Rebuilding the Carburettor of the 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window
September 30, 2024
Our amazing workshop manager, John, has been working on the 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window which is in our workshops for a couple of
Projects
Building Up our 1979 Ferrari 400
September 30, 2024
The workshop team at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ have been working their way through our classic 1979 Ferrari 400, recommissioning each system of
Inspecting Our E-Type
September 30, 2024
In preparation for it to be won very soon through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jonn got our 1970 Jaguar E-Type into the workshop and began
Back Together – The Body of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Back on the Chassis
September 30, 2024
Our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has taken a massive step forward over the past week as the Bridge Classic Cars restoration team have reunited the
MG Midget Carbs And Exhaust
September 30, 2024
Rob completed his work on our 1966 MG Midget by looking at the carbs and exhaust. Once he had finished, the car was loaded into
Preparing Our MGB For Delivery
September 30, 2024
The two Johns have been completing the preparations for our 1973 MGB Roadster to be delivered to its new owner very soon. John replaced the
A Motorbike Delivered
September 30, 2024
Tony recently loaded up our 1960 Royal Enfield 250 and delivered it to Dave Emmett, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions with ticket
Building up the suspension of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe
September 30, 2024
The workshop team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been continuing their work on getting the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe closer
Jensen 541R Rear Axle
September 30, 2024
Paul has been busy working on the rear axle of our 1960 Jensen 541R. After stripping the old axle for parts, he prepped the removed
Saab needs it’s sparkle back
September 24, 2024
We last saw our Saab 9-3 in our workshops back in 2019 for some work on the engine and now it returns for a thoroughly
Land Cruiser Work Begins
September 24, 2024
The owner of our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser has been waiting patiently for work to begin on bringing this beast of a car back to
She’s Back
September 24, 2024
After leaving us a little while ago, our VW Beetle known as Delilah is back for some repairs. It’s great to see this stunning car
A Popular Classic Car
September 24, 2024
We have welcomed another classic car into the workshop recently in the form of our 1973 MGB Roadster. These are always popular classics so we
Another New Arrival
September 23, 2024
Another new arrival entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop recently in the form of our 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S.
A 1930s Arrival
September 23, 2024
We recently welcomed our absolutely stunning 1939 Morris 8 Cabriolet into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. All being well, this will be live on the
Ready To Go
September 23, 2024
Our 1959 Ford Zephyr has been loaded into the trailer and is ready to be delivered to the lucky winner very soon.
More Panel Levelling
September 23, 2024
More panel levelling has been taking place on our 1951 Austin Devon.
Win Our E-Type For £5.00
September 20, 2024
Our 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 is in the 2+2 configuration, meaning it has a stretched wheelbase and the addition of rear seats. While the
Goodbye To Our C-Type
September 20, 2024
Back in September 2021, work began in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to build our Bridge C-Type replica. Now, just over 3 years later, the
Welcome Back
September 20, 2024
Our 1989 Daimler Double Six recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Morgan 4/4 Wing Light
September 20, 2024
The owner of our 1964 Morgan 4/4 reported that the N/S wing light wouldn’t tighten up. Steve removed the light and found that the thread
Sill And Wing Repairs
September 20, 2024
Clinton has fabricated new sill and wing sections for our 2003 Rover 75.
DB2/4 Grille
September 20, 2024
John recently removed and replaced the grille from our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4. The chrome was flaking so a replacement was needed.
Devon Panel Alignment
September 20, 2024
Alan has continued the panel alignment and levelling on our 1951 Austin Devon.
Spitfire Assessment
September 19, 2024
A 1974 Triumph Spitfire recently came into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop so that the team could assess and inspect it for any potential future
MGB Prep
September 19, 2024
Here are Jonn’s notes for his recent work on our 1973 MGB Roadster: Remove both headlights for replacement. Clean chromes and tighten spring to nearside
Rebuilding Jensen 541R Suspension
September 19, 2024
Paul has been rebuilding the front and rear suspension of our 1960 Jensen 541R.
Rover P5 Repairs
September 19, 2024
Rob has cut out the corrosion on the left-hand rear chassis rail of our 1973 Rover P5. He then repaired the panels and welded them
Dino Brakes And Dash
September 19, 2024
Steve has made and replaced the rear metal brake pipes for our Ferrari Dino. The old ones were seized and were damaged when removing them.
Camper Repairs
September 19, 2024
John has been working on our 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Moonraker. Here are his notes: Replacing screw in sliding door handle and refitting handle. Looking
Rebuilding the Carburettor of the 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window
September 30, 2024
Our amazing workshop manager, John, has been working on the 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window which is in our workshops for a couple of jobs.
This time, John has been rebuilding the carburettor of the classic aircooled Volkswagen chasing down a slight dead spot. John completely cleared out the entire carburettor including spending meticulously inspecting and cleaning out the jets. After that, John fitted up the new gasket and filter kits before getting it back on top of the flat-four engine.
