Jensen Fan Switch
February 21, 2024
Jonn recently fitted a new fan switch into the radiator of our 1970 Jensen Interceptor. He then topped up the lost coolant and took it
Projects
An Ultra Rare Roof Frame
February 21, 2024
The roof frame of our 1 of 1 1905 Riley 9HP has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with technician Mauro. Mauro painted
Wheel Arches And Tonneau Cover
February 21, 2024
Our 2022 Bridge C Type Replica has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with Alan, who has been applying raptor to the rear
On Goes The Bonnet
February 21, 2024
Rob has continued with the rebuild of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire. The headlamp bezels have been fitted and the bonnet has now been fitted to
Some Care For Our Van
February 21, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars van, our 2005 Mercedes Vito has been with technician Neil undergoing some maintenance work. Neil looked at the suspension and aux
Reassembly Begins
February 19, 2024
The chassis of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 is back from powder coating so some small new parts have been refitted. The front suspension components
Aluminium Looking
February 19, 2024
Alan has prepped the inside of the bonnet of our 2022 Bridge C Type Replica ready for paint. He masked up the bonnet with new
An Interesting New Arrival
February 19, 2024
We are used to seeing a wide range of interesting vehicles enter the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. However, we have recently welcomed something a little
Interceptor Service
February 16, 2024
Our 1970 Jensen Interceptor has recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a service, which technician Neil has been undertaking.
Riley Roof Frame
February 16, 2024
The roof frame of our 1905 Riley 9HP has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Mauro. He has been prepping the frame before
Chassis Rebuild
February 16, 2024
The chassis rebuild of our 1954 Jaguar XK120 has begun. The front suspension and front stub axle have been fitted and, once the axle arrives
The Rebuild Continues
February 16, 2024
Technician Rob has continued his work rebuilding our 1976 Triumph Spitfire. The starter and alternator have been fitted, as have the exhaust manifold, inlet manifold,
Our Morgan Delivered
February 16, 2024
Our 1972 Morgan 4/4 was safely delivered to its lucky new owner, James, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. After being strapped into
Priming The Bonnet
February 16, 2024
Paint technician Alan has been masking up and priming the inside of the bonnet of our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica.
DB2/4 Paint And Carbs
February 16, 2024
Our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has made more progress in its restoration recently. Chris has painted the brake drums in satin dtm and the carbs
Vehicle Transport
February 16, 2024
We have been busy collecting and transporting vehicles in our covered trailer this week. Tony collected an MGB from Colchester and delivered it to our
Body Removal
February 16, 2024
The body of our 1960 Jensen 541R has been removed ready for work to begin on it.
Getting Things Started
February 16, 2024
An old friend returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop this week in the form of our 1933 Austin Seven. It came back to us
Transit Progress
February 15, 2024
Classic car technician Steve has continued his work on our Ford Transit MKII Tipper. He cleaned some old brake fluid sludge from the brake reservoir
Rover 216 Cabriolet Hood
February 15, 2024
There were some areas of damage to the hood of our 1999 Rover 216 Cabriolet which was letting water into the car. The headlining had
Spitfire Work
February 15, 2024
Classic car technician Steve has been working on our 1968 Triumph Spitfire. He removed the broken hand brake pivot and fitted a replacement. He also
Spitfire Engine
February 15, 2024
The engine of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire has been making great progress in the hands of technician Rob. The rods and pistons were fitted, and
In Paint
February 14, 2024
Various components of our Ford Transit MKII Tipper have been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Chris as he has been applying dtm satin
More Paint And Wiring
February 14, 2024
Chris has applied dtm gloss to various components of our 1956 Jensen 541. While he was doing this, Paul finished wiring the loom into the
XK120 In Paint
February 14, 2024
Our 1954 Jaguar XK120 has been in paint with Chris. While in the paintshop, Chris applied dtm gloss to various components.
Painting Devon Components
February 14, 2024
Various parts of our 1951 Austin Devon have been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop as he has been painting them in dtm satin.
Safely Transported Home
February 13, 2024
Our 1961 Jensen 541S has been safely transported home to its owner. Tony was responsible for its care and, as you can see from the
Door Trims
February 13, 2024
Neil has refitted the refurbished door trims to our 1993 Bentley Turbo R.
