Projects

Prep Work

Our 1959 Jensen 541R has continued to make progress through its restoration journey over the last week or so. Lydia has been hard at work

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Just Arrived

Another new addition has recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This time it is our 1997 Porsche 911 (966) Carrera 2. We picked

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Back Home

After saying goodbye to our beautiful 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible recently, it’s great to see this classic car back home with its owners. Everyone

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Testing Pressure

After noticing a minor fuel leak on our 1971 Jensen FF MKII, classic car technician John replaced the fuel pipe and clips. This stopped the

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Welding Begins

Classic car technician Rob has begun the welding work on our 1968 MGB GT. As you can see from the photos below, Rob’s welding has

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Swapping Lights

After having an award-winning summer at a number of classic car shows, our 1960 Jensen 541S has returned to us. Before being put into storage,

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Getting Back Together

Progress has continued on our 1959 Jensen 541R over the last week. After previously painting the chassis, classic car technician Mauro continued his work painting

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Prep Work

Our 1959 Jensen 541R has continued to make progress through its restoration journey over the last week or so. Lydia has been hard at work finishing her prep work on some metal parts of this rare classic car. Lydia’s prep work is to get these components ready to be painted at a later date in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop.

In addition to the work she completed on some of the metal parts of the car, Lydia also spent some time shaping the new foam which will eventually be part of the door armrests, ceiling pad, and dash pad. The centre panel also got cleaned up during the process.

As well as Lydia’s prep work, Monty also did some welding work to repair some of the components Lydia went on to prepare for painting.

The backboards of our 1959 Jensen 541R had new covers fitted by Lydia too. She sewed piping around the covers as well as sewing the pockets up and onto the backboards too.

The Investigation Begins

Classic car technician Steve recently began his investigation on our 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI. During his work, he found a few issues that will need to be resolved while our Alfa is here with us at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.

One of the first things that Steve noted in his investigation was that the brake cylinders were corroded and leaking which has caused the brake shoes to become contaminated with brake fluid.

Another issue discovered during Steve’s initial investigation was that the nearside rear drive shaft seal was leaking too. This was also causing contamination of the brake shoes.

The brake master cylinder seals of our Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI are leaking and the top radiator hose is cracked while the bottom hose is rubbing on the steering box.

In addition to the issues found with the brakes and seals, Steve also noted that both front chassis outriggers are corroded and in need of attention. Additionally, there appear to be several oil leaks that need to be cleaned up to allow Steve to conduct a more thorough investigation into where they might be coming from.

Our Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI has only been with us for a short while but Steve was very keen to start work on it as soon as possible. Although several issues were found during his work, it doesn’t take away from the fact that this is a great-looking classic car and, once all the work is complete, the owner will have their car returned to them in full working order.

A New Arrival – 1974 Volkswagen Beetle

The newest arrival has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and it is our beautiful Volkswagen Beetle.

Affectionately known as Delilah (thanks to the first part of the number plate), this iconic and extremely popular car has come to us for a full restoration.

Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars will look after Delilah until she is ready to be returned to her owner looking better than ever.

Just Arrived – 1964 Amphicar 7-70

After its recent visit to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1964 Amphicar 7-70 has returned to us ready to be restored for its owner.

Amphibious cars are always interesting vehicles to look at and to work on and this one looks like it will be no different.

Everyone in the workshop is looking forward to starting work on this classic vehicle and we look forward to seeing it move through its restoration journey.

Switches And Rewiring

Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII has been in the hands of classic car technician John lately. He has spent quite a bit of time working on this beautiful classic car replacing all of the interior switches with new ones.

As well as his work on the interior switches, John also replaced both headlights. The sidelights were rewired to the new bulb holders John installed too. These were tested after they were fitted and everything worked exactly as it should.

John polished the chrome bezels to make sure they looked as good as possible when refitted to our FF MKII.

A new adjuster was made for the offside before the same was done for the nearside too. These were also tested and worked perfectly.

After his work on the lights was complete, John then went on to rewire a new air-con fan and refit the grill of the car with a new bolt being used on one side.

The time then came for the switch panel to be reinstalled in our Jensen FF. While doing this, John replaced the voltage gauge from the glovebox area, replaced a fuse, and fitted a new stop screw to prevent the glovebox from opening too far, before securing the switch panel and trim.

All the switches were tested and John was satisfied they were all working as they should.

The electric window switches were next to be replaced. John needed to modify the switches and bond them in place before reconnecting and testing. John then modified the panel so that the gear lever locks in the park position freely.

Finally, John fitted the correct volt meter to the car and tested to make sure it was working correctly. The cigarette lighter was cleaned, tested, and seen to be working as expected too.

Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII is now even closer to being ready to leave us and be returned to its owner. With these jobs completed, this eye-catching classic car continues to make good progress on its restoration journey.

