Projects

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 […]

Austin Healey 3000 Differential Seal Replaced

We’ve begun work on this beautifully presented Austin Healey 3000. differential fluid was leaking due to a faulty seal. Pete has removed the prop shaft before removing the faulty seal. He then installed a new seal, put the pinion shaft back in and torqued it to the correct settings. He then replaced the prop and […]

1962 TVR Grantura brakes

Tom has been removing the entire brake system, servicing and cleaning them and is now in the process of reinstalling them back onto the car. Tom working on refitting the brakes on our 1962 TVR Grantura

1972 Jaguar E-Type Airbox Fabrication

Dave has been working on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type. It’s quite common for the air box’s on E-Types to corrode in the wheel-side corner. Dave has repaired the airbox ready to be sent down to our paint shop.

2006 Daihatsu Copen Seats Re-Trimmed

This Daihatsu seat has entered our trim shop today for a seat bolster repair. The damaged areas will be replaced with perfect matching red leather.

1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3

Wow, what a beauty! Our gorgeous deep blue Jaguar E-type is with Pete for a service. The tan leather interior compliments the striking blue interior so well. We’ll be sad to see this one leave us.

1998 Daimler V8

Our luxurious V8 Daimler is to the paint shop with Darren and Chris for a minor paint repair.

1978 VW Beetle

Our VW beetle has come into Bridge Classic cars for engine restoration works. Ady, our engine specialist, is now diagnosing any issues the engine may have and we’re sure he’ll be able to get this cute little Beetle back to it’s owner soon.

Our 1962 TVR Grantura Racecar Makes a Splash Online – November 2019

Our 1962 TVR Grantura Racecar has peaked the attention of TVR enthusiasts. Shared to three of the largest TVR fan pages, there is certainly a lot of interest in our one-of-a-kind Grantura Racecar. We have to agree that this car’s racing heritage and gorgeous patina make this car a classic well worth sharing. View the […]

Coming for sale soon: 1970 Eagle SS

Late last night we collected our 1970 Eagle SS. This kit car is based on a VW Beatle chassis. However, the dramatic bodywork styling is a far cry from the original Beatle. Remarkably, these cars only weigh around 750kg and owners state these are great little cars to drive. This vehicle will be available for […]

Daihatsu Copen

Something a little different is coming in today. This lovely Daihatsu Copen! The Copen is a Japanese kei car. The kei car category was devised by the Japanese government in 1949. These regulations specify a maximum vehicle size, engine capacity of 660cc and power output, so that owners may enjoy both tax and insurance benefits.

1953 Mercedes 220 Engine Rebuild Complete

Ady’s finished up work on our Mercedes 220 Engine rebuild. The engine has had a brand new bespoke machined flywheel, valve seals cut, valves refaced and new valve guides. The camshaft has been re-profiled and the engine block completely re-bored. The crank shaft has been re-ground along with new gaskets and bearings being fitted. Check […]

1962 TVR Grantura Racecar

Work is continuing on our TVR Racecar. We’re replacing the shock absorbers with brand new replacements from GAZ. The other photos will be used as a reference for the vehicles re-assembly.

1960 Jensen 541R Bonnet Repair

Our Jensen bonnet has been in the paint shop. The fibreglass structure has a large crack and so will be repaired to a completely smooth surface ready for repainting.

Mercedes 220 Engine Build

Ady, Bridge Classic Cars engine specialist has completed another engine build on our 1953 Mercedes 220

BMW 325 M Sport Brakes

Pete has replaced the old brakes on our E30 BMW 325 M Sport. It’s been treated to new rotors and pads all round.

Work continues on our MG A

Paul has made great progress stripping down the MG A. The clutch and brake pedal box is being removed and the bonnet catch will be refurbed. The chassis bolt has rotted away so will need to be replaced. The rear suspension support strap will be replaced. The vehicle will also need new bearings and disks. […]