Tony took the floor pans and frame from our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé to the sand blasters to prepare them for the next stage of restoration.
Jon carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 2009 Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage Convertible. He checked over the vehicle thoroughly, inflated the tyres to the correct pressures, and torqued the wheel nuts to specification. The car was then taken outside and filled with fuel before being road tested. Following the test drive, he fitted a […]
Greg continued work on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL by fitting the inner wheel wells and cutting off the outer sill in preparation for its replacement. He then fitted the new outer sill, ground down the surrounding areas.
Greg carried out a fresh application of underbody spray on our 1979 Reliant Scimitar SE6A. During this process, he identified that both the differential and the gearbox are leaking.
Chris painted parts of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe moving the car closer to its paint completion.
Chris continued the preparation work on our 1969 Audi 70L by sanding the polyfan to a 120-grit finish. He then reapplied the guide coat and began refining the surface further by sanding it to 180 grit, ensuring a consistent and even base for the next stages of the restoration.
Jon assessed the customer’s list of reported concerns on our 1985 Mercedes 500SL, starting with an engine misfire. After confirming that the engine was indeed misfiring, he carried out a visual inspection of the ignition leads and related components. He noted that Pete had previously fitted new spark plugs during an earlier visit. Upon investigation, […]
Rob has commenced fitting up the chassis on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé, marking the next phase in the reassembly process.
Jon investigated a brake binding issue on our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 that had been occurring when the vehicle was hot. Upon inspection, all wheels were free now that the car had cooled. Research into similar issues indicated that the brake servo is often the source of the problem in such cases. Continuing with the […]
Greg made further progress on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL by completing the welding work to the inner wing, which was then ground down and coated in primer. He continued by cutting out the driver’s side inner wing and also removed the rear quarter panel to advance the structural restoration.
Mauro carried out painting work on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, applying a coat of DTM satin black to the relevant areas Ben focused on completing the final fittings to our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, installing the remaining components including the sun shades and the spare wheel. Alongside testing the car, he carried out a bolt check […]
Chris continued with the body preparation on our 1969 Audi 70L by applying a full guide coat and sanding the car to a 180-grit finish, bringing it to a stage ready for primer. He also removed the fabric lining from the boot, thoroughly cleaned away all remaining adhesive, and prepared the area for epoxy primer. […]
Tony collected our 1954 MG TF from the customer, as the car was not running, and transported it back to the workshop for further inspection and necessary work.
Jon carried out further adjustments on our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL, starting by removing the front bumper in order to correctly fit the trim and securely fasten the ends. He then removed the offside headlight to address an issue where the wing and bonnet were making contact. To create the necessary clearance, he drilled out […]
Tony delivered our 1993 Ford Escort XR3I to its lucky winner and new owner Charles Holleyman with ticket number 2165.
Jon completed the pre-delivery inspection on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite and resolved an issue with the wipers not functioning. During the investigation, he discovered a melted wire near the fuse box. After disconnecting and checking continuity to the fan, he confirmed the circuit was intact and not shorted to earth. The wire was […]
Jon completed the pre-delivery inspection on our 2004 BMW Alpina by topping up the engine oil and resetting the clock. He checked and adjusted tyre pressures and torqued the wheels to specification. The car was then taken out for a road test, stopping first at the fuel station before continuing on to FS in Melton […]
Chris removed the remaining fabric from the boot area of our 1969 Audi 70L and thoroughly cleaned away all traces of old adhesive. He then prepared the surface for epoxy primer and applied rust stabiliser to any pitted sections to ensure a sound base for the next stage of work.
Jon began repair work on our 1985 Mercedes 500SL following the arrival of the required parts, starting with the replacement of both rocker cover gaskets. He first stripped down the nearside cover, then removed, cleaned, and prepared the mating surfaces. As the new gaskets had been folded in their packaging and were misshapen, he carefully […]
Lydia continued work on our 1965 Jaguar 340 Mk2, uncovering extensive damage caused by moths and a significant rodent presence. In response to the condition of the interior, she removed both the headlining and the carpets to begin addressing the affected areas.
Our very rare 1970 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vanatage has begun its restoration! It is currently being stripped down in preparation for work to begin bringing it back to its former glory.
Ben recently took our 1976 Jensen Interceptor out for a test drive as it nears the end of its time with us. Molly joined him to see how it went.
The second shoot of the day today was our TVR Chimaera. It’s such a fun quirky car and will be hitting the Bridge Classic Cars website soon.
Nick and I headed to Pettistree House early today to catch that morning sunshine for our Porsche 944 shoot. This car is special and a delight to drive! The winner of this competition is going to be in for a treat.
Jonn investigated a central locking fault on our 1991 Porsche 944 S2, where the system was not operating from the driver’s door. Testing the central locking button in the centre console confirmed that the system could successfully lock the car, and with the ignition on, it unlocked correctly as well. Functionality was also verified when […]
Chris has now painted the bonnet of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He also flattened and polished the car with 1000, 1500, and 3000 grit before applying raptor to the wheel arches. He also painted some of the small components for the bonnet black.
Greg has been taking a look at our 1967 MGB Roadster. He found that the diff was leaking, so he topped this off, tied up the fuel pump wires, fixed the number plate lights, fixed the reverse lights, and sandblasted and soldered the battery leads.
We recently had several new arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. All from the same collection, we welcomed our 1992 Lotus Elan SE, 1995 Lotus Elan S2, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, and our 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600. Some of these will go on to be competition cars, so make sure you keep an eye […]