Projects

1985 Mercedes Benz 280SL Wheel refurb

This lovely 1985 Mercedes Benz 280SL has been treated to a wheel refurb here at Bridge Classic Cars. After bringing the wheels up to such a high standards, we will now replace the wheel bolts to shine just as bright.

Saab 9-3 Engine Rebuild

Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ in-house engine specialist has completely rebuilt the engine on our Saab 9-3. She’s now up and running beautifully. Fit and raring to take to the roads.

1971 MGB Roadster- Pre Sale Inspection

Upon close inspection, we’ve found a fault with the MGB’s Starter motor and Distributor. Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist is now on the case to either repair or replace the faulty components.

New Showroom Arrival- 1971 MGB Roadster

This weekend we picked up this lovely green MGB Roadster, soon to be up for sale with us at Bridge Classic Cars. Before it enters our showroom it will be subject to a full mechanical inspection, ensuring this lovely sports car is fighting fit for its next owner.

1967 Jaguar E-Type Racecar: Now with wheels!

She’s really starting to look the part now! Our stunning E-type racecar is now sitting proudly on wheels. Painted in our in-house paint shop by Darren to match the metalic grey and with tyres fitted by Graeme from We Fit Any Tyres Anywhere. Paul has also sourced new period correct gauges for our E-type to […]

Paul visits his RS2000

Owner of this lovely Ford Escort RS2000, Paul, popped down to the Bridge Classic Cars Pettistree workshop last week. We’re so close now to completing work on this lovely car. We can’t wait to see it back on the road and being enjoyed once more. Was lovely to see you, Paul!

1989 BMW 325 M Sport paintwork

Our lovely E30 BMW 325 M Sport is out enjoying some sun after a partial respray. Darren has done a marvellous job in repairing the paintwork on this lovely classic BMW.

1987 Porche 930 Turbo – Paint Repair

This absolutely gorgeous ‘Whale Tail’ Porsche 930 Turbo is in with us at Bridge Classic Cars for a bodywork / paint repair as well as electrical repairs to the sunroof.

BMW 325 M Sport Arch Repair

As is quite common with E30 BMW’s of this age, our lovely 325 M Sport is in need of some wheel arch repair. It’s now down with Darren in the Paint shop for fabrication and repair before being painted in identical matching paint.

1960 Jensen 541R paint progress photos

Chris has been applying the first few coats of paint to the tricky Jensen fibreglass shell.

1973 Jaguar E-Type – On it’s way…

We awake this morning to hear that our 1973 Jaguar E-Type is now one step closer to our Woodbridge workshops. “We are pleased to inform you that your 1973 Jaguar XKE Roadster has been delivered to the freight forwarder Direct Express Inc. Please allow 1-2 weeks for your vehicle and documentation to clear US Customs. […]

1955 Austin Healey – Test Drive

Dave has been working hard on our 1955 Austin Healey ahead of the owner seeing the car this weekend. It’s getting very near completion now. We can’t wait to see this gorgeous Healey back on the road after our recent restoration works.

1959 Morris J Type

Another vehicle returning to us at Bridge Classic Cars is this gorgeous little Morris J Type. Since the vehicle left us, the owner has done loads of wonderful work to this vehicle. The J type will be heading into our trim shop for interior restoration.

1985 Mercedes Benz 280SL Revisits Us

Coming back to us at Bridge Classic Cars is this wonderful Mercedes 280 SL. It’s owner would like the car in tip top shape for his return to the UK for Christmas. As such, the vehicle is having a thorough service and the wheels will be refurbished.

MG A Engine is reassembled

Ady, our in-house engine specialist here at Bridge Classic Cars has done a wonderful job assembling the engine and gearbox on our 1960 MG A. After a total engine rebuild we can’t wait to see this back in the car and starting for the first time!

1967 Jaguar E-Type Racecar details

A few more additions have been made to our Racecar in the last few days. The chrome fuel filler cap and steel pressed number plates are now fitted. Here at Bridge Classic Cars we love authentic steel pressed plates.

2013 Mercedes-Benz E220 AMG

Coming in for a service today is this lovely Mercedes-Benz E220 AMG. While performing our extensive service checks Pete and Tom noted the front tyres were in need of replacing. Later the same day, the tyres were fitted by our friends at We Fit Tyres Anywhere.

1955 Austin Healey Gearbox seals

The gearbox seals have been replaced of our 1955 Austin Healey. Now that it has been removed and fully rebuilt. The gearbox is now being re-married with the engine.

Saab 9-3

This 2006 Saab has been brought into us at Bridge Classic Cars as a non-runner. Ady, our engine specialist has found that the engine has a broken cam-belt and broken rocker fingers. He’s busy stripping the engine and will be diagnosing and fixing any potential faults he finds to get this vehicle back out onto […]

Daihatsu Copen Roof Rack

The little Copen Kei car is slightly short on luggage space. But not any more! Paul has fitted this roof rack onto our Daihatsu Copen and it looks simply fabulous. great work, Paul.

RS2000 Interior Re-fit

After it’s visit to the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop, our Ford Escort RS2000 is now having it’s interior re-fitted. John has fitted the door seals, rear seats, door cards, sound deadening and insulation. After much hard work, this lovely Ford is nearing completion.

Sourcing a US Jaguar E-Type

We were recently approached by a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars to source a V12 Series Three Jaguar E-Type. We found this lovely example for sale from US classic car sales company, Beverly Hills Car Club. Although the vehicle looks in fine condition, this E-Type will need to undergo a full restoration to bring […]

WeFitAnyTyresAnywhere – November 2019

Graeme from We Fit Any Tyres Anywhere has returned with our Dunlop racing wheels, now fitted with brand spanking new tyres!! Thanks for the Insta share too…

1960 Jensen 541R in paint

Our beautiful 1960 Jensen 541R paint is currently setting in our paint booth. As the shall is made of fibreglass, the paint cannot be cured at regular ‘baking’ temperatures. Instead, it’s cured at a less intense 20 degrees. This will mean the car won’t be able to be perfected and polished until next week, but […]

Decals applied to our E-type Racecar

Massive thank you to Harvey from Apex Signs for coming down today to apply decals to our Jaguar E-Type Racecar. It really is starting to look ready for the track.

1984 Suzuki GSX 400T Cafe Racer Project

Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we’ve just acquired this 1984 Suzuki GSX 400T motorcycle. This air cooled 400c Suzuki is in dire need some attention. As part of this vehicles restoration, we will be modifying the vehicle in cafe racer style. The current plan is to paint the bodywork cream with a tan leather cafe […]

1960 MG A Engine Rebuild – Assembly

Ady, our in-house engine specialist here at Bridge Classic Cars is now onto assembling the engine. The following has been completed on this lovely motor. Cylinder head has been unleaded New valve guides fitted New exhaust valves Valve seats have been cut The head has been refaced Cylinder block has been relined and bored to […]

Jensen bumpers away for re-chroming

Some of our Jensen chrome work is now away with the guys and girls at Douglas Metal Finishing. We should hopefully see them back to their best in no time.

MG A Engine Rebuild

Here at Bridge Classic Cars our engine specialists have been getting our MG A engine ready for assembly. Darren has painted the engine block and Ady has either refurbished or replaced all the other components.

1960 Jensen 541R Paint Preparation

Chris has been getting our Jensen 541R ready for paint. He’s been rubbing down and priming the surface to be smooth for paint application. He’s also applied Raptor Coating to the back of panels in order to protect the bodywork form the elements. Now that the car has been masked up, the next stage will […]