Interior Work Continues
August 4, 2023
Our 1959 Jensen 541R has continued to make good progress as its interior is coming together nicely. Both Brian and Lydia have been working hard
Projects
Painting Our TR6
August 4, 2023
Classic car technician Mauro has been painting our 1973 Triumph Tr6. Before he put a new coat of paint on this eye-catching classic car, he
Chrome Fitting
August 4, 2023
As the time gets closer to our biggest competition to date, our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5, going live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions
Handmaking Classic Parts
August 3, 2023
When restoring classic cars, it can be difficult to get the exact part that you’re looking for. This is exactly what happened when classic car
A Classic Arrival
August 3, 2023
Earlier this week, we welcomed a very ‘special’ classic vehicle into the Bridge Classic Cars Workshop. Our 1935 Wolseley Super Hornet Special has arrived with
Transit Wheel Hubs
August 2, 2023
Classic car technician Alan has had the wheel hubs of our Ford Transit MKII Tipper in the Bridge Classic Cars Paintshop. After the hubs had
TR6 Hood Frame Improvements
August 2, 2023
Our 1973 Triumph TR6 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars Paintshop with classic car technician Alan who has been painting the hood frame. This
Painting Jensen Parts And Interior Work
August 2, 2023
Classic car technician Alan has been busy painting several components of our 1959 Jensen 541R. These were then passed on to Rob who is continuing
Helping Keep East Anglian Air Ambulance Saving Lives
August 1, 2023
We were very proud of our special charity competition where we gave the opportunity for someone to win a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, while also helping
Entry Is Now Open
August 1, 2023
You can now enter to win our 1934 Morris Eight Tourer. This is the oldest car we have ever made available to win through Bridge
Our SS100 Delivered To Holyhead
July 28, 2023
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 may not have been with us very long but, it has now left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and has been
Convertible Spacer
July 28, 2023
Our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Series 3 has been in the care of classic car technician Steve who has been making and fitting a stainless
TR6 Carpets
July 28, 2023
New classic car technician Lydia has once again been working on one of the classic cars in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our 1973 Triumph
A New Speedo
July 28, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been giving our 1986 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet a final check over before it leaves us ready to be delivered
The Rebuild Begins
July 28, 2023
Delilah, our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle has been in the care of classic car technician Chris as he begins the job of putting it back together.
Frogeye Carpets
July 27, 2023
Our new interior trimmer, Lydia, has got straight to it by working on our 1958 Austin Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite. As this will soon be going
Coming Soon…
July 25, 2023
We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of another new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of a Lotus Europa. It is
Work Continues On Our Transit
July 24, 2023
Classic car technician, Chris has been continuing work on our Ford Transit MKII Tipper. He has been repairing various issues on the chassis and bodywork
Seeing Clearly
July 24, 2023
Our 1960 MGA has had a new windscreen fitted by classic car technician Jonn and workshop manager, John. The clutch was also bled and a
Welcome Back
July 24, 2023
We have recently welcomed back a beautiful classic car into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our 1971 Bristol 411 has returned to us for some
Getting To Work On Our SS100
July 24, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been starting work on our very special 1939 Jaguar SS100. His investigation was centred around some of the issues the
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 is headed for auction!
July 21, 2023
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 will soon be headed for auction through our friends over at Car & Classic. Some of you may remember, this
Another Classic On Its Way
July 21, 2023
We have been very busy sourcing some beautiful classic cars recently. Next in line to come into the workshop is our racing Austin Healey 3000
A TVR Arrives
July 21, 2023
We recently opened the doors to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to our latest addition, our 1976 TVR 2500M. It will now go through a
All Hands On Deck
July 20, 2023
Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 has been a big focus for the workshop team lately, as they work hard to get it ready to
Win our 2000 TVR Chimaera 450
July 20, 2023
Our 2000 TVR Chimaera is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website! Hailed as one of the last true analogue sports cars, our
Changing Colour
July 20, 2023
It hasn’t been long since our 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop but, already, classic car technician Chris has begun
A Very Special Arrival
July 18, 2023
Earlier today, we welcomed an extremely special classic car to the workshop – our 1939 Jaguar SS100. The SS100 was the successor to the SS90
Another New Arrival
July 18, 2023
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop has welcomed several new arrivals lately, with one of the most recent ones being our 1997 Yamaha Virago 750. This
A Modern Arrival
July 18, 2023
While we obviously specialise in classic vehicles, every now and again, we welcome more modern cars into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, and this is
Interior Work Continues
August 4, 2023
Our 1959 Jensen 541R has continued to make good progress as its interior is coming together nicely. Both Brian and Lydia have been working hard to make the interior of the car look as good as the exterior.
