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Final Checks – Retorquing the Cylinder Head of the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda
The engine for the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda has begun its final phase of testing at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in Suffolk. As part of the process, after the engine has been run up to temperature and left to
Behind The Scenes – Live Draw of the TAG Heuer Carrera & 1974 MGB GT
The night of the 17th of February 2022 was time for another of the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions live draws! This was the time to find out who the new winner of the TAG Heuer Carrera Watch and 1974 MGB
Taken Apart – Removing the Radio and Sunroof on the 1986 Ford Capri
The workshop technicians at Bridge Classic Cars have been working alongside our trim team to remove some of the parts and pieces from the 1986 Ford Capri to be refurbished. The team began by working on removing the sunroof out
Refinishing – Working on the Decklid Sunroof and Trim of the 1986 Ford Capri Laser
The recently arrived 1986 Ford Capri Laser had had several body panels and trims removed from the car to be worked on by the Bridge Classic Cars teams. The rear decklid, sunroof and under-bonnet pieces were all in need of
Bodywork – Prepping the Doors, Boot and Quarter Panels of the 1956 Jensen 541
The 1956 Jensen 541 in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ has been being prepared bit by bit in the paint and body shop. The doors, boot and quarter panels have all been carefully stripped back and
Small Repairs – Repairing a Hole in the Seat of the 1970 Bristol 411
While the 1970 Bristol 411 is in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for the process of its left-hand-drive conversion, the trim team have removed the seats to perform a couple of repairs. On the side panels of the seat, our
Seats and Ceilings – Foam and Panel Work on the 1955 Jensen 541
The trim team at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in our Suffolk HQ are working through the interior pieces and trims for the 1955 Jensen 541. Brian, one of our trimmers, has been working on shaping and putting together the
Filling the Gaps – Repairing the Dash on the 1986 Ford Capri Laser
The dash pad on the 1986 Ford Capri Laser currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ is starting to show some cracks and splits, but our in-house trim team know what to do. These types of
Early Rising – Collecting a 1968 MGC Roadster from the Port
In the latest Bridge Classic Cars film, join the team as they travel to the Port of Harwich to collect a very rare and sentimental 1968 MGC Roadster arriving from Germany and bring it all the way back to our
Every Fibre – Modifying the Dash and Centre Console of the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars are on a mission to making sure the interior of the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona in with us for restoration is as close as possible to the real thing. Part of that job
Closer and Closer – Final Pieces of Body Preparation on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
The final process to get the 1987 Mercedes 500SL restoration ready for its first coats of paint has been completed by the Bridge Classic Cars body shop. Mauro has been working on getting the last few pieces of the classic
Stopping Power – New Brake Master Cylinder Fitted to the 1929 Dodge Brothers DA
Bridge Classic Cars have finally received a crucial piece of the puzzle to getting the 1929 Dodge Brothers DA back on the road. A brand new brake master cylinder. Paul, one of our technicians, fitted up the new master onto
Keeping Cool – Fixing the Water Pump Bearing and Hoses on the 1954 MG TF
As part of the mechanical work on the 1954 MG TF currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our technician began to look into the cooling system on the classic sports car. Jon found the bearing for the water pump
From Scratch – Refurbishing the Soft Top on the 1978 MGB GT
The sunroof for the 1978 MGB GT is on the workbench of the trim shop here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ and it needs more work than first thought. Lydia had been working on entirely refurbishing the soft
Support – Finishing the New Seat Bases for the 1955 Jensen 541
The front seats for the 1955 Jensen 541 are on the workbench in the in-house trim shop at Bridge Classic Cars. Brian has been testing fitting each part of the seat bases to make sure everything lines up and fits
This Just In – 1986 Ford Capri Laser
The latest arrival into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ is this 1986 Ford Capri Laser. This car is currently undergoing its assessment by the various in-house teams to get this iconic classic Ford into the best
Teaser – New Arrival in the New Building
There’s a cheeky new addition to the new building here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. It’s got bundles of character, a world of stories and so much personality that you can’t help but smile on your way past
The Light of Day – The 1977 MGB Roadster Project
Now that the aesthetic restoration of the 1977 MGB Roadster is complete, we thought we would pull the 1970s convertible out of the workshop and take some photos to show the work we’ve done on the car. Every panel, piece
Working Out the Details – Beginning the LHD Conversion of the 1970 Bristol 411
The workshop technicians at Bridge Classic Cars have begun the first steps into the left-hand drive conversion on the 1970 Bristol 411. The technicians have been inspecting the engine bay and steering system on the classic British sports car to
First Fit – Test Fitting the Front Wing on the 1969 Bentley T1
The 1969 Bentley T1 currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ has had the first test fit of its new replacement front wing. We managed to secure the only replacement front wing in the entire country
Road Legal – The 1966 Jaguar MkII is Now Registered
Some of you may remember the 1966 Jaguar 3.8 MkII which was part of a consignment of cars that we received from South Africa. Well, it has now gone through the process is fully registered in the UK! The classic
One Step Closer – More Bodywork and Removing the Window Regulators on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
The body team at Bridge Classic Cars are continuing at full pace to get the 1987 Mercedes R107 500SL ready to head into the spray booth. Mauro has been working on getting every single surface of the iconic grand tourer
Breathing Easy – Fitting the New Mangolite Air Filter to the 1970 Jaguar E Type Series 2 Coupe
The team at Bridge Classic Cars always like to see a familiar face. Just like this, the 1970 Jaguar E Type Series 2 Coupe which we did some work on last year. This visit is for our workshop team to
Hush Hush – 2022 Williams FW44 at The Hush House
Williams F1 has just released their lastest 2022 season livery. Along with it looking absolutely brilliant, does the background look familiar? Well, this was shot in the hush house. The old engine testing complex on the same site as our
Moving Forward – Fabrication Work on the 1978 MGB GT Begins
The metalwork on the 1978 Blaze Orange MGB GT has begun! All of the new panels and pieces have arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for the team to begin work on the classic 1970s sports car. Once all
The Start of Something Great – Work Begins on the 1970 Bristol 411
This 1970 Bristol 411 which has been stored at our secure storage facility, The Hangar, has been moved to our Pettistree workshop for work to begin on this amazing project. This car was acquired by us for a customer based
This Just In – 1958 Morris Minor 1000
The latest arrival into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ is this stunning 1959 Morris Minor 1000. The owner has asked us to go through the car for a series of jobs that need doing. Which include
Behind The Scenes – Shooting the 1979 Triumph Spitfire
This is probably the best condition and best sounding Triumph Spitfire we have ever come across! Our marketing manager, Freddie, absolutely fell in love with this car during the photoshoot and it’s easy to see how. Finished in a perfect
Re-Do – Refinishing the Wheels on the 2005 Aston Martin DB9… Again.
The more that we looked at the wheels on the 2005 Aston Martin DB9, they just weren’t right. But that’s okay! So, we decided to get them refinished… again. Now the wheels are back, refinished in a slightly glossier version
Featured – Photo of our 1961 Jensen 541S Restoration at Seckford Hall
We’ve been sent an amazing photo from the lobby of Seckford Hall here in Suffolk. The photo in the frame is from a photoshoot that Bridge Classic Cars did with the 1961 Jensen 541S restoration we had carried out at
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