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Aircooled Cool – The REC 901 Watch
Bridge Classic Cars Competitions is giving one lucky winner the chance to win an air-cooled Porsche! But, it’s been made into a watch… REC has launched the 901. A beautiful timepiece inspired by the early Porsche 911 (901) so much
Behind the Scenes – Shooting the 1984 BMW 635CSi
The rain had torn down throughout the night before. By the morning, the autumn air was fresh and moving as we pulled the 1984 BMW 635CSi out of the hanger at RAF Bentwaters. This iconic 1980s example of a German
Sound Control – Fitting and Binding the Front Carpet of the 1970 Dodge Charger
There’s been some big progress on the 1970 Dodge Charger currently in the trim shop at Bridge Classic Cars. Kath had to cut the carpet to get a good fit during the test fit of the piece but rather than
Behind the Scenes – Live Draw of the 1966 Sunbeam Alpine, 1983 Ford Capri and TAG Heuer Watch
Last Thursday, Bridge Classic Cars held its biggest ever prize draw! Also, we gave those watching along a sneak peek at our next competition car… Going live at our Hanger in Bentwaters, the watchers on our Facebook page were greeted
Ready for Take-Off – Pre-Delivery Inspection on the 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony Red’
It’s nearly time for Peony Red, the 1960 Jensen 541S to go off to her new home away from us here at Bridge Classic Cars. Every square inch of Peony Red has been worked on in-house at Bridge Classic Cars
Next Phase – Wiring and Plumbing the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster
Scott, one of our in-house restoration experts has been hard at work getting ”Fern Grey” the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster plumbed and wired. Recently Scott carefully got the newly built 5 litre V12 into place in the
Looking Closer – Diagnostics on the 1968 Jaguar E Type 4.2
Bridge Classic Cars have the 1968 Jaguar E Type back in the workshop this week to have a look into a few issues the customer has noted with the car. First up is some electrical issues. The customer reported an
Coming Together – Refit on the 1973 MGB GT V8
Bridge Classic Cars team of in-house restoration experts have been working on getting this 1973 MGB GT V8 we have in all buttoned up and ready to hit the road! John and the workshop team have gone through hours of
Back in Shape – Metalwork for the Scuttle/Windscreen Surround on the 1951 Riley RMB
Metalwork on classic cars is a craft. A skill that takes years to master and dedication to conquer. Our in-house bodywork experts at Bridge Classic Cars have those skills, experience and dedication. Work is continuing on the windscreen/scuttle for the
Put in Place – Fitting the Interior Panels and Carpet into the 1970 Dodge Charger
Kath and the in-house trim team have been busy working on the insides of the 1970 Dodge Charger that’s in here at Bridge Classic Cars. Kath has been working on getting the rear panels ready and into the car. The
New Lease on Life – Throttle Cable Install on the 1994 Piaggio Ape TM P50
The new throttle cable for our 1994 Piaggio TM P50 Ape is on the car! Our restoration technician Mauro has got a long and personal history with this car so it makes sense for him to be the technician to
Coming Soon – 1969 MG B GT
Bridge Classic Cars will soon be welcoming this stunning 1969 MGB GT into our Pettistree workshop for a list of jobs to get this beautiful white 2 door sportscar back up and running. There’s a reported issue with the fuel
Keeping the Noise Down – Putting Sound Deadening in the 1970 Dodge Charger
After Kath had mocked up the rear seats into the Charger, it was time to start getting the carpets into the car. However, underneath the carpet is where to most important bit of the interior is. The sound deadening. It’s
Finishing Touches – Making the Tunnel Carpets for the 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony Red’
As part of Peony Red’s pre-delivery inspection, our in-house trim team have been busy finishing off parts of the interior. Mainly the tunnel carpet. This Jensen 541 has been a long-loved restoration by us here at Bridge Classic Cars. Every
Out With the Old – Replacing the Wiring Harness on the 1974 Triumph TR6
John has been hard at work on the 1974 Triumph TR6 that is in with us at Bridge Classic Cars for a wiring issue. A rat or a mouse has managed to chew its way through part of the wiring
A New Look – Repainting the Bonnet and Boot on the 1984 Jaguar XJ
Some of you may remember the 1984 Jaguar XJ bonnet and boot that a customer had asked us to refinish. The rest of the car had been painted elsewhere but that isn’t a problem for our in-house paint team. After
Coming Together – Metalwork on the 1951 Riley RMB
As you might have seen in our previous post on the 1951 Riley RMB here at Bridge Classic Cars, James has been hard at work getting the wings into the best shape possible. James, our expert in-house fabricator, has been
Doing the Big Shop – Our Technician Mauro’s 1954 Ford F100.
