Our 1987 Volvo 240GL has been spending some time being prepared for painting. It will ultimately be painted its original white colour. This will make it look almost identical to how it would have looked when it left the factory back in 1987. Restoring a classic car like this, so it ends up looking brand […]
Lydia has completed more interior work on our 1958 Jensen 541R by getting the door cards and rear quarter panels finished. She used original Jensen pieces as patterns to make new leather and vinyl versions. Lydia sewed these together before they were glued and stapled to the frame.
Our 1978 MG B GT is starting to look more and more like a complete car. Not only have our classic car technicians finished fitting the interior carpet, but technician Rob has also fitted the rear seat into the car. With the interior of the car starting to look more recognisable (with the exception of […]
In order to carry on getting our 1986 Daimler DS420 restored, classic car technician, Dave, has had to remove the front crossmember. This is an important component of the car as it helps maintain stability (among other things) so the repair and replacement is something only skilled technicians, like those at Bridge Classic Cars, should […]
Our classic car technicians are always busy working on restoring classic cars. Every now and again, we are able to get a few photos of them doing what they do best, and the below photos of Paul working on parts for our 1970 Bristol 411 are great examples of this.
The interior of our 1958 Jensen 541R is beginning to make some good progress. In addition to the interior carpets and the interior leather that has already been installed, work has started on the kick panels, door panels, and rear quarter panels.
Our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible has been getting some attention in the workshop lately. Brian has been making the hood frame and cover for this incredibly cool looking classic car. From the photos below, you can see how he began by screwing the wooden front rail, which would make the hood frame, together before […]
The finishing touches of any classic car restoration are always extremely exciting. It’s these details that can bring a car to life and back to all of its former glory. Our 1981 MG B GT LE is now at a stage where the finishing touches are beginning to be added. One example of this is […]
There are quite a few Jensens being restored in our workshop at the moment (7 at the last count including 541s, 541Rs, and an Interceptor MK3). As there is a lot of work to get done on these classic cars, it’s usually very beneficial to bulk produce some of the smaller parts so they are […]
After going through a thorough inspection and assessment in the workshop, the team have confirmed that our 1994 Ducati 750 SuperSport is ready to go! This means that you can now enter the draw for your chance to win it. Head over to Bridge Classic Cars Competitions for more information about this stunning bike, including […]
More repair work was needed on the subframe of our 1955 Jensen 541. This work has been undertaken and completed. The finished subframe will now be able to offer the support it needs to, in order to keep the classic car running smoothly and safely when it is fully restored.
Dave has spent a lot of time lately working on our 1954 Jaguar MKVII. During one of his inspections of the vehicle, he noticed that there appeared to be some damage to the engine. As his investigation went deeper, he discovered grit in the oil and some damage to the big end. The result was […]
More work continues to be completed on the interior of our 1958 Jensen 541R. Lydia has been extremely busy fitting the rear squab seat cover onto its frame. Once she had done this, her attention turned to the rear base. After carefully measuring the material, Lydia cut out the pieces of leather and vinyl she […]
The classic car technicians at Bridge Classic Cars can turn their hand to many jobs. One job that you might not expect them to excel at though is carpet fitting! However, that’s exactly what they have been doing with our 1978 MG B GT. The exterior of this classic car is enough to catch many […]
It’s always an exciting time when we see the arrival of a new car into our workshop. One of the most recent additions is our 2000 TVR Chimaera 450 in blue. Once we have finished lovingly staring at this beautiful classic car, our classic car technicians will take control of it in order to inspect […]
After being recently repainted, our 1981 MG B GT LE had new glass and trim installed. This has not only made the car look neat and tidy, but also taken it one step closer to getting back on the road for everyone to see and enjoy!
With new paintwork and new seats, it was time for the internal floor of our 1958 Jensen 541R to get some attention. Some fairly tricky areas needed new carpet so a variety of patterns and templates were needed to make sure everything fit perfectly in the car. As work continues on this beautiful classic car, […]
The team of classic car technicians at Bridge Classic Cars found some areas of corrosion on our 1986 Daimler DS420 a little while ago. In order to fully inspect all of the corrosion areas, the team have had to gain access to some tricky parts of the car. Recently, the servo was removed to give […]
The only thing that could be more exciting than finding out you’ve won a 1991 Mercedes 300SL through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, is when it gets delivered to you and you get to meet your new car face-to-face. That’s exactly what happened when we delivered Neil Beedie’s new car to him. Neil won the 300SL […]
Scott, one of our classic car technicians, has been hard at work on the restoration of our 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona. From having his head under the bonnet to being under the car itself (and everywhere else in between), Scott continues to restore this incredible car so it can be back on the road where […]
There has been a lot of work completed on our 1978 MG B GT to get it into its current state. As it continues to be beautifully restored here at Bridge Classic Cars, our classic car technicians, like Rob, can always be seen working hard to lovingly bring this classic car back to all of […]
Our 1978 MG B GT has taken another big leap forward on its restoration journey. With the fitting of its propshaft and radiator, real progress has been made to get this classic car back on the road, where it rightfully belongs. In addition to the propshaft and radiator, the MG B GT’s headlamps, front spoiler […]
Now that the 1970 Bristol 411 has been converted to a left-hand drive, our classic car technicians have repositioned the steering arm. Doing this improves the steering geometry, which can make a big difference in how the finished car will drive when it is returned to its owner.
After a trip to the blasters, our 1959 Jensen 541R has made its way back to the workshop. Once the newly blasted shell has been inspected by our classic car technicians, the next stage of restoration can begin.
The 1958 Jensen 541R has already come a long way since its arrival at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in Suffolk. With recent work being completed on the front and rear seats, attention turned to the leather that would be covering the interior bodywork. The material selected perfectly complements the dark blue interior that the […]
Join us at the workshops for an evening of entertainment and our Live triple draw. Molly and the team will be finding new homes for 3 more amazing machines! Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0HH Our 1961 Mini Deluxe, 1970 MG C and our 1994 Ducati 750 Supersport are all […]
Dave is now looking into possible reasons for why the engine on our Vauxhall Omega is leaking. He is currently in the process of replacing the Dowty washers and seals on the oil cooler. There also appears to be a leak coming from the front pulley so this will also need investigating.
Mary who we have known a few years loves her Triumph Spitfire and we have looked after it ever since our first encounter. Unfortunately for husband Bill she is not so keen on the Rover 80 that has been taking up valuable space in the wood store and coming up to another winter of non-restoration […]
In the workshops right now, we have 6x Jensen 541’s in various states of repair or restoration. We have 3x Jensen 541’s and 3x Jensen 541R’s. Sometimes, when fabricating parts it is much more time and cost effective for Clinton to produce more than one item. In this instance, Clinton has been working on re-producing […]
Lydia has now started work on the rear squabs on our 1958 Jensen 541R. the same techniques used on the front seats will be used on the rear so any existing leatherwork will be used to make up new templates or new templates will be drawn up by hand to help make the rear seats. […]