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From Top to Bottom – Inspecting the Blaze Orange MGB GT before Teardown
The Blaze Orange MGB GT is in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to begin its teardown for assessment. The car is in remarkably good shape from what our technicians can see however, we take a full gallery of images for
First Fit – Checking the Bonnet on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1
The bonnet of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 currently in with Bridge Classic Cars for restoration has finally been reunited with the body of the 1950s sports car. The bonnet has been placed onto the body before it is adjusted
Systems Check – Check Over of the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
The Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster ‘Fern Grey’ is getting closer to beginning its road tests here at Bridge Classic Cars. Scott, our in-house restoration technician in charge of the build of Fern Grey, has begun going through and
Cleaned Up – Preparing the Engine Bay of the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda
The Mercedes 280SL Pagoda is an iconic piece of design and automotive history. Effortlessly stylish and has cultural importance within the car world. This particular 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda is in with Bridge Classic Cars for an engine rebuild which
Taking Care – Teardown of the Blaze Orange MGB GT
The in-house restoration team at Bridge Classic Cars have been busy carefully dismantling this beautiful Blaze Orange MGB GT. Mauro, has been put in charge of removing all the trim, glass and panels from the MGB GT for it to
Pulled into Place – Finishing the Armrests and Doorcaps on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
Brian is our lead in-house trimmer at Bridge Classic Cars. From our Suffolk HQ, Brian and Lydia create handmade, bespoke interiors for our customer’s restoration projects which are well and truly world-class. Today on Brian’s table is the armrest covers
Going Back Together – Reassembling the Front Suspension of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4
Scott, one of our amazing in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been skillfully and carefully putting the front suspension of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 back together for the next phase of its restoration. Scott began
Piece by Piece – Reassembling the 1977 MGB Roadster
The 1977 MGB Roadster that is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ is piece by piece being reassembled. Our technicians Jon and Paul have been carefully piecing back together this wonderful 1970s convertible. Jon has
One More Step – Number Plate Lights on the Alfa Romeo Spyder
Mauro, one of the in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working on the Alfa Romeo Spyder we have in our workshop. As part of the list of work needed, Mauro began looking into the rear number
Handmade – Armrest Covers for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop has recently been making several new interior pieces for the 1987 Mercedes 500SL currently in for restoration. Lydia, has taken the hand-cut pieces which Brian had previously made for the armrest covers and
Top to Bottom – Priming the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Bonnet
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop have been busy continuing work on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 we have at our Suffolk HQ for restoration. Alan, one of our incredible in-house paint experts, has been working on the
Unpleasant Find – Rust Inside the Bumpers of the 1977 MGB Roadster
With the reassembly of the 1977 MGB Roadster going on in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our technician Jon has been working on refitting the bumpers to the car. Whilst refitting the bumpers, Jon made a rather unpleasant discovery. We
Going Together – Preparing Parts and Fitting the Gearbox for the Engine of the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda
The 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda might just be one of the most beautiful cars we’ve had in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ. But, we want to hear it run and drive. So, our in-house restoration technician
Good as New – 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 Gauges Back from Refurb
The gauges for the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 currently undergoing restoration at Bridge Classic Cars have returned from being refurbished. We sent the dials and units off to a specialist refurbisher and the results look absolutely incredible. Along with
Winners Circle – Lyle Taking Delivery of the 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Tribute
The Bridge Classic Cars Competitions team have delivered another dream classic to its new and excited owner. Lyall Logan won our 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Tribute back in December with the winning ticket 6128. The car has recently finished
Final Details – Fitting the Bonnet and Wiring Changes to the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
The team at Bridge Classic Cars are on the final stretch in getting the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster ready for road testing. One of the biggest and most delicate jobs of the whole build was fitting the
Setting an Example – The Incredible History File on the 1974 MGB GT
Bridge Classic Cars sometimes have the unique opportunity to look deep inside the stories of the cars that come into our Suffolk workshop. This extensive and fastidious history file belongs to the 1974 MGB GT currently in our workshop. The
Carrying On – Inspection and Cataloguing Parts from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
Tamas, one of our amazing in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been inspecting and cataloguing the parts and pieces from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL restoration project we are currently carrying out. Each individual piece has been carefully
All the Details – Continuing to Reassemble the 1977 MGB Roadster
Mauro, one of our restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been hard at work reassembling the 1977 MGB Roadster we have in for restoration in preparation for the next phase of the project. Mauro has been fitting all
Making a Start – Body and Paintwork Begins on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
The stunning 1987 Mercedes 500SL that is in for restoration at Bridge Classic Cars for our director, Craig, has started its journey towards completion. The bodywork and paintwork are the next jobs on the list to get started on which
From Scratch – Trimming the Armrests on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
The in-house Trim Shop at Bridge Classic Cars can create just about anything. This time, our lead trimmer Brian has been trimming the armrests for the 1987 Mercedes R107 500SL. Beginning with the original piece, Brian hand-made a template for
Given the Chance – 1965 Fiat 850
Bridge Classic Cars have been given the opportunity to acquire this beautiful 1965 Fiat 850 from its current owner. At the moment, we are looking into the history of the car and researching this particular model of classic Fiat as
Hidden – Repairs to the Frame Rails of the 1987 Daimler Double Six
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house fabrication team have been continuing work on the rust repairs to the frame of the 1987 Daimler Double Six currently in our Suffolk HQ. Monty, one of our skilled and talented fabricators, has been working
Primer and Ready – 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 Bonnet in Primer
The Bridge Classic Cars incredible in-house paint team have been working hard to get the bonnet of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 into each stage of primer. Our in-house painter Alan has been working on the one-piece front clamshell
The State of Things – Wiring Repairs on the 1968 MGC
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration team have been working on the 1968 MGC that arrived at our Pettistree workshop at our Suffolk HQ. Our in-house technician Paul has been going through the incredible sports car and found some damage
Next Step – Disassembly and Paint Stripping the 1969 Bentley T1
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop has been busy getting the 1969 Bentley T1 in with us for its full repaint. Chris and Alan have been working their way through the car to strip the panels and trims to
Find it Anywhere – Fitting a Tracker to the 1967 Ford Mustang GT350 Tribute
One of the requests that the new owner of the 1967 Ford Mustang GT350 Tribute has asked Bridge Classic Cars to carry out is organising the fitting of a tracker to the classic Mustang. It’s now pretty commonplace to fit
Somewhere to Sit – New Drivers Seat for the 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR
The 1998 Citroen Saxo VTR which is currently being stored at The Hangar, Bridge Classic Cars storage facility, is getting a new addition to its classic ’90s interior. Our director Craig, who owns the Saxo for his son Loick’s eventual
All Gone Through – Cataloguing Parts Off the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration team have been busy assessing and cataloguing the next round of parts from the 1987 Mercedes 500SL restoration project. Tamas, has been going through each individual part to check its part number and operation/condition for
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