New Arrival – 1991 Nissan 200SX
May 28, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars team recently welcomed a new arrival to our Pettistree workshops, this 1991 Nissan S13 200SX Turbo. A rare sight to see
Projects
Work begins on our 2003 MG ZT V8
May 24, 2024
The workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars is always busy! But this week we’ve had the pleasure of having this 2003 MG ZT V8 on
Checking Parts on our 1956 Jensen 541 Restoration
May 24, 2024
Our technician Paul has been making good progress on our 1956 Jensen 541 project. Recently, Paul has been checking that the various brackets and auxiliary
Collection And Back Into Storage
May 24, 2024
Our 1964 Mercedes 230SL was collected from our friends at Coltech earlier today, Tony and Nick made the trip, loaded up this beautiful classic and
Repairing the Chassis of our 1972 Ferrari 246GTS
May 24, 2024
The fabrication team at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been working their magic underneath the Ferrari 246. Several spots in the cars space frame
Work on our 1972 MGB Roadster
May 24, 2024
Our 1972 MGB Roadster has been getting a few bits and pieces to do before the car could be yours through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
2 Daimlers Arrive
May 24, 2024
Yesterday, we welcomed two new classics into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1966 Daimler 250 V8 and our 1954 Daimler Conquest Roadster. Once they
Parts painted on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe
May 24, 2024
The paint and body team at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ have been working on getting many of the suspension and chassis components for
Safe and Sound
May 24, 2024
A selection of our private classic motorcycle collection have been moved to their new home at our secure storage facility, the hangar. the team have
Our 2002 Ducati 900SS finds its new home!
May 24, 2024
Our 2002 Ducati 900SS has made its way to its new home with its lucky new owner, Nic. Nic recently won our limited edition superbike
Work on the 1980 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus
May 24, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars team have welcomed back a previous project into our Suffolk HQ to carry out a couple of bits on this beautiful
Working on our 1977 Triumph TR7
May 24, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working on carrying out a few jobs on our classic TR7 ahead of its live draw and eventual
Body on and progress with our 1975 Cobra Replica
May 24, 2024
Our technician Julian has been hard at work with the rebuild of our 1975 Cobra Replica. With the engine back in the newly painted frame,
Brakes are on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4
May 24, 2024
Our technician Steve has been working on fitting up the brakes to our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. The first step in the process is for
Our TR7 Could Be Yours
May 22, 2024
Our 1977 Triumph TR7 is live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. This stunning classic could be yours for just £7.00
Another Happy Winner
May 20, 2024
Lucky winner Michael Robinson took delivery of his 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans V12 a few days ago. Tony made the journey and handed over
New arrival – MG ZT SE 260 V8
May 20, 2024
The Rover 75…is it a future classic or one that’ll be forgotten? What about if you whack an MG badge on it, add the ZT
2 New Arrivals
May 20, 2024
Earlier today, we welcomed two more classics into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop – our 1981 Austin Allegro Vanden Plas and our 1986 Fiat X1/9.
E Type Service
May 20, 2024
Classic car technician Julian has been servicing our 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2.
A TR7 Arrives
May 17, 2024
We have recently welcomed our 1977 Triumph TR7 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is here, it will be inspected and assessed
Our Morgan On Social Media
May 17, 2024
Our 2006 Morgan 4/4 70th Anniversary was recently featured on H&H social media. It’s always great to see our competition cars online whether it’s part
A Winning Delivery
May 17, 2024
Tony recently delivered our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to lucky winner Michael Stuart de Neys. Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to congratulate Michael
Collecting Our MGB
May 17, 2024
Our 1972 MGB Roadster was recently collected and transported by Tony to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is here, the team will
Bonnet Structure
May 17, 2024
Christian has been repairing the bonnet structure on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
GT6 Repairs
May 17, 2024
Julian has been completing some repairs on our 1971 Triumph GT6 MK3. Here are his notes: Strip out rear axle, replace nearside and offside lower
DB2/4 Rear Suspension
May 17, 2024
Here are Steve’s notes relating to his work on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4:
Work on the 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe
May 17, 2024
Jon has been continuing his work on waking the stunning 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe up from its sleep. After getting the car fired
New Photos
May 17, 2024
Our 1971 Triumph GT6 MK3 is currently live and waiting to be won on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. To show you just how
New Surroundings
May 17, 2024
Since arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS has been kept safe, secure, and comfortable in The Atelier. However, this
Final Checks of our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans
May 16, 2024
Our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans is soon to be honest way to its lucky new owner after being through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions just
New Arrival – 1991 Nissan 200SX
May 28, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars team recently welcomed a new arrival to our Pettistree workshops, this 1991 Nissan S13 200SX Turbo.
