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E-Type PDI
Jonn recently carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 1970 Jaguar E-Type.
Aston Martin Bodyshell Work
Rob has continued his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. He has carried on fabricating and welding on the rear bodyshell.
Ferrari Heater Valve
Jonn has been spending some time looking at the heater valve of our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT. Here are his notes: Carry out pressure test on cooling system. Attend to minor leaks found. System now sealed. Drain coolant. Strip and
New Exhaust
Steve recently fitted a new stainless steel exhaust to our 1952 Fiat 1900A. This wasn’t quite as straightforward as he had hoped though as the exhaust had to be made in-house as it is not possible to source one of
E-Type Fuel Filter
After Jonn had removed the fuel filter bowl from our 1973 Jaguar E-Type for cleaning, he noticed that the filter had come loose and the bowl seal was leaking. He fitted a new unit to cure both faults.
500SL Headights And Heater
Our 1987 Mercedes 500SL has been in the hands of Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager, John. He has been stripping down the headlights ready to send the reflector away to be refurbished. John also rebuilt and refitted the refurbished heater
Aston Martin Sand Blasting
Various parts of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 have been prepared for sandblasting. This is an important step in the restoration of this rare car and we are very excited to see the results back on the car. There has
Stripping our 1973 MG B Roadster – engine, carbs, heater box, wheels
Week 1 for new guy Dave has already been a busy one as his first project is our 1973 MG B Roadster. Gordon has not started Dave off lightly. The MG B is needing a serious amount of attention but
Triumph 2500TC Appraisal
After Tony collected our 1977 Triumph 2500TC from our secure storage facility and brought it back tot he Bridge Classic Cars workshop, classic car technician Jonn completed a thorough appraisal of it. Here are his notes: Wiper blades split. Bonnet
Assessing A Jensen 541
Jonn has been appraising our 1956 Jensen 541. Here are his notes: Grease all points. Remove all wheels and strip and check brakes. Wash down engine and gearbox areas. Refit all brake drums. Start up and check clutch bite point.
Test Driving MG Cyberster
On Saturday, we welcomed Darren and Anthony from EMG Ipswich to Bridge Classic Cars, as we teamed up to host our MG Cyberster Test Drive Day. Based at The Classic Lounge, the day was all about giving people the opportunity
Torque Show – 11th October 2024
This week, the team headed to the incredible Imperial War Museum in Duxford for the recent H&H Classics auction where two of our cars were being represented surrounded by the most sensational display of aircraft anywhere in the UK. Molly
Arrivals And Departures
We have recently welcomed several new vehicles into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The first is our 2013 Land Rover Defender 110 and, as you can see, it is quite the beast! After our 90 went into competition, it was
And Another…
Once again, we delivered a special car to one of our lucky winners. This time, it was Stephen who was taking delivery of his 2001 Aston Martin DB7 that he won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Congratulations Stephen, enjoy your
Another Happy Winner
Tony recently delivered our 1973 MGB Roadster to lucky winner Graham. Tony says this is always the best part about his job here at Bridge Classic Cars – seeing the winners see their new classic for the very first time.
Gary Dalby – Members Competition Winner
I just wanted to say thank you for the Gin that was a prize in your recent competition. I believe someone tried to call me on the day but I was abroad at the time so the call didn’t come
Won For Free
We recently ran a competition for our members where they could win a bottle of Heart of Suffolk Betty’s Gin completely free of charge. If you join the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club, you get a wide range of benefits:
WIN Our Caterham
You have the opportunity to win our 2007 Caterham Seven Roadsport 120 or, for the first time, a cash alternative of £15,000. Caterham models are known for their interiors being extremely sparse, offering only the essential instruments needed for driving.
AC Ace Is Back
In the very near future, we will be seeing the AC Ace back out on the roads of Britain. AC Cars, Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has recently announced the upcoming return of one of the most beautiful cars ever
Behind The Scenes Of Our E Type Draw
Yesterday, we did the live draw of our 1970 Jaguar E-Type when we randomly selected winning ticket number 5592, which belonged to the very lucky Andrew Graves. It’s always great fun finding out who wins our cars through Bridge Classic
A Day At Auction
Today, Craig and Gordon are at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford for the latest auction hosted by H&H. As you can see from Craig’s photos below, there is a huge range of cars available to buy and, as they
A Successful 1940s Evening
Last Friday, we opened the doors to The Classic Lounge so our guests could enjoy live music from The Three Chordettes. Everyone had a great time and it was a fantastic evening of music, drinks, and classic cars – a
Austin Metro Turns 44
Yesterday marked the 44th birthday of the Austin Metro. The Metro was once a common sight on roads all over the country and was launched as a competitor to the highly successful Ford Fiesta; with the idea that it would
More Classic Pick Up Progress
Our 1951 Austin Devon continues to make progress on its restoration journey.
Priming Our AC Cobra
Our 1975 AC Cobra replica has been primed in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop.
Defender Snorkel
Jonn has refitted the painted rear bench seat to our 2010 Land Rover Defender. He also refitted the snorkel to the offside front wing and screen and secured it in place.
Aston Martin DB2 Bodywork
Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 has been in the fabrication bay with Rob. He has bolted the body centre to the chassis as well as bolting on the rear wheel arches ready to start assembling the rear bodyshell. \rob then
Jensen Engine Work
After Tony collected the engine of our 1960 Jensen 541R, Paul fitted the clutch and brake master cylinders to the car. He then cut the heat shield to shape and fitted it to the bulkhead. Paul went on to prepare
XJS Inspection
Jonn has been assessing our 1994 Jaguar XJS. Here are his notes: Get car out from Classic lounge and start inspection. Carry out full inspection. Remove wheels and inspect brakes. Remove nearside rear caliper and turn disc round 1 stud
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