The 1966 Land Rover Series 2 had been transferred over to the Classic Lounge last week, however when the team came in one morning it was noted a very strong smell of fuel in our building. It was traced to the fuel tank bung on the Land Rover. Because of this, the car was pushed […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been diving into the 1980 Toyota Hilux here at our Suffolk HQ. Our technician Steve, who previous worked for Toyota, has been taking chanrge of the project. Restored a few years ago, the pickup truck has sat dormant for much of the time. ‘This had not been started in […]
Our 1956 Land Rover Series 1 has been loaded up into our enclosed transport trailer and made its way to auction. Recently won through our classic car competitions, the lucky winner chose the cash alternative allowing a new lucky owner to add this iconic piece of British history to their automotive story.
Our workshop have been working on the 1983 Land Rover Series 3 which arrived at our Suffolk HQ recently. Our technician Steve has been stripping down the brake system – so as to replace brake shoes as well as a nearside rear wheel cylinder.
The workshop team have got the 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports from the Classic Lounge and over to our restoration workshops to carry out the final checks and work after being won recently. Once in the workshop, Jon began to look into some issues like the elctric boot opening – which was chased down to a […]
Our workshop team don’t just restore classic cars – we have been carrying out more recommissioning projects here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. Just like this one, a 1972 MGB Roadster. Our technician Jon has been working on getting the B-Series engine fired up and then go through the check all the relevant […]
During testing, the Bridge Classic Cars team discovered an issue with the drivetrain in the 1969 Audi L 72PS. The team retrieved the classic German saloon and had the car immediately up onto a ramp in order to get to the bottom of what had happened. Narrowed down to a gearbox issue, our technician Will […]
The team have begun to get started on their in-depth checks and repairs on the 1968 MGC Roadster. Our technician Jon has been working his way through the classic roadster to get it back to tip top health. ‘Strip brakes and check operation. Fluid was very low in reservoir for rear brakes. With wills help […]
Our in-house trim team have been marching ahead with getting the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4’s interior in place. Our trimmer Lydia has made each piece for the classic GT car by hand, tailoring individual pieces to work on the handmade classic Aston Martin – all the way down to the door pulls which have been […]
The paint and body team have had the 1978 Mercedes 350SL in our in-house paint booth for our paint and body technician Chris to take the bodyshell to the next level. Chris has carefully cleaned down the floor and boot pans before then seam sealing all the joints and then applied a heavy duty durable […]
The transport team have been out and about collecting and delivering dream classics to and from our Suffolk restoration workshops. Tony, our transport coordinator, strapped down the classic 1960s roadster to head over to its new excited owner Andrew. Andrew has previosusly won our Austin Vanden Plas awell as our limited edition Ben Sherman Raleigh […]
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration team have worked their way through some repairs on the 1972 Triumph Spitfire which is currently at our Suffolk HQ. Our technician Jon, who is responsible for all of our competition cars, has had the classic convertible on his ramp to get started on. ‘Raise and remove rear wheels. Remove […]
The paint and body team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been diving into the bodywork on the 1975 MGB GT V8. Our technician Adam has been working his way through the car and making sure that the cars panels were both even to eachother, and their gaps with equal as well.
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been getting this 1970 MGB GT back and fighting fit. The classic sports car has been in the capable and skilled hands of our technician Jon as he dives into the project. ‘Disconnect handbrake at nearside rear shoes. Fit drum and secure. Brake fee now but drum has 1 […]
The 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has been in the bodyshop at our Suffolk HQ for Bridge Classic Cars technician Mauro so get the project onto the next phase of its rebuild. Recently the bodyshell of the classic Aston Martin, which had its interior paint in super durable black has been put back onto […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working their way through the PDI on the 1968 MGC Roadster. ‘Carry out PDI. Knock wheels up tight and inflate tyres. Remove, clean and regap plugs. Put 5ltrs of fuel in and take outside and warm up. Drove round yard OK’
The 1970 Aston Martin DBS Vantage, a ground up restoration project, is moving ahead at quite the speed here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshops in Suffolk. Our technicians Ben and Greg have been working away in the finishing room to fit up and refurbished various components in the dashboard as well as in the […]
Another crazy week here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ! The restoration team have been working their way through recommisions, restorations, serving and maintenance on everything from modern classics to a 1940’s Morris. Tech talk: Canon 6D Canon 24-105 L series lens Adobe Lightroom
The Bridge Classic Cars team have had a beautiful new arrival to our Suffolk restoration workshops. This Grey 1959 Jaguar MkIX which has come in belonging to a long-time freind of Bridge Classic Cars. Next week, the workshop team will be diving into this gorgeous classic Jaguar.
The paint and body team have taken on part of the 1947 Morris 8 project with carrying out a few areas of paint repair on the classic British saloon car. Our paintshop manager Chris has carefully masked off and prepared a few areas which the needed a bit of a helping hand with, with that […]
When Bentley introduced the Bentley Continental GT Supersports, it took the Continental GT to a new level. It was designed to be lighter, faster, and more driver-focused than any previous Bentley. Our Supersports was first registered on 22nd September 2010, and is an extremely well-documented example of Bentley’s high-performance flagship of its time. The Most […]
As the team draw closer and closer to finishing the 1969 Audi L, there are a few small jobs that need to be sorted before it leaves the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ. One of those, is rebuilding the Solex cabrurettor. ‘Remove air box, remove fuel lines and water lines to carburettor, remove throttle linkage […]
Our team have begun the process of assessing the 1970 MG B GT that arrived a few days ago at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our technician Jon has been taking the lead on this project. ‘Fit new nearside suspension shock arm and secure. It stainless steel sill/step covers. Remove old glue from rear. Clean […]
Our paint and body technician Mauro has been moving ahead with the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe project. After carefully preparing the interior areas of the car, he could lay down the hard wearing and durable black paintwork to protect the inside of the bodyshell,
The Bridge Classic Cars transport team have had a busy few days! This time, our 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S is off to the lucky winner whilst our 1971 Mini 1100 is off to a new owner.
The Bridge Classic Cars paint and body team don’t just do world class ground up paint jobs. Here at our Suffolk HQ, some of our best work that makes us proud is our small, invisible paint repairs. Our paint and body manager Chris has fixed and correct a small corroded area on the front lip […]
Part of the list of jobs to get done on the 1947 Morris 8 while it’s in the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop is to get a functioning horn on the car. Our technician Jon has made that happen for the early post-war saloon car.
The workshop team at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been finishing up the last bits and piece on our restored 1969 Audi L 72PS. All the workshop are currently waiting for is a new headlight switch and a final adjustment to the steering wheel, and also a tracking check, before it begins the next […]
The Bridge Classic Cars paint and body team have finished up their work on this stunning 1987 Ford Capri 2.8 ‘Brooklands’. The car came into our restoration HQ to have some small areas of the paint and the bodywork to be repaired by our team. Chris, our paint shop manager, carefully masked off and repaired […]
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration team have been busy making an air filter housing. The team have used an off the shell K&N filter and built a housing around it. The piece has been test fit and trial fitted to work out spacing before the housing has been sent off to the paint shop to […]