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Fiat 500 Clutch Adjustment
Here is what Jonn has been up to with our 1963 Fiat 500: Investigate clutch issue. Has been fine but clutch went over the weekend. Inspect. Found clutch cable adjuster out of adjustment. Re adjust cable and check. Fit lock
Sender Calibration Unit
Workshop Manager John has been fitting a Spiyda calibration unit to the tank gauge of our 1956 Jensen 541. This is to match the sender to the gauge.
Tracking Down a Piece of Family History: A 1946 Triumph Speed Twin
We’ve recently been contacted by James, who is on a mission to track down his late grandfather’s 1946 Triumph Speed Twin motorbike. This particular bike, with the registration FDF 110, obviously holds sentimental value for James and his family. We
Conquest Delivery
Our 1954 Daimler Conquest has been successfully delivered to its lucky new owner who won this stunning classic through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
500 SL Progress
Jonn has been cleaning up the wiper motor and mounting brackets of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. He then cleaned and checked the operation of the fuel pumps and brackets.
Rover 75 Work
Christian has cut out the sill ends, fabricated new ones, and drilled out the panels that were in the way of the rust on the wheel arches on our 2003 Rover 75 Club SE. Mauro then prepped the car for
Toyota Celica Cam Belt
Here are Jonns notes from his recent work on our 1995 Toyota Celica GT-Four: Carry out full inspection. Start on the floor and move 5o ramp when available. Strip and fit new stop and tail bulb to offside rear light
Fiat 1900A Carpets
The carpets are of our 1952 Fiat 1900A are now finished and what a transformation this has made to the car! Here is what Lydia had to say about it: “Before, the car was looking dark, dingy and depressing, and
Ferrari 400 Repairs
Here are Jonns notes on the repairs he has been making to our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT: Rebuild door handle and test. Remove striker/ actuator i made and bend slightly and refit. Seems to be ok but lock stiff and
Dino Welding
Christian has been continuing his work on our 1973 Ferrari Dino. He fabricated and started welding in the front valance and removed the heater blowers. While he was doing that, Steve cleaned the rubber cups and gaiters from the suspension
First Look at the All-New MG Cyberster
Yesterday, some of the team at Bridge Classic Cars had the pleasure of spending the day at MG Ipswich for an exclusive first look at the much-anticipated MG Cyberster. The day was a combination of the old and the new,
Good Deed 7/20 – Raising £22,500 for Cancer Support Suffolk
At Bridge Classic Cars, our passion for classic cars goes beyond just restoring them – we believe in using that passion to make a difference in our community. Recently, we had the privilege of combining our love for classic cars
Working on the 1991 VW Transporter
The team have been working on the 1991 VW T4 Transporter at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our technician Steve has been heading up the work on the van. Starting with some electrical work. After looking into an issue with
New Arrivals – 1994 TVR Chimaera and 1994 Jaguar XJS
We’ve recently welcomed two stunning 1990’s sports cars to the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. Our workshop will be assessing and working on both the 1994 TVR Chimaera and Jaguar XJS, so make sure to keep an eye on the
A New Suffolk Car Show
The first-ever Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge event, held yesterday at Suffolk Food Hall, was a great success. Not only were there hundreds of interesting and rare vehicles to look at but the event also raised money for
MG Cyberster Launch – Invite Only
Join Us at the Local Launch of the MG Cyberster on Wednesday 28th August 2024 We’re excited to announce that Bridge Classic Cars has been invited to the exclusive local launch of the all-new MG Cyberster. As a Bridge Classic
The Surprising New MG Cyber GTS Concept
MG is set to continue its centenary celebrations at the 2024 Salon Privé event, held at Blenheim Palace from August 28th to 31st. As part of these celebrations, MG will present the brand new MG Cyber GTS Concept, making one
Setting up for Classic and Sports Cars by the Bridge
Huge thank you, as always, to our friends at Events Under Canvas for the installation of our display stand for this weekend’s Classic and Sports Cars by the Bridge. Can’t wait to see you all at the weekend…
Volkswagen Golf Named ‘Best Car of the Half Century’
The Volkswagen Golf has been named the ‘Best Car of the Half Century’ at the Best Cars of the Year – The New Car World Championships. This award coincides with the Golf’s 50th anniversary, celebrating its long-standing success as Volkswagen’s
BMW Group and Figure AI Successfully Test Humanoid Robots in Production
The BMW Group is taking a big step into the future of automotive production by successfully testing humanoid robots at their Spartanburg plant in South Carolina. In partnership with the California-based robotics company Figure, BMW evaluated the potential of these
Join Us at Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge for a Day of Cars and Charity
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge event at Suffolk Food Hall on Monday, 26th August 2024. It’s now less than a week to go until we celebrate all things cars as
Final Repairs
These are Jonn’s notes on the final repairs made to our 1981 Austin Vanden Plas before it goes to its new home tomorrow. Attend to oil leak again. Check oil level. Too high. Drain some oil out and recheck levels.
Ferrari Repairs
Jon has continued his work on our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT. Here are his notes: Continue repairs where I left off. Boot release cable. New cable is too short so work out how to join cables at rear. Make bracket
Group1 Unveils World’s First Potassium-Ion Battery in Cylindrical 18650 Format
Group1, an industry leader in advanced battery technology, has developed the world’s first Potassium-ion battery (KIB) in cylindrical 18650 form. This development looks to be a viable solution for sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective energy storage that doesn’t require the use
Mercedes-Benz Breaks New Ground with Level 4 Automated Driving in Beijing
Mercedes-Benz has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first international car manufacturer to receive approval for Level 4 automated driving tests on urban roads and highways in Beijing. This marks a crucial step in the company’s ongoing efforts to
A Mercedes 380SL Arrives
Recently, our 1985 Mercedes 380SL arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Once it has been inspected and assessed by the workshop team, the plan is for it to go live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
A Rover 75 Arrives
We have recently welcomed our 2003 Rover 75 Estate into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The workshop team will now resolve some issues the owner would like addressed before it heads back home.
An Old Friend Returns
We have recently welcomed an old friend in the form of our 1955 Austin-Healey 100 back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
GT6 Photos
Before our 1972 Triumph GT6 left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, Nick took some photos of it outside The Classic Lounge.
Fiat Brakes
Steve has reconditioned the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and relined the brake shoes of our 1952 Fiat 1900A. The old cylinders were leaking and had contaminated the shoes with brake fluid. Steve also removed the old fuel pump blanket plate
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