They have made and fitted the carpet for the boot lid. They also made the patterns and trial-fitted the interior carpets before cutting these out and fitting the carpets too. Edges were sewn before the kick panel boards and carpet were made and fitted too.
Sound deadening was cut out and fitted to the bulkhead and to the gearbox tunnel before Brian made a wooden bracket for the interior light. Brian went on to cut out vinyl for the rear pockets and he glued leather to the subframes while fitting the sill carpets.
Painting Our TR6
August 4, 2023
Classic car technician Mauro has been painting our 1973 Triumph Tr6. Before he put a new coat of paint on this eye-catching classic car, he prepped the vehicle before priming it.
Once prepped and primed, Mauro painted the TR6 so it is now looking better than ever.
After Mauro had finished with our TR6, Lydia took over and got to work on the interior carpets.
Chrome Fitting
August 4, 2023
As the time gets closer to our biggest competition to date, our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5, going live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website, work has been picking up pace as the restoration comes to an end.
One of the latest jobs to be completed was done by workshop manager John as he fitted the window chromes.
As we move into the finishing touches phase of the project, these little jobs go a long way in making our E-Type look as good as we know it will.
Handmaking Classic Parts
August 3, 2023
When restoring classic cars, it can be difficult to get the exact part that you’re looking for.
This is exactly what happened when classic car technician Monty was looking to replace the door latch on our 1973 Triumph Spitfire. After ordering the part we needed (which was extremely difficult to find), it was found to be too small.
As another wasn’t available, Monty had to handmake a replacement.
In the photos below, you can see the original latch at the top, the purchased latch which was too small in the middle, followed by the one Monty made at the bottom.
This goes to show the level of skill that our technicians have in order to restore and repair the classic cars we work on.
A Classic Arrival
August 3, 2023
Earlier this week, we welcomed a very ‘special’ classic vehicle into the Bridge Classic Cars Workshop. Our 1935 Wolseley Super Hornet Special has arrived with us for a service.
We have had several older vehicles in the workshop lately and this is another that adds to that collection.
As you can see from the photos below, this is a beautiful car that has clearly been well looked after and loved throughout its life.
Transit Wheel Hubs
August 2, 2023
Classic car technician Alan has had the wheel hubs of our Ford Transit MKII Tipper in the Bridge Classic Cars Paintshop.
After the hubs had been primed and painted, they look much improved and will no doubt look great when they are finally put back on the vehicle as its restoration continues.
TR6 Hood Frame Improvements
August 2, 2023
Our 1973 Triumph TR6 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars Paintshop with classic car technician Alan who has been painting the hood frame.
This is already an attention-grabbing car thanks to its yellow colour and improvements like this go a long way in making it even more admirable.
Painting Jensen Parts And Interior Work
August 2, 2023
Classic car technician Alan has been busy painting several components of our 1959 Jensen 541R. These were then passed on to Rob who is continuing his work rebuilding this beautiful classic car.
As well as the main body of the car being rebuilt, our interior trim team, Brian and Lydia, have been working hard on the interior. Brian has been cutting and fitting the carpet while Lydia has been getting the boot sorted.
Helping Keep East Anglian Air Ambulance Saving Lives
August 1, 2023
We were very proud of our special charity competition where we gave the opportunity for someone to win a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, while also helping to keep East Anglian Air Ambulance saving lives throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire.
Although we are known for our classic car restorations, we love being able to offer incredible opportunities like this to win a classic car. This competition not only allowed us to contribute to an extremely important cause, but it also gave car enthusiasts the chance to own an iconic piece of automotive history for just a few pounds.
