Our MG Midget competition shoot needed to have the feel of spring and this beautiful spot surround by daffodils was just perfect, the bright orange of the car, the luscious green grass and the yellow flowers gives all the spring vibes!
The 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, which is currently in the fabrication shop under the watchful eye and steady hands of our technician Pete, has been moving forward at a good rate to get this iconic convertible back to its former glory. In this part of the cars restoration journey, Pete has been working through […]
Our paint and body team have finished up their work with the gorgeous 1960 Jensen 541R which is in at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ for a full and complete build. This classic GT car has been under the care of our head painted Chris, who has worked his magic on the fibreglass body. […]
Our technician Jon has been working on our beautiful little 1978 MG Midget over the past few weeks. The latest job is to get the new heater fan switch mounted in the cabin of the classic sports car which is in the workshop here at Suffolk HQ. In Jon’s own words ”Mark and drill switch […]
The interior of our 1956 Sunbeam Talbot was removed in order to gain access to the gearbox. The flywheel and starter motor were replaced.
Here is what Jonn has been up to with our 1980 MG Midget: Road tested to check brakes. Operation confirmed as satisfactory; due to the absence of servo assistance, firm pedal pressure is necessary, but braking performance is as expected with new components. A noise was noted on full right-hand lock. Vehicle returned to workshop […]
Jonn prepared a new fuel tank for installation in our 1974 Triumph Stag, transferring all required components and applying foam padding to designated areas for protection. He then installed a new fuel pump and connected it. Fitted the tank, secured it, and connected all fuel lines and the filler neck. Installed new fuel sender with […]
Both front hubs had seized bolts that snapped during the removal of the brake disc back plates of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. The broken bolts were drilled out in three stages, after which the threads were cleaned using a thread tap.
Jonn inspected the threads in the cylinder head for the exhaust manifold in our 1963 Fiat 500. The upper thread initially appeared intact, as the bolt tightened correctly. However, the lower hole showed signs of thread damage. Jonn drilled and tapped the lower hole to fit a helicoil insert. He then cleaned the mating surfaces […]
Rob continued his work on our 1951 Austin Devon, fitting the starter motor and installing the dashboard with all necessary connections. The trafficators were assembled, fitted, and tested. Headlamps were also fitted.
A panel from our 1960 Jensen 541R had its external areas masked before the interior surface was coated with black satin Raptor. The car was then flatted down in preparation for polishing.
Once our 1973 MGB Roadster had been masked up in preparation to be painted, Adam applied the first colour – blue. Once dry, this was followed by the application of the silver/gold layer. Once both colour coats had dried, a clear coat was applied to complete the process.
Recent work on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL involved aligning the rear subframe assembly beneath the car and lowering the ramp to bring the assembly into position. Initial alignment on the floor proved difficult, requiring several adjustments to the angle. Once repositioned, the rear differential mount was successfully bolted up. The car was then gently raised […]
Work was carried out on our 1980 MG Midget by refitting and securing the rack gaiter. The threads on the track rod end were cleaned before refitting the lock nut. A new track rod end was installed; as it was slightly longer than the original, it required more turns to fit, exceeding the 15 turns […]
Tony collected our 1934 Wolseley Hornet from its owner and bought it back tot eh Bridge Classic cars Workshop. Now that it is here, the team can investigate why it is not running.
The boot and bonnet of our 1973 MGB Roadster have continued their stay in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop and will soon be leaving with a fresh coat of paint.
Jonn placed our 1963 Fiat 500 on the ramp to attend to the exhaust system. The old broken silencer and its mounts were removed, and the flanges were cleaned. The top bolt hole for the rear manifold was drilled out and fitted with a helicoil. The manifold and gasket were then installed and tightened. The […]
The old seatbelt was removed from the nearside rear of the 2010 Land Rover Defender 90. A new belt was fitted and securely fixed in place. The belt was pulled out and plugged into the seat. All fixings were checked with a spanner and confirmed to be secure. Caps were then fitted to the nuts.
The whole team here at Bridge Classic Cars are excited to take the first steps into our latest ‘special’ – the entirely coachbuilt ‘XK120B’. Our master fabricator, Clinton, has been working his magic on beginning the cars skeletal birdcage which will serve as a buck for the handmade aluminium panels that will make up the […]
Our 1960 Jensen 541R has got a new look thanks to the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. Chris, our head painter, has worked his magic on this 1960’s GT car to make its fibreglass body panels look like they’re made of glass straight out the gun with a painting technique he has perfected over the […]
The paint shop here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ are always busy. They’re responsible for the most notable transformations which our restoration projects go through, like our 1973 MGB Roadster which has been skillfully painted in a very rare two-tone scheme by Adam.
It’s been a busy start to the week here at our restoration workshops with a whole host of new cars arriving for our technicians to get to work on, spanning all the way from 1935 to 1997! First up, this beautiful 1935 Wolseley Super Hornet Special: 1978 MGB GT: 1997 Mercedes 280SL:
Jonn fitted a new manual washer pump to our 1978 MG Midget, primed the system, and tested it to ensure correct operation before securing it to the dashboard. The heater fan was tested by powering it directly, and an ignition live feed was checked from the fuse box. A dedicated wire was made to run […]
New bonnet panels have been fabricated for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
After checking over our 1955 MG Magnette, the shock absorber mounting was found to be adrift. The tank was removed so welding could be done safely
The U-bolts securing the steering rack to the cross-member of our 1977 Ford Granada were removed. It was discovered that the U-bolts had been fitted to the incorrect sides, with the offside U-bolt aligning properly with the nearside mount, while the nearside U-bolt did not fit as intended. The U-bolts were swapped over to their […]
Repair work has continued on our 1978 MG Midget. It began with the removal of the nearside brake components and backplate. The hub and backplate were taken off, the backplate was rubbed down and repainted in black. The rear brake rebuild then continued with the cleaning of the hub, pressing out of the wheel bearing, […]
Work on our 1975 Triumph TR6 involved fitting a new timing cover seal and chain tensioner, followed by refitting the assembly to the engine. The front crankshaft pulley, steering rack, chassis cross tube, and radiator were then reinstalled. A new differential front seal was fitted, along with the refitting of the mounting bracket and front […]
The engine and gearbox of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 are now back in the car. It’s milestones like this that are always a good sign that the restoration of this rare and beautiful car is making good progress. It’s also now becoming a bit easier to imagine it back out on the road in […]
Work on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, carried out by Pete, involved addressing issues with a replacement panel that failed to align and fit to the expected standard. Prioritising quality, the panel was removed and replaced. The result is a precise body line around the wheel arch and sill, with the door aperture now […]