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All in the Prep – Preparing the 1998 Honda Integra Type R for Paint
Honda Type R’s always look fantastic when finished in Championship White. Clean, crisp and purposeful. That is what the outcome will be on the 1998 Honda Integra Type R that we are currently working at Bridge Classic Cars will be
Thursday Live Draw – Drawing the winners of our Triumph TR3 & Vauxhall VX220
There are only 2 more days to go on the draw for our two sensational competition cars. First up is the chance to win this very unique and quickly becoming a modern classic, 2003 Vauxhall VX220. One of just 7
Fitting Right – Heater Valve Install on the 2003 Vauxhall VX220
Our unique 2003 Vauxhall VX220 has been into the workshop this week in preparation for its lucky winner for some remedial work. On inspection, our technicians found that the heater valve for the vehicle had been incorrectly fitted. Not a
Glorious Goodwood – Our weekend at the greatest classic motoring event.
Goodwood. A single place so synonymous with classic motoring, it instantly is recognised by enthusiasts the world over as an event that you must attend at least once in your life. For our technician Tamas, that was this weekend. It
Out with the Old – Interior Restoration on the 1956 Jensen 541
Work has begun on the interior of our incredible ”Barn Find” 1956 Jensen 541. As you can see, it’s not in the best condition but that’s not a problem for our incredible in-house trim shop. The original interior unfortunately had
Supporting the Community – Bridge Classic Cars at Norwich City VS Watford.
As part of the collaboration between Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Norwich City Football Club and Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, Bridge Classic Cars transported our stunning 2021 Final Edition Lotus Elise Sport 240 for the important match against Watford. Beginning
Back to Basics – Parts Paint Removal on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4
Lydia, one of our in-house technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been hard at work carefully removing the paint from some of the pieces removed during the restoration of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 we have in with us
VintageCarGirls – September 2021
Charlotte has made it to the VintageCarGirls Insta gallery. During her recent holiday Charlotte caught a glimpse of a classic T2 camper. She posted the image to her own gallery where VintageCarGirls picked it up from. Thanks for the share…keep
Getting Started – Fitting a New Starter Motor to the 1990 Range Rover CSK.
A starter motor is the unsung hero of any car. You rely on it for vehicles new and old to begin every sort of adventure. Eventually, however, they do give up. That is the story of the starter motor on
Shooting an ’80s Icon – Behind the Scenes with a 1983 Ford Capri 1.6
Well, you may have seen by now the video of our latest competition car but it’s time to take you behind the scenes of the shoot. The icon that is, the Ford Capri. The sun shone brightly on a crisp
Going That Bit Further – Continuing the interior on the 1960 Jensen 541R
Work is continuing on the interior of this in-house handmade interior of the 1960 Jensen 541R we have in with us for restoration at Bridge Classic Cars. This entirely bespoke and fitted interior being made by our in-house trim shop
Journeys End – Making their appointment with the 1961 Alvis TD21
After the overnight rebuild on the starter motor of their gorgeous 1961 Alvis TD21, Mr and Mrs Bradnum were able to make their appointment at Brize Fest 2021. As you may know, it was Mr and Mrs Bradnum who had
Mr Bradnum – Wales
”Many thanks to you and all of your colleagues involved in their attention to our motor car either on the Thursday evening or during Friday on the ‘Starter Motor’s’ return from Nacton Autos. Ann and I were worried that we
The Grindstone – Rust Removal On The 1951 Riley RMB
Our amazing technician Lydia has been hard at work removing the rust build-up on the wings of the 1951 Riley RMB with us here at Bridge Classic Cars for restoration. Lydia carefully removed any rust from the material using both
This Just In – 1962 Morris Minor Convertible
There’s something really quite charming about a Morris Minor. There’s something even more loveable about a convertible Morris Minor. This beautiful 1962 Morris Minor Convertible is coming into us to have its convertible hood frame repaired. Due to an unexpected
This Just In – 1930 Packard 740 Waterfield Convertible
A rare sight on either side of the Atlantic, this vast and beautiful 1930 Packard Super 8 Convertible is in with us here at Bridge Classic Cars for an assessment of some work and some crucial maintenance. As with all
New Life – Refinishing the dash surround on a classic Mini
Refinishing a piece of trim is sometimes more effective than replacing it. Although the finish may be work or damaged, the part itself is still in good condition. That is the story with this dash surround belonging to our friend
Expert Touch – Rust Repairs on a 1989 Porsche 911
Rust repairs. One of the biggest fears when it comes to classic car ownership. However, it doesn’t always have to be that way. Take for example this 1989 Porsche 911 we have with us at Bridge Classic Cars. There was
Poise and Elegance – Painting the bonnet on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Roadster Series 3
The long, elegant and graceful lines of an E Type bonnet are best highlighted in a flattering colour. This is very true for our incredible 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster that has been finished in a very rare
Glorious Goodwood – Where and what to watch at the 2021 Goodwood Revival.
It’s that time! The start of possibly the most famous event in historic motorsport, The Goodwood Revival. Now, if you can’t make your way down to West Sussex then fear not. You can still enjoy all the amazing races and
Getting to The Bottom of It – Automatic Gearbox Leak on the 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8
There is a simple beauty to old Daimler V8’s. This 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8 in at Bridge Classic Cars does have a bit of an issue though. There is a leak from the gearbox, but that’s nothing our amazing technicians
All Hail the King – Inspecting the 1990 Range Rover CSK
When Charles Spencer King developed the Range Rover back in the late 1960s he intended it to be a particular, useful and utilitarian vehicle but with slightly more refinement than the Series II Land Rover. Then in 1990 to commemorate
On To A Winner – Update on the Norwich City/Bridge Classic Cars Competitions Final Edition Lotus Elise
For those new to the project, Bridge Classic Cars Competitions have teamed up with Norwich City Football Club and their charity, NCFC Community Sports Foundation. Giving one lucky winner the chance to own this amazing sportscar. It’s the 2021 Lotus
Starting Off – Starting a 1990 Range Rover CSK
The 1990 Range Rover CSK is important in the history of the luxury 4×4. Built to honour the memory of its creator, only a limited number were built and even fewer still remain. This particular example has been stored with
Just Passing Through – Previous Competition Winners Drop By.
Earlier this week, it was lovely to see Peter Atchiston and his wife. They were in the area and thought to drop by while passing through the area. Previous winners of our Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Peter is now the
One Step Closer – Update on the Bridge Classic Cars Extension
Groundworks are continuing on the extension to Bridge Classic Cars at our site in Pettistree. This will help to expand our workspace as it grows in popularity and allows us to take on more projects and vehicle restorations for our
Boots on the Ground – Tyre Change on the 1989 TVR S2 2.9 V6
One of the key parts of any classic sportscar is handling. That playful, light-handed feeling whilst out on a spirited drive where the car becomes an extension of the driver. Because of this, we felt it best practice to change
More Work on the E Type
Work continues on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series 3 Roadster here at Bridge Classic Cars. Our technician Scott has been hard at work fitting up the entirely new braking system on the car. Along with that, Scott has fitted
Kept in Check – Electric Fans on the 1973 MG B GT V8
From our last post, we had begun to work on adjusting the radiator fitment for this 1973 MG B GT V8. Thanks to the spacer made up by our in-house technician Ady, the radiator now sits back enough in the
Start at the Beginning – Preparing for Work to Begin on the 1999 Mercedes E55 AMG.
This 1999 Mercedes E55 AMG was recovered into Bridge Classic Cars recently with a hydraulic issue. Upon inspection, our technicians found that many of the metal lines that run under the vehicle had corroded to the point where some had
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