In The Workshop – 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI

Our 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.

Now that it is with us, the work on its brakes can be undertaken as well as any other investigative work to ensure this beautiful classic car stays on the road for as long as possible.

Our classic car technicians have already started their work on our Giulietta so it likely won’t be too long before it is on its way back to its owners ready to cover more miles together.

Door Alterations

We love Jensens here at Bridge Classic Cars. We think they are very special cars and we have spent lots of time working on various Jensen models from Interceptors to FFs, 541, 541R, and more.

One extremely special Jensen is our 1960 Jensen 541S which has recently returned to the workshop.

While it has been with us, it had its fog and spot lights swapped over by classic car technician Ryan as well as receiving some attention from Dave too.

Dave’s focus was on the driver’s side door. The door didn’t quite align right with the body of the car when it was closed. Dave did some alteration work and was able to improve the alignment of the door so the chrome part of the frame now fits much better.

As the time approaches to once again say goodbye to our 1960 Jensen 541S, we are pleased to have been able to make improvements to this beautiful, award-winning classic car.

Welding And Stripping

Classic car technician Rob has continued his work on our 1968 MGB GT.

He first focussed on the left-hand front suspension. This was stripped ready for new bushes to be fitted before rebuilding.

The left-hand sill and wheel arch underwent some more welding before being primed and sealed, while the right-hand inner sill and arch began to be cut out for more welding to take place.

The right-hand front suspension was then removed ready to be rebuilt. Welding then began on the right-hand side rear inner sill and wheel arch area.

Rob’s work will continue on this classic car as he prepares this future competition car to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.

Win Our 1964 Rover P5 Coupe

Entry is now open for our 1964 Rover P5 Coupe.

After successfully going through its Bridge Classic Cars workshop inspection, our team of classic car technicians are happy that a new owner can be found for it.

This is a great example of British car engineering and the lucky winner will have a beautiful classic car of their very own.

Tickets are available through the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.

Entry Is Now Open

Our 1970 Ford Cortina MK2 1600 has been through its Bridge Classic Cars workshop inspection and the team is happy to say it is now ready to be won through our competitions website.

This nostalgic classic car has only been owned by one family from new and went through restoration work a few years ago.

So many people have a lot of memories surrounding Ford Cortinas and this is your chance to win one of your own.

Tickets for the draw are available here.

Coming Soon – 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI

Soon to be making its way to us is our 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TI.

This beautiful classic car will be coming in for some work on its brakes before heading back to its owners to enjoy many more miles on the road.

As you can see from the photos below, this looks to be a great-looking Alfa Romeo and we are very much looking forward to its arrival at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.

Just Arrived

Another new addition has recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This time it is our 1997 Porsche 911 (966) Carrera 2.

We picked it up and delivered it safely to our workshop ready to be kept in storage until it travels to Queensland where its owner will be based.

Porsches are always popular with the workshop team so they will be making the most of the time our 911 is with us.

Back Home

After saying goodbye to our beautiful 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible recently, it’s great to see this classic car back home with its owners.

Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars loved having this car in the workshop and it was extremely popular with visitors and on our social media channels too.

Now that it is back home where it belongs, we hope that the owners get lots of use out of it and cover many miles in their 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible.

2 Daimlers Together From The Start

It’s not every day that we get to see two classic Daimlers. It’s even more rare to see two classic Daimlers that are the same model with sequential number plates. It’s even rarer still to see two Daimlers like this that belong to a husband and wife.

That’s exactly the story behind the two latest additions to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our 2 1964 Daimler V8s have come from a married couple who bought them in two separate purchases but ended up with two almost identical cars.

With number plates reading WVG 564 and WVG 565, these 1964 Daimler V8s seemed destined to follow each other throughout life. When one was purchased by the couple, residing in Lowestoft, they fell in love with it and decided they wanted another.

When their second purchase was complete, they saw how similar the two cars were. It seems fitting that these two cars, so close in registration, ended up with a married couple for most of their lives.

After being put into a garage many years ago, both of the cars will need lots of attention before they resemble anything close to their former glory. However, the story behind them is an interesting one that you won’t hear too often.

The Daimler V8 250 is a luxury classic car very similar to a Jaguar MKII and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for these two cars that seem destined to be together.

A Visit To The Rolling Road At Hangar 111

Our 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona recently visited Hangar 111 to make use of their rolling road.

This was the best way for the 6 carburettors to be correctly set up.

Our Daytona is a very eye-catching car and it always draws lots of attention from any visitors we have to the workshop.

Lots of progress has been made on our 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona and we look forward to seeing it returned to its owner very soon.

Testing Pressure

After noticing a minor fuel leak on our 1971 Jensen FF MKII, classic car technician John replaced the fuel pipe and clips. This stopped the leak and resolved the issue.

