Our 1951 Austin Devon has continued to make good progress recently. It is now prepped for paint and will soon be returned to its original green colour.
Clinton has been working on our 1963 Rover P4. His focus has been on repairing areas of rust.
John has been busy fitting side indicators to our 2002 Ford Thunderbird in preparation for its MOT. The horn was also found not be working so Jonn investigated and found the relay was not fitted.
Paint technician Maura has stripped down the doors of our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser so they can be prepped for paint.
Steve has investigated the poor running of our 1960 Austin Healey 3000. After an initial test drive, he found that the inlet manifold core plug had fallen out causing it to run on three cylinders. The manifold and carburettors were removed, and a new core plug was fitted before being reassembled.
Here are Pete’s notes relating to his latest work on our 1993 Jaguar XJS: Future proofing is just as important as repair so the underside has been given a fresh coat of stone guard along both sills, and around the inner wheel arches and across the front above where the under tray fits. The rear […]
The next task for Pete on our 1985 Mercedes 500SL was the front lower arms. Due to the design of the Mercedes, suspension standard coil spring compressors don’t fit with room to adjust, so he had to fabricate a coil compressor from a few bits we had around the shop. With that done, Pete marked […]
New technician Adam has already been very busy with the strip down of our 1973 MGB Roadster in preparation for it to be painted very soon. His work so far includes the removal of the rusted headlight ring (driver’s side) and cleaning up its behind to offer up the new ring before welding it into […]
Our 1972 MGB GT underwent a detailed appraisal and inspection with technician Jonn. An initial walk-around and light check were performed outside before bringing the vehicle into the workshop and onto the ramp. The gearbox and rear axle fluid levels were checked, and all grease points were attended to. The brakes were stripped, cleaned, and […]
Our 1998 Rover Mini Cooper Sports LE has had a series of repairs and maintenance tasks completed by Jonn. The nearside door pin switch was revisited, removed, and found to be obstructed by paint on the pin. This was resolved by rubbing it down, lubricating, refitting, and testing, with the switch operating correctly after these […]
Our 1980 MG Midget has been stripped down by our new technician, Ben. The luggage rack, badge, door handles, door windows and mechanisms, bumpers, and head and tail lights were all removed. Both the front and rear bumpers were dismantled in preparation for cleaning and painting. Once the car was fully stripped for paint, all […]
The tailgate glass of our 1979 Reliant Scimitar was carefully removed by the two Johns. Following this, the rubber boot seal was detached, and the edge was thoroughly cleaned to ensure a proper finish.
The axle of our 1939 SS100 is being reformed and rebushed to accept the refurbished kingpins. Work is continuing to get this rare and very beautiful classic back out on the road.
The welding work on our 1969 Audi 70L is almost complete. The old underseal is being removed in preparation for a new layer to be applied for longevity.
Our Dino has recently finished its time in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop and it is looking incredible with its new coat of paint. It is now being reassembled so it is very exciting to see the progress of this stunning classic.
Our 1964 Mercedes 230SL has been run up as it continues its stay in the Bridge Classic Cras workshop.
Pete completed the reinstallation of the fuel pump on our 1967 Mercedes 250SL. It is now fitted with new drive motor seals and all the line connections were thoroughly checked and tightened before testing. The vehicle was test-driven for 20 minutes on both major and minor roads, during which no leaks or performance issues were […]
Tony recently delivered our 1978 MG Midget to lucky winner Kevin. He won our Midget completely free in a special competition. Congratulations Kevin, enjoy your car.
Lydia began renewing sections of black vinyl on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, ensuring the panels were refreshed to match the vehicle’s original aesthetic. With the arrival of the red leather, work also started on making new interior panels. The red leather will create a striking contrast against the exterior colour and I’m looking forward to […]
Pete has been continuing his work on our 1985 Mercedes 500SL, beginning with an oil change. The engine’s large drain plug released a significant volume of old oil, nearly overwhelming the oil drainer. Once drained, the filter housing and old filter were removed, thoroughly cleaned of residue, and refitted with fresh copper washers and O-rings. […]
Pete has made a lot of progress on our 1993 Jaguar XJS, starting with the reinstallation of the trim. The initial task involved marking and drilling bolt holes for the corner numbers, which could not be completed prior to painting as the fabrication of the rear bumper and brackets had not been finalised before the […]
Tony recently loaded up our 1960 Triumph TR3A and delivered it to its new owner who was lucky enough to win it through our competitions. Congratulations again Anthony, I hope you enjoy your new classic!
While waiting for a replacement steering rack for our 1977 Ford Granada, a temporary tie bar was fabricated to stabilise the steering. This allowed Pete to move the car off the ramp, freeing up space in the busy workshop for other tasks.
Pete reported that after addressing the initial leaks on our 1967 Mercedes 250SL, another issue was noted as the next weakest point was revealed. Despite two road tests and multiple run-ups showing no problems initially, the seal between the pump motor and impeller failed. This failure allowed fuel to enter the motor, filling it and […]
Tony has taken our 1978 Daimler Double Six to Anglia Car Auctions ready for it to go up for sale at their next event on the 25th and 26th of January 2025. He also took our SD1 too.
More progress has been made on Craig’s 1987 Mercedes 500SL as Jonn has continued his work on it. He began by raising the car off the ground to access the rear axle and subframe. The rear axle was stripped down, and wheel chocks were positioned to secure it. The mounting components were removed, and the […]
Over the past few days our website has gone through some major updates. It may look pretty similar but the cogs and wheels that make it all work have had a service. We hope this makes the website run smoothly and hopefully much faster. It has, however, meant our workshop updates are a week behind […]
We’ve recently welcomed this 1999 Vauxhall Omega to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for the team to take a look at a few issues with the V6 saloon car.
Our 1951 Austin Devon is now ready for epoxy primer. It’s been a long process but we are now commencing the strip down to the component level in preparation for its final colour in the last week of January.