A leak from the roof has caused the rear seats in our Bentley Continental to stain. We’ll look at a cleaning option for removing the stain, failing that we will need to come up with a plan B for how to repair the leather. Plan C being a re-trim which we are hoping not to […]
A common issue on the MkII Mazda MX5 is the corrosion within the sills. Our 2003 Mazda MX-5 has arrived in our workshops having failed a recent MOT inspection. The outer sills and front wing section on both the offside and nearside will need replacing and repainting.
The newly trimmed dash, complete with polished dials, is in position which means the electrics can now be wired up. Thank you, as always, to the guys and girls at Autosparks for manufacturing the rare super rare wiring harness for our TVR.
Our freshly polishing wheels trims are now back on the wheels and back on the car look lovely.
Arriving in our workshops today we have our 1986 Volkswagen Golf cabriolet. The car is in for a full respray which will also consist of a very sympathetic restoration of various components.
Donna has fitting out our 1956 Ford Consul with brand new carpets throughout. Whilst doing so, Brian has been busy cleaning up the existing interior and securing back into position.
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 […]
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’
Our 1959 Morris J Type is complete and ready to return home for rebuild.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Pete has replaced the nut on the De Tomaso Pantera’s wheel bearing.
Ady is currently cleaning out the corrosion in our Mercedes 220 engine.
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 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…
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 […]
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.
Whilst refurbishing the wheels we have taken the opportunity to repaint the calipers.
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.
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…
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…
Our 1959 Triumph TR3 is now in primer and ready for paint.
Brian has been busy cleaning up the existing door cards to give them a nice, fresh, clean look ready for refit.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.