The 1973 Triumph Spitfire was a true gem among classic sports cars, renowned for its timeless design, thrilling performance, and undeniable charm. Our Spitfire was finished in stunning Carmine Red with a black and red interior. It came with a history file containing invoices, MOT certificates, parts catalogues, and a Haynes manual. Showing 59,000 miles, the car was transported from its previous home in Scotland by Bridge Classic Cars ready for it to be won.
By collaborating on this charity competition, we wanted to make a significant impact on EAAA’s mission of saving lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Craig Ranson, Managing Director of Bridge Classic Cars said “We were delighted to support EAAA as we know just how important their work is for our region. We understand that without their fundraising efforts, a lot of lives will be put at risk, so we are extremely happy to play our part in helping the charity continue their incredible work and save many more lives.”
Our 1973 Triumph Spitfire charity competition generated around £40,000 in ticket sales. From this, all profits were donated to East Anglian Air Ambulance. The live draw of the car took place at the 2023 Bridge Classic Car Show and Alex Chifu was randomly selected as the lucky winner with ticket number 3744.
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to say a massive thank you to the whole team at EAAA for working with us. We would also like to express our gratitude to everyone who purchased a ticket for the Spitfire. It was great to see so much support for this very special charity.
Entry Is Now Open
August 1, 2023
You can now enter to win our 1934 Morris Eight Tourer.
This is the oldest car we have ever made available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions and it really is a beautiful classic.
Despite being a 1934 model, it still drives and can be used as well as admired.
Our SS100 Delivered To Holyhead
July 28, 2023
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 may not have been with us very long but, it has now left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and has been delivered to Holyhead to its owner.
It will now travel to Ireland where it will be driven across the country and enjoyed as it should be.
Convertible Spacer
July 28, 2023
Our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Series 3 has been in the care of classic car technician Steve who has been making and fitting a stainless steel spacer to adjust the centre roof catch.
TR6 Carpets
July 28, 2023
New classic car technician Lydia has once again been working on one of the classic cars in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Our 1973 Triumph TR6 has been her focus, specifically the interior carpets.
A New Speedo
July 28, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been giving our 1986 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet a final check over before it leaves us ready to be delivered to its new owner, who was lucky enough to win it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Jonn installed a new GPS speedo in the car before testing it. The test was a successful one and the speedo worked beautifully.
Our Golf GTI also spent a small amount of time in the paint shop with Mauro as he freshened up a couple of areas of paint too.
The Rebuild Begins
July 28, 2023
Delilah, our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle has been in the care of classic car technician Chris as he begins the job of putting it back together.
After having some repair work completed and being painted, Delilah is now coming towards the end of her time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and we are very excited to see her return home to her owner very soon.
Frogeye Carpets
July 27, 2023
Our new interior trimmer, Lydia, has got straight to it by working on our 1958 Austin Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite. As this will soon be going live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions Website.
Lydia has been fitting the carpets and door panels to our classic Frogeye and, as you can see from the photos below, they certainly look great and has gone a long way in bringing our Frogeye another step closer to being won very soon.
Coming Soon…
July 25, 2023
We are eagerly awaiting the arrival of another new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of a Lotus Europa. It is currently making its way to us from South Africa.
We are very excited for it to come through the doors and we are sure it will be a very popular addition to the collection.
Work Continues On Our Transit
July 24, 2023
Classic car technician, Chris has been continuing work on our Ford Transit MKII Tipper.
He has been repairing various issues on the chassis and bodywork ready for the restoration of this hard-working commercial vehicle to continue.
Seeing Clearly
July 24, 2023
Our 1960 MGA has had a new windscreen fitted by classic car technician Jonn and workshop manager, John. The clutch was also bled and a new master cylinder was fitted.
Our MGA hasn’t been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for very long but, already, it is making great progress and we are looking forward to it going home to its owner soon.
Welcome Back
July 24, 2023
We have recently welcomed back a beautiful classic car into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Our 1971 Bristol 411 has returned to us for some work to be completed. Classic car technician Jonn had the car up on the ramp so he could thoroughly inspect it. He also rubbed down and painted the flexi hose ferrules.
The oil pressure gauge was refitted and tested too.
Getting To Work On Our SS100
July 24, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been starting work on our very special 1939 Jaguar SS100. His investigation was centred around some of the issues the owner of this beautiful classic car has reported to us.
Jonn also removed the stickers that have been placed on the car throughout its life. The removal was done with a heat gun after Jonn had taped the area to protect it. These have all been kept in a folder which will be returned to the owner to help keep a record of the history of this special Jaguar.
Workshop manager John also worked on our SS100 by repairing the wiper motor.
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 is headed for auction!
July 21, 2023
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 will soon be headed for auction through our friends over at Car & Classic.
Some of you may remember, this stunning left-hand drive example of the DB6 replacement came to us from the USA as a claret US spec car but over the course of the last 8 months has been transformed into the stylish and handsome GT car you see today, finished in Deep Carriage Green.
Recently, we took the car out to shoot the photos for its upcoming auction which you can see here!
Keep an eye out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for the announcement of when our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 will be live on the Car & Classic website.
Another Classic On Its Way
July 21, 2023
We have been very busy sourcing some beautiful classic cars recently. Next in line to come into the workshop is our racing Austin Healey 3000 which will go on to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
We are very much looking forward to seeing this stunning car arrive at the workshop all the way from South Africa, and it will no doubt be a popular competition car in the very near future.
A TVR Arrives
July 21, 2023
We recently opened the doors to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to our latest addition, our 1976 TVR 2500M.
It will now go through a detailed inspection and assessment before going on to be won in the near future through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
All Hands On Deck
July 20, 2023
Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 has been a big focus for the workshop team lately, as they work hard to get it ready to be unveiled at the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall at the beginning of August.
Classic car technician Brian has continued his work on the interior of this incredible competition car. His attention was on the boot boards and multiple interior panels. Brian also fitted the ashtray before re-covering the gear shift cover. A rear folding seat was fitted too.
While Brian was focussing on the interior of our E-Type, workshop manager John was also working on the car. He fitted new tailgate stays, assembled choke parts, and freed off and greased the window regulators. Once this was all done, he got to work wiring up the dash.
Win our 2000 TVR Chimaera 450
July 20, 2023
Our 2000 TVR Chimaera is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website!
Hailed as one of the last true analogue sports cars, our Chimaera 450 has the looks and the performance to prove that point. With beautiful blue paintwork and a stunning cream/blue leather interior, this 4.5-litre V8 powered sports car is sure to grab every passer-bys attention.
Enter now on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
Changing Colour
July 20, 2023
It hasn’t been long since our 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop but, already, classic car technician Chris has begun the process of painting it.
After prepping the car, Chris got to work and our Bentley is already on its way to looking great!
A Very Special Arrival
July 18, 2023
Earlier today, we welcomed an extremely special classic car to the workshop – our 1939 Jaguar SS100.
The SS100 was the successor to the SS90 and was given its name thanks to its top speed at the time of 100mph. It was one of the first cars to have independent front suspension and quickly became a hit when it was revealed at the 1936 London Motor Show. During the three years it was in production (1936 – 1939), it was very popular with racing enthusiasts as well as the rich and famous.
It could be argued that if it hadn’t been for the start of World War II, the SS100 would have had a much longer production run. However, it wasn’t until 1948 that Jaguar was finally able to release its next sports car – the XK120.
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 has come to us to investigate a couple of issues the owner has been experiencing such as the brakes binding. As it has been driven around America and, all being well, will leave us to be driven around Ireland very soon – this 3.5-litre classic is certainly being used and enjoyed as it should be!
Another New Arrival
July 18, 2023
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop has welcomed several new arrivals lately, with one of the most recent ones being our 1997 Yamaha Virago 750.
This will eventually be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions but, for now, it will be inspected and assessed by our experienced workshop team.
A Modern Arrival
July 18, 2023
While we obviously specialise in classic vehicles, every now and again, we welcome more modern cars into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, and this is the latest one – our 2016 Peugeot 308.
While it is with us, some interior trim work will be completed before our 308 goes back home to its owner.