A rare sight to see an unmodified survivor of this Japanese rear-wheel drive coupe, the team are going to be servicing the car for its adoring owner as well as renewing the cam-belt and water pump while also carrying out an assessment on the car while it is our care.
Work begins on our 2003 MG ZT V8
May 24, 2024
The workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars is always busy! But this week we’ve had the pleasure of having this 2003 MG ZT V8 on the centre ramp under the careful eye of our technician Jon.
Jon noted that the car had lost some coolant after a road test. After leaving the car to safely cool down, Jon carried out a chemical block test to see whether any hydrocarbons from the exhaust had made their way into the coolant which signifies a leak somewhere in the system. All was ok and nothing was contaminated, Jon reports that he believes the seal on the radiator cap had gone bad.
Next, Jon turned his attention to the brakes on this V8 super saloon. He began by stripping down the front brakes, blowing out the handbrake shoes and fitting a new seat of discs. While there, Jon also quickly repainted the caliper after adjusting the handbrake shoes.
Jon then began work on the front end of the car. This involved removing the front wheels and the stripping down the front brakes. Whilst in there, he also removed and cleaned up the Ohlins struts back to their former glory before fitting them with new springs and fitting back onto the car. Like the rear, Job took the time to repaint the calipers to make this early 2000’s muscle saloon look the absolute business. However, upon rebuilding the offside front caliper, he found that it had seized.
After that, Jon head inside the car to fix a couple of small issues such as a blocked washer jet and a 12v power socket not working – both of which were fixed. Then, he began to work on the exhaust of the car. He removed the offside rear silencer, removing the mounting straps and then fitted the new silencers to the car except he found that new silencer didn’t fit quite as it should so the original unit had to go back onto the car, but whilst there he repositioned the central rear mount as it was contacting the axle of the car under articulation.
Checking Parts on our 1956 Jensen 541 Restoration
May 24, 2024
Our technician Paul has been making good progress on our 1956 Jensen 541 project. Recently, Paul has been checking that the various brackets and auxiliary parts fit up where they should.
To begin with, Paul tested the fitment of the radiator into the car to make sure its brackets were correctly placed on the frame before the moving onto the bump irons etc.
Then, he worked alongside of fabricator Clinton to begin getting the exhaust for the classic GT started and in the right place before it’s production is started.
Collection And Back Into Storage
May 24, 2024
Our 1964 Mercedes 230SL was collected from our friends at Coltech earlier today,
Tony and Nick made the trip, loaded up this beautiful classic and safely transported it back to our secure storage facility.
It is now safe and secure surrounded by other classics currently in storage at The Hangar.
Repairing the Chassis of our 1972 Ferrari 246GTS
May 24, 2024
The fabrication team at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been working their magic underneath the Ferrari 246.
Several spots in the cars space frame had rusted and deteriorated to the point where they were no longer supporting the structure of the car how they should do. So, our fabricator Chris has worked his magic to sympathetically repair this handmade sports car with individually fabricated gussets to get the strength back into the car.
Work on our 1972 MGB Roadster
May 24, 2024
Our 1972 MGB Roadster has been getting a few bits and pieces to do before the car could be yours through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
First off, the car has been fully inspected by the team to determine what needs doing the classic roadster.
After the inspection, Steve got his list of jobs together to get this classic back on the road. First up – Steve replaced the fuel pump.
Next up, Steve inspected some of the rubber mounts which hold the subframe to the car. After checking them thoroughly, he found they had perished and will require replacement.
Upon inspection, Steve found that they coolant hoses on the car had gone hard and begun to crack. Because of this, he ordered replacements and got them fitted up to the car before testing can begin.
2 Daimlers Arrive
May 24, 2024
Yesterday, we welcomed two new classics into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1966 Daimler 250 V8 and our 1954 Daimler Conquest Roadster.
Once they had been unloaded from the transporter, both were parked up ready to be inspected and assessed by the workshop team.
They will then go on to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Parts painted on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe
May 24, 2024
The paint and body team at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ have been working on getting many of the suspension and chassis components for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
Finished in heavy duty black and silver, the parts will cure and then be wrapped up and put into storage awaiting the cars reassembly.
Safe and Sound
May 24, 2024
A selection of our private classic motorcycle collection have been moved to their new home at our secure storage facility, the hangar.
the team have been busy recommissioning our two-wheeled wonders to get them back running and roadworthy before our transport team loaded them up and took them over to their new home in the ‘bike room’ at the hangar.