However, when John started the car, the oil pressure gauge showed low pressure. After speaking with the owner of the car, it was confirmed that the gauge normally displays a pressure of around 60 psi. John wanted to know if the issue was a faulty pressure gauge or if there was a bigger issue causing a drop in pressure.

The oil filter was removed and John ran a test using a gauge that he knew was working correctly. Without the oil filter fitted, the gauge showed 50 psi. After John put the oil filter back in and ran the test again, the working gauge again displayed 50 psi.

This was enough to tell John that the gauge in the car was the issue rather than a more serious issue which was the best outcome in this situation.

Work continues on our 1971 Jensen FF MKII and it won’t be too much longer before it is returned to its owner to enjoy again.

Welding Begins

Classic car technician Rob has begun the welding work on our 1968 MGB GT.

As you can see from the photos below, Rob’s welding has already gone a long way in improving the condition of this well-known classic car.

Once Rob has completed all the welding work, another assessment will be conducted to work out the next step in our MGB GT’s journey with us here at Bridge Classic Cars.

Interior Work On Our 1972 Rover P6 3500S

Our 1972 Rover P6 3500S will soon be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Before it goes live and is ready to win, classic car technician Brian has been doing some work on the interior of this eye-catching classic car.

The areas of focus for Brian were the rear armrest, driver’s seat, and rear seats.

Brian started his work by removing the rear seats and armrest. The driver’s seat was then removed too.

Work continued with Brian undoing the base cover of the driver’s seat so he could repair the damaged cover. Once the repaired rear armrest was re-fitted into the car, the top of the rear seats could then be repaired.

After re-fitting everything back into the car, our 1972 Rover P6 3500S is one step closer to being ready to find its new owner in a future live draw.

Entry Is Now Open!

You can now win our 1987 Volvo 240 GL.

Entry is open for the draw that will take place on Thursday 5th January 2023.

Our 1987 Volvo 240 GL is in exceptional condition and has only been owned by one family from new. It was going to be part of our personal collection of classic cars but, as so many of you asked for it to be a competition car, it is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.

You can enter the draw to win this beautiful classic car here.

Working On Our 1975 MGB GT V8

After checking the levels on our 1975 MGB GT V8, classic car technician Steve found an oil leak coming from the sump plug washer. This was replaced with a new plug and washer which stopped the leak. The oil and oil filter were also replaced.

Steve went on to check and clean the brakes as well as fabricating a new number plate holder as the previous plate was stuck to the bumper of the car.

The washer motor of our 1975 MGB GT V8 was also replaced.

Austin Healey Progress

As classic car technician Steve has been spending a bit of time with our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 lately, he has noticed a few issues that needed to be addressed. Over the last week, Steve has been working to resolve these issues ready for it to be driven to Hampshire by its owner very soon.

The first task Steve completed was to fix the driver’s side door check strap back into place. Once this was done, he went on to fit a new rear fuel filter.

A small oil leak was found from a previous sump repair. Steve removed the sump and it was cleaned and welded to resolve the minor oil leak.

Steve also cleaned the carburettor pistons and float bowls too.

Our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 continues to be prepared for its upcoming road trip. It won’t be too much longer before we say goodbye as we watch it drive out of the workshop and back out on the road again.

Reassembly, Electrical Work, And More

After working on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 for the last couple of weeks, classic car technician John has been busy reassembling this beautiful classic car. Once everything was back together following the fitting of a hidden battery isolator, John conducted some tests and was pleased with the results.

While he was working on our E-Type, John noticed that there was a minor blow on one side of the exhaust. He resealed the exhaust to solve the issue.

The carburettor float bowls were stripped as the carbs were flooding at idle speed which indicated sticking needle valves. Each bowl was full of dirt and the needle valves were found to be covered in dirt too when they were removed.

The carb bowls were cleaned, blown out, and refitted. The last carb needed a gasket made for the float bowl as the old one was torn.

A new fuel filter was fitted near the tank and the sight glass was clean and free from dirt which made John think it could be the fuel lines themselves causing the issues. He stripped and blew out the fuel lines from rear to front. A lot of dirt came out before everything was reassembled and tested.

Our 1972 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3 had a good clean and, as you can see from the pictures below, looked extremely good afterwards.

In preparation for our E-Type leaving the workshop, John went on to check and adjust the tracking before turning his attention to the reverse lights that were not working. When they were powered up with the power probe, they worked fine which indicated that the bulbs and wiring were all ok. John stripped the centre console to access the switch. He removed the switch and found this was where the fault was. He lubricated the switch and refitted it without spacer shims before reconnecting it. After testing, John was satisfied that everything was working as it should.

Swapping Lights

After having an award-winning summer at a number of classic car shows, our 1960 Jensen 541S has returned to us.

Before being put into storage, classic car technician Ryan swapped the fog and spot lights over on this beautiful classic car.

