A Big Trip For Our Seven
September 9, 2024
Tony recently made the long drive up to Scotland to deliver our 1933 Austin Seven to lucky winner Garry.
1933 Austin 7
Ready For A Long Drive
September 3, 2024
Our 1933 Austin Seven is all set for its long journey up to Scotland to its new owner. After Jonn completed his pre-delivery inspection on
Win A Pre-War Icon
August 13, 2024
The Austin 7 is a true icon in British automotive history, playing a key role in getting the country on the move and introducing a
Arrival – 1933 Austin Seven
July 19, 2024
The team have welcomed an old friend back to our Suffolk HQ, this beautiful 1933 Austin 7. We’ve been looking after this car for many
Getting Things Started
February 16, 2024
An old friend returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop this week in the form of our 1933 Austin Seven. It came back to us
The Penny Dropped – Replacing the Core Plug on the 1933 Austin 7
September 7, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop have been tasked with finding the source of the water leak on the 1933 Austin 7 in with us. Upon
Suns Out – Some of Our Projects Waiting to Go Home
April 25, 2022
With the weather being perfect last week, we thought we would snap some photos of a handful of classic cars lounging in the sun. Some
In-Place – Reinstalling the Engine and Gearbox of the 1933 Austin 7
April 19, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop has been working on getting the engine back into the front of the 1933 Austin 7. Our restoration technician,
Back Together – Putting the Engine and Gearbox of the 1933 Austin 7 Back Together
April 18, 2022
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have begun to put the engine and gearbox of the 1933 Austin 7 back together in preparation of
New Pieces – New Clutch and Ring Gear for the 1933 Austin 7
April 5, 2022
The brand new ring gear and clutch for the 1933 Austin 7 has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop at our Suffolk HQ.
Taken Apart – Removing The Engine and Gearbox from the 1933 Austin 7
April 1, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop has been busy removing the engine and gearbox from the 1933 Austin 7 to inspect and get to the
Inspect and Report – Checking Over the 1933 Austin 7
March 1, 2022
The 1933 Austin 7 is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our restoration team to look into a couple of issues with the
Oily Austin 7.
August 25, 2021
Paul has been continuing his work on the 1933 Austin 7. There was an oil leak. so he dropped the rear axle down in order
Austin 7 back in!
August 13, 2021
We’ve welcomed back this 1933 maroon Austin 7 into our workshop this week. Paul has been working on it and he’s installed a new brake
1933 Austin 7
July 23, 2020
We’ve completed work on the lovely little ’33 Austin 7. The brake shoes have been fully refurbished and relined and installed back into the vehicle.
Austin 7 Regulator
July 24, 2019
Our fantastic little 1933 Austin 7 is in our workshops with an ongoing charging issue. The dynamo has been rebuilt a number of times but
A Big Trip For Our Seven
September 9, 2024
Tony recently made the long drive up to Scotland to deliver our 1933 Austin Seven to lucky winner Garry.
Ready For A Long Drive
September 3, 2024
Our 1933 Austin Seven is all set for its long journey up to Scotland to its new owner.
After Jonn completed his pre-delivery inspection on the car, Tony loaded it into the trailer ready for his long drive North tomorrow.
Win A Pre-War Icon
August 13, 2024
The Austin 7 is a true icon in British automotive history, playing a key role in getting the country on the move and introducing a generation to the joys of driving.
Produced from 1923 to 1939, the Austin 7, affectionately known as the ‘Baby Austin,’ was so popular that it was built under license in countries around the world, and it quickly became a global favourite.
After World War II, many Austin 7s were transformed into ‘specials’ by a new wave of drivers who would go on to shape modern motorsport. Among these were legends like Bruce McLaren and Colin Chapman!
Our Austin 7 is a stunning Maroon Box Saloon, a small but elegant 2-door model built in 1933. It’s equipped with a sturdy and reliable 4-cylinder engine paired with a 4-speed manual gearbox – making it the perfect time machine to transport you back to the early days of British motoring.
We have known and looked after this car since 2019 so we are looking forward to seeing it go to its new home with someone who can enjoy it for many miles to come.
- 4-cylinder engine
- 4 – speed manual gearbox
- Known by Bridge Classic Cars since 2019
- A true time capsule of early British motoring
- Bridge Classic Cars pre-delivery inspection
Enter the draw for just £9.00 on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
Arrival – 1933 Austin Seven
July 19, 2024
The team have welcomed an old friend back to our Suffolk HQ, this beautiful 1933 Austin 7.
We’ve been looking after this car for many years by this point so its always a pleasure and a joy to have this old friend back at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ.
Getting Things Started
February 16, 2024
An old friend returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop this week in the form of our 1933 Austin Seven.
It came back to us so we could investigate a non-starting issue. After Tony collected the vehicle and brought it to the workshop, technician Neil cleaned the plugs as well as adjusted and cleaned the points.
Tony then loaded the car back into the trailer and returned it to its owner.
The Penny Dropped – Replacing the Core Plug on the 1933 Austin 7
September 7, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop have been tasked with finding the source of the water leak on the 1933 Austin 7 in with us.
