Chris prepped our 1969 Audi 70L for paint. Mauro carried out work on our 1969 Audi 70L by removing rust spots that had developed on the roof, preparing the surface for further refinishing.
John found that the bonnet flap on our 1956 Jensen 541 had been incorrectly installed, causing it to operate in the wrong direction. To correct this, he fabricated new brackets and re-routed the cable, ensuring the flap now functions as intended. John completed the installation of the bonnet flap cable on our 1956 Jensen 541 […]
Rob addressed a noise coming from our 1971 Triumph TR6’s rear hub by replacing the affected component with a fully reconditioned unit.
Our 1995 TVR Chimaera has now been put back together after having some paint repairs completed.
Jonn carried out a service on our 2018 AK Sports Car, initially addressing a non-starting issue. He removed the spark plugs, cleaned and regapped them, then refitted all four. The engine then started successfully. After warming the engine, he moved the car onto the ramp to begin inspection. During checks, he found the alternator regulator […]
After Mauro had touched up the paint in the engine bay of our 1968 MGB GT, Jonn completed an oil and filter change. He began by raising the vehicle and draining the old engine oil. With the car lowered, he removed the oil filter from the engine bay and cleaned up a small amount of […]
Jonn investigated the washer system on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite, finding that the replacement pump differed from the original. He attempted to get the existing unit working again by priming the system using his syringe, though an internal pressure build-up indicated potential blockages. He then thoroughly cleaned the washer bottle, removed all associated […]
Chris carried out detailed preparation work on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He began by cleaning the door frame, painting the back of the door skin and the frame itself, and then carefully refitting the assembly onto the car. With the car fully blocked down using 320-grit paper, Chris continued by readying it for the […]
Work has progressed steadily on our 1956 Jensen 541, with Jonn continuing the methodical replacement of chrome components. He began by fitting the lower quarter light trim to both sides and installing a new bonnet badge along with its gasket. The rocker cover was removed and cleaned of the old gasket, then handed over to […]
Greg has continued his work on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. As he has been making repairs to various parts of the car, he has been discovering more areas of rust and repairing them.
The paintshop team have been busy working on our 1969 Audi 70L. There have been some rust repairs made before various parts of the car have had epoxy primer applied in preparation for paint very soon. This rare car will shortly be looking much closer to its finished form.
Having been our trusted workhorse for many many years, it’s now time to bid a fond farewell to our Mercedes Vito van as it heads into retirement. But this is certainly not a sad story! This is the beginning of a new career. I wonder how many Mercedes Vito vans have been restored. That’s exactly […]
Six months ago, we announced details of our newest initiative at Bridge Classic Cars, to inspire the next generation of car lovers. Bridge Classic Cars Kids was born. We introduced the world to Rilee and The Story of Rilee, a charming tale told for children. At the heart of the story is Rilee, a 1905 […]
Various parts of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 have been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. They have been painted black in preparation to be fitted back on the car.
The Lucas P80 lights of our JXK120B project have been sent off for refurbishment to Genius of the lamp.
Jonn installed a new starter motor in our 1984 Morgan 4/4. The new starter fitted well, both in terms of specification and physical installation. He secured the unit and fitted all associated wiring, including fitting a new spade terminal to the exciter wire before making the connection. After reconnecting the battery, Jonn tested the system […]
Greg has been continuing his repairs on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. This time, he has been focusing on the inner fenders and engine bay bits.
Mauro treated the front door jams areas of our 1963 Rover P4 110 with epoxy before painting them in the correct body colour.
Steve fitted a new fuel pump to our 1971 Triumph TR6 in red, as the existing unit was unable to reach the required 105 psi and was fluctuating between 75 and 85 psi.
Steve carried out an oil change on our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3, replacing the oil filter in the process. After tightening both the sump bung and the filter, he applied paint marks to indicate they had been correctly secured.
Jonn collected our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite from our storage facility and brought it back to the workshop to begin the appraisal process. He reviewed the list of tasks on the job card, checked the rear of the vehicle, and inflated the spare tyre. The luggage rack at the back was secured using spring […]
Chris carried out the removal of rust on our 1969 Audi 70L and applied rust stabiliser in preparation for sanding. He also removed the boot rubber.
Jonn moved our 2004 Bentley Flying Spur over to the storage facility and proceeded to fit a new catch to the nearside boot storage bin.
Back in May, Rob and Nick were invited along to the SMMT Test Day held at UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground, best known as the testing facilities for some of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. I heard all about the day when they returned; how much fun they had, what they got to drive and just […]
Jonn has been giving our 1981 Austin Morris Mini some attention to correct the points raised in its recent MOT. He repaired the connections to the rear foglight, which now work, before he looked through the advisories, too.
Greg has continued his repairs of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. He has fitted the driver’s side strut mount and inner wing. Once the strut was welded in place, the wing was fitted and completed.
Our paint and body team have been bringing our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi back to its former glory. Our paint and body technician Chris has been heading up this project with the final polish and trim fit up on the classic 1980s German hot-hatch.
Our technician Jon has been tasked with looking into this beautiful bright blue classic Mini for its owner after it had failed its MOT. Jon took the cars MOT certificate and began to work his way through the list for the car. ”Check MOT failure items and order parts. Confirm stop lights not working. Short […]
Our paint and body team have been working on our 1995 TVR Chimaera here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk restoration workshop. Mauro, one of our paint and body technician, has been working on flattening and polishing the paintwork on the iconic 1990s British sports car.