Antony has been working on our 500SL Restoration. The rusted areas are ground out with fresh metal let in to repair. It seems with this Mercedes the deeper we dive, the more rust is found. We cannot wait to get this lovely classic back on the road. At the moment this is still quite a […]
Here are some before images of our Corvette C2 bumper and Jagaur E-Type handbrake that require re chroming. New chrome has to be one of the best ways to rejuvenate a classic vehicle’s appearance. We can’t wait to see these components back on their respective cars soon.
Dave and Chris are hard at work on our 1957 Jensen 541 R. Dave has perfected his custom built B posts. He’s let in new metal where necessary to ensure the vehicle’s structure is perfect. Chris is now fitting up the body panels, ensuring the fitment, gap and shape of the panels is spot on. […]
Kath has done a wonderful job trimming our 1968 Triumph TR5 seats. She’s fitted the new cover onto the frame and completed the final assembly.
We’re currently deciding on which material to use for our E type interior. we initially looked at a colour matched orange leather, however the first samples we received back clashed against the exterior. Were now looking at alternative samples to find the perfect colour for our interior. Within our trim shop we can build completely […]
1961 Ford Consul- We’ve uncovered some wonderful history behind our for sale Ford Consul. The car featured in the Cilla Mini Series. Discovered in a Suffolk garage, our consul is now ready for a new home. She’s a lovely classic that can be enjoyed in her current state, or, should the new owner wish, restore […]
Bob, Bridge Classic Cars’ wiring wizard has been working on wiring up the dash and instrumentation of our 1960 MGA. He’s connected the wiring loom from the engine bay, through the bulkhead and back into the vehicles cockpit. Great work, Bob! Is your classic vehicle in need of auto electrical assistance? Get in touch with […]
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist has set to work on our Peugeot 504 Engine recommission. Before removing the engine Ady has checked each cylinders compression. We’ve found slightly low compression on one of the cylinders and will report this back to the customer. We then removed the engine and took off some components including […]
A trip to our friends at Anglia Car Auction today to collect the 1991 Fiat Panda 4×4 Sisley. The new owner of this very rare find resides overseas and having recently purchased the car we have been assigned the task of a potential restorations. From initial contact, the new owner would like us to re-trim […]
Kath has done a lovely job restoring the hardtop for our customers Lotus Elise. She’s applied the brushed black nylon to the roof and re-insalled the plastic trim. The roof is now looking fabulous! Great work Kath! Does your interior need a freshen up? Get in touch today to see how we can help rejuvenate […]
Dave, one of Bridge Classic Cars’ vehicle technicians has been hard at work on the restoration of this Morris Minor 1000. He has Removed the worn brake pedal. The pedal currently has a lot of play in it which will need addressing. Dave has welded in two steel plates into the chassis and repositioned two […]
This week we’ve welcomed this beautiful classic Peugeot 504 Cabriolet into the workshop. The first phase of this vehicles restoration will be as follows: Evaluate the engine condition and locate points where the oil is leaking. We can then rectify these leaks once the engine is out of the vehicle. We will be removing the […]
We are at the Barons Auctioneers Winter Warmer auction today. We’re representing a customer of ours, selling their Mark II Jaguar on their behalf. We have transported the vehicle to the auction using our covered trailer to ensure she arrives in top condition. The Jaguar Mark II that we are selling is in fine company […]
This lovely ’59 Ford Consul is currently in the workshop. It’s the second Consul currently in our care. Pete is working on the braking system. We’ll be able to get this vehicle up, running and back on the road very soon.
Kath has been working on our lovely MGA restoration. She’s prepared the seats to be sandblasted and painted. Once this is done the seats can then be re-upholstered to the original specification.
The bumper on our 1974 Rolls Royce had rusted out. We’ve supplied and fitted a brand new stainless steel replacement, ready for this beautiful roller to shine once more. No job is too big or too small for our Classic Car Technicians. Is your classic vehicle in need of some care? Give our friendly team […]
Our Triumph TR6 Restoration continues as we build up the chassis. It has had the following parts installed. Upper and lower wishbone arms. New shock absorbers. Upgraded and re-bushed all bushes with polly bushes. Braided brakes. Copper brake lines. New steering rack. New control arms. The rear of the TR5 has also been started with […]
Our 1966 Jaguar MkII leaves the workshops next week destined for Baron’s Classic Winter Warmer classic car auction. We have serviced and maintained this vehicle for many years and the current owner has handed the keys over to Bridge Classic Cars to represent at the latest classic car auction. Over the years we have built […]
What a wonderful gesture! The current owner of this E-Type has paid tribute to their late family member with this beautiful commemorative plaque. We’ve also embedded one of their favourite cufflinks into the vehicle. The installation of this plaque marks the end of this vehicles restoration here with us at Bridge Classic Cars, what a […]
Kath has been making progress on our Lotus Elise Hardtop restoration. the head lining was coming apart so we’ve stripped off the old fabric and removed the old glue. It’s now fully prepared for new black brushed nylon headlining.
Paul has been busy installing new components into our 1960 MG A’s engine bay. Paul has fitted the brake master cylinder, windscreen wiper motor, windscreen wiper reservoir, front wiring loom and the bulkhead chrome.
Bob, Bridge Classic Cars’ Electrical Technician has been working on our own E-Type racecar project. He’s currently wiring in all the gauges and instrumentation associated with the dash. Does your classic car have electrical issues? Our experienced team can diagnose and repair electrical faults on classic vehicles. Get in touch with our office team today […]
Dave has been stripping down our Morris Minor 1000. There is mild corrosion throughout the vehicle which requires cutting out and new metal letting in. Being a convertible, we will also need to ensure the structural integrity of the chassis. As part of the restoration, Dave is stripping down the vehicle before the rust-affected areas […]
This gorgeous blue mini is a truly lovely example. She drives superbly and has been kept in immaculate condition. For sale at £13,000 A local car, being registered brand new to Mr Walmsley of Saxmundham the car was supplied by Botwoods Ltd, Major’s Corner, Ipswich. Having covered an honourable 76,000 from new with a huge […]
She runs! Our beautiful Francis Barnet is up and running after a full ‘nut and bolt’ restoration. Check out the video below to hear her purr!
What a turnaround! We’ve sourced, stripped and re-trimmed this Jaguar E-Type centre box to a black / tan colour scheme in a matter of days. Great work, Kath.
The third generation Mercedes SL, R107 generation frequently have issues with bulkhead rust. We’re experienced in classic vehicle rust repairs and, fabrication. Within our in house fabrication bay, Anthony, has been working on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. Does your Classic Car need rust repairs or fabrication? Give our friendly sales team a call on 01473 […]
Accidents can happen to your pride and joy. But fear not, our skilled technicians can help! We’re able to perfectly paint match to any colour and carry out smart repairs within our state-of-the-art paint shop. This beast of a Mustang was unfortunately damaged recently and has come in for repair. We should be able to […]
Pete has been working on a few repairs to our lovely little 1980 MG Midget. It needed new brake cylinders and brake shoes which have now been fitted. There was also an issue with the clutch that needed attention. Pete diagnosed a faulty clutch slave cylinder and has now fitted a new slave cylinder. This […]
As part of our inspection and recommissioning of this Morris Minor, Pete has uncovered quite severe rusting on the passenger side. Should the customer agree, we will begin repair works on the affected area shortly. There are quite a few other jobs to do on this lovely little Morris which will be picked up shortly.