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Inspection And Repairs
Jonn has been looking after our 2006 Morgan 4/4. His notes are: Carry out inspection. Strip clean and inspect brakes. Inflate tyres and torque all wheels. Remove auxiliary belt and clean water pump pulley of rust. Refit auxiliary belt. Drain
Recovering Interior Panels
The customer has kindly supplied all the interior panels of our 1963 Bentley S3 to us so that Lydia can recover them. He has remade some of the most damaged ones using the other sides as a template. Remaking the
Cobra Rear Axle
Mauro has been removing the rear axle from the chassis of our 1975 AC Cobra Replica. Once this was done, he also primed the engine bay ready for paint.
Ready For Delivery
Our 2007 Land Rover Defender 110 is loaded in our trailer and is on its way to the lucky new owner.
UK Car Production Rises
In February, UK car production rose by 14.6% to 79,907 units, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This marks the sixth consecutive month of growth and the best February performance since
A Successful Bike Meet
Last night, we hosted our second Bike Meet, and it was a great success. With delicious food from Prestige Bars & Catering, relaxing music, and a whole lot of motorbikes to admire – plenty was going on to keep everyone
Devon Repairs
Christian has been repairing the doors of our 1951 Austin Devon before he fitted up the doors, made the door gaps nice and fit up the roof, before pulling the body square.
Another Successful Delivery
Our 1976 Leyland Mini Clubman was recently delivered to its lucky new owner. We hope he enjoys owning this beautiful classic Mini.
TR5 Collection
Tony recently collected our 1968 Triumph TR5 and bought it back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Service And Road Test
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire has been in the hands of Jonn. Here are his notes: Get in and finish the service. Fit new points and condenser. Refit cap and rotor and try to start. Won’t fire. Investigate and found wire
541 Progress
Here’s what Paul has been