One of our former competition cares, our 1958 Austin Healey 100/6 is currently for sale through Bonhams Online. We remember this car very well and we are very pleased to see it is still looking as stunning as ever. There are still a few days left if you want to bid on the car and […]
Jonn has completed the following work on our 2000 BMW Z3: The remote key battery was replaced and tested, functioning correctly. A road test was carried out, revealing a slight vibration when braking, though this improved with continued driving. An initial appraisal was conducted, during which the battery was placed on charge, and the wheels […]
One of our longest running storage cars and from the get-go, one of our most reliable is somewhat puzzling us. Our DB7 has decided to stop running. We put it down to old fuel so we got to work on a resolution but that was not it. If your car is in long term storage […]
Pete has been stripping the suspension and steering hub of our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. He has prepared each individual component for shot blasting and powder coating. He also drained the rear diff oil.
The strip down of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL included the removal of various components, ranging from the bumpers to the centre console. The offside door was documented during disassembly, while the nearside door was handled by Steve. Alongside the removal of parts, the window regulator catches, and other door components were thoroughly cleaned. The door […]
Dave has been busy building up the chassis and running gear of our 1954 Jaguar XK120. As you can see from the photos below, it is a big job that involves quite a lot of components (and time!)
A new competition car has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop – our 2000 BMW Z3. Once it has been assessed by the workshop team, it will be prepared for photographing and filming before eventually being won by a very lucky person.
It’s getting warmer and this shoot for our lotus Cortina was so much fun! I have been looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the Cortina and it was great! The inline 4 engine really does roar and it handles brilliantly I could definitely feel the car channelling its inner race car trying to […]
Our 1973 MGB Roadster has been making great progress through its restoration journey here at Bridge Classic Cars. As a lot has happened since it first arrived, here is a look back at the strip down of this beautiful British classic.
Our very rare 1969 Audi 70 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. While it was there, the car was stripped in preparation to be painted.
Various parts of our 1969 Audi 70L have been removed and prepared for re-chroming. This will make a huge difference to the look of the car and it will be great to see it move forward in its restoration journey.
Both driver and passenger doors of our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante have had all rusty sections cut out, new sections hand made and welded in. This involved partial removal of the alloy door skins, and repairs made to the skins when resealed. They have now been anti-rust coated and are now ready for paint […]
The rear offside brake cylinder of our 1968 Morris Minor Traveller was replaced, along with an oil change, new oil filter, and a new petrol pump. The rear brakes were bled after installing the bleed fitting with two new copper washers. Both rear brake cylinders were treated with copper slip to prevent noise. Additionally, the […]
Jonn test assembled the new roof tent which has now been installed on our Defender. Once it was set up and photographed, he then took the tent down and folded it away. He then fitted the weatherproof cover and secured it.
The roof tent frame was bolted together ready to go on to our Land Rover Defender, followed by the mounting of the roof bars without fully tightening them. The ladder was attached, and the weatherproof cover was fitted. The assembled tent was then lifted onto the roof bars and positioned as required. Measurements were taken […]
The centre dash panel our Land Rover Defender 90 was removed, followed by the inner frame within the dashboard to gain access to the washer jet nut. The old washer jet was taken out and replaced with a new one. The frame and centre dash panel were then refitted. All switches were reconnected, and their […]
Lydia has been working on the interior panels of our 1976 Jensen Interceptor.
Finding replacement seat belts for my Defender 90 is trickier than I first thought. Of course, I want and I need them to be legally safe to be fitted in the rear of the car but I didn’t realise just how many options are on the market and how wrong you can be. So I’ve […]
New rear red reflectors were fitted to our 2012 Land Rover Defender 90. The washer jet was removed and replaced, secured by bolting it through the bulkhead. Additionally, the centre dashboard was stripped as part of the work.
A pre-delivery inspection was carried out on our 1960 Austin Healey 3000. All tyres were inflated, and the wheels were secured. The battery was placed on charge, and a new bulb was fitted to the offside rear stop/tail/indicator, which was then tested. The fuel tank was filled with synthetic fuel before taking the vehicle outside […]
The headlining of our 2006 Jaguar XKR was removed due to sagging in the centre. A high-heat adhesive was applied, and the fabric was reattached securely to the board. Once the adhesive had set, the board was refitted into the vehicle, and all trim pieces were reinstalled. The headlights were polished before the masking process […]
The suspension components of our 1969 Audi 70L were prepared and painted, beginning with sandblasting to remove rust from the drums and any other removable parts. Bearing surfaces were carefully masked off to prevent damage. The drums were lightly blasted and then sanded using coarse paper in a cross-hatch pattern to improve bedding for the […]
The engine and gear box of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 is now back at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and will soon be reunited with the car.
Our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has been rubbed down by hand. Dents have also been rectified and the doors have been lined up with the body.
After welcoming our 2010 Maserati Gran Turismo into the workshop, paintwork has already begun. The rear quarter panel and both bumpers have been primed, masked up and painted.
Another bright and sunny shoot! This mini was a treat to film with. It’s so quirky and fun, Nick manages to portray that with the photos fantastically. Driving this on the country roads was a blast see it live on the competitions page of the website now.
After being collected by Tony, Ben started work on our 1968 Morris Minor Traveller. He has been removing the rust from the underside of the car and putting fresh underseal on. New spark plugs have been fitted and gapped too.
The wiper motor of our 1973 Ferrari Dino was found to not be parking correctly. so Steve removed it and stripped it down. He found that the park switch was dirty. Once it had been cleaned and reassembled, everything worked as it should.
Jonn continued his appraisal of our 2012 Land Rover Defender 90, starting with refitting the front prop slider rubber and greasing both prop shafts. The gearbox and transfer box were checked and topped up as required. The handbrake (trans brake) was adjusted for optimal performance. The wheels were removed to allow for a thorough cleaning […]