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From the Bottom to the Top – The Sills on the 1992 Toyota MR2 are Painted!
In the last update on the 1992 Toyota MR2: Paul, our in-house restoration technician, was busy cutting out the corroded and damaged sills of the bright red sportscar in preparation for its date with the Paint Shop. Chris, who runs
Building Update – Entrance to the Workshop
Another big step in the extension to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop extension is happening! Since last time, our builders have covered over all of the necessary pipework in preparation for this moment. They have begun to work on the
In the Hands of Specialists – Sending Out Parts to Specialists
The latest batch of parts has been sent out to our local, trusted specialists for various treatments/rebuilds. Some parts will be sent away for sandblasting, vapour blastic and even sonic baths. We use a selection of local companies we have
From Scratch – Making the Rear Seat for the 1956 Jensen 541
Brian has been continuing to work on the interior of the 1956 Jensen 541 that is here at Bridge Classic Cars for restoration. This time, Brian has been skillfully making the new rear seat by hand. To ensure the best
New and Improved – Working on the Interior of the 1968 Jaguar MkII
The interior of the 1968 Jaguar MkII 2.4 is the next item on the list of jobs to complete for its very lucky owner. With this, it’s been down to our in-house trim expert Brian to carefully dismantle and evaluate
Back Out – Removing the Engine on the 1973 MGB GT V8
A few weeks ago, after firing the newly rebuilt V8 in the front of our 1973 MGB GT V8 for the first time, our in-house restoration technicians discovered some flecks of metal in the oil. With this, our technicians have
Coming Soon – 1973 Saab 96V4
Coming soon to our safe, secured and private storage facility, The Hangar, is this incredible 1973 Saab 96V4. This car is going to be stored with us for some time before it is bought over to our Pettistree workshop for
Nostalgia – Our Friends Cars
Bridge Classic Cars are evolving our Nostalgia features! Within the coming series, we want to feature the cars, motorbikes and other vehicles which our friends in the community have and the stories behind them. If you have a story and
The Level of Detail – Recovering the Dash and Ceiling Pad of the 1956 Jensen 541
It’s the small details on a restoration that we believe take it to a world-class finish. Interiors are a huge part of the experience of these cars for their very lucky owners as it’s the best seat in the house
First Signs of Life – Firing Up the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
It’s Alive! The beautiful 5 litre V12 that sits at the heart of Fern Grey has cracked into life for the first time since its rebuild. This is a milestone for the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster that
Class Act – Repairing the Drivers Seat on the 1968 Jaguar MkII 2.4
Brian has been working hard on the driver’s seat of the 1968 Jaguar MkII 2.4 that is in at Bridge Classic Cars. One of the jobs we had been asked to do by the owner was to repair the back
Moving Forward – The 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster Gets Closer to the End
Our in-house restoration technicians have been hard at work on Fern Grey, the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster, which is being built and restored in-house by Bridge Classic Cars here in Suffolk. Whilst John, our workshop manager, has
Beneath the Skin – Preparing the 1977 MGB Roadster for its New Panels
This 1977 MGB Roadster is in at Bridge Classic Cars for restoration. With the body panels in the paint shop and the interior in the trim shop, Scott bought the rolling shell into the main workshop to begin preparing the
In the Woodwork – Ashbocking Joinery Working on the Doors of the 1951 Riley RMB
Some of the coachwork for the 1951 Riley RMB that is in with Bridge Classic Cars for restoration has been sent off to a local joinery specialist to be remade in brand new timber. The wooden components of the Riley
Lean In – Fixing the Armrest of the 1968 Jaguar MkII 2.4
This 1968 Jaguar MkII 2.4 is in with Bridge Classic Cars for our amazing in-house restoration teams to have a look and some work for its owner. First is a trip to the trim shop where Brian has been working
Featured – Bridge Classic Cars on the Norwich City Football Club Website
After our recent trip to Hethel for the handover of Alex Juggins’s 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition that he won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Bridge Classic Cars alongside Norwich City, Lotus Cars and Norwich City Community Sports
Final Piece of the Puzzle – Finish the Seat Base of the 1956 Jensen 541
Kath, one of our absolutely incredible trim team, has been working on the seat of the 1956 Jensen 541 that is at Bridge Classic Cars to be restored for an amazing customer of ours. Last time you saw Kath finishing
Building Update – New Drainage Going into the Bridge Classic Cars Extension
This is another huge milestone in the story of our new workshop extension. All of the drainage work has been put in place ready for the building. The drainage and pipework are crucial to making sure all of the water
All in the Preparation – Preparing the 1977 MGB Roadster for Paint
Chris and the incredible team at the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop have been hard at work preparing the 1977 MGB Roadster for its new coat of paint. With all classic car paintwork, it is all in the prep.
Tight Fit – Replacing the Rubber Seals on the Hardtop and Fixing the Centre Console of the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
Whilst Fern Grey, the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster, is being mechanically finished in our workshop. The interior is being worked on by our amazing in-house trim experts over in the trim shop. Brian has been fitting brand
Straight and Narrow – Adjusting the Seat Runners on the 1970 Dodge Charger
Brian and the Bridge Classic Cars in-house trim experts have been working on getting the new bucket seats to sit properly in the 1970 Dodge Charger that is in with us for interior fitting. When the seats were fixed into
Solid Foundations – Replacing the Sills on the 1992 Toyota MR2
Paul, one of our in-house restoration experts, has been working on replacing the corroded sills on the 1992 Toyota MR2 that is in at Bridge Classic Cars. On any classic, corrosion is an issue but caught early it can easily
A Closer Look – Finding Hairline Cracks in Brackets on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4
During the disassembly of the suspension components of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 that is in at Bridge Classic Cars for restoration, our restoration technician Mauro found some hairline cracks in a few of the pieces. The pieces that Mauro
Front to Back – Making the Seat Backs for the 1956 Jensen 541
Kath, one of our amazing in-house trim experts, has been working on the seats for the 1956 Jensen 541 that is currently in with Bridge Classic Cars for a full restoration. Last we saw Kath working her skill on the
A New Start – Sending the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Guages to be Refurbished
The gauges and dials in the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 are some of the most beautiful out there. Simple black Smiths units with white lettering and easy to see layout. This style of dial is so synonymous with classic sportscar
One Very Lucky Winner – Handing Over the 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition at Hethel
Hidden in the back roads of Norfolk lies one of the greatest automotive manufacturers and most successful racing teams of all time. Lotus Cars. Recently, Bridge Classic Cars Competitions joined forces with both Norwich City Football Club and Lotus Cars
From Scratch – Making the Cubby Box for the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
It’s the special details on the Bridge Classic Cars restoration projects that make them bespoke to each of the owners. Take for example this storage cubby made by our incredible in-house trim team for the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series
All in the Prep – Preparing the Suspension Components on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 for Sandblasting
Bridge Classic Cars take pride in that our in-house restoration technicians will go the extra mile to make sure that all of our restoration work is done to a world-class standard. Take, for example, these suspension components on the 1955
Coming Back Around – Work Continues on the 1998 Honda Integra Type R
Tamas and Paul have been hard at work putting the 1998 Honda Integra Type R back together after its recent bodywork here at Bridge Classic Cars. The car is being put together in our workshop piece by piece to factory
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