Projects

The Bridge Classic Cars 2005 Mercedes Vito recently came into the workshop so Jonn could give it a health check. Here’s what he did:

Craig recently received an email from Mike who used to own one of our former projects – a 1961 Ford Consul. Mike was kind enough to send us some photos of the car during his ownership and we think it…

Paintshop manager Chris has been prepping the interior and exterior of the body of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 ready for epoxy primer and paint.

Tony recently collected our 1905 Riley 9HP and transported it back to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is back with us, we can continue getting it ready for its first drive!

We have recently welcomed a more modern arrival into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop – our 2010 Renault Wind Collection. Only 200 of these were made so it’s great to see one in the workshop with us for a little…

Jonn has been looking after our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. Here are his notes: Continue to work through list of jobs. Drill,dash and fit passengers grab handle. Secure all wiring under dash. Mask up areas around interior and polish alloy…

Both Paul and Lydia have been working on our 1956 Jensen 541. Once Paul had changed over the rear suspension leaf springs to the correct ones, he carried on fitting the door trim. Lydia then made a glove box for…

Steve has removed the power steering box of our 1988 Mercedes 300SL. Once it was removed, it was stripped and cleaned ready for new seals before being reassembled.

Our 1960 MGA has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. After being stripped to bare metal, Mauro applied epoxy primer to the front wings, rear wings, bonnet, and boot.

As our 1989 Daimler Double Six is being prepared to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jon has been completing some repairs. Here is what he has been up to: Reassemble after paint job. Refit boot trims and panels….

Our 1958 Austin Healey 100/6 has just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Once it has been inspected and assessed, with any repairs being made, it will go on to be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions….

Tony recently transported our 1965 Land Rover Series 2a from our secure storage facility back to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop before delivering it to Cult 4×4.

In preparation for our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to be delivered to its new owner (who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions), Jonn has been conducting a pre-delivery inspection and road test. Here are his notes: Finish pdi and carry…

Earlier today, our 1955 MG Magnette arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This new arrival is a little bit different though – it’s actually my new classic (sort of!). Through the Classic Car Loan Project, I am the custodian…

Our 1989 Daimler Double Six has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It will now be inspected and assessed before we decide its future.

Our 1954 Jaguar XK120 has made some great progress as of late. As you can see from the pictures below, things are starting to come together.

We recently welcomed our 1982 Citroen GSA into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a service. Technician Jonn checked all of the lights and levels and topped them up where needed. The handbrake linkage was lubricated and the air filter…

Our 1951 Austin Devon has been with Christian in the fabrication bay for more work recently. He painted the roof, modified the roof and mounting point, and fitted up and welded on the guttering, before welding the roof onto the…

Our 1989 Porsche 928 S has been collected by Tony and transported back to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.

As our 1956 Jensen 541 continues to make good progress through its restoration journey here at Bridge Classic Cars, Paul has been assembling the seat runners and drilling the mounting holes for these. The seat belt mounts have been fitted…

As our 1990 Jaguar XJ6 will eventually be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jonn has been investigating and assessing the car as well as making some repairs. Here are his notes: Start inspection. Check all lights and levels and…

Steve has been preparing our 1988 Mercedes SL300 to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. He replaced the steering idler arm bolt and bush as well as the near-side front bottom ball joint.

Technician Jonn has continued work on the Grantz sensor on our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He also secured the bracket under the prop shaft. He went on to remove and turn the bonnet release handles 180° before fitting and securing…

Mauro has been working on the rust on the boot area of our 1960 MGA. He also removed wax from the front inner wings.

Jonn has been continuing with his work on the rear axle of our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans. He mounted the easy bleed pipes and cleaned the frame ready to install. The ABS wires were fed into the car before…

On Monday, Tony, Molly, and Nick delivered our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster to lucky winner Darcy. This is a beautiful classic and we all hope that Darcy enjoys it as much as we have. Congratulations Darcy!

Earlier this week, we delivered our 2007 BMW 335i to lucky winner, Stephen. After loading up the car into our covered trailer, Tony made the trip to Stephens’s home and delivered the car straight onto his driveway! Everyone here at…

Our 1988 Mercedes 300SL is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. Our Mercedes-Benz 300SL was originally delivered by Mercedes-Benz main dealer Callanders of Glasgow to Cheshire Products Ltd on March 18, 1988. Initially serving as a director’s…

Steve has been making some final repairs to our 1988 Mercedes 300SL in preparation for it to go live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. He has replaced the washer pump rubber seal, replaced the driver’s side interior light, and fitted…

Classic car technician Julian has been building the chassis of our 1975 AC Cobra Replica. The front suspension has been painted and serviced and just the front coilovers and anti-roll bar are left to fit. The differential is in place…