A Finished Classic
April 3, 2024
Our 1964 Daimler 250 has recently left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Before we said goodbye to it, Nick gave it a final photoshoot to
1964 Daimler 250 V8
Daimler Repairs
February 8, 2024
Technician James has been working on our 1964 Daimler 250 V8. The steering pump has been overhauled and has been refitted to the car along
Checking Over
January 11, 2024
We have recently welcomed back the 1964 Daimler 250 V8. After under going restoration/recommissioning by ourselves last year, the car was given back to its
Almost There
July 5, 2023
Classic car technician Rob has been hard at work putting our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 back together. After it spent some time in the paintshop,
Painting By Numbers
June 5, 2023
After our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 was re-painted and polished, classic car technician Chris painted the number plates and the number plate backing to make
Panels And Polishing
May 30, 2023
After being painted in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop, Chris has been putting all panels back onto our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 and polishing it
Painting Our Daimler
May 15, 2023
After being stripped and undergoing some repairs on its bodywork, our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 has continued its time in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop
Daimler Repairs
May 2, 2023
Our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 recently spent some time with classic car technician Chris. While with him, the spats on both the front and rear
Paint Prep
March 27, 2023
Our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 has been going through its preparation for paint with classic car technician Scott. Scott removed all the brightwork and trim
Painting Daimler Parts
March 20, 2023
Classic car technician Mauro has been painting parts of our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 including the front suspension frame. This classic car has been in
Work Continues On Our Classic Daimler
March 16, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has been servicing the engine of our 1964 Daimler 250 V8. While doing this, Scott fitted new engine mounts and cleaned
Assessing Our Daimler 250
February 27, 2023
Our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 has been going through a detailed assessment with classic car technician Scott. Scott has been checking the car to see
Just Arrived – 1964 Daimler V8 250
February 16, 2023
A recent arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1964 Daimler V8 250. As it has been off the road and in storage
A Finished Classic
April 3, 2024
Our 1964 Daimler 250 has recently left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Before we said goodbye to it, Nick gave it a final photoshoot to show off just how beautiful it now is.
Daimler Repairs
February 8, 2024
Technician James has been working on our 1964 Daimler 250 V8. The steering pump has been overhauled and has been refitted to the car along with the drive belt and reservoir.
The system has been topped up, the underside areas cleaned and the car road tested. Then we checked under the car again, the steering pump and components are clean and dry now. The fluid levels were rechecked and found to be ok.
James checked the brakes while the car was on the ramp, and all was ok, although the car still had a leak from the older style “rope type” rear main. This would need the engine removing and upgrading to a modern equivalent involving modification to the engine block. Also, a small amount of coolant staining was found on the engines, but no obvious leaks when pressure testing.
Once James was finished with our Daimler, Tony loaded it into the trailer and transported it to our storage facility.
Checking Over
January 11, 2024
We have recently welcomed back the 1964 Daimler 250 V8. After under going restoration/recommissioning by ourselves last year, the car was given back to its owner to be enjoyed and used – the car was then brought back to ourselves to be put into winter storage, something many of our customers ask us to do.
With that, we were tasked with looking into a slight leak from underneath the 1960s V8 saloon car.
Our technician James was tasked with tracking down the cause of the leak and at the same time, nut and bolt checking the underside of the car to make sure everything was all ok. During the inspection, James found several fluid leaks on the car, mainly from the power steering pump. To confirm this, the team have cleaned down the area surrounding the connections to power steering pump to allow for a clean environment to look closer and find out specifically where the leak is coming from.
Along with that, they did notice a very small weep from the back of the engine sump and have also thoroughly cleaned that down to investigate into this area further and pinpoint the area which needs attention.
Almost There
July 5, 2023
Classic car technician Rob has been hard at work putting our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 back together.
After it spent some time in the paintshop, it came back into the main workshop so everything could be reassembled and made to look as good as possible before it goes back to its owner.
Rob cleaned up and refitted the chrome work, door panels, trim, and multiple other components.
As you can see from the photos below, our Daimler 250 V8 is looking better and better each day.
