Our 1963 Rover P4 is now painted and ready to move on to the next stage of its restoration. The Rover 110 badge was also fitted to the bonnet.
George has been looking at our 1967 Jaguar E-Type. He removed the wheels and the offside rear brake calliper to test if it had seized or not. He also removed the centre console.
Chris has been preparing our 1995 TVR Chimaera for paint. After stripping the car down, he started work on repairing some areas of damage before completing filler work and masking the car up for primer. He then applied primer.
Steve has drained the old, stale fuel from our 1971 Triumph TR6, replaced the filter and put new fuel in the car. He has also fitted new parts, including wipers, spark plugs, fuel filter, distributor cap, oil filter, anti roll bar links, and bonnet rubber.
While Adam was painting the spacers for our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, Ben was removing the various components of the dash.
Gregg has been working hard to repair various areas of rust and rot on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. He has been looking at the driver side floor, the rear frame, floor pans, and a number of areas underneath the car.
Our 1977 Leyland Mini has been reassembled by the paint team. While reassembling, the old badges were removed from the grille.
Jonn continued work on our 1963 Jaguar MKII, initially addressing an issue with the replacement water pump, which was found to be defective. The original unit was sent away for repair. He then turned his attention to the braking system, fitting new front pads. To ensure proper fitment and avoid any sticking within the callipers, […]
Work has progressed steadily on our 1973 MGB Roadster as George addressed the installation of a battery cutoff switch. He first removed the negative terminal and detached the battery cable in order to replace its connector with an eye terminal, which he soldered securely in place. With the modified cable reattached, he then assessed the […]
Lydia has put the finishing touches to the interior of our 1951 Austin Devon. Greg also finished off the fuel filler cover.
I’ve said so many times before that every car comes with a story. This is particularly true for classic cars that have passed through several owners over the years. One of the most interesting stories I’ve heard about recently is the one that comes with our rare 1977 Leyland Silver Jubilee Mini. This little British […]
Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 is currently taking part in the 2025 Mille Miglia. This was a full restoration that the Bridge Classic Cars team completed over a span of several years, so we are very excited to see it complete this iconic drive. You can track the cars taking part here (look for car […]
Jonn carried out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider. As part of the process, he tightened the connections to the number plate lights and resecured the centre console, gluing the trim back into place. He also bonded the offside quarter light handle back onto the window. The tyres were inflated to […]
Chris progressed work on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI by bringing the rear left wing and the back of the car up to primer stage.
John carried out a thorough test of our 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8 and confirmed that everything was functioning correctly. The squeak previously reported by the customer was identified as a brake-related noise, which John believes is coming from the handbrake pads. Additionally, it was noted that the radiator overflow pipe was missing, so a new […]
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we’re all petrolheads – doesn’t matter what generation we’re from. From classic Ford’s and Mini’s all the way up to relatively new Golf GTi’s and Ford ST’s, we can’t help but be passionate about what fuels us. Just like our technician Steve. Steve, one of our restoration technicians, has been […]
We welcomed a pair of new arrivals to the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop over the weekend. A boxer-engined BMW motorcycle and a classic Jaguar E-Type, both of which will be checked over by our restoration technicians to get back into their former glories. 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe: 2002 BMW R1150RS:
Following the completion of the initial road test, our 1973 MGB Roadster required some fine-tuning. John identified that the front carburettor was flooding. Upon closer inspection, it became clear that the needle valve had been held open by a foreign object. The carburettor was thoroughly cleaned, rebuilt, and reset in preparation for the next road […]
Our new technician, George, has been completing an appraisal on our 1971 Triumph TR6. Repairs completed so far include replacing the grease boot on the front nearside, replacing calipers, pads, mounting hardware, and discs. The coolant was replaced, and the gearbox oil was drained.
Jonn began by carrying out an appraisal of our 1963 Jaguar MKII, performing a brief preliminary inspection to prepare the vehicle for a road test. Following the road test, the car was brought onto the ramp for a more thorough inspection, with all necessary points greased during the process. The wheels were removed and the […]
Jonn continued work on our 1973 Porsche 914 by completing the fitting of the trims underneath. One screw bolt was cut down to the correct size and installed to replace a missing unit. A new nearside heat exchanger was mounted and secured, followed by the installation and securing of new ducting. The cable and clamp […]
Our 1977 Leyland Mini 1000 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. It has now been primed, prepped, and made ready to paint.
Gregg has continued his work on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. He has been repairing the frame and completing work on the floors too.
Steve inspected our 1976 Jensen Interceptor and found that the air conditioning wires were loose beneath the bonnet. After conducting research to identify the correct wiring layout, he protected the wires and mounted them securely along the inner wing to ensure both functionality and safety. The rear seats were test-fitted, revealing that some modifications will […]
Caterham is saying goodbye to the Ford Sigma engine with the release of the Caterham Seven 310 Encore. For over five decades, 1.6-litre Ford engines have powered Caterham cars, and now, the Caterham Seven 310 Encore is the swan song of the 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine, with just 25 units available across the UK, US, […]
Clinton has continued to make fantastic progress on the unique build of our XK120B. He has recently been working on the front grille shell and chassis ends, as well as the floor bracing.