Ben recently took our 1976 Jensen Interceptor out for a test drive as it nears the end of its time with us. Molly joined him to see how it went.
The second shoot of the day today was our TVR Chimaera. It’s such a fun quirky car and will be hitting the Bridge Classic Cars website soon.
Nick and I headed to Pettistree House early today to catch that morning sunshine for our Porsche 944 shoot. This car is special and a delight to drive! The winner of this competition is going to be in for a treat.
Jonn investigated a central locking fault on our 1991 Porsche 944 S2, where the system was not operating from the driver’s door. Testing the central locking button in the centre console confirmed that the system could successfully lock the car, and with the ignition on, it unlocked correctly as well. Functionality was also verified when […]
Chris has now painted the bonnet of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He also flattened and polished the car with 1000, 1500, and 3000 grit before applying raptor to the wheel arches. He also painted some of the small components for the bonnet black.
Greg has been taking a look at our 1967 MGB Roadster. He found that the diff was leaking, so he topped this off, tied up the fuel pump wires, fixed the number plate lights, fixed the reverse lights, and sandblasted and soldered the battery leads.
We recently had several new arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. All from the same collection, we welcomed our 1992 Lotus Elan SE, 1995 Lotus Elan S2, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, and our 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600. Some of these will go on to be competition cars, so make sure you keep an eye […]
This week I thought I would try something a bit different for the workshop photo gallery – I actually aimed the camera and the incredible group of people who make the magic happen, our technicians. Each one of them holds experience, knowledge and skill beyond their years it would seem and behind each and every […]
Our very special and rare 1970 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vantage has arrived at the workshop. As it was unloaded from the trailer, it was the first time most of us had seen the car in person, so it got quite a bit of attention. It will now move into the workshop for a proper […]
Mauro has now completed the filler work on our 1969 Audi 70L. The next stage in the process will be the application of polyfan. Chris removed the doors, boot and bonnet from our 1969 Audi 70L, masked them up and placed them into the booth. He then applied epoxy primer to the bare metal surfaces, […]
Rob made and fitted the brake vacuum pipes on our 1960 Jensen 541R.
Jonn carried out a full appraisal of our 1991 Porsche 944 S2 Coupe. He raised the vehicle, removed all four wheels and untwisted the offside front flexi hose. All brakes were cleaned and any dust was blown off, followed by shining the calipers using a rag and WD40. Once complete, he refitted the wheels, torqued […]
Jonn carried out checks on the lights and fluid levels of our 1969 Morgan 4/4. He knocked up the wheels, inflated the tyres and verified the fuel level before taking the car out for a road test. During the drive, he noted that the temperature gauge was not functioning; investigation revealed the wire had detached […]
Tony collected the chassis for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé from the powder coaters. Clinton carried out repairs to the bonnet on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé and fabricated a new front valence.
Chris applied guide coat to our 1969 Audi 70L and began sanding the surface down using 120-grit abrasive.
Greg addressed damaged threads on our 1979 Reliant Scimitar SE6A by installing a thread insert to restore proper fitment. He identified that the main battery ground was in poor condition and requires refurbishment. In addition, he has been cleaning all grounding points throughout the vehicle.
Jon travelled with Tony to the customer’s address in Norfolk and returned to the workshop with the customer in our 1964 Daimler 250 V8. During the journey, he monitored the engine temperature as advised, noting that it typically remained between 70 and 90 degrees, with some fluctuation depending on traffic conditions. While passing through Copdock, […]
Jonn inspected our 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 after noticing that the rear of the vehicle was sitting unusually high, indicating a likely sensor fault. Further investigation revealed that the sensor bracket was broken. He proceeded to remove both the bracket and the sensor, then carefully drilled out the bolts securing the sensors to allow for […]
We have recently welcomed our 1989 Rover Mini into the workshop. It has been out of action for a long time, and other than its engine being removed, it has stood untouched. As you can see from the photos below, even a thorough clean can make a world of difference to these cars!
Our 1999 Rover Mini has been in the paint shop with Mauro. While it was in there, its roof was painted and, as you can see, it looks great!
We thought it would be a very tricky decision for some people whether they wanted to win a modern or a classic Golf. The answer we came up with was to launch a competition where you can win BOTH. The lucky winner of our Best of Both competition will be the new owner of our […]
Gregg carried out the fabrication and installation of the wing inners on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. The inner wing was welded in place and the work brought to completion, ensuring a solid and properly aligned structure ready for the next stage of restoration.
John investigated an issue with our 1956 Jensen 541, which had become stuck in overdrive, preventing the car from reversing. To access the affected components, he removed the interior and gearbox tunnel. After some careful fettling, he was able to release the overdrive and carry out the necessary adjustments to restore proper function.
Tony collected our 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage from auction.
Tony collected our 1995 Lotus Elan S2 from the customer and returned it to storage.
Our 1976 Jenson Interceptor is in the final stages of its restoration now. The majority of the interior is now in, including the steering wheel and seats. Ben has run up the engine, and the levels were checked. The gauges are all working, and the engine has good oil pressure; the fans also kick in. […]
Jonn investigated the ABS warning light on our 2002 Ford Thunderbird, starting by inspecting the connections at the ABS module. He disconnected the plug and examined the pins, all of which were clean and in good condition, before reconnecting the plug securely. He then raised the car on the ramp and disconnected the rear wheel […]
Jonn carried out further work on our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo by slackening the radiator brackets to allow the radiator to be moved forward slightly before re-securing it in its new position. This adjustment provided the necessary clearance to fit the lower radiator hose, which was then test-fitted and checked for any contact with the pulley. […]