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Over-heating issues continue on HMC
It appears that changing the thermostat has not resolved the issue of over heating. Having carried out various tests upon fitting the new thermostat we thought we had overcome the problem but no. The HMC is now back with us
Putting it back together for the 1963 Jaguar!
As you may know, the engine bay of the white 1963 Jaguar Mk II 3.4 has recently been re-painted. You can read about it here. https://bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/engine-bay-re-spray-for-the-jaguar/ Paul has had the job of putting everything back in the engine bay, that
Come and say hi this Sunday at Helmingham!
This Sunday, 1st of August, will be the annual Festival of Classic and Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall in Suffolk! Having had a year off due to the pandemic, it will be fantastic to see the vast array of cars
Bristol gets a service!
Mauro has been finishing his work on the 1971 Bristol 411. He’s given it a full service, put new break pads on and the contact points got changed. It’s been for a test drive and is looking good!
Offside sill work on the MG Midget!
Scott’s been repairing the offside sill of our blaze orange 1979 MG Midget. He fabricated a new section and welded it into place.
Finishing the wing on the Riley!
James has been doing some more work on one of the wings of our 1951 yellow Riley RMB. He’s been finishing by welding in the wire rolled edge of the left-hand wing and repairing a section at the front.
Carpet backs for the Aston!
Kath has been continuing her work on the front squab seats for the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2 4 Mark I. Now the fronts of them have been re-made, she’s moved onto the backs. These are made out of carpet!
More photos from our Classic and Sports Car and Bike Show last Sunday
We thought you might like to see some more photos from last Sunday’s Bridge Classic Cars Classic and Bike Show. Thank you again to the members of Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club for coming along and showing a vast array of
Repair work continues on the Honda!
Pricey has been continuing his repair work on the white 1998 Honda Integra Type R. The original floor edge was very thin, so he welded a new one in. He also welded in a new section on the nearside rear
Prep work on the E-Type continues!
Chris and Matt have been doing more paint prep work on the 1973 Series 3 Jaguar E-Type. They put the body of the car in the paint booth and masked it up ready for polyester primer. Once primed, it was
Headlining panels for the Aston.
Lydia has been re-covering the headlining panels for the Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mark I. She started by peeling off the original fabric from each of the different panels and sanding down the old glue and giving the wood and
Vanden Plas make-over!
Brian has been busy in the trim shop with our gold 1981 Rover SD1 Vanden Plas. The original headlining was ill-fitting, and the previous owner had placed studs into it, to create a quilted effect, which wasn’t true to the
Range Rover CSK – in for recommission
Our 1990 Range Rover CSK is in for storage at The Hangar with the intention of a possible full recommission. It’s also going to get a thorough clean, which you can see is much needed from the photos. There’s also
2021 Bridge Classic Cars Show
What a day! It was so lovely to welcome you back to our workshops for the 2021 Bridge Classic Cars show. After having to cancel both our 2020 Summer show and 2021 January show, we were well in need of
Meet head of security, Rosie
Without a belly-rub or a dog treat, nobody makes it past ✋ Kath, one of our talented Interior Trim Specialists has made Rosie her very own Bridge neckerchief.
First Visit For Spud985
Familiar face appeared on the First. Coffee Shop + Lifestyle social feed, @ashleyharvey985 (formerly Spud985) went for a coffee in his 1973 Triumph TR6.
Classic Car Display at Woodbridge Methodist Church
East Anglian Practical Classics are helping Woodbridge Methodist Church celebrate its 150th anniversary. This is particularly apt as, in the same year that the was founded, Dr John Wesley Carhart, an American Methodist Minister, began constructing a steam-powered cart that
A visit from a gold Mercedes!
We had the pleasure of looking at this 1981 gold Mercedes-Benz 230 CE yesterday. It came to us for an insurance assessment for vehicle valuation. If you’re in need of this service, please do get in contact with us and
Flutes galore on the Aston Martin!
Kath has been continuing her interior work on the 1955 Aston Martin DB 2 4 Mark I’s seats. This time she has moved onto the front squabs. She started by marking notches and important places to remember when sewing, with
Preparing for auction!
Are you new to the world of classic car auctions? We can take care of this for you. Here at Bridge Classic Cars we offer a complete auction preparation service. Today we have been preparing our gold 1973 Rolls Royce
Spare wheel cover for the Corniche.
Kath has been busy in the trim shop making a cover for the spare tyre for our gold 1973 Rolls Royce Corniche. She started by cutting out black carpet in a circular shape for the top, and a long piece
Work on the blaze orange MG Midget.
A classic car wouldn’t be a classic car without a story! Last night we announced the winner of our 1979 MG Midget, congratulations to Coby Morton with ticket number 241. Today, having put her on the ramp to carry out
New owner for our 1960 Jensen 541S!
We have recently sold our 1960 Jensen 541S. It was being sold with the option of either; the buyer could buy the car as-is, or buy the car and have us restore it to its former glory or customise to
Engine bay re-spray for the Jaguar!
The 1963 Jaguar MK II has been in the paint shop recently. All the original paint and underseal was stripped from the engine bay of the car. It was then cleaned to remove any excess residues that would get in
1985 Citroen 2CV for sale!
If you’ve always liked the thought of owning a unique classic van, then now might be your chance! Coming up for sale is this fun 1985 Citroen 2CV Van in a vivid shade of green! So, if you’re interested, please
Inner rear arch work continues on the Honda!
Pricey has been continuing his work on the corroded inner rear arches of the 1998 Honda Integra Type R. The inner arch section was fabricated and welded into position. The metal was ground down and dressed up. The nearside lower
Jensen Journaal – July 2021
It is lovely to receive a copy of the Zomer 2021 Jensen Journaal in the post this week. Several of our Jensens that we have restored have been featured in this month’s copy of the Dutch magazine, Jensen Journaal! https://jensenholland.nl/
Fully charged and ready for Sunday test drive
Recently posted from Electric Classic Cars, our 1967 Austin Mini 850 out on a weekend test drive. A piece of history right there! “Just got back from a scenic tour of some of the most picturesque charge stops in mid
Amazing day by all at Bridge Classic Cars show
Yesterday saw the return of the Bridge Classic Cars Classic and Sports Car and Bike Show and what an amazing return it was! The two part event started off at The Hangar, home to Bridge Classic Cars Competitions and our
New in – green 1966 Austin Healey Sprite!
New in the workshop is our 1966 Austin Healey Sprite. It’s list of jobs that need doing are; the carburettors need refurbishing, a clean up will happen as part of the rebuild, and the carbs may need some work.
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