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Refresh – Gearbox Service and Checking a Fuel Issue on the 1951 Jaguar XK120
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working on the Jaguar XK120 with this round of work comprising of a gearbox oil change and looking into a fuel issue. To begin with, the team began to look for a reported
Refinished – 1987 Daimler Double Six Parts in Satin Black
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop have been working on refinishing some of the final pieces for the 1987 Daimler Double. Various brackets, panels and the fan shroud have all been stripped, cleaned and prepared before being taken into
Behind the Scenes – Live Draw of the 1968 Morris Minor Van
Last night, Bridge Classic Cars Competitions found out who the lucky winner of the 1968 Morris Minor Van was and as always, we live streamed it on our Facebook page! Moments before the live stream started, the classic Morris van
Full Set – Making the New Carpet Set for the 1970 Bristol 411
The trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on carefully removing the original carpets from the 1970 Bristol 411 in order to template replacement pieces as part of its restorative works. Brian, one of our trimmers, has been
Next Up – Sorting the Brakes and Sump on the 1951 Jaguar XK120
The workshop at Bridge Classic Cars have been working through the list of jobs on the 1951 Jaguar XK120 in with us. Next up for our technicians is to sort out a binding front brake. Upon inspection, Jon found one
As good as New – The Steering Wheel of the 1905 Riley 9HP Gets Laser Cleaned
Our 1905 Riley 9HP has had its steering wheel removed by the workshop team here at Bridge Classic Cars to be sent off for a new cleaning process specifically made for delicate or antique parts. The steering well was sent
Tailored to Suit – The Tonneau and Hood Cover on the 1932 Lagonda Tourer
The trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have carefully tailored the new tonneau and hood cover specifically for the 1932 Lagonda Tourer in with us. Lydia, one of our trimmers, has worked on refining the patterns for both pieces and
Final Pieces – Final Metal Repairs on the 1969 Morris Minor Convertible
The fabrication shop at Bridge Classic Cars have been finishing off the final metal repairs to the 1969 Morris Minor Convertible before it is handed over to our paint and body team. The team have finished up the repairs needed
Clean & Set Up – Sorting out a Running Issue on the 1963 MG B Roadster
Our friend Chris has brought his Iris Blue 1963 MG B Roadster in for the workshop team to have a look at a running issue on the classic convertible. When out for a drive and trying to pull away from
Adjust and Inspect – Checking Over the Valvetrain of the 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster
The 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop has had our technicians looking into the source of some noises believed by the team to be coming from the legendary straight-six engine. For this, Jon removed the cam
Headed Home – 1980 Austin Mini Van & 1985 Jaguar Sovereign V12 Headed to Their New Homes
Recently, our 1980 Supercharged Austin Mini Van and 1985 Jaguar Sovereign V12 which were won by their new owners were loaded up by one of our transport specialists ahead of their journey north to their new homes from the Bridge
Preparations – Preparing the 1905 Riley 9HP Frame for Blasting
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on preparing the 1905 Riley 9HP for the next stage of its restoration journey. Our technician Dave has been capping off any openings in the engine block or gearbox case
Fixed Up – Replacing the Front Brakes and Rear Bushes on the 1972 MG Midget
The 1972 MG Midget has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to have a few jobs carried out on out as part of its recommission. The team have replaced the front discs, callipers and pads to brand new replacement
Full Service – Servicing and Fixing the Bonnet Stays on the 1958 Jensen 541R
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have carried out a full service on the 1958 Jensen 541R which is in at our Suffolk HQ. Dave, one of our restoration technicians, has carried out the service to the classic Jensen
Going Back Together – Refitting the Bumpers and Adjusting the Sunroof of the 1987 Daimler Doube Six
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars are working on refitting and adjusting various parts to the 1987 Daimler Double Six as part of its restoration with us. The team have worked on getting the sunroof of the classic Daimler
Blend In – Paint Repairs on the 1970 Jaguar XJ
In between the workshop technicians working on the engine and running of the 1970 Jaguar XJ, the paint and body team took the chance to carry out a few paint repairs to the classic Jaguar. In some places, the paint
Out & About – Revo British Motorcross at Blaxhall
Last weekend, our director Craig took a trip out to a local Motorcross track with the next generation of Bridge Classic Cars, his son Loick, for a road of the REVO British Motorcross Championship. Motorcross is a massive sport here
This Just In – 2005 Suzuki Every
The workshop at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ have just had this unique and quirky 2005 Suzuki Every arrive for the team to have a look at. The team will inspect and assess the Volkswagen Camper-inspired Mini Van and
This Just In – 1953 Hillman Special
Sometimes we get the wildest cars to work on! This 1953 Hillman Special has just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for the team to work on. This Special belonged to the grandfather of one of our customers. It
This Just In – 1981 Porsche 911SC
Another classic aircooled Porsche has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop! This time it is a 1981 Porsche 911SC in at our Suffolk HQ. This car has come in for our technicians to investigate a brake issue the car
This Just In – 1979 Porsche 911 Targa
The Bridge Classic Cars team at our Suffolk HQ have welcomed this stunning 1979 Porsche 911 into our workshop for the team to inspect and assess. The classic Porsche is a Targa model, having a removable roof panel as opposed
Up For Sale – 1969 Morris Minor 1000
The 1969 Morris Minor 1000 which arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop recently is now up for sale on eBay and MyClassics! The classic Moggy has been checked over by our workshop technicians who carried out a full service
Behind the Scenes – Photoshoot with the 1957 MG A Roadster
The Bridge Classic Cars team want to take you behind the scenes as we photographed and videoed our latest competition car, the gorgeous 1957 MG A Roadster. The team have been taken advantage of the incredible weather recently to drop
Coming Soon – 1979 Porsche 911 Targa
This stunning Guards Red 1979 Porsche 911 Targa is coming into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ very soon. The team will be carrying out a full inspection and assessment on the classic air-cooled 911 and will
Nostalgia – Photos of the 1968 Austin Morris Minor Van’s Restoration by its Previous Owner
The simple van is both humble and proud. It’s a reliable workhorse which has transported generations of trade and ferried countless numbers of people into their automotive journey. This 1968 Austin Morris Minor Van is much the same. Beloved by
Like New – Painting the Bumper Brackets on the 1987 Daimler Double Six
The bumper brackets for the 1987 Daimler Double Six have been worked on by the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. The pieces have been carefully cleaned and prepared to then go into our in-house paint booth in order for the
Finer Details – Rebuilding the 1905 Riley 9HP Rear Differential and Swing Arm
The 1905 Riley 9HP has had its rear differential and suspension pulled off the chassis to be moved to the workbench for the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to rebuild/refresh. After testing last week, the team pulled the pieces from the
Under the Surface – Stripping the Doors of the 1986 Daimler DS420
The doors on the 1986 Daimler DS420 have been stripped back by the paint and body team in preparation to be handed over to the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication team. The doors had to be stripped back in certain areas
Underfoot – New Rear Carpets on the 1970 Bristol 411
The trim team have been working on making the brand new carpet set for the 1970 Bristol 411 which is in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for light restorative work and left-hand drive conversion. Brian, one of our trimmers, has
Piece by Piece – Putting the 1987 Daimler Double Six Back Together
The restoration journey of the 1987 Daimler Double Six is moving ahead with the workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars. The team are in the process of putting the classic Daimler back together piece by piece. Scott and Paul have
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