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Featured – Our 1976 Mercedes 350SL on the Mercedes Benz Classic on Facebook
Our recent 1976 Mercedes 350SL was featured on the Mercedes Benz Classic Facebook page as part of our draw for this car! Always nice to see it being shared out there in the wider world.
Start Over – Repairing the Rust on the 1969 Bentley T1
The 1969 Bentley T1 is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our in-house restoration technician, Dave, to begin work on the rust repairs of this classic Bentley. The state of the body on the Bentley wasn’t in the
Inch Perfect – Fitting Carpets and Panels to the 1977 MGB Roadster
Brian, our master in-house trimmer here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working on the next phase of the interior of the 1977 MGB Roadster. The rear was the first port of call for Brian on the journey of getting
Safe and Sound – Engine for the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda Installed
The 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ has hit a milestone! The engine and gearbox are now safely and securely in the car. Jon and Paul have been working on the car
Building Update – Sorting Through the Stores for New Layout
With the dawn of a new year comes time for a change. At Bridge Classic Cars, we are moving around the layout of our Suffolk HQ. But, only upstairs… Upstairs, along with our offices, is our extensive stores/parts department. This
End of an Era – Friend of Bridge Classic Cars Stephen Norman announces retirement from Stellantis Group
Friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Stephen Norman has announced his retirement from the Stellantis Group after 45 years in the automotive industry. He is the head of the team attributed with saving Vauxhall. But his career began at British-Leyland and
This Just In – 1969 Audi 70L
The very rare and unique 1969 Audi 70L is now safe and sound at the Bridge Classic Cars secure storage facility, The Hangar. Once it arrived, the next day the car received a full valet inside and out. The car
Nearly There – Preparing the Engine of the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda for Installation
Our in-house technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars have been methodically working through the beautiful straight-six and gearbox of the 1969 Mercedes 280SL to get it ready to go back in the car. Jon and Paul, our two in-house restoration
First Layer – Fitting Sound Deadening to the 1977 MGB Roadster
The 1977 MGB Roadster which is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for restoration has begun the first phase of its interior installation. The classic 1970s has been handed over to our in-house head trimmer Brian, to begin work
What’s the Story – The Life and Times of our 1959 MGA Twin Cam
Bridge Classic Cars Competitions thought you might like to know a bit of the back story on our 1959 MGA Twin Cam that is currently live and waiting to be won!The 1959 MGA Twin Cam ”XLE 40” was first owned
Ipswich to Felixstowe Classic Vehicle Rally
The annual Ipswich to Felixstowe Classic Vehicle Rally is going ahead this year! Last year, due to Covid19, it had to be cancelled. But this year, the organisers have said it is going ahead. Also, if you notice the second
Beneath the Surface – Stripping Back the 1969 Bentley T1
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint and body team have been working on stripping down the 1969 Bentley T1. What they’ve found isn’t looking good. The Bentley is showing signs of several repairs which did not have the cars best
This Just In – 1965 Porsche 912
This morning, Bridge Classic Cars collected its latest project. A beautiful 1965 Porsche 912 will be heading into our Suffolk HQ to be assessed and worked on by our in-house restoration teams. Tom and Nick headed to the Suffolk/Essex borders
Behind The Scenes – Shooting the 1959 MGA Twin Cam
It was a cold and damp January morning as the 1959 MGA Twin Cam fired into life outside the Bridge Classic Cars hangar. As the 1600cc 4 cylinder thumped away to warm up, the Bridge Classic Cars team got ready
A New Look – Wheels for the 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Refinished
The wheels for the 2005 Aston Martin DB9 have come back from refurbished by the guys over at WheelWorx. The wheels for the DB9, which belongs to our Director Craig, have made their way back to the Bridge Classic Cars
Special Delivery – Container of Cars from South Africa
Over the weekend, Bridge Classic Cars have had a very special delivery to our Suffolk HQ. A sealed shipping container was dropped off, which inside held a pair of exceptional classics that we have been waiting a few months for.
Remove and Inspect – Teardown of the Blaze Orange MGB GT
Mauro, one of the Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration technicians, has been working on getting the Blaze Orange MGB GT stripped down for assessment by the team. The MGB GT has been stripped back piece by piece for the in-house
Little Details – Chrome Headlight Bezzles on the 1977 MGB Roadster
The 1977 MGB Roadster currently undergoing restoration at Bridge Classic Cars has had a couple of its finishing details put on the car before it heads into our in-house trim shop. Jon, one of our in-house restoration technicians, has been
Arch Repairs – Fixing the Rust Issues on the 1987 Daimler Double Six
The arches of the 1987 Daimler Double Six are in need of some TLC. So, with the car in the hands of our in-house fabrication team, Monty has begun the process of getting them back to better than new. Monty
Featured – 1967 Austin Mini 850 in the Ipswich Star
It’s always a lovely sight to see our previous projects out in the world. An example of this is the 1967 Austin Mini 850 owned by our friend Simon Benton. This Mini was aesthetically restored by Bridge Classic Cars last
Begin Again – Remaking the Seats for the 1955 Jensen 541
A while ago, we said goodbye to the beautiful Jensen 541. It was sold as a project to its very lucky new owner who plans on restoring the car. Well, now the interior is back in the Bridge Classic Cars
Love and Support – Strengthening the Sunroof of the Blaze Orange MGB GT
Brian, our lead in-house trimmer, has been working on retrimming and strengthening the sunroof surround of the Blaze Orange MGB GT. Brian has completely stripped the piece back to its wooden frame and began to add some rigidity back into
Complete Circuit – Fitting the new Brake Servo to the 1973 MGB GT V8
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration team have been getting the 1973 MGB GT V8 in our workshop ready to be driven. And one of the jobs that needed doing was to replace the brake servo. Dave, our senior technician,
Keeping an Eye Out – Fitting the Temperature Sender to the 1934 MG PA
Dave, our senior technician at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working on the 1934 MG PA. The latest job is to fit a new temperature sender to a gauge on the dash. That way, it’s easier to see the coolant
Good as New – Painting the Rear Dums on the 1977 MGB Roadster
While Paul was working on rebuilding the rear drums of the 1977 MGB Roadster, the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop have also been working on parts and pieces of the 1977 MGB Roadster. Alan, one of the painters, has
In Paint – Parts of the 1987 Mercedes 500SL in the Paint Shop
The in-house paint shop at Bridge Classic Cars has always got something in the state of the art spray booth. This time, it’s some of the parts for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL. Alan, one of our paint experts, has been
Stop and Go – Rebuilding the Brakes on the 1977 MGB Roadster
Paul, one of the in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working on the list of jobs to do on the 1977 MGB Roadster that is in with us for restoration. Paul carefully took apart the old
Behind The Scenes – 1964 Triumph TR4 & 1976 Mercedes 350SL Live Draw
Last night, 27th January 2022, Bridge Classic Cars welcomed the first-ever live studio audience to one of our Bridge Classic Cars Competitions live draws. This time, it was the 1964 Triumph TR4 and 1976 Mercedes 350SL which would be finding
Hard to Reach – Fitting the Lower Pipework to the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda Engine
The engine and gearbox for the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda are one step closer to going into the car! The iconic Mercedes which is in at Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ has had all of the new
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