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This Just In – 1969 Sunbeam Rapier
This gorgeous 1969 Sunbeam Rapier is fresh off the boat from South Africa and has made its way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop inside of our Pettistree HQ. This classic sports car will be heading into the workshops to
Clearance – Adjusting the Ball Joint Spacing on the 1973 MGB GT V8
The workshop at Bridge Classic Cars noted a small noise coming from the suspension of the 1973 MGB GT V8 during its pre-delivery inspection and found a small clearance issue. The wheel weights fitted to the new minilite wheels were
Fit and Finish – Interior Trim on the 1968 MGC Roadster
The trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have turned their attention back to the interior of the 1968 MGC Roadster. Brian has been renewing the wooden veneers which cover the face of the dashboard as well as the centre console.
First run up of Sunbeam Rapier engine
Having travelled over from South Africa in a container, our 1969 Sunbeam Rapier has been run up and driven for the first time in a long time.
Inspection – Inspecting the Carburettors on the 1954 Bristol 405
The workshop at Bridge Classic Cars has begun to inspect the carburettors on the original straight-six destined to be reunited with the 1954 Bristol 405. Our restoration technicians have been testing the carburettors are clear and all springs and rotating
Back Safe and Sound – 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
The 1972 Chevrolet El Camino arrived back at the Bridge Classic Cars secure storage facility after having its automatic transmission repaired. The El Camino came to use with an issue selecting any gear. So, the car was sent to a
Change Over – Replacing the Rear Link Rods on the 2003 Jaguar XKR
The workshop at Bridge Classic Cars has been working on the 2003 Jaguar XKR which came to use for a knocking noise from the rear. Upon inspection, our technicians noted that the rear link rods were heavily corroded and had
This Just In – 1990 Porsche 944 Turbo
This beautiful 1990 Porsche 944 Turbo has just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in Suffolk. The classic Porsche will be inspected and assessed by the restoration teams at our Pettistree HQ to see if this beautiful red with
Piece by Piece – Working on the Interior of the 1955 Jensen 541
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop has been working on handmaking all new pieces for the interior of the 1955 Jensen 541. Using their wealth of knowledge when it comes to the interiors of the whole 541 family, these
Out & About – Lyall and Family Out in his 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Tribute
Previous Bridge Classic Cars Competitions winner has been out and about in his 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Tribute. Lyall took his family out in the classic muscle car recently for a family day out. It’s always amazing to see
This Just In – 1960 Austin-Healey 3000
This stunning 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop at our Suffolk HQ. The ”Big Healey” will go through each of our restoration departments to be assessed and inspected by our restoration technicians to find
Final Inspection – Testing the 1973 Triumph TR6 and 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster
Recently, the owner of both the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster and 1973 Triumph TR6 came to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to test drive and inspect his newest projects by the team. Each of the cars was
Checking Over – Inspecting the Pieces Removed from the 1978 MGB GT
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop team have been working on inspecting pieces from the 1978 MGB GT which were removed before it entered the body shop. Our restoration technician Rob has been going through each of the parts to decide
Recreating the Past – Removing and Inspecting the Original Seat from the 1905 Riley 9HP
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop has begun the process of carefully taking apart the original interior of the 1905 Riley 9HP in order to recreate and understand the car better. The original leather was brittle and stiff, so
Primed and Ready – Team C Racing Mini in Primer
The body shell and panels for the Team C Racing classic Mini has moved from the Bridge Classic Cars body shop to the paint booth ready to be shot in primer. With the body and panels cleaned down thoroughly and
Collection and Delivery – Collecting the 1905 Riley 9HP Radiator and Dropping Off at Specialist
The radiator of the 1905 Riley 9HP has been collected from Devon in order for it to be taken to a specialist and refurbished ready for the restoration of the car here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk.
Finished Up – Refoaming and Recovering the Rear Seat of the 1978 MGB GT
The rear seat of the 1978 MGB GT in for restoration at Bridge Classic Cars has been refoamed and recovered by our in-house trim shop to match the rest of the car. Whilst the body is in with our body
Tracked and Ready – Tracker Fitted to the 1975 MGB GT V8 and Loaded Up for Its New Home
With the 1975 MGB GT V8 off to its new home with its lucky winner Roger, the team at Bridge Classic Cars organised having a state of the art tracker fitted to the classic MGB for security. It’s a request
Out the Box – Brand New Heater Matrix for the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda
The brand new heater matrix for the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in Suffolk ready to go back into the car. Previously, our workshop technicians discovered a leak under the dash of the
Progress – Brake Lines, Wiring Harness, Steering Locks and Brake Reservoirs on the 1970 Bristol 411
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have been progressing on the left-hand drive conversion of the 1970 Bristol 411. Paul has been working on getting several key pieces of the conversion completed. Firstly he has made all new brake
New Piece – New Clutch Slave Cylinder on the 1959 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite
The new clutch slave cylinder for the 1959 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite has arrived at Bridge Classic Cars to be installed on the classic sports car. Once the piece is in place and the hydraulic system completely bled, the workshop
H&H Auctions at the Imperial War Museum Duxford – Delivering the Viper
The 1995 Dodge Viper RT10 has made the journey from the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ to Imperial War Museum Duxford ahead of its auction today with H&H Auctions. The Viper has been entered into the auction which can be
Updated – Lamps for the 1905 Riley 9HP Updated and Refinished
The lamps from the 1905 Riley 9HP have arrived back at the workshop of the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ and they look absolutely phenomenal. And, they’re hiding a small surprise. Along with the lamps being sent off to a
Begin Again – Getting 1969 Bentley T1 Ready for Paint
The 1969 Bentley T1 has been moved from the Bridge Classic Cars body shop into our in-house paint shop to begin the process of getting the classic Bentley resprayed in its original Green. Chris has been working on getting the
Mounts – 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona Brackets for the Radiator, Oil Cooler & Air Conditioning
The 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona is in the process of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop getting everything fit up and secured into the car. This time, Scott has been working on getting the radiator, air-conditioning and oil cooler mounts made
This Just In – 1993 Rover Mini Sprite
Just arrived into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is this incredible 1993 Rover Mini Sprite. This classic Mini will go through our restoration departments to inspect and assess the car to see if anything needs doing on it. Apart from
Behind The Scenes – Photoshoot with the 1986 Ford Capri
With the 1986 Ford Capri being completely checked over, inspected and worked on by the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop, it’s time to do this iconic classic Fords photoshoot. With a clean bill of health by the workshop, Freddie and
From Scratch – Making the New Rear Seat Coverings for the 1978 MGB GT
The trim team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on handmaking the new rear seat cover for the 1978 MGB GT in for restoration. The rear seat is being refinished in black leather to match the rest of the
First Donation – Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal 1989 TVR S2
The first round of donations has been sent to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Appeal from our 1989 TVR S2 competition. Jar has selflessly donated the car for this appeal in order to raise as much as possible to help
Stripped Back – Removing the Wood Panels on the 1968 MGC Roadster
The 1968 MGC Roadster is now in the hands of the Bridge Classic Cars trim team who have been working on refinishing the wooden panelling on the interior of the MGC. Brian carefully removed the veneer on the dashboard and
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