Building Up our 1979 Ferrari 400
September 30, 2024
The workshop team at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ have been working their way through our classic 1979 Ferrari 400, recommissioning each system of the car.
This time, Jon has been continuing his work on the underside of the Maranello masterpiece with the exhaust system. He has to make several new sections of the rear of the exhaust which involved cutting, slotting and clamping the replacement pieces to the back boxes, while also having to remake 1 of the original exhaust mounts.
Next up, Jon moved over to the offside of the classic Ferrari to get the exhaust and oil cooler sorted out. To begin with, Jon had to modify the mounts to add some extra clearance, before installing the exhaust system. With that now in place, Jon could fit up the rear anti-roll bar links before moving onto getting the gearbox oil cooler into place with some modifications to the hoses and pipework to get everything safely fit back into the car, which included sleeving some of the pipework in what could become contact areas over time as well as putting heatwrap on the pipes to protect them from the exhaust which run close by.
Inspecting Our E-Type
September 30, 2024
In preparation for it to be won very soon through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jonn got our 1970 Jaguar E-Type into the workshop and began its pre-delivery inspection. After taking a look at things with it on the floor, he raised it up on the ramp.
He inflated all of the tyres, greased all of the points, and slackened the rear driveshaft. Jonn then reconnected the sidelight switch and tested everything to make sure it was working as it should.
Back Together – The Body of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Back on the Chassis
September 30, 2024
Our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has taken a massive step forward over the past week as the Bridge Classic Cars restoration team have reunited the repaired body back onto the refurbished and refinished chassis of this classic Aston Martin.
Rob, one of our technicians, has been heading up this phase of the project – He, along with several members of the team, carefully reunited the body and the chassis inch by inch for the final time before it heads off to the body and paint team to begin its journey back into colour.
MG Midget Carbs And Exhaust
September 30, 2024
Rob completed his work on our 1966 MG Midget by looking at the carbs and exhaust. Once he had finished, the car was loaded into the trailer ready for Tony to deliver it back to its owner.
Preparing Our MGB For Delivery
September 30, 2024
The two Johns have been completing the preparations for our 1973 MGB Roadster to be delivered to its new owner very soon.
John replaced the heater valve and heater control cable before replacing the heater knob too. He also topped up the coolant before cleaning the connections to the rev counter.
Jonn carried out the pre-delivery inspection and made a note of a couple of small jobs he would like to do before signing the car off to be delivered.
A Motorbike Delivered
September 30, 2024
Tony recently loaded up our 1960 Royal Enfield 250 and delivered it to Dave Emmett, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions with ticket number 1356.
Congratulations again to Dave and we hope you enjoy your new bike.
Building up the suspension of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe
September 30, 2024
The workshop team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been continuing their work on getting the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe closer to getting back on the road – this time quite literally!
Rob, one of our restoration technicians, has been working on building up the front suspension of the rare sports car. Focusing on the right hand side, he has built up the front uprights after they had been stripped, inspected and refinished. These will be carefully wrapped up and put into storage awaiting their time to be fitted to the chassis of the car soon. Along side that, Rob has bench built the rear brakes which also await their moment to be reunited with the rest of the running gear on the car.
Jensen 541R Rear Axle
September 30, 2024
Paul has been busy working on the rear axle of our 1960 Jensen 541R.
After stripping the old axle for parts, he prepped the removed parts for paint and plating.
Paul then went on to fit the rear axle and leaf springs as our 541R continues to make great progress.
Saab needs it’s sparkle back
September 24, 2024
We last saw our Saab 9-3 in our workshops back in 2019 for some work on the engine and now it returns for a thoroughly good clean. The car has been sitting outside (undercover) for a few years now. The customer is looking to keep the car as a future classic which we believe is a very good move but it is now time to get the car stored away in dry storage.
Land Cruiser Work Begins
September 24, 2024
The owner of our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser has been waiting patiently for work to begin on bringing this beast of a car back to life.
Now, finally, space in the workshop has allowed work to begin. After removing the wheel arches, rear bumpers, tailpipe, and fuel filler pipe, it was found there was rot at the rear end of the car as well as on the wheel arches, lower rear corners, and the boot floor.
Now these issues have been found, the vehicle will be prepped ready for welding and, eventually, a new coat of paint.
She’s Back
September 24, 2024
After leaving us a little while ago, our VW Beetle known as Delilah is back for some repairs.
It’s great to see this stunning car back in the workshop.
A Popular Classic Car
September 24, 2024
We have welcomed another classic car into the workshop recently in the form of our 1973 MGB Roadster.
These are always popular classics so we are very pleased to have this one in our collection.
Another New Arrival
September 23, 2024
Another new arrival entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop recently in the form of our 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S.
