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Drive It Day 2022 – Kersey Mill
All of the team at Bridge Classic Cars love our vintage and classic cars and motorbikes. That’s what sits at the core of what we do here. So, we always try to observe Drive It Day. And international day to
Changes – Working on the Bonnet and Suspension of the 1958 Jensen 541R ”Navy”
The restoration technicians in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ have begun works on the 1958 Jensen 541R known to us as ‘Navy’. The team began by carrying out several jobs on the rear axle of the
This Just In – 1980 Mini Van
Just arrived into the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop at our Suffolk HQ is this wonderful 1980 Mini Van. But, it’s hiding a secret… Underneath the beautiful green bodywork lies the heart of a hotrod. This bite-sized bruiser is packing
Pre-clean – 1985 Porsche 911 Prepared for Wash
The beautiful 1985 Porsche 911 in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop has gotten a whole lot more beautiful over the weekend as it had its full valet carried out. The classic air-cooled Porsche was prepped and readied for the valet
Heading Home – Work on the 1959 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite is Complete
The 1959 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our restoration technicians to get the amazing little sportscar back into perfect running order. The team have worked on rebuilding and adjusting the brakes and
Refined – Perfecting the Bodywork on the 1987 Daimler Double Six
The Bridge Classic Cars body shop has been working on getting the 1987 Daimler Double Six into the best possible shape ahead of being moved back into the paint booth. The team have begin body filler work, which as a
This Just In – 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Van
Just arrived into the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop at our Suffolk HQ is this beautiful 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Van. This classic Morris Minor will soon go into the workshops for restoration teams to inspect and assess while also
Progress – Making the Parcel Shelf and Fixing Down the Carpets in the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona
The trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on making progress on the interior of the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona. Brain, one of our trimmer has handmade the brand new parcel shelf for the classic Ferrari replica to
Like New – Continuing the Metal Work on the 1978 MG B GT
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have been making good progress on the body shell of the 1978 MG B GT in with us for restoration at our Suffolk HQ. Our restoration technician Rob has been working on cutting
Blended – Paint Repairs on the 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
The 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider has been in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop to have a couple of paint repairs completed ahead of its leaving for its new home. The paint team noticed a couple of areas on
Lining Up – Fitting the Refinished Bonnet Brackets on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4
The paint and body at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on getting the various refinished brackets for the bonnet onto the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 MkI. The team have expertly refinished the parts and pieces for the car all
Refinished – Repainting the Rocker Cover of the 1973 Volvo 1800ES
The 1973 Volvo 1800ES rocker cover has been refinished by the in-house paint and body shop here at Bridge Classic Cars. The team carefully stripped back the part, meticulously cleaned and then shot in hardwearing silver. Now with this part
Heavy Lifting – New Boot Strut for the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona
The restoration workshop have been working on some of the smaller details of the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona. This time, it was the boot lid prop/strut. Scott, one of our technicians, has carefully reworked the prop to make sure it
Gone Through – Inspecting the 1958 Jensen 541R
The 1958 Jensen 541R ”Navy” has been into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our team to inspect and report back on a few bits and pieces for its owner. First off, the team have noticed a small oil leak
Coming Soon – 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Van
Soon to be arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop in Suffolk is this gorgeous 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Van. The car will be coming in for our restoration teams to inspect and assess the car but it will
Closing Up – Replacing the Sill Straps and Closing Panels on the 1970 Bristol 411
After carefully opening up the sills of the 1970 Bristol 411 and thoroughly inspecting them, our technicians have begun the process of sealing them back up in the car. The workshop at Bridge Classic Cars have hand fabricated new sills
Blocked – Getting to the Bottom of the Fuel Leak in the 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3
The restoration technicians in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop have been looking into a fuel leak from the 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 Series 3. The team inspected all the hoses and couplers to do with the fuel system which upon
Through the Lens – Fitting the Indicators on the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona
The restoration team at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ have made progress on the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona. This time, they’ve been perfecting the fitment of the indicator lenses at the front of the classic Ferrari homage. Our technician
Guarded – Raptorgaurding the Inner Wings and Bulkhead of the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
The inner wings and several pieces of the bulkhead from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL have been finished in thick durable Raptorguard by the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop. Alan, one of our painters, has been working on completing this
The Finer Points – Rust and Wing Mirror Repairs on the 1973 Volvo 1800ES
The paint and bodywork team at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ have been working several jobs on the 1973 Volvo 1800ES. The team found several small rust holes around the body which were carefully sanded back, plug welded and
Details – Inspecting and Servicing the 1964 Morgan 4/4
The technicians in the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop at our Suffolk HQ have been busy inspecting and servicing the 1964 Morgan 4/4 in with us. The team have begun the service on the classic Morgan, this also involved the
Stronger than Ever – Finishing the Drivers Side Sill and Inner Arch Repairs on the 1969 Morris Minor Convertible
The fabrication team at Bridge Classic Cars have finished up the crucial repairs to the inner arch and door sill of the 1969 Morris Minor Convertible. These two pieces which make up the driver’s A-Pillar is used for not only
Service and Inspection – Servicing the 1967 Jaguar MkII and Looking for a Leak
The restoration team at Bridge Classic Cars have got to work on servicing the 1967 Jaguar MkII 3.4 which is in with us for service and inspection. The team carried out the service which also included the replacement of the
Primed & Read – 1987 Daimler Double Six in Primer
The 1987 Daimler Double Six has been taken back to bare metal in the places where the repairs were carried out by the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication team. Now, in the hands of our body shop technicians, the car has
Piece by Piece – Metalwork Continues on the 1978 MG B GT
The bodyshell of the 1978 MG B GT in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration workshop at our Suffolk HQ has had more metal work repairs. Rob, one of our restoration technicians, has been working his way methodically through the
Moving Forward – Work on the 1973 Volvo 1800ES
The restoration team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on the inspection and repairs on the 1973 Volvo 1800ES. Our technician Dave began this round of work by removing the rear bumper of the classic Volvo in preparation for
Flawless Finish – Painting the Final Parts of the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
The final parts and panels for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL have been finished in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop ready for reassembly on the car. The team have taken their time to make sure each individual piece has
Ready for Business – Completing Work on the 1934 MG PA
All of the works on the 1934 MG PA have been completed by the Bridge Classic Cars restoration teams just in time for the beautiful pre-war sports car to be used over the summer. The team at Bridge Classic Cars
Progress – Working on the 1973 Volvo 1800ES
The 1973 Volvo 1800ES has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our restoration team to begin working through the jobs requested by the classic Volvo’s owner. Our technician Dave has worked on replacing the air filter as part
In-Place – Reinstalling the Engine and Gearbox of the 1933 Austin 7
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop has been working on getting the engine back into the front of the 1933 Austin 7. Our restoration technician, Tom, has been working on refitting the new clutch and ring gear onto the engine
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