Painting By Numbers
June 5, 2023
After our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 was re-painted and polished, classic car technician Chris painted the number plates and the number plate backing to make sure the car looks as good as possible for when it gets returned to its owner in the near future.
When you have a classic car, these seemingly small paint jobs can go a long way in keeping your car in pristine condition so you, and everyone who sees it, can enjoy it as it deserves to be.
Panels And Polishing
May 30, 2023
After being painted in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop, Chris has been putting all panels back onto our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 and polishing it to finish its repaint.
Now that it has been painted, it will go on to be put back together before moving on to the next stage of its restoration.
Painting Our Daimler
May 15, 2023
After being stripped and undergoing some repairs on its bodywork, our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 has continued its time in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Chris.
Chris first stripped the paint from the classic Daimler in preparation for it to have epoxy primer applied. There was also some filler work that needed to be completed before the car moved into final primer.
After being primed, our Daimler 250 was prepped for its final coat of paint. Once all of Chris’s preparations were complete, he then moved on to applying the colour to the freshly primed body.
Daimler Repairs
May 2, 2023
Our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 recently spent some time with classic car technician Chris. While with him, the spats on both the front and rear ends were repaired.
As progress continues on our Daimler V8, we are looking forward to getting it back out on the road very soon.
Paint Prep
March 27, 2023
Our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 has been going through its preparation for paint with classic car technician Scott.
Scott removed all the brightwork and trim ready to be fully prepped for a new coat of paint. Before our classic Daimler is finished in the paint shop, Scott also cleaned all the items he removed so they are ready to go back on the car once painted.
The front axle was reassembled and fitted back onto the car too.
Painting Daimler Parts
March 20, 2023
Classic car technician Mauro has been painting parts of our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 including the front suspension frame.
This classic car has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a few weeks now and work has been ongoing to get it back out on the road after being in storage for several years.
Work Continues On Our Classic Daimler
March 16, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has been servicing the engine of our 1964 Daimler 250 V8. While doing this, Scott fitted new engine mounts and cleaned the old caked-on grease and oil from the engine. He also replaced the brake master cylinder.
Scott moved on to refitting the rear axle. However, while he was building it back up, he noticed that the threads were damaged on the off-side rear half shaft so a new shaft and bearing were ordered.
While waiting for the new shaft to arrive, Scott removed and stripped the front axle. Once the new parts were here, the old half shaft was removed and replaced with the new shaft and bearing.
Assessing Our Daimler 250
February 27, 2023
Our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 has been going through a detailed assessment with classic car technician Scott.
Scott has been checking the car to see what work and parts will be required to get it back out on the road. His initial findings suggest that most of the brakes and rubber components need to be replaced.
The next step of Scott’s assessment involved checking and cleaning the fuel system. He removed the old tank and checked the electrics. While doing this, Scott found that the pump wasn’t working so he has replaced this with a temporary one for now.
Scott went on to check the oil and make sure that there were no obstructions in the intake. He was actually able to get the car running before he stripped and rebuilt the brake calipers.
Once the car was running, Scott moved our Daimler to the wash bay. After removing the wheels, he steam-cleaned the underside of all of the old thick grease and grime.
The rear axle was removed, stripped, and cleaned and the rear bushings were removed too. The rear springs were also removed and cleaned.
After Scott had finished his assessment, classic car technician Mauro painted the rear diff and propshaft of our 1964 Daimler 250 V8.
Just Arrived – 1964 Daimler V8 250
February 16, 2023
A recent arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1964 Daimler V8 250. As it has been off the road and in storage since 2003, our team of classic car technicians will give it a full assessment and highlight any issues that are found.
The owner put the car away in 2003 after being called into action during the war in Iraq. With little notice to make plans, the vehicle was put in a garage and has remained there ever since due to work commitments keeping the owner from getting it back out on the road.
Our Daimler has been part of the current owner’s family since 1986. Prior to their ownership, the car was purchased from new by an elderly couple who had left it to a close friend after their death. Once the friend sold it to a classic car dealership, its current owner found it and took it home with them.
With a little over 36 thousand miles covered from new, our 1964 Daimler V8 250 is a beautiful example and we are very much looking forward to seeing it return to its former glory in the coming weeks.