Our 2002 Ducati 900SS finds its new home!
May 24, 2024
Our 2002 Ducati 900SS has made its way to its new home with its lucky new owner, Nic.
Nic recently won our limited edition superbike last week and we wish him many happy miles with this incredible machine.
Work on the 1980 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus
May 24, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars team have welcomed back a previous project into our Suffolk HQ to carry out a couple of bits on this beautiful classic.
Our technician Julian has removed all fuel lines and the fuel tank in order to carry out work on the fuel system. Whilst the fuel tank was out, he could replace the filler neck seal and gaskets before beginning to fit the new fuel lines underneath the car and then refit the tank back into the car. With the new fuel lines in the car, Julian could route them up to the carburettors around the front of the engine, this required a small custom bracket to be made to keep them away from the alternator pulley and safe from any damage.
While there, Julian also removed and resealed the temperature sensor in the inlet manifold and replaced the alternator belt as it was showing signs of wear.
Working on our 1977 Triumph TR7
May 24, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working on carrying out a few jobs on our classic TR7 ahead of its live draw and eventual delivery to its lucky new owner.
First up, Julian worked on the rear suspension of the classic sports car. He replaced the upper and lower trailing arm bushes before removing the prop shaft in order to replace the input seal which he noticed had a slight weep. After this, all components were fitted back up to the car and it was road tested ahead of it being handed over to our other technician Jon for final sign off.
The car then was handed over to our other technician Jon, who carried out the cars pre-delivery inspection ahead of the cars live draw on Tuesday.
Body on and progress with our 1975 Cobra Replica
May 24, 2024
Our technician Julian has been hard at work with the rebuild of our 1975 Cobra Replica.
With the engine back in the newly painted frame, he could begin to get the various system test hit and then fully placed into the car such as the cooling system, as well as some of the various brackets and braces needed to support the bodywork and driveline. Then, the team carefully lowered the fibreglass body onto the frame making sure everything fit up as it should.
Brakes are on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4
May 24, 2024
Our technician Steve has been working on fitting up the brakes to our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4.
The first step in the process is for Steve to make up the new metal pipework and fit the necessary flexi-hoses to the system.
Our TR7 Could Be Yours
May 22, 2024
Our 1977 Triumph TR7 is live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
- Rare TR7 without a sunroof
- 2-litre four-cylinder engine
- Around £16,000 spent on restoring this 70s classic
- Maintains substantial originality
- 46,000 miles from new
- Finished in a beautiful Dark Red with Red and Black interior
- Bridge Classic Cars Pre-Delivery Inspection
This stunning classic could be yours for just £7.00
Another Happy Winner
May 20, 2024
Lucky winner Michael Robinson took delivery of his 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans V12 a few days ago.
Tony made the journey and handed over the keys to this stunning car after Michael won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to congratulate Michael again on his win and we hope he enjoys his new car.
New arrival – MG ZT SE 260 V8
May 20, 2024
The Rover 75…is it a future classic or one that’ll be forgotten? What about if you whack an MG badge on it, add the ZT styling and upgrades and drop the mighty Ford Mustang 4.6 V8 in it. Now we’re talking!
Let’s talk about this very special car, underneath you might say ‘it’s a Rover’ but don’t be fooled. Now badged as an MG, it comes complete with the improved chassis, the quad exhausts and the iconic Mustang V8 engine and rear-wheel drive.
Our latest addition is very well known in the MG world. Previously owned by an avid MG fan, this car has been seen at many an MG event. Coming soon to Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, an absolute future classic and an amazing toy for the summer!
2 New Arrivals
May 20, 2024
Earlier today, we welcomed two more classics into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop – our 1981 Austin Allegro Vanden Plas and our 1986 Fiat X1/9.
1981 Austin Allegro Vanden Plas
Clearly a stunning car, our Allegro looks to be in fantastic condition. Once it has had a check over by the workshop team, it will be going live ready to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
1986 Fiat X1/9
Formerly part of the Robert Furniss Riding collection, our 1986 Fiat X1/9 has now made its way to us here at Bridge Classic Cars.
This will also be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions in the very near future.
E Type Service
May 20, 2024
Classic car technician Julian has been servicing our 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2.
A TR7 Arrives
May 17, 2024
We have recently welcomed our 1977 Triumph TR7 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Now that it is here, it will be inspected and assessed before eventually going live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
Our Morgan On Social Media
May 17, 2024
Our 2006 Morgan 4/4 70th Anniversary was recently featured on H&H social media.
It’s always great to see our competition cars online whether it’s part of their story before we met or after.
