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Run Free – Diagnosing a Running Issue With A 1987 Daimler Double Six.
Classic cars all have the little foibles. This has become more apparent with this 1987 Daimler Double Six we have with us at Bridge Classic Cars to begin an assessment on some rust issues throughout its charming blue paintwork along
Recommission our 1973 MG B
In our workshops later this month we will be welcoming our 1973 MG B roadster. Having spent the majority of it’s recent years sat up in a barn the project will involve getting the car up and running and back
A Clearer View – Removing the Rear Window on a 1989 Porsche 911
Removal of any piece of glass from a vehicle is a tricky and nerve-racking task for anyone, even professionals. But, with the right amount of patience and care, it can be achieved safely and effectively. The 1989 Porsche 911 that
New Shoes – Fitting a Classic Wheel to our 1983 Ford Capri 1.6 LS
The wheels. A key element to any classic Ford, especially when it comes to a Capri. Especially a really beautiful black 1983 Ford Capri 1.6 LS that we have in with us at Bridge Classic Cars. The original wheels just
Finding the Leak – Inspecting the Radiator on a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Convertible
The importance of a properly working radiator in any vehicle, not just a classic, cannot be understated. It keeps coolant temperatures in the green when they’re running right. But can also play havoc with a vehicle’s well being when they’re
This Just In – Having a quick look at an interesting old Mini for Team C Racing.
Some days are more interesting than others. When you see the remnants of an old Classic Mini being unloaded from a trailer, you have to go outside to take a look. This one is a bit rough around the edges
The Story Continues – Diving Deep Inside the 1951 Riley RMB
Since we have sent the Riley’s frame away to be dipped, we started work on the body. We have begun to go far deeper into the 1951 Riley RMB that we have in with us here at Bridge Classic Cars.
Always Learning – Handing over our 1976 Mercedes 350SL to a marque specialist
The story with our Aztec Gold 1976 Mercedes 350SL continues but this time at marque specialist Derrick Wells. After looking into the starting issues that we have had with the car since it came over to be with us at
A New Home – The Final Journey of our 1967 Jaguar E Type Racing Series 1
The day has come. Our beloved 1967 E Type Racer has left the building to start its new life on the twisting roads around Blackpool with its very lucky new owner. Those who have been following along with the story
A New Perspective – 1998 Honda Integra Type R
Those following along with the progress of the 1998 Honda Integra Type R that we are currently working on at Bridge Classic Cars will know of the extensive fabrication work undertaken by our in-house technicians and fabricators. This time we
In Pursuit of Perfect – Retrimming Seats for our 1960 Jensen 541R.
For a handmade classic car, only a handmade interior will do. This is much the story with our beautiful 1960 Jensen 541R we have in the trim shop here at Bridge Classic Cars for one of the incredible owners, Gordon.
The Tactile Feeling – Retrimming the door panels on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL
Interior trim is one of the key elements of any restoration, and we here at Bridge Classic Cars have got probably the best in-house trim shop bar none. Take for example this classic car, Craig’s 1987 Mercedes 500SL which is
A Tell-Tale Heart – Engine Refit on a 1963 Jaguar MkII 3.4
The Jaguar straight-six. A staple of British motoring since its first outing in 1949 and continued in production well into the 20th century. This particular engine was lovingly refreshed by our in-house engine builder Ady along with some other sympathetic
Tear Repair
We have an inquiry as to whether we could repair a rip in the seat of a modern Mercedes. As you can see it is the main seat area on the base and in order to repair properly the entire
Goodwood Revival 2021
Another amazing year of the Revival at glorious Goodwood! Where would the classic racing world be without it on the calendar for all enthusiastic petrolheads young and old alike. Since 1998, Lord March has welcomes visitors to the legendary West
Mr McDonald – Suffolk
“Thank you for storing the car for me, first class from start to finish. Will certainly be using again”
The Search for Perfection – 1989 Porsche 911SC
The Porsche 911. An icon of the sportscar world since its introduction in 1963 with the legendary long bonnet cars. To this day, 911 takes its first basic principles forward through each subsequent generation. The older generations of this model
From the Ground Up – Restoring the frame on a 1951 Riley RMB
To achieve the best results with a restoration, every component must be given the same outstanding care and attention. It is vital that for great things to be built, the foundations must be strong. This rings true with the 1951
Time to Shine – Photoshoot with our competition Vauxhall VX220
A beautiful Suffolk Friday evening is made all the while better when it involves a very special British sportscar. For those who know, this is our 2003 Vauxhall VX220 that you could own through our Bridge Classic Cars Competitions and
A New Lease of Life – Cambelt & Service on our 1998 Volvo V40.
You have all probably seen the posts recently about our amazing 1998 Volvo V40 that is going to our new run-around/camera car here at Bridge Classic Cars. Although this being quite a modern car, it still deserves to be running
Cool Down – Adjusting the radiator of a 1973 MG B GT V8
One of the most important parts of any vehicle restoration, especially classic vehicles, is the cooling system. Often overlooked and undervalued when it comes to work carried out by many. At Bridge Classic Cars, we take a different approach. Every
Fit and Finish – Adjustments on the 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona
One of the key elements of a build is the fit and finish of its most visible items. The first aspect you notice is always the most tactile, for instance, the doors. They must feel right in the hand, they
Fully Fueled – Replacing the fuel tank in a 1971 Jaguar XJ6
If you’ve been following along with the progress of the 1971 Jaguar XJ6 we have here at Bridge Classic Cars, you’ll know of the trouble that our amazing technician Dave has had with getting the car to fuel properly. What
Raising the Roof – Revitalising the hood on our 1989 TVR S2 2.9
Our incredibly talented in-house trim expert Brian has been working on the roof of the 1989 TVR SII. The old roof had begun to look quite tired and had sun-bleached in places. Brian worked his magic on the material of
This Just In – 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8
Just arrived here at Bridge Classic Cars in Suffolk is this incredible 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8 Automatic for us to get to the bottom of a couple of issues. Firstly, the owner has noticed a slight leak coming from the
Beach Street Felixstowe Car Show
On Saturday the 4th of September, Felixstowe’s exciting new location for food and shopping, Beach Street, played host to a car show. 40 beautiful classic vehicles were on display to the public .
Traditional Techniques for our Riley
James is hard at work in our Fabrication shop, working on our 1951 Riley RMB. As part of the front wing fabrication James has built a custom tool to create front wing support/stay. These beautiful hand-crafted vehicles require such skill
Rescuing the original interior
Brian and Kath and made an incredible start to our 1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI restoration story. Although the car has been parked up and off the road since 2007 the interior is in remarkably good condition. The car was full
Jaguar E-Type work continues
From our last update on the beautiful 1973 Jaguar E Type Roadster, we here at Bridge Classic Cars had entirely refurbished and upgrade the front subframe assembly ready for the next phase of this beautiful and special classics journey. Scott,
Our Capri Sparkles Again
After years of car park dings and scratches. We’ve revitalized the paintwork on our 1983 Ford Capri. It will now head into our workshop for a full mechanical check-over and the wheels will be refurbished. A vehicle purchased by us
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