The workshop team has finished cleaning and polishing the grille of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. IThe grille was then rebuilt with new screws.
Painting of the wooden side pieces in the bed of our 1951 Austin Devon.
The starter of our 1984 Morgan 4/4 was engaging after the key was removed. The ignition switch was removed and checked for faults. The switch had fallen apart internally and was beyond repair, so a new switch was ordered
Jonn found a small oil leak coming from a side cover plate gasket on our 1973 Jaguar E-Type. The plate was removed, both surfaces cleaned, and a new gasket fitted.
Our 1963 Rover P4 has had underseal applied to help keep the car in good condition now and in the future.
Various engine bay components have been replaced on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL.
Jonn removed the steering wheel on our 1973 Porsche 914 Blue to address an issue with the horn, which was sounding continuously. He resolved the fault to restore normal operation.
John began work on our 1985 Daimler DS420 Limo, which had come in for recommissioning and presented several electrical issues. He first addressed the non-functional hazard lights. Upon inspection of the switch wiring, he discovered that the power supply to the switch was under 9 volts. When power was supplied directly from the battery, the […]
Jonn continued with the appraisal and repair work on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite. He checked the oil levels in both the rear axle and gearbox, topping up where necessary, and proceeded to grease all lubrication points. The brakes were stripped down and inspected, then cleaned and adjusted. He investigated an issue with the […]
Jonn sourced and fitted headlight wipers to our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL in grey. He then built up the front bumper using a new fitting kit, fully assembling it on the floor. With the lower front valance already loosely in place, he aligned and loosely fitted the bumper. The chrome sections were slackened to allow […]
Greg addressed areas of corrosion within our 1978 Mercedes 350SL, focusing on the engine bay’s inner wing and the front frame. He carefully removed the rusted sections of metal from the affected inner wing, cutting back to solid material to ensure a sound repair. New steel was fabricated and welded into place, recreating the original […]
Mauro replaced the rubber seal on the boot lid of our 1968 MGB GT. The old seal was carefully removed, and the mounting surface was cleaned to ensure proper adhesion. A new rubber seal was then fitted securely along the entire perimeter of the boot lid, ensuring a consistent seal to prevent water ingress and […]
Lydia has been working on your 2010 land Rover Defender focusing on the interior specifically the windows.
Steve inspected the wiring on our 1963 Rover P4 110 and identified several connectors for the lighting system that were either poor in condition or showing signs of corrosion. These faulty connectors were replaced to restore proper function and ensure reliable connections throughout the lighting circuit. Steve has now fitted the rear lower panels, bumper, […]
Jonn worked on the front end of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL, beginning by removing the headlights to allow for drilling and fitting of the chrome trims positioned above them. Once the trims were in place, he refitted and securely mounted the headlights. The freshly painted lower trim beneath the headlights was then fitted and […]
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 […]