A New Arrival
February 13, 2024
We have recently welcomed our 1978 Triumph Spitfire into the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions workshop. This will go on to be won through Bridge Classic
Polish And Paint
February 12, 2024
Chris and Alan in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop have been continuing their work on our 2022 Bridge C-Type replica. Alan flatted and polished
Jensen Fan Switch
February 21, 2024
Jonn recently fitted a new fan switch into the radiator of our 1970 Jensen Interceptor.
He then topped up the lost coolant and took it outside so he could run it up to temperature. When he did this, the fans cut in and out as he wanted them to.
An Ultra Rare Roof Frame
February 21, 2024
The roof frame of our 1 of 1 1905 Riley 9HP has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with technician Mauro.
Mauro painted the brackets in black before also painting the wood.
Wheel Arches And Tonneau Cover
February 21, 2024
Our 2022 Bridge C Type Replica has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with Alan, who has been applying raptor to the rear wheel arches.
Lydia has also been working on our stunning replica. After fitting the steering wheel into the c type, she was able to make the final adjustments on the tonneau cover. She cut a slit and made a cover to fit the wheel, and still allow the cover to be fitted in case of rain etc.
Lydia then made a bag to fit the cover in and keep it nice and compact.
On Goes The Bonnet
February 21, 2024
Rob has continued with the rebuild of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire.
The headlamp bezels have been fitted and the bonnet has now been fitted to the car too. The door seals and B post capping finishers were fitted and the hood frame was bolted on.
Rob cleaned the hood frame catches and fitted them.
Some Care For Our Van
February 21, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars van, our 2005 Mercedes Vito has been with technician Neil undergoing some maintenance work.
Neil looked at the suspension and aux belt of our longstanding workhorse!
Reassembly Begins
February 19, 2024
The chassis of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 is back from powder coating so some small new parts have been refitted. The front suspension components have been painted, and new bushes, parts and bearings fitted ready for attaching. We are waiting for the rear axle to be completed, but in the mean time have been recommissioning the brake system, ready to be refitted once it has arrived. We have ordered the nearside now to enable us to build up steering/suspension and brakes to the chassis while the body repair continues.
Chris has also been making some repairs to the chassis.
Aluminium Looking
February 19, 2024
Alan has prepped the inside of the bonnet of our 2022 Bridge C Type Replica ready for paint.
He masked up the bonnet with new masking tape and sheeting and painted the inside in fine aluminium.
An Interesting New Arrival
February 19, 2024
We are used to seeing a wide range of interesting vehicles enter the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. However, we have recently welcomed something a little bit different – our Raleigh Chopper MK3 ‘Ben Sherman’ Limited Edition.
As one of only 400 examples made, you’re probably not going to see many of these around.
Now that it is here at the workshop, it will be inspected, assessed, and undergo some work before its future is decided.
Interceptor Service
February 16, 2024
Our 1970 Jensen Interceptor has recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a service, which technician Neil has been undertaking.
Riley Roof Frame
February 16, 2024
The roof frame of our 1905 Riley 9HP has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Mauro.
He has been prepping the frame before applying epoxy primer ready for it to be painted black.
Chassis Rebuild
February 16, 2024
The chassis rebuild of our 1954 Jaguar XK120 has begun.
The front suspension and front stub axle have been fitted and, once the axle arrives back at the workshop, the rebuild can continue.
The Rebuild Continues
February 16, 2024
Technician Rob has continued his work rebuilding our 1976 Triumph Spitfire. The starter and alternator have been fitted, as have the exhaust manifold, inlet manifold, and exhaust system.
Our Morgan Delivered
February 16, 2024
Our 1972 Morgan 4/4 was safely delivered to its lucky new owner, James, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
After being strapped into our covered trailer, it made the three-and-a-half-hour trip to Warwick. Our driver Tony enjoyed the scenery en route and was very pleased to see how excited James was to receive his new car.
Priming The Bonnet
February 16, 2024
Paint technician Alan has been masking up and priming the inside of the bonnet of our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica.
DB2/4 Paint And Carbs
February 16, 2024
Our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has made more progress in its restoration recently.
Chris has painted the brake drums in satin dtm and the carbs have been finished too.