A Winning Delivery
May 17, 2024
Tony recently delivered our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to lucky winner Michael Stuart de Neys.
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to congratulate Michael again and we hope he enjoys his new classic.
Collecting Our MGB
May 17, 2024
Our 1972 MGB Roadster was recently collected and transported by Tony to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Now that it is here, the team will thoroughly inspect and assess this beautiful classic.
Bonnet Structure
May 17, 2024
Christian has been repairing the bonnet structure on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
GT6 Repairs
May 17, 2024
Julian has been completing some repairs on our 1971 Triumph GT6 MK3. Here are his notes:
Strip out rear axle, replace nearside and offside lower inner and outer bushes and both driveshaft donuts.replaced missing clevis pin for handbrake nearside. Removed centre and rear exhaust then fitted it correctly. Removed all fuel pipes, formed pipes correctly to fit chassis and bulkhead with new hose clips and p clips. Removed rear brake pipes and then fitted them correctly with new p clips. Replaced all brake pipes under bonnet including clutch pipe then bled both systems. Resealed top hose and thermostat housing and replaced antifreeze. Fitted correct size bolts to seat runners and seat belts. Adjusted tappets and replaced rocker cover gasket. Resecured body to chassis offside front. Tidied up wiring under bonnet.
DB2/4 Rear Suspension
May 17, 2024
Here are Steve’s notes relating to his work on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4:
- Building up the rear suspension with newly refurbished or new parts
- Most of the rear suspension is now built up.
- Front suspension is now built up and we’re now moving on to brakes and brake lines.
Work on the 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe
May 17, 2024
Jon has been continuing his work on waking the stunning 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe up from its sleep.
After getting the car fired up the other day, he then moved onto getting the cooling system sorted on the iconic GT car. The first step was to carry out a vacuum test to make sure that all of the system was able to build and hold vacuum/pressure as intended. Unfortunately, the system failed the test. So from that Jon then did the opposite of this system, and worked to pressurise the entire system to check for leaks, it was discovered that the header tank had a leak and had ‘holed’ so was removed from the car and stripped down. Then, with this out the way Jon could remove the fuel filter and and lines in order to carry out a filter element change, and thoroughly clean out the sight glass. Alongside this as an added layer of protecting to the carburettors, Jon fitted a small, discrete in line filter to catch any sediment which may have made its way through.
Jon then moved onto getting the rest of the fuel system sorted which involved the fitting of the new fuel tank. The new tanks was set up with its new pump and sender unit and a complete set of new gaskets, previously we showed the state of the original tank which was removed from the car.
Before the new tank was dropped into the boot of the car, Jon thoroughly cleaned out the area before laying down the isolation foam to protect the tank and the car, and then could safely install and secure the new tank into the car. Once in place, Jon could fit up the new sediment catch can and begin getting the fuel system plumbed and wired in.
Once the fuel tank was in, Jon moved on to working on the exhaust system of the car. He removed the entire system front to back including the manifolds, which were replaced due to several broken studs and corrosion.
Jon that removed the radiator from the car to take it away to be thoroughly flushed out due to years of sediment building up inside the unit. Then it could be put back in the car and Jon could route the new hoses.
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Jonn then removed the rear axle assembly and stripped it on the floor. He removed the drive shaft, calipers, and old pads before cleaning and prepping the caliper for refitting.
After removing the hub and trailing arm, Jonn removed the old small bush and fitted a new one.
New Photos
May 17, 2024
Our 1971 Triumph GT6 MK3 is currently live and waiting to be won on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
To show you just how good-looking this car truly is, Nick decided to give it another photoshoot so you can see it in a different environment.
As you can see, the photos do just a fantastic job of showing off our latest competition car.
New Surroundings
May 17, 2024
Since arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS has been kept safe, secure, and comfortable in The Atelier. However, this morning, the time came for it to leave its spot there and move over to the fabrication bay.
It was greeted by technicians Chris and Clinton who will now start working on our beautiful Dino.
Even while up on a ramp, it’s hard not to stare at a classic like this!
Final Checks of our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans
May 16, 2024
Our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans is soon to be honest way to its lucky new owner after being through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions just over a week ago.
Jon, one of our restoration technicians, has been going through the car to check everything over. Before carrying out the final road tests, Jon a loose connection in one of the headlights before correctly torquing all wheels and making sure the tyre pressures were at spec. Then, it was a case of filling up the car with 10-litres of petrol so its new owner can enjoy the car straight away.
Then it was handed over to Tony from our Transport team to get it safely loaded into our covered trailer ahead of its journey in the morning.
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