Two of our recent competition cars, our 1968 MGC Roadster and Lotus Cortina, will soon be making their way to new homes north of the border in Scotland. As with all of our winners, they become part of the Bridge Classic Cars members club – and with that receive a free miniature of Coachbuilt Whisky […]
This week’s new arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ, come from two very different eras – a 1937 Triumph Dolomite and our 2007 Bentley Flying Spur. 1937 Triumph Dolomite: 2007 Bentley Flying Spur:
Built to celebrate 20 years of Caterham’s CSR chassis, the CSR Twenty is a limited-edition run of the most premium Seven Caterham has ever built. With only 20 examples allocated to the UK (and another 20 which will be for the US market), it’s an exclusive vehicle that brings all the fun you’d expect from […]
Here’s a time-lapse of putting the roof on our 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. Full project details.
Jonn worked on our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S, beginning by determining the appropriate locations for the relay and switch for the heated rear window. He planned the wire routing for both components and started laying out the wires to the required lengths. All wire ends were soldered, and terminals were shrink-wrapped for durability and […]
The original carburettor on our 1951 Austin Devon was stripped, thoroughly cleaned, and rebuilt using new seals, gaskets, and a new throttle spindle shaft before being refitted to the car. Attention then turned to the original woodwork from inside the cab, which was sorted through to determine which pieces could be reused. Suitable pieces were […]
Jonn investigated the possibility of repairing the bellhousing on our 1963 Fiat 500 where the starter motor bolts on, attempting to do so with the engine still in place. However, due to limited access, he stripped and removed the engine and gearbox. Once separated, the gearbox was washed down in the damaged area and handed […]
Our 1978 MG Midget 1500 has had its bumper, lights, and boot badge removed to allow access to rusted areas, where rust treatment was then applied. Filler work was carried out and sanded smooth in preparation for painting. The car has since been painted, with clear coat applied to complete the finish.
Here are some reference photos of the rear suspension strip down of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. Along with splitting the diff from the axle, Ben also removed all the subframe mounts so they could be sent off for blasting and powder coating.
The fuel pump on our 1951 Austin Devon was stripped, blasted, and reassembled with new seals and valves before being refitted to the car. The left-hand horn was refurbished and installed. Bonnet mouldings and catches were also fitted. Additionally, the brake master cylinder was overhauled with new seals to restore its proper function.
First introduced in 1972, the Ford Granada was the replacement for both the British Zephyr and the German P7-series. When it first launched, it had the recognisable Ford mechanics, with options ranging from a 2.0-litre V4 to the more powerful Essex V6 in 2.5 and 3.0-litre versions. The Granada was offered as a saloon, estate, […]
We had a triple live draw this week with our 1987 Morgan 4/4, RESS Jaguar Formula 1 Exhaust Manifold Sculpture, and WhistlePig x Alfa Romeo F1 Team Whiskey finding new homes. We also took a closer look at the incredible 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty.
Our 1978 MG Midget has been prepped, primed, and painted. Adam then polished the newly painted car.
Our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has taken another step closer to paint as Mauro has been continuing the prep work on the body. Lydia also made some progress on the front seat.
Jonn began repairs on our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S by soldering a new sidelight bulb holder to the offside headlight wiring and fitting a new headlight connector. The system was then tested to confirm proper function. He proceeded to strip and fit a manual washer pump, priming the system and clearing blockages in the […]
Steve carried out a thorough check of our MGB GT’s braking system. The rear drums were removed, and the brake shoes were cleaned and adjusted. The old brake fluid was drained and replaced with new fluid to ensure proper braking performance. During the inspection, it was found that the washer jets were loose. To rectify […]
Jonn began by carrying out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1968 Lotus Cortina. He inflated all tyres to the correct pressure and torqued the wheel nuts. The spark plugs were removed, cleaned, and re-gapped before the fuel system was filled with synthetic fuel. A road test was conducted, during which the vehicle was found to […]
We have car number 1 of just 20 being made of the 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. This special edition Seven brings together some of Caterham’s most successful engineering. For example, it pairs the 210 bhp version of the 2.0-litre Ford Duratec engine – the one most likely to be seen in the Seven 420, […]
For the next seven days, we have car number 1 of just 20 being made of the 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. With a unique setup combining the 210bhp 2-litre Ford Duratec with the CSR chassis. More details about this incredible will be coming soon but, for now, here are some images of it arriving […]
Ben and Steve fabricated a new frame for the rotisserie to mount securely to the chassis subframe mounts, as well as the rear bumper and front anti-roll bar mounts of our. This setup was designed to enhance stability and reduce flex during use. With the vehicle now mounted in this way, full access to the […]
Jonn fitted new bungs and gaskets to both carburettor float bowls and ensured they were securely in place. He then refitted the carburettor assemblies to the manifold and tightened all fixings. With the ignition key turned on, he checked for any fuel leaks, finding none. To build oil pressure, the engine was cranked over for […]
Our restoration workshops are always busy with cars coming in and out of our Suffolk HQ. Today, we’ve welcomed a pair of arrivals from very different eras. The first belongs to our director, Craig, whose Range Rover has developed a slightly coolant leak which our workshop teams will be looking into. Along with that, a […]
Jonn investigated a non-start issue on our 1963 Fiat 500 and found that the starter motor had once again come loose. When attempting to disconnect the battery, the bonnet release cable broke, but he was able to open the bonnet manually. A replacement cable will be required. After disconnecting the battery, Jonn removed the starter […]
Jonn inspected the driver’s side rear window slider lock on our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S and removed the existing lock. Although new replacement parts were available in the vehicle, they differed slightly from the original specification. As a result, Jonn refitted the original lock and enlarged the hole in the trim to ensure proper […]
Adam has been giving our 1973 MGB Roadster some attention in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. After painting the bonnet hinges, he then polished the car ready for the next stage of its restoration.
Jonn replaced the rotor arm and refitted the distributor cap of our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S. He then tightened the steering wheel and removed the floor mat from beneath the pedals. Topped up the coolant and checked the oil level, which was satisfactory. Carried out a walkaround inspection and moved the vehicle outside to […]
There isn’t normally a day that goes by where we either welcome or say goodbye to a classic car at our Suffolk HQ. Our technicians are always busy with someones pride and joy on their ramp, working their skill and a little bit of magic to get them just right. This morning we welcome a […]
It’s always a strange feeling getting to photograph cars everyday. For many of our restoration projects, I’m there at the beginning – shadows of their former selves which arrive for our restoration team to bring them back to a former glory, and then I find myself at the end – gleaming, beautifully finished and individual […]
Our 2010 Land Rover Defender has always been a fantastic-looking car. When it had the Bridge Classic Cars logo on the side, I think it finished the rugged look off perfectly. Since being back with us, it has had its plain black sides with no branding. However, recently, glass sides were added to our Defender […]
Our latest classic Jensen restoration is finished, so our workshop manager Big John took the rare, unique, classic GT car out for its first proper drive. ”The straight-six sounded absolutely magnificent and it drove like a dream” – Feedback doesn’t get much better than that. Over the past 10 years we have become known for […]