Upon inspection, the team found the leak was coming from a broken core plug in the cylinder head. To remove these, the team ‘punch’ them out to shrink the head down and remove them. But, when the team went to remove the core plug they had an interesting surprise…
The team looked underneath the core plug and saw it was bronze. Normally these are silver but when the team looked closer they found a penny (stamped 1990) which had been previously put into the cylinder head to use as the core plug.
To fix this, the team have replaced them with high-quality actual core plugs and snuggly fit them into the cylinder head of the classic Austin. With that done, the team can now begin to check through the system and ensure the little 4-cylinder engine is working just as it should.
Suns Out – Some of Our Projects Waiting to Go Home
April 25, 2022
With the weather being perfect last week, we thought we would snap some photos of a handful of classic cars lounging in the sun. Some waiting for collection, some just arrived.
Our restoration workshops at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ are always busy. A constant stream of cars coming in for our team to work on or going back to their owners to be enjoyed so as Nick walked past the eclectic row of cars lining the side of our workshop, he thought he’d grab a few photos to show them off.
In-Place – Reinstalling the Engine and Gearbox of the 1933 Austin 7
April 19, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop has been working on getting the engine back into the front of the 1933 Austin 7.
Our restoration technician, Tom, has been working on refitting the new clutch and ring gear onto the engine and gearbox of the classic Austin before carefully putting it into place between the frame of the car and making sure everything cleared without fear of damaging any other component. With the engine in place, the team could begin hooking up the various cables and wires that have to be hooked up in order for the team to begin testing the pre-war Austin.
Back Together – Putting the Engine and Gearbox of the 1933 Austin 7 Back Together
April 18, 2022
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have begun to put the engine and gearbox of the 1933 Austin 7 back together in preparation of it being put back into the front of the classic Austin.
With the new clutch and ring gear for the car having recently arrived at the restoration workshop, our technician Tom began by cleaning up the backsides of both the engine and gearbox as they were easily accessible at this time. Then, the ring gear and clutch were put onto the engine making notes to adjust the clutch forks out to just the right point for the customers’ wishes.
Then, the gearbox could be bolted up to the back of the engine before the whole assembly was dropped in place to test fit and double-check fitment and placement.
With this crucial stage complete, the team will reconnect all the various systems before the car is road-tested before being delivered back to the owner.
New Pieces – New Clutch and Ring Gear for the 1933 Austin 7
April 5, 2022
The brand new ring gear and clutch for the 1933 Austin 7 has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop at our Suffolk HQ.
These pieces have been machined for us to install into the classic Austin. Our technicians confirmed the customer’s concern of the clutch being burnt out.
These pieces will be fitted back up to the car soon so keep an eye out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more on this amazing vintage Austin.
Taken Apart – Removing The Engine and Gearbox from the 1933 Austin 7
April 1, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop has been busy removing the engine and gearbox from the 1933 Austin 7 to inspect and get to the bottom of some issues for its owner.
After carefully disconnecting all of the various wires, cables and hoses from the classic Austin, the team could begin the process of liberating the tiny 4-cylinder from the front of the car. Once out of the car, the gearbox and engine could be separated in order to fully inspect the clutch and flywheel.
The clutch had begun to actually crack in the material which will need to be replaced. This confirms the thoughts that the clutch had indeed burnt out, this can really only be confirmed with a visual inspection of the clutch and flywheel/ring-gear themselves.
These will be sent away to a trusted specialist to be rectified and then, once back can be reinstalled back into the car.
Inspect and Report – Checking Over the 1933 Austin 7
March 1, 2022
The 1933 Austin 7 is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our restoration team to look into a couple of issues with the wonderful little car.
Firstly, the owner has noted that when the car is put into reverse the wheels seem to lock up. For this, our technicians are beginning to strip apart the wheels/hubs to get to the bottom of the issue.
The car has also reportedly burnt out its clutch. Again, this will be inspected by our technicians and tested to confirm.
Oily Austin 7.
August 25, 2021
Paul has been continuing his work on the 1933 Austin 7. There was an oil leak. so he dropped the rear axle down in order to get to the gaskets and to re-seal at the drive shaft.
Austin 7 back in!
August 13, 2021
We’ve welcomed back this 1933 maroon Austin 7 into our workshop this week. Paul has been working on it and he’s installed a new brake light switch and new wires for it too. He’s been looking at the front brakes and the fuel tank float as well because of trouble with them. The front brakes aren’t working quite right and the fuel tank float is getting stuck and ending up showing the fuel as full, when in fact, it’s empty. Now Paul’s just waiting for the parts to arrive to fix these problems.
1933 Austin 7
July 23, 2020
We’ve completed work on the lovely little ’33 Austin 7. The brake shoes have been fully refurbished and relined and installed back into the vehicle.
Austin 7 Regulator
July 24, 2019
Our fantastic little 1933 Austin 7 is in our workshops with an ongoing charging issue.
The dynamo has been rebuilt a number of times but the previous garage have been unable to work out why the car is still not taking charge.
Having carried out a little research, John temporarily rewired to ensure that the dynamo was working correctly. As this seems to be the case, we were then able to diagnose the issue being with the regulator.
The regulator is now away with a specialist being rebuilt. We await its return so we can get it refitted and the car back to the current owner.
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