Our technician Mauro has got an amazing truck. It’s a 1954 Ford F100. Last weekend, Mauro thought he should use it to do ”The Big Shop” which we thoroughly approve of! The looks on people’s faces as he drove it
Back Together – Refitting the Engine and Gearbox to the 1998 Honda Integra Type R
Tamas and Paul, our in-house restoration technicians have been busy refitting the wiring harness, accessories, engine and gearbox back into the 1998 Honda Integra Type R that is in at Bridge Classic Cars. Using reference photos and the catalogued parts
Looking Back – Fitting the Door Mirrors and Dome Light to the 1970 Dodge Charger
The in-house trim experts at Bridge Classic Cars have been hard at work. Teaming up to conquer the interior of the 1970 Dodge Charger. One of the jobs on the list for the interior refit was to fit the signature
Background Sounds – New Speakers and Speakerbox on the 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony Red’
Peony Red, the 1960 Jensen 541S, is reaching the end of its restoration and its pre-delivery inspection. So it’s time to get the last few finishing touches completed and in the car. One of these systems that is being finished
Starting From Scratch – Diagnosing an Oil Leak on the 1963 Jaguar MkII 3.4
Our in-house engine builder at Bridge Classic Cars, Ady, has been working at trying to get to the bottom of the oil leak with the 1963 Jaguar MkII 3.4. At idle, the engine would behave itself perfectly. Not a spot
Solid Foundations – Getting the Frame of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Ready for Powdercoat
The frame and body for the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 that is with us here at Bridge Classic Cars have been separated ahead of the frame being sent off for powder coating. The body will remain here with our in-house
Finding the Cause – Leak from the Gearbox of the 1954 Jaguar MkVII
The 1954 Jaguar MkVII that was in with us for restoration is back in the workshop to look into a leak from under the car. Upon inspection by the Bridge Classic Cars restoration team, it was found to be an
Coming Soon – 2003 BMW Z3
This 2000 BMW Z3 is coming into Bridge Classic Cars soon to be assessed by our in-house restoration teams to get this early 2000s sports car back to its absolute best. Keep an eye out on our news page for
Coming Soon – Dashboard on a 1966 Ford Thunderbird
Bridge Classic Cars will soon be welcoming a new car into our in-house trim shop. Soon, this bright yellow big block 1966 Ford Thunderbird will be coming in to have its dash pad assessed by our trim team. As you
Ready to Go Home – Paint Repair on the 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Chris and the paint shop team at Bridge Classic Cars have been hard at work on the front bumper of the 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S in for some paint repairs on the front bumper. Rather than try to blend
Milestone – Engine in Place on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster
There’s always certain parts of any build that can be classed as milestone moments. That rings especially true for the first time the chassis is reunited with its powertrain. This 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster being built by
The Once Over – Inspecting our 1994 Piaggio Ape TM P50
Those who have been following the blog for a while may remember the 1994 Piaggio Ape we talked about back in July. Well, it is now in our workshop being inspected ahead of its MOT. Our in-house restoration team at
Put on the Shelf – Making the Rear Parcel Shelf for a 1970 Dodge Charger
Our incredibly talented trim-shop experts have been hard at work on the 1970 Dodge Charger currently in at Bridge Classic Cars. Next on the list of pieces that need to be done in order is the rear parcel shelf. For
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