Jonn has been cleaning up the wiper motor and mounting brackets of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. He then cleaned and checked the operation of the fuel pumps and brackets.
Christian has cut out the sill ends, fabricated new ones, and drilled out the panels that were in the way of the rust on the wheel arches on our 2003 Rover 75 Club SE. Mauro then prepped the car for paint. He pulled the dents out and added some filler. After Mauro cut the wheel […]
Here are Jonns notes from his recent work on our 1995 Toyota Celica GT-Four: Carry out full inspection. Start on the floor and move 5o ramp when available. Strip and fit new stop and tail bulb to offside rear light and strip and fit new number plate bulbs and test, ok. Inflate all tyres and […]
The carpets are of our 1952 Fiat 1900A are now finished and what a transformation this has made to the car! Here is what Lydia had to say about it: “Before, the car was looking dark, dingy and depressing, and now it has been given a new lease of life with these stunning woollen carpets […]
Christian has been continuing his work on our 1973 Ferrari Dino. He fabricated and started welding in the front valance and removed the heater blowers. While he was doing that, Steve cleaned the rubber cups and gaiters from the suspension before putting the springs back on the shock absorbers. The front end was also repaired.
Yesterday, some of the team at Bridge Classic Cars had the pleasure of spending the day at MG Ipswich for an exclusive first look at the much-anticipated MG Cyberster. The day was a combination of the old and the new, as we joined the celebration of 100 years of MG by having some of our […]
The team have been working on the 1991 VW T4 Transporter at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our technician Steve has been heading up the work on the van. Starting with some electrical work. After looking into an issue with the fog lights, Steve found some poor wiring which he rectified with correct, shielded connectors […]
We’ve recently welcomed two stunning 1990’s sports cars to the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. Our workshop will be assessing and working on both the 1994 TVR Chimaera and Jaguar XJS, so make sure to keep an eye on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates very soon.
MG is set to continue its centenary celebrations at the 2024 Salon Privé event, held at Blenheim Palace from August 28th to 31st. As part of these celebrations, MG will present the brand new MG Cyber GTS Concept, making one of its first public appearances after its surprise debut earlier this summer. The concept car […]
These are Jonn’s notes on the final repairs made to our 1981 Austin Vanden Plas before it goes to its new home tomorrow. Attend to oil leak again. Check oil level. Too high. Drain some oil out and recheck levels. Just under max , ok. Inspect around area as ca4 has not been run so […]
Recently, our 1985 Mercedes 380SL arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Once it has been inspected and assessed by the workshop team, the plan is for it to go live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
We have recently welcomed our 2003 Rover 75 Estate into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The workshop team will now resolve some issues the owner would like addressed before it heads back home.
We have recently welcomed an old friend in the form of our 1955 Austin-Healey 100 back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Before our 1972 Triumph GT6 left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, Nick took some photos of it outside The Classic Lounge.
Steve has reconditioned the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and relined the brake shoes of our 1952 Fiat 1900A. The old cylinders were leaking and had contaminated the shoes with brake fluid. Steve also removed the old fuel pump blanket plate and gasket as it was leaking before fabricating a new one.
Technician Jonn has continued his work on our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT. Here are his notes: Continue repairs. Fit new boot cable and handle. Thread cable through outer and measure. Remove inner cable and handle and compare to old cable. New cable approx 3 foot shorter so will have to join cable in boot to […]
Jonn has been working on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. He removed the front wheels and brakes in order to gain access to the kingpins. He removed the hubs and noticed that there was shim material in the crossmemeber where the kingpins go through. He removed the cross member and sent it off to be machined […]
Jonn has been investigating why the rear number plate light on our 1963 Fiat 500 was not working. He found that a small wire had been twisted around a screw as an earth. Jonn removed the light, made an earth wire, and attached it to the bulb holder. Once everything was refitted, it all worked […]
Our 1960 Royal Enfield 250 is live and ready to win on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. The 1960 Royal Enfield 250, also known as the Royal Enfield Crusader, is a classic motorcycle that was part of the post-war era when motorcycles were not just a means of transportation but also a symbol of […]
We recently welcomed an old friend back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 2013 Porsche Boxster. This time though, it’s not in for any work, it’s back so it can soon go live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. It may be more modern than our usual competition cars […]
During the pre-delivery inspection of our 1954 Daimler Conquest Roadster, Jonn noticed an issue with the driver’s door. Here are his notes on the repair: Attend to report that drivers door will occasionally open whilst driving. Found catch spring not functioning to maintain pressure on catch. Strip and remove door panel.,found handle mechanism fitted upside […]
As our 1960 MGA recently finished its time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, Tony loaded it into the trailer before taking it home.
Tony recently collected the wheels for our 1956 Jensen 541 from Wheelworx and brought them back to the workshop.
Jonn has been working hard to get our 1981 Austin Vanden Plas ready to be delivered to its lucky new owner. Here are his notes: Remove rear wheels. Remove rear wheel bearings and drums. Strip and remove brake shoes and cylinders. Remove flexi hoses and fit new hoses. Manufacture barke pipes from glexis to wheel […]
MG Motor’s all-electric Cyberster roadster has been given the title of ‘Best Sports Car’ at the 2024 Best Cars of the Year Awards. This recognition means that the Cyberster will be celebrated at The British Motor Show, running from 15th -18th August, where it will be displayed on the Best Cars of the Year stand. […]
With the new parts starting to arrive, it is almost time to begin the rebuild of the engine of our 1964 Mercedes 230SL. The fuel injection pump and injectors have been rebuilt and are ready to be refitted. The camshaft is currently at Kent Cams where the camshaft is being reprofiled to the original Mercedes […]
Jonn has been refitting the engine to our 1963 Fiat 500. Here are his notes: Get car on ramp. Prepare for refitting engine. Clean engine bay and place engine at rear ready for installation. With assistance refit engine to car. Bolt up gearbox mountings. Route cables and wires and start making connections. Refit rear member […]
The Austin 7 is a true icon in British automotive history, playing a key role in getting the country on the move and introducing a generation to the joys of driving. Produced from 1923 to 1939, the Austin 7, affectionately known as the ‘Baby Austin,’ was so popular that it was built under license in […]
Here are Jonn’s notes relating to his work on one of our new arrivals – a 1976 Chevrolet Corvette: Inspect brake system. Carry out full manual bleed of system. Still,think air is trapped in system. Attempt to pressure bleed but unable to seal reservoir. Bleed full system from master cylinder through to each wheel in […]
Here are Jonn’s notes as he finishes off our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica: Carry out oil and filter change. Leave to drain for an extended period.clean out filter and housing. Remove oil filter mounting plate. John removed and cleaned pressure relief valve. Carry out nut and bolt check. Continue nut and bolt check. Refit oil […]