Projects

Coming Soon: 1947 MG TC

Arriving soon to join the Bridge Classic Cars family we have our 1947 MGTC. We’ll be looking to carry out the routine checks with an aim to get her back on the road in very little time. The car has aged beautifully and with bags of character this is a great example of when a […]

1959 Morris J Type Home

We have just received a lovely email from the owners to show us it’s new home. ‘Stain in his new home. A big thank-you to you all A&N’

1959 Morris J Type ready to go home

Our 1959 Morris J Type is complete and ready to return home for rebuild.

Jensen 541R: Skirts and front wing work

More images from the body work preparation. Here we have the fibre-glass front wing/arches as well as the side skirts being perfected; to remove all blistering and get them repaired and ready for paint.

1947 MG TC: Recommissioning

Our 1947 MG TC has arrived in our workshops for a recommission. The c ar has been regularly used up until recently so we are hoping not to have to carry out too much work to get her back on the road. A thorough service is a definite must and we look to be losing […]

Coming Soon: 1965 Ford Mustang

Having owned the car for just under a week, the current owner is new to the classic car scene but has always wanted the iconic 60’s Ford Mustang. later in the month the car will arrive in our workshops for a general check over and full service. This will be a longer term project for […]

Work now complete on our 1974 De Tomaso Pantera

One of the star attractions of last week’s Classic & Sports Car & Bike Show was our 1974 De Tomaso Pantera. The engine work is now complete and the car is ready to return home. The car came to us for a full service, to tighten, loctite the gear linkage and to investigate a misfire. […]

De Tomaso Pantera Wheel Bearing

Pete has replaced the nut on the De Tomaso Pantera’s wheel bearing.

Cleaning the 220 engine

Ady is currently cleaning out the corrosion in our Mercedes 220 engine.

Suspected head gasket

In our workshops this week we have our 1970 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow with a suspected head gasket. Upon starting, we are immediately experiencing pressurise in one cylinder going into the water way.

Running our TVR engine

Running up our 1962 TVR Engine after rebuild. Prior to Ady rebuilding the engine, it had been left in bits for many years with the main block being buried in the garden. This was a big engine rebuild but very satisfying when completed and running…

Austin 7 Regulator

Our fantastic little 1933 Austin 7 is in our workshops with an ongoing charging issue. The dynamo has been rebuilt a number of times but the previous garage have been unable to work out why the car is still not taking charge. Having carried out a little research, John temporarily rewired to ensure that the […]

TVR: Refit, Interior, Dash

Work is progressing well on our 1962 TVR Grantura as we continue to fit up the exterior, at the same time working on the full interior re-trim. The dash is complete and ready to fit before we look to wire up the entire car.

Painting our Bentley Calipers

Whilst refurbishing the wheels we have taken the opportunity to repaint the calipers.

1959 Triumph TR3 new metalwork

New metalwork has now been fitted and shaped on our Triumph TR3 to replace the areas affected by rust. The colour has been matched and the car has been painted just in time for Sunday’s Classic & Sports Car & Bike show.

2008 Bentley Continental: painted

Our 2008 Bentley Continental back bumper is now complete. The wheels have been fully refurbished and the back bumper has been painted. Next up, the interior trim needs addressing. But what a beautiful car…

MGB Roadster Home Time

Today’s the day we introduce our 1975 MGB Roadster to it’s new home in the city. First trip out was a big one, we’ve heard from the owner that the trip from London to Luton went very well. Next stop Sicily…

Triumph TR3 ready for paint

Our 1959 Triumph TR3 is now in primer and ready for paint.

Cleaning up the Ford Consul door cards

Brian has been busy cleaning up the existing door cards to give them a nice, fresh, clean look ready for refit.

Rolls Royce Shadow 1 Back Home

Our running issues on our 1974 Rolls Royce Shadow 1 required new points and a condenser. Whilst in we topped up the oil in the carburettors. She now runs beautifully and back home ready for an upcoming wedding trip.

Painting the Bentley rear end

Bizarre but true, our Bentley’s rear bumper had found a mate in a friendly pheasant who decided to peck away at the paintwork. Not a huge issue to resolve so we have now put the car through our workshops to tidy up the rear and make it look perfect once again.

Fitting up the front and rear hubs on our Jensen 541R

John has now built up the front and rear hubs. The brakes have been upgraded all round with the front set up being converted to 4-pot calipers. We have also altered the set up to hold spoke wheels and have temporarily fitted a set for testing.

Restoring the window frames and hood cover

The original Austin Healey side screens have been stripped, cleaned and repainted. We have had to carry out some remedial repairs to the cracked frames which involved welding new metal into the affected areas. The material and perspex which makes up the window have been cleaned down before rebuilding both sides ready for refit. The […]

Chroming various parts

Images back from Tony at Wyatt Polishing as he continues to work through the various re-chroming and re-polishing projects we have given him. Here we have bright work from our TVR Grantura, Jensens 541R’s and Jaguar E-Type.

TVR Grantura: Bringing back to life!

Images have emerged of our 1962 TVR Grantura in dis-repair some years ago. As much as it is not nice to see a wonderful classic looking so sad it is still lovely to find images like this.

Cleaning our M3 engine cover

Whilst we continue to diagnose the running issues with our 1998 BMW M3 Evolution we have cleaned up engine cover ready for the recommission to commence.

Shine Supply UK – July 2019

Our 2008 Bentley Continental featured on ShineSupply_UK Instagram story.

1959 Triumph TR3 body preparation

Our 1959 Triumph TR3 is now in the preparation area having the outer sills removed and corrosion behind repaired. The sills will be replaced with new and repainted.

Transforming our Bentley Continental Wheels

Our 2008 Bentley Continental split rim wheels have now returned from Wheelcare complete. Wheelcare is an Alloy wheel refurbishing specialist. We offer our refurbishment in and around Essex and Suffolk. If your wheels are damaged or corroded they can really effect the look of your car and of course, it’s value. You can end up […]

Building up the TVR Grantura dash

Donna has now completed the re-trim of the dash in Poppy Red leather. The dash has been handed back to Brian to reinstate the refurbished dials.