Vehicle Transport
February 16, 2024
We have been busy collecting and transporting vehicles in our covered trailer this week.
Tony collected an MGB from Colchester and delivered it to our secure storage facility before also collecting our classic Mini and Ducati motorbike to put into storage too.
Body Removal
February 16, 2024
The body of our 1960 Jensen 541R has been removed ready for work to begin on it.
Getting Things Started
February 16, 2024
An old friend returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop this week in the form of our 1933 Austin Seven.
It came back to us so we could investigate a non-starting issue. After Tony collected the vehicle and brought it to the workshop, technician Neil cleaned the plugs as well as adjusted and cleaned the points.
Tony then loaded the car back into the trailer and returned it to its owner.
Transit Progress
February 15, 2024
Classic car technician Steve has continued his work on our Ford Transit MKII Tipper.
He cleaned some old brake fluid sludge from the brake reservoir before zinc plating wheel nuts, wheel spacers, air filter clamp, brake pins, bell housing nuts and bolts, and gearbox mount nuts bolts and washers.
Rover 216 Cabriolet Hood
February 15, 2024
There were some areas of damage to the hood of our 1999 Rover 216 Cabriolet which was letting water into the car. The headlining had also started to sag and wrinkle up in places, which could be due to the damp setting in.
Lydia has been working on the hood. She found that the hood was in a bad state the further she stripped the material off. Unfortunately, this is often the case with convertible vehicles, as the plastic waterproof outer fabric holds water close to the body, making it prone to rust and then rot. This car was no exception.
Most of it can be cleaned back and coated with paint, the parts that can be taken off are being sandblasted and then will be repaired. Whilst waiting for various parts to be repaired and returned to her, Lydia fitted as much of the hood as she could without impeding her ability to install the rest of the soft top.
Paint technician Chris has been painting some of the repaired parts of our 216 in dtm satin black.
Spitfire Work
February 15, 2024
Classic car technician Steve has been working on our 1968 Triumph Spitfire.
He removed the broken hand brake pivot and fitted a replacement. He also replaced the worn o/s/f top ball joint that was causing corrosion to the joint.
The o/s/f track end boot was split so this was replaced. The n/s/f complete track rod end was also replaced as the old one had excessively worn.
Steve then adjusted the tappets and fitted a new rocker cover gasket. While working on the car, Steve noticed a hair line crack on the gearbox rear housing so he has marked this for repair.
Spitfire Engine
February 15, 2024
The engine of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire has been making great progress in the hands of technician Rob.
The rods and pistons were fitted, and the camshaft timing was checked and adjusted to bring it to the manufacturer’s specifications. Rob also fitted the cylinder head and rocker ger before setting the valve clearances.
Once the assembly of the engine was complete, the gearbox was bolted to the engine before it was fitted to the car. The radiator was also fitted.
In Paint
February 14, 2024
Various components of our Ford Transit MKII Tipper have been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Chris as he has been applying dtm satin black to them.
More Paint And Wiring
February 14, 2024
Chris has applied dtm gloss to various components of our 1956 Jensen 541.
While he was doing this, Paul finished wiring the loom into the dashboard and fabricated a gearbox mount. He then went on to fit the floor boards and fuel line before cleaning the gearbox tunnel ready for repair.
Once this was done, Paul modified the old bumper mounts to fit the new chassis.
XK120 In Paint
February 14, 2024
Our 1954 Jaguar XK120 has been in paint with Chris.
While in the paintshop, Chris applied dtm gloss to various components.
Painting Devon Components
February 14, 2024
Various parts of our 1951 Austin Devon have been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop as he has been painting them in dtm satin.
Safely Transported Home
February 13, 2024
Our 1961 Jensen 541S has been safely transported home to its owner.
Tony was responsible for its care and, as you can see from the photos below, this beautiful classic is now back with its fellow garage mates.
Door Trims
February 13, 2024
Neil has refitted the refurbished door trims to our 1993 Bentley Turbo R.
A New Arrival
February 13, 2024
We have recently welcomed our 1978 Triumph Spitfire into the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions workshop.
This will go on to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions very soon.
Polish And Paint
February 12, 2024
Chris and Alan in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop have been continuing their work on our 2022 Bridge C-Type replica.
Alan flatted and polished the body of the car, while Chris finished off some component painting.
