Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 is currently taking part in the 2025 Mille Miglia. This was a full restoration that the Bridge Classic Cars team completed over a span of several years, so we are very excited to see it complete this iconic drive. You can track the cars taking part here (look for car […]
Jonn carried out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider. As part of the process, he tightened the connections to the number plate lights and resecured the centre console, gluing the trim back into place. He also bonded the offside quarter light handle back onto the window. The tyres were inflated to […]
Chris progressed work on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI by bringing the rear left wing and the back of the car up to primer stage.
John carried out a thorough test of our 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8 and confirmed that everything was functioning correctly. The squeak previously reported by the customer was identified as a brake-related noise, which John believes is coming from the handbrake pads. Additionally, it was noted that the radiator overflow pipe was missing, so a new […]
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we’re all petrolheads – doesn’t matter what generation we’re from. From classic Ford’s and Mini’s all the way up to relatively new Golf GTi’s and Ford ST’s, we can’t help but be passionate about what fuels us. Just like our technician Steve. Steve, one of our restoration technicians, has been […]
We welcomed a pair of new arrivals to the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop over the weekend. A boxer-engined BMW motorcycle and a classic Jaguar E-Type, both of which will be checked over by our restoration technicians to get back into their former glories. 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe: 2002 BMW R1150RS:
Following the completion of the initial road test, our 1973 MGB Roadster required some fine-tuning. John identified that the front carburettor was flooding. Upon closer inspection, it became clear that the needle valve had been held open by a foreign object. The carburettor was thoroughly cleaned, rebuilt, and reset in preparation for the next road […]
Our new technician, George, has been completing an appraisal on our 1971 Triumph TR6. Repairs completed so far include replacing the grease boot on the front nearside, replacing calipers, pads, mounting hardware, and discs. The coolant was replaced, and the gearbox oil was drained.
Jonn began by carrying out an appraisal of our 1963 Jaguar MKII, performing a brief preliminary inspection to prepare the vehicle for a road test. Following the road test, the car was brought onto the ramp for a more thorough inspection, with all necessary points greased during the process. The wheels were removed and the […]
Jonn continued work on our 1973 Porsche 914 by completing the fitting of the trims underneath. One screw bolt was cut down to the correct size and installed to replace a missing unit. A new nearside heat exchanger was mounted and secured, followed by the installation and securing of new ducting. The cable and clamp […]
Our 1977 Leyland Mini 1000 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. It has now been primed, prepped, and made ready to paint.
Gregg has continued his work on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. He has been repairing the frame and completing work on the floors too.
Steve inspected our 1976 Jensen Interceptor and found that the air conditioning wires were loose beneath the bonnet. After conducting research to identify the correct wiring layout, he protected the wires and mounted them securely along the inner wing to ensure both functionality and safety. The rear seats were test-fitted, revealing that some modifications will […]
Clinton has continued to make fantastic progress on the unique build of our XK120B. He has recently been working on the front grille shell and chassis ends, as well as the floor bracing.
TGregg has finished the rust repairs on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Jonn received the new starter motor for our 1984 Morgan 4/4 and carried out an initial inspection, confirming that it appeared to be correct and mounted without issue. However, once installed, he found that the pinion throw was insufficient to engage with the flywheel properly. As a result, he removed the starter motor for further […]
Jonn refitted the alternator on our 1973 Porsche 914, beginning by connecting and securing the wiring to the unit before reinstalling the rear cover. Once the alternator was properly mounted, he tensioned the belt accordingly. He then proceeded with fitting the surrounding trims around the alternator. After reconnecting the battery, Jonn tested the charge rate, […]
Lydia has fitted the rear interior panels to our 1976 Jensen Interceptor. Ben has also been working on this classic Jensen, focusing on the wiring. He has cleaned the terminals and made up new grounds where needed before testing all circuits.
Mauro has been treating the rust spots on our 1977 Leyland Mini 1000. He also finished the filler work.
Tony delivered our Ford Transit MK2 back to its owner.
Tony collected our Jaguar E-type series 3 from Coltec where it had been undergoing some engine work.
Jonn fitted the panel in the boot of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL to conceal the fuel tank. As the bolts wouldn’t start, he tapped out all the holes to ensure proper fitment and cut several bolts down to the correct length before securing the panel in place. He then refitted the nearside door window […]
Chris loaded our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI into the paint booth, carried out the masking process, and applied the primer coat.
The rust on our Golf GTI has been investigated, and work has begun to resolve the issues.
Jonn worked through the list of customer concerns on our 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8, beginning by tightening and adjusting the interior mirror. He then carried out a visual inspection of the engine from cold, where a small trace of coolant was observed around the inlet manifold and distributor mount. A pressure test of the cooling […]
Jon is continuing with the remedial works on the Porsche Boxter. The battery is secured down and we’ve tightened the battery terminals. The driver’s seatbelt was twisted so this is now rectified. This could only be done by undoing the bottom mount. The catalyst heat shield on the NS has now been secured to stop […]