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As Good as New – Paint Repair on the 1930 Packard 740 Waterfield Convertible
Alan, one of our expert painters here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been hard at work preparing and painting the wings on the 1930 Packard 740 Waterfield Convertible. Carefully, Alan masked off the wing and began to take back the
Primed and Ready – 1977 MGB Roadster in Primer
The 1977 MGB Roadster which is in for aesthetic restoration, has now been prepared and taken into the paint booth where Chris and the paint team have applied the first coats of primer to the car. Now, there’s a process
Going Back Together – Refitting the Body to the Frame on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4
The 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk1 that is in with Bridge Classic Cars for full restoration has hit an important milestone today. The body, which has been worked on by our paint and body experts for several months, has finally
Behind the Scenes – 1967 Austin Mini 850 on ITV News
It’s always incredible when old projects come back to visit. Especially ones that have gone out there and developing a life of their own. For example, this bright blue 1967 Austin Mini 850 belongs to our dear friend Simon. Simon
Hot on the Trail – The Famous Goldfinger DB5 Reportedly Found
It’s one of the most instantly recognisable classic cars of all time. A car that is so synonymous with a single character it became its own personality. The car which became so connected with Ian Fleming’s character James Bond has
Chasing a Noise – Fixing a Few Issues on the 1968 Jaguar MkII 2.4
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration technicians have been working on getting to the bottom of some noises that have been noted by the owner of this 1968 Jaguar MkII 2.4. After looking into the issue, our senior technician Dave
Sealed – Replacing the Gearbox Oil Seal on the 1990 Mini 30
Bridge Classic Cars have been working on the 1990 Mini 30 ahead of its upcoming draw. During its inspection, our in-house restoration technicians noted a small leak coming from underneath the car. After looking into it further, it was found
Featured – Our 1967 Mini 850 in The Telegraph
The bright blue all-electric 1967 Mini 850 that our paint and body experts at Bridge Classic Cars got back into tip-top shape for the project. It’s amazing to now know the back story on the project and just how much
Sealed Up Tight – Fixing the Water Leak on the 1966 Mercedes 250SE Coupe
Our Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration technicians were busy testing the 1966 Mercedes 250SE W111 Coupe before its delivery to its new owner when they noted a slight water leak coming from the car. Once the thermostat was inspected, it
Preparations – Getting the 1977 MGB Roadster Ready for Paint
Our in-house paint and body experts have been busy preparing the 1977 MGB Roadster for its date with the Bridge Classic Cars in-house spray booth. Chris has been busy working on the back half of the MGB getting all the
UnderCover – Tonneau Cover on the 1934 MG PA
Our expert trimmer, Kath, has been hard at work creating a crucial piece for the 1934 MG PA Midget. The Bridge Classic Cars trim shop pride itself on the high standard that every single piece is finished to and the
Raising the Roof – Fitting the Soft Top to the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster
The Bridge Classic Cars trim shop have been incredibly busy just before Christmas. One of the jobs that has been done was fitting the foldable soft top into Fearn Grey, the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster. Brian, our
Spruced Up – Offices Repainted
As part of the update to the workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars, it’s not just been our workshops that have been revamped but our offices have been given some love too. Over the break, all the offices above our
Back Together – 1977 Honda GL1000
The 1977 Honda GL1000, which belongs to our director Gordon, is all back together now and has been fired up for the first time since its rebuild! The bike now needs some timing adjustments and a double-check of all the
Behind the Scenes – 1975 MGB GT Live Draw
It wasn’t precisely the night before Christmas but it was near enough. With the workshop tidied away and set up for the exciting new year ahead of us at Bridge Classic Cars, it was time to do the final live
Catching up with some old friends
Always lovely to see some of our previous workshop cars out and about enjoying the UK roads. Here we have TheManWithTheGoldenRoller celebrating the anniversary of his ownership. If you are a fan of Instagram Michael he is certainly well worth
Christmas Surprise! Your Chance to Win a 1990 Mini 30
Some of you may remember this stunning Cherry Red Mini from last year when Courtney Barker won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, well she’s offered it back to us and now it could be yours! This is a limited
On the Move – Working on the Glastron Sea Ray Trailer
Bridge Classic Cars have now completed all the necessary work to be done on the Glastron Sea Ray speedboat we have had in our workshop. The next step? Sorting out the trailer for the boat. Our technician Jon has been
Marge Allan – Inverness
”Thank you so much for the quick turnaround! Your customer service is excellent”
From Scratch – Making and Trimming Rear Quarters for the 1956 Jensen 541
Brian, one of our legendary in-house trim experts at Bridge Classic Cars, is a true master of his craft. Brian is currently working on the rear trim panels and pieces for the 1956 Jensen 541 being built by us here
Got it Covered – Repairing the Tourneau Cover of the 1934 Riley Lynx
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop have been working the magic on the 1934 Riley 12/4 Lynx. With the rest of the car in the workshop with our restoration technicians, some of the interior pieces have been handed over
Just in Time for Christmas – Delivering the 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition
Bridge Classic Cars have delivered the 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition to the lucky winner, Alex Juggins. Alex won the Elise which helped to raise over £100,000 in support of the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation. Recently, Alex
Check Over – Repairing the Door Cards of the 1954 MG TF
Whilst the 1954 MG TF was being worked on by Jon in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, the door cards were in our in-house trim shop being worked on by our trimmer Kath. The door cards it was found were
Unplugged – Wiring Up the 1962 Jensen 541S
The 1962 Jensen 541S that is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is currently undergoing a full wiring harness swap. Our workshop manager, John, has been given the task of changing over from the old harness to the bespoke
Coming Soon – Triumph TR4 from South Africa
Coming soon the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in Pettistree, Suffolk is this gorgeous light blue Triumph TR4. We have sourced this car from one of our contacts in South Africa and is due to arrive in the next few months
Delicate Work – Paint Repairs on the 1930 Packard 740 Waterfield Convertible
It’s always a pleasure to work on cars like the 1930 Packard 740. This particular Packard has been awaiting some specialist parts from the US but whilst we get them sorted in our workshop, the car itself is in our
The Genuine Article – Real Daytona Wheels for the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop here in Pettistree, Suffolk has had an incredible delivery. A set of refurbished genuine Ferrari Daytona wheels. These will be fitted to the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona which is undergoing a thorough and complete restoration
Bits and Pieces – Continuing on the Interior of the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
Brian in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim shop has been continuing on his highly skilled work on the interior of Fern Grey, the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster. Brian has been working on test and final fitting
This Just In – 1969 Sunbeam Rapier
Bridge Classic Cars have acquired one of the most complete, original and low mileage Sunbeam Rapier’s that we have ever seen or known of. This 1969 Sunbeam Rapier is finished in white with a black interior and still holds many
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