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. […]
The parcel shelf vinyl of our 1963 Rover P4 was cleaned and re-glued. The rear screen was then fitted, which meant that the rear headlining trim, quarter panel trims, parcel shelf, and seats could be fitted.
Jonn continued work on our 1956 Jensen 541 by tidying up the wiring around the fuse box and under the bonnet. He identified the function of each wire, trimming them back as necessary before connecting and testing each circuit. Once all the lights were confirmed operational, he finalised the wiring at the fuse box, leaving […]
Steve has fitted new pads to the newly refurbished front brake calipers of our 1967 Jaguar E-Type.
Rob has made lots of progress on our 1960 Jensen 541R. As he continues his work, you can really start to see the car coming together. It will be great to see it back out on the road in the near future.
Chris has been prepping our 1969 Audi 70L for polyfan. The doors and boot are back on, gapping is all sorted, and all damage has been repaired.
Jon inspected our 1966 Jaguar E-Type Red Series 1 2+2 following its MOT failures. After raising the car on the ramp, he found the rear brakes were imbalanced. A visual check showed the pads were wearing low, and although the discs had some surface rust, both rear wheels turned freely. He removed the rear seat […]
Aston Martin DBS ‘6’ Vantage saloon. Registration SMB 183H. Date of first registration 21/05/1970. Gordon and myself recently attended the Clarke and Simpson – Vintage and Classic Tractors, Cars, Implements and Spares as we had our eye on one of the lots up for grabs. We weren’t alone, it felt like we in a room […]
While running up our 1956 Jensen 541, John (our workshop manager here at Bridge Classic Cars) observed water running down the side of the engine block. To determine the source of the issue, he removed the cylinder head for further investigation and trace down where the issue is coming from.
Another week, another photo gallery! This week has been all go, with some new arrivals and a few leavers here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. The whole point of the photo gallery series is to show a different side to our restoration workshops, in more of a documentary style – with some grit and […]
Tony collected the DB5 from the costumer and brought it to our workshops. John investigated a non-start issue on our 1965 Aston Martin DB5, which had arrived as a non-runner. The battery was placed on charge, and once fully charged, an attempt was made to start the engine. Although the solenoid clicked, the engine did […]
Greg prepared the quarter panel on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL by ensuring its fit was correct and securing it in place. Once aligned, the panel was tacked, making it ready for the final welding stage.
Mauro continued work on our 1969 Audi 70L by carrying out preparation to the door shut areas. He then completed filler work on the roof to refine its surface and began applying filler to the front wing in readiness for further shaping.
Chris applied primer to the boot floor and doors on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, progressing the preparation work ahead of the next stages in the refinishing process. Then Chris went on to mask up the car and paint.
John carried out a full inspection on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI, beginning with the vacuum pump for the central locking system located in the boot. It was found to be insecure, and the central locking was not functioning. On further inspection, disconnected pipes were found in the boot area. These were reconnected, though a […]
Jon began work on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i by draining the fuel tank using the in-tank pump, powered through fuse 5, to empty the contents. Once drained, the fuel tank was removed along with the sender and pump assembly. A new sender unit was installed; although slightly different in appearance, it was found to […]
Jon continued with detailed mechanical and electrical tasks on our 1956 Jensen 541, beginning by swapping the bonnet securing catches on the lower edges for alternative units. The bonnet stays were also exchanged for silver-finished replacements. The rocker cover was removed, a new gasket was fitted, and the cover was securely refitted. Work progressed to […]
Greg completed the full welding of the quarter panel on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL, ensuring it was securely fitted. He also welded the sills in place and fitted the inner wing support at the rear, preparing it for final welding.
Our 2004 Alpina Roadster S is going to have a new home soon. You can enter the draw here