Jonn carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303. All tyres, including the spare, were inflated and connected to the washer system for testing, then disconnected afterwards to prevent the spare from losing pressure. A new bulb was fitted to the rear number plate light and tested. All wheels were torqued before […]
The wiring, harness, and heater have now been removed from our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. Lots of work and progress are being made on this car, and it will soon be returned to its former glory and be back out on the road where it belongs.
The art of coachbuilding extends beyond the history of the automobile itself. Bespoke, beautiful, one-off and individually styled expressions of the occupant, coachbuilding in itself is an art form, a kinetic work of art. In the early part of the 20th century, with the advent of the automobile this practice was carried on with some […]
Ben has begun cleaning and restoring various parts from our 1978 Mercedes 350SL in preparation for reassembly. Some components have been sandblasted and primed, with plans to apply the correct paint colour before storage. These restored parts will be packed away until they are ready to be refitted during the reassembly process
The Bridge Classic Cars team have recently welcomed this 1956 Sunbeam Talbot to our Suffolk HQ for the restoration technicians to take a look at getting it back to its former glory. Keep an eye on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates very soon.
Jonn carried out a quick check of fluid levels on our 1978 MG Midget ahead of a planned road test, but the vehicle failed to start. Initial checks confirmed low fuel, so 10 litres were added, though the issue persisted. The spark plugs were cleaned and re-gapped, and a spark test showed no ignition. The […]
Work has continued on our 1951 Austin Devon. Rob has been hard at work putting this beautiful classic pickup back together. Each time I go into the workshop, it’s fantastic to see the progress being made and to see it getting closer and closer to going back home.
Technician Ben dropped the subframes on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. The front subframe was secured with four mounting bolts, which were removed to release it. The rear subframe was attached via the rear shock absorbers, four bolts securing the differential, and two brackets at the front of the subframe bolted to the rear section of […]
Our 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS (Dino) has come to the end of its restoration journey here at Bridge Classic Cars. After arriving just over 12 months ago, it has undergone chassis repairs, been dry ice blasted, been stripped back to bare metal, and had a fresh coat of paint. Now that it is back together […]
Clinton has been fabricating new panels for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. As this car is so rare, it can be tricky to find new or spare parts. Luckily Clinton is able to use his skills and experience to fabricate the bits he needs. Clinton has also been doing some weld repairs.
Jonn has drilled out the rivets in the driver’s sun visor in our 1968 MGC Roadster. He then asked Clinton to weld repair the broken bracket.
Jonn modified the battery hold-down bracket of our 1974 Triumph Stag to accommodate the slightly different dimensions of the new battery and secured it in place. The main battery cable was re-terminated with an eyelet suitable for attachment to the isolator, which was then refitted and secured. The power steering pump was refitted and its […]
The split edges on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante have now been seam welded, with a significant amount of corrosion removed in the process. Previous poor repairs and existing damage are being addressed as part of the work. The number plate recess has been split and removed to allow for further repairs, during which […]
We filmed on location this week at Tide Mill and Woodbridge Boat Yard – the weather did not disappoint! Although despite its sunny appearance it was freezing! It was great to work somewhere different where Nick could let his artistic mind run wild, finding new fun angles and backdrops for the cars. Enter to WIN […]
The heater box and matrix were stripped and removed from our 1980 MG Midget. The matrix was tested and found to be faulty, and a replacement was ordered. The centre tunnel and gear lever were removed to access the reverse light switch. The broken switch was removed and replaced with a new one, which required […]
The engine and gearbox of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL have been removed.
The rear brakes on our 1987 Morgan 4/4 were stripped and new adjusters fitted. Each adjuster was dismantled and pre-lubricated prior to installation. The nearside adjuster was fitted first, followed by refitting the drum and adjusting the brake. The offside rear adjuster was then installed, with the drum refitted and the brake adjusted. The wheels […]
As the lucky winner took advantage of the 12 months storage included with his win, our 2011 Morgan 4/4 is now being prepped for delivery. Jonn raised the car up on the ramp and the rear wheels were removed. The old wheel cylinders were stripped out and removed. New cylinders were fitted and the brake […]
The gearbox and differential were removed from our 1975 Triumph TR6 and thoroughly cleaned in preparation for fitting new gaskets and seals to address multiple oil leaks.
Jonn drove our 1968 MGC Roadster to the fuel station. Upon returning to the workshop, the fuel gauge was only reading half. A test by shorting the wires at the sender showed the gauge reading full, confirming the gauge itself was functional. On reconnecting the sender, the power wire broke. The wiring was traced from […]
Tony recently made the long drive up to Scotland to deliver our 1994 Rover Mini to lucky winner Asa. Congratulations again Asa, and we hope you enjoy this beautiful little car.
Our 1973 MGB Roadster has now had primer applied and will soon be painted. It will, no doubt, look incredible by the time it leaves the paint shop.
The preparation of our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has continued in order for it to soon be painted. After polyfan has been applied, it has been rubbed down ready for the next stage of its restoration journey here at Bridge Classic Cars.
A guide coat has been added to our 1960 Jensen 541R. The primer was then rubbed down ready for final paint. The car was then masked up and will soon have its beautiful new paint applied.
Our 1975 Triumph TR6 was in need of some rust repair on the driver’s side sill. It was patch welded before being primed and painted.
Our 1978 Mercedes 350SL has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. While it has been in there, it has had the paint stripped off several panels ready for prep work to begin for new paint.
Our 1955 MG Magnette has undergone some welding repairs on the rear upper shock mount. A general assessment of the vehicle last weekend fond it was in great shape, other than this so now that the repair is done, it is ready to get back out on the road.
As new driveshafts were not available, we stripped down the joints and cleaned them, then regreased as well as replacing the CV boots on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
Our Triumph Stag has been serviced. While doing so, both power steering lines were replaced as the old ones were perished and leaking fluid.