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Another Pick-Up
While out on the road, Tony picked up the differential for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. Now that it is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, work can continue on this rare classic Aston.
Collecting A Spitfire
Tony recently made the drive to Clacton to pick up a 1974 Triumph Spitfire. After loading it into the trailer, he delivered it safely to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is here, work can begin on bringing
Eleanor Velasco Thornton – Spirit Of Ecstasy
Eleanor Velasco Thornton was born on 15 April 1880 in Stockwell, south-west London. Little is known of her early life, although it is known that as the 20th Century began, she was working as the assistant to the General Secretary
MG Owners Club Takeover
On Thursday 11th April it was a beautiful evening for the MG Owners Club to takeover our Atelier for their own exclusive event. The warm weather and late sunset marked the start of summer feelings and a fleet of classic
Spitfire Wheel Caps
The wheel caps of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire have been prepped ready to be painted very soon.
TR7 Service
Technician Juliam has been servicing our 1981 Triumph TR7. He changed the oil and filter, checked all levels, replaced the nearside front wheel bearing, removed the brake pads to clean and grease them, and resealed the top radiator hose.
Transit Door Steps
Steve has fitted the newly painted doorstep trims and step rubbers on our Ford Transit Tipper MKII. He also fitted the chassis plates.
Refreshed Seats
Lydia has replaced the old worn-out covers on the back seats of our 1985 Citroen CX25 GTi. She used new fabric so that it matched the front seats.
XK120 Engine And Gearbox
The engine and gearbox have been put back onto the chassis of our 1954 Jaguar XK120. After being lifted into position, Jonn secured the mounts and everything in place. The wheels were then put back on so the stands could
Work Continues
Our 1960 MGA has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. Mauro has removed the wax from the body of the inner wheel arches. He also removed the front seats and started stripping the paint to bare metal.
Bentley Transport
Our 1963 Bentley S3 has been safely loaded into our transport trailer ready to move on to the next phase of its restoration.
541 Rebuild Progress
Paul has continued rebuilding our 1956 Jensen 541. He has modified the clutch and started making the mounts for the seat belts. Paul then went on to fit the wiper motor before finishing fitting the seat belts. He has also
Royal Enfield Check
Paul has been looking at our 1960 Royal Enfield Single. He fitted a battery and checked for a spark. He added fuel to the bike but found a leak which will need further repairs.
Service
Julian has been servicing our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3. He changed the oil and filter, 12 plugs, 2 air filters, the fuel filter, added 2 litres of antifreeze, and checked all other fluid levels. He then adjusted both doors
Pre Delivery Inspection
Before we deliver our stunning 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster to its lucky new owner, Jonn has been doing its PDI. He was happy with everything so fuelled it up and it is now ready to be delivered.
Jensen Bonnet Brackets
Christian has been hard at work in the fabrication bay making bonnet brackets for our 1960 Jensen 541R.
A Restored Jensen Delivered
Our 1959 Jensen 541R has left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and is now back with its very happy owner. Tony loaded the car up and safely delivered it home earlier this week. This is a stunning classic car and
XJS Brakes And Rear Axle
Classic car technician Jonn has been continuing his work on our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans. His notes were: Strip and clean caliper to be re used. Blow off and dry. Rub down and mask and paint with silver bake
C-Types Lights And Indicators
Jonn has been working on our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He raised it up on the ramp and removed the centre under trays. He then worked out where and how to fit the prop shaft speed sensor pick up and
A Cobra In The Paintshop
Our 1975 AC Cobra Replica has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop recently. Chris has painted the engine bay while Mauro completed filler work on the bonnet and doors. Meanwhile, technician Jonn got the chassis out of storage
Seat Repair
A seat from a Renault Clio has just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Lydia is going to be working on it to make some repairs. Once she is done, the seat will look new again and will be
A Classic Citroen Arrives
We have recently welcomed our 1985 Citroen CX25 GTi into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. While it is with us, Lydia will be working on the interior to make some improvements. Soon after it arrived, Mauro got straight to work
Morgan Catalogue
This is the catalogue that was released to advertise the limited edition Morgan 4/4s, released in 2006, to mark 71 years of 4/4 production. This gives more details about the 142 cars in this limited run, including our ‘1952’ tribute
Our Limited Edition Morgan Is Ready To Be Won
In 2006, the Morgan 4/4 celebrated its seventy-first year. To mark this milestone, a limited run of 142 ’70th Anniversary Edition’ cars was commissioned. Of these 142 vehicles, just two were produced per build year. Each edition featured unique paint colours,
E-Type Oil Change
Technician Julian has been attending to the nearside exhaust manifold of our 1972 Jaguar E-Type. It was blowing between the manifold and head so he removed the inlet manifolds and carburettors, removed the heat shields and downpipes, and removed the
The New Morgan Plus Four
The latest Morgan Plus Four has been revealed, and it looks to be a perfect example of the company’s quality craftsmanship and engineering. Continuing the legacy of Morgan’s longest-running model, this new Plus Four has been upgraded in its design,
The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Drinks In The Automotive Industry
In recent years, the automotive industry has been witnessing a notable shift in attitudes towards drinking alcohol and driving. For most drivers, the days of “five and drive” are long gone and we tend to be a lot more conscious
Spotted At The NEC
Our 1905 Riley 9HP briefly appeared in this video from Gary Mavers.
Work Begins On A New Arrival
We have recently welcomed a 1960 MGA into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and work has already begun. Classic car technician has been stripping the car ready for it to be painted very soon.
Delivered To Auction
Tony recently delivered our 1968 Lotus Elan S4 to Manor Park Auctions ready to go up for sale at the weekend.
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