While Ryan has been looking at the lights, Dave was busy working to resolve an alignment issue with one of the door windows.

We have always known that our 1960 Jensen 541S is a beautiful and very special classic car. We love having it back in the workshop with us and the team here is enjoying being up close and personal with it preparing it for its time in storage.

Painting And Tracking

Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 has recently had its new boot floor panels painted by classic car technician Scott.

That wasn’t the only work completed on this classic car last week though. John conducted a check of the tracking and found that it was way out from where it should be. John adjusted the tracking to bring it back within specification.

While working on our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8, John also noticed that the top suspension arm nut was loose. He tightened this nut which resolved the issue.

The Metalwork Continues On Our Jensen Interceptor

Classic car technicians Monty and Christian have continued their work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3.

The metalwork of any car restoration tends to be the part of the project that takes a lot of time. This makes sense when you think that the bodywork is the foundation of the vehicle. The metalwork needs to be completed to an extremely high standard as the rest of the car will be built on and around this.

As Monty and Christian are fabricating a strong foundation that the rest of this classic car will be built on, their work will continue until they are completely satisfied that it meets their high standards.

Our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3 has definitely made progress as of late and, as more panels are made and as more welding is completed, the car is becoming more and more recognisable to its final form.

Fabricating A New Cover

It’s fairly obvious that our 1940 Morris C8 Gun Tractor (Quad) is a very interesting vehicle. It is certainly very different to most of the other classic cars we have in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.

With that in mind, it makes sense that finding parts for it can be quite challenging.

The water jacket cover of this heavy-duty machine was recently found to be rotted through. As sourcing a new one wasn’t an option, a replacement was fabricated instead.

This type of classic vehicle presents interesting challenges to our team of classic car technicians. Luckily, they are highly skilled and experienced so finding a solution doesn’t usually take them too long!

Getting Back Together

Progress has continued on our 1959 Jensen 541R over the last week. After previously painting the chassis, classic car technician Mauro continued his work painting various components that will eventually be re-attached to the newly painted chassis.

While Mauro was painting, Brian continued work on the car’s interior. Although none of the interior components are actually inside the vehicle at the moment, preparation has already begun for things to be installed later on in the restoration process.

Brian fitted the metal brackets to the front and rear door cappings as well as fitting metal brackets to the rear quarter panels too.

Classic car technician Rob was also working on our 541R by bolting the roof frame back onto the chassis. Rob also bolted the body back onto the chassis as well. This has gone a long way in bringing the frame of our 1959 Jensen 541R back together and it is now much more recognisable.

Another big milestone that was achieved this week was the fibreglass work being finished on the car. Once this was done, Chris was able to apply epoxy and inside seal the body. Chris went on to remove the old paint from the bonnet, as well as paint more components, before moving on to putting the panels back onto the chassis ready to be panel levelled.

Chris ultimately put the body of this rare classic car back together and it is now ready for final gapping and panel levelling before moving on to the next stage of its restoration journey.

Our 1959 Jensen 541R has come a long way this year and, as 2022 draws to a close, we are very excited to see progress continue in the new year. By this time in 2023, this classic car will look very different to how it does now (and extremely different to how it did when it first arrived in the workshop).

Just Arrived – 1972 Rover P6 3500S

We recently welcomed another new arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1972 Rover P6 3500S.

This is the manual and most sought-after version of this classic car and it was truly advanced for its time.

With suspension and bodywork superior to anything else on the market at the time of its release, our P6 3500S really is an impressive vehicle.

Not only is it a luxurious car but it is also fast too so this is certainly one vehicle that is proving very popular in the workshop.

Our 1972 Rover P6 3500S takes its place as part of our collection of competition cars that will be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions very soon.

Before entry opens, it will go through a full inspection and assessment with our team of classic car technicians. Once they are satisfied, it won’t be long before a new owner is found at one of our live draws early next year.

Saying Goodbye To Our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible

The time has come when we have to say goodbye to our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible.

We have loved seeing this beautiful classic car progress through its restoration journey and we are extremely happy that it is now back with its owner being fully enjoyed as it should.

Our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible looks very different to how it did when it first arrived at the workshop and we are proud of what our team of classic car technicians achieved with this impressive restoration.

Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars hopes the owner enjoys their restored classic and that they enjoy seeing it every day as much as we did.

Welcome Back To A Special Jensen

Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars has spent a lot of time around Jensens. Considering how rare 541’s are, we have had several in the workshop over the last few years.

One very special Jensen is our 1960 Jensen 541S which has recently returned to us.

After having an award-winning summer, the owner of this stunning car has bought it to us for storage over winter. However, before it goes into hibernation, our team of classic car technicians will be looking to re-align one of the door windows as well as doing some work on the lights too.

We love this very special car and, after a summer of awards being won, it’s earned a rest with us.