the cars bespoke carpet set loaded into the car. As with all of our work, each individual panel is custom made and cut to perfectly fit each unique car […]
Our paint and body technician Mauro has been working on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupe for this phase of the cars rebirth. To begin with, Mauro has prepared the cars radiator for refinishing as well as cleaning and protecting specific areas which we have known to corroded easily on the DB2 radiators. After […]
Steve, one of our incredible technicians here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop, has been busy ticking off things from the job list on the 1953 Aston Martin DB2 project. To begin with, Steve has assembled and refit then headlights and indicators into the car, which visually makes it look more like a finished […]
With our 2004 BMW E46 M3 being won by Angus a couple of weeks ago, the Bridge Classic Cars team got the modern classic into our restoration workshop for the team to PDI and do its last repairs. Our workshop manager John was on hand to check over the car and replace a lower ball […]
Our workshop manager John has been working on the 1944 Ford GPW Jeep over the past few days in order to get it back on the road and running perfectly. First step was getting the 4-cylinder engine to fire up and run properly. John removed the carburettor and stripped it down for inspection as well […]
Our technician Dave has been plowing forward with progress on the 1969 Audi 70L here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. As with a car as rare as our 1969 Audi 70L, sometimes you can’t get parts off the shelf and thats where the Bridge Classic Cars team come into their own. Fitting up the […]
We’ve recently had an old friend return to our restoration workshops here in Suffolk. A few years ago now, this 1944 Ford GPW Jeep found its way to our original workshop at Deben Road in Ipswich during the legendary ‘Beast From The East’ storm. The WW2 veteran has found its way back to our Pettistree […]
The paint and body team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have finished off some of the parts for our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. Mauro, one of our technicians, has carefully colour matched the refurbished bonnet hinges so the team can test fit the bonnet and begin to make their adjustments to get it fitting […]
This charming 1949 MG TC has come into the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop for a few jobs, the first is with our amazing in-house trim team. Lydia has carefully tailored and fit the roof to the car, creating a weatherproof but also not sagging or too tight that makes it difficult for the owner […]