A 1930s Arrival
September 23, 2024
We recently welcomed our absolutely stunning 1939 Morris 8 Cabriolet into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
All being well, this will be live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website very soon.
Ready To Go
September 23, 2024
Our 1959 Ford Zephyr has been loaded into the trailer and is ready to be delivered to the lucky winner very soon.
More Panel Levelling
September 23, 2024
More panel levelling has been taking place on our 1951 Austin Devon.
Win Our E-Type For £5.00
September 20, 2024
Our 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 is in the 2+2 configuration, meaning it has a stretched wheelbase and the addition of rear seats. While the standard E-Type was a pure two-seater, the 2+2 was designed with a slightly more practical approach in mind, making it a more versatile choice for drivers who wanted the thrill of driving a sports car but also needed the option to carry passengers—or, at the very least, extra luggage.
The 2+2 configuration involved extending the wheelbase by 9 inches compared to the two-seater model. The addition of rear seats also slightly altered the E-Type’s iconic silhouette, giving it a longer, more elongated appearance.
This particular E-Type has been known to us for several years. The Bridge Classic Cars workshop team have maintained this stunning classic since 2021 and it has always been an admired part of the workshop collection and whoever is lucky enough to win it will have a fantastic classic for long road trips.
- 4.2-litre straight six engine
- 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
- Known and looked after by Bridge Classic Cars since 2021
- Recently completed a 1000-mile road trip from the UK to Spain
- Finished in a stunning dark green with a sand leather interior
- Bridge Classic Cars pre-delivery inspection
Enter the draw here
Goodbye To Our C-Type
September 20, 2024
Back in September 2021, work began in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to build our Bridge C-Type replica.
Now, just over 3 years later, the project is complete and the car is off to its new home. Before it left us, we had to take some final photos of one of the most beautiful cars of all time!
Welcome Back
September 20, 2024
Our 1989 Daimler Double Six recently returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Morgan 4/4 Wing Light
September 20, 2024
The owner of our 1964 Morgan 4/4 reported that the N/S wing light wouldn’t tighten up. Steve removed the light and found that the thread on the fixing nut stud had worn causing the nut to slip, so he put braise on both sides of the nut and refitted the light.
Sill And Wing Repairs
September 20, 2024
Clinton has fabricated new sill and wing sections for our 2003 Rover 75.
DB2/4 Grille
September 20, 2024
John recently removed and replaced the grille from our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4. The chrome was flaking so a replacement was needed.
Devon Panel Alignment
September 20, 2024
Alan has continued the panel alignment and levelling on our 1951 Austin Devon.
Spitfire Assessment
September 19, 2024
A 1974 Triumph Spitfire recently came into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop so that the team could assess and inspect it for any potential future work.
MGB Prep
September 19, 2024
Here are Jonn’s notes for his recent work on our 1973 MGB Roadster:
Remove both headlights for replacement. Clean chromes and tighten spring to nearside bucket. Remove offside steering rack gaiter and check where play is. Remove pinion plate and spring. Found 3 shims inside. Remove all shims and refit spring and plate. Test rack and its a bit tight lock to lock. Repeat process and refit 1 shim and retry. Ok now. Refit and secure rack gaiter.
Rob also removed the LH front shock absorber and replaced it. He then fitted new headlight units and checked the beam settings.
Rebuilding Jensen 541R Suspension
September 19, 2024
Paul has been rebuilding the front and rear suspension of our 1960 Jensen 541R.
Rover P5 Repairs
September 19, 2024
Rob has cut out the corrosion on the left-hand rear chassis rail of our 1973 Rover P5. He then repaired the panels and welded them in.
Steve then fitted new door mirrors. He made some new aluminium mirror mounts as the ones that were on the car were plastic and are prone to coming loose.
Dino Brakes And Dash
September 19, 2024
Steve has made and replaced the rear metal brake pipes for our Ferrari Dino. The old ones were seized and were damaged when removing them.
Steve then removed the dashboard top and stripped it down to repair the damage on the nearside top.
Camper Repairs
September 19, 2024
John has been working on our 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Moonraker. Here are his notes:
Replacing screw in sliding door handle and refitting handle. Looking at why sink pump not working. Water pump melted. Check wiring all looks okay order new pump. Look into passenger rear lights not working. Remove lens and check bulbs and connections, no earth connection on light unit. Clean all terminals and make a good earth on the chassis. Refit lamp check all lights.
Running issues. Check points setting. No visible gap. Replace points and condenser and rotor as showing signs of burnt connections clean plugs. Replace auxiliary belt as frayed and fit caps on the leads on the distributor to insulatate them.
New pump arrived. Check operation of tap switch working as it should. Rewire switch and pump adding connections for easy removal. Re route wiring so out of way test pump
Pedal pulled through floor. Make plate to support throttle pedal. Plate above and below floor and bolt pedal to plate
