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 […]
Steve has removed the engine and gearbox of our 1978 MG Midget so he was able to gain access to repair the gearbox leak as well as the engine front cover and sump leaks.
Mauro has continued his work on our 1975 AC Cobra Replica and it is now really starting to take shape.
An old friend has recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1968 MGB GT. While it is here, Mauro has been repairing the dents in the front lower panel. He then primed the panel ready for paint.
Christian has been repairing the stone guards on our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT.
Jonn has been reassembling the engine of our 1963 Fiat 500. Here are his notes: Start to reassemble engine. Clean all parts not already cleaned during build process. Use manual for torque settings. Continue engine assemble. Fit new rear main oil seal and fit flywheel and clutch. Adjust valve clearances and fit rocker cover. Start […]
Our 1973 Ferrari Dino has been making some good progress through its restoration as of late. Christian has been installing new parts with the right door gap as well as rebuilding the left-hand side and welding in the bushes to the control arms. He then sorted out the gaps from the door to the wing. […]
Paul has been working on our 1956 Jensen 541. He fabricated a cover to protect the wiring to the fuel pump and checked over the engine. He removed one of the runners from the glass and repaired it before he started assembling the door chrome work and fabricating a bonnet support. Paul then built up […]
As our 1951 Austin Devon is a commercial vehicle, it has unfortunately had a tough life and the seats are certainly showing this. The driver’s side base has been bolstered with additional springs to try and prolong its life, but the outer frame has broken on both sides and required welding. The same for the […]
After Tony transported our 1968 MGB GT from its home to the workshop, John began his investigation into why it was losing coolant. John’s notes are below: Top up coolant level and observe where the coolant is leaking from. Hose from water pump to bottom hose has perished and split. Replace hose and add anti […]
Our 1958 Austin Healey 100/6 has been undergoing its pre-delivery inspection with technician Jonn. Here are his notes: Adjust handbrake cable and rear shoes. Remove windscreen and frame ready for replacement. Clean contact areas and polish top dash pad. Order new gaskets for screen to body. Hoover out mess inside car and under both seats. […]
Classic car technician Jonn has been inspecting our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT and has started making some of the repairs it requires. Jonn stripped the interior and removed the boot and pedal release lever mountings. He then removed the boot cable from the boot lock. A new cable was fitted.
Technician Jonn has been working on our 1998 BMW M3 Evo. Here are his notes: Remove front bumper. Remove lower vents and ducting to gain access to air con fan. Remove fan. Clean out rads and coolers and hoover up mess. Attempt to fit new fan but housing different and won’t align with fixings. Remove […]
Here are Jonns notes on his recent work on our 2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. Continue to fit radiator. Fit intake pipes and arch liners, pipe up and secure. Refill cooling system with vacuum fill . Charge battery. Refit and torque wheels. Refit bonnet. Run up and select all gears. Requires top up with correct […]
Our latest competition for our 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website! This is your chance to own an XJ6 and support a very worthy cause. The 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is a beautiful car, known for its elegant design, luxurious interior, and smooth performance. It’s a car that perfectly […]
We had the privilege of being the headline sponsors of the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall this past weekend, and it was a huge success. As the main sponsors, we wanted to make a big impression, and we’re thrilled to say we think we did just that! A Stand to Remember […]
Christian has been repairing the sill and fabricating new sill parts for our 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS.
Here are Jonn’s notes for his recent work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4: Drain oil. Remove oil filter. Clean top edge and inside. Remove filter housing from engine. Remove all sealer from inside and flush through. Clean mating surfaces and make new gasket. Refit to engine and secure. Pour another half litre of oil […]
Jonn has been completing the pdi on our 1986 Bertone X1/9, in preparation for it to be delivered to its new owner, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Here are his notes: Carry out pdi and road test. Secure gear knob with grub screw. Remove handbrake gaiter and remove switch space up with […]
Workshop manager John has been continuing to work on our 1973 Rover P5B Coupe. Here are his notes: Looking into fuel and temperature gauge not working. Wires not connected to voltage stabiliser trace wires and refit. Check gauges working. Working okay. Also check lights not working. Check operation. Side lights not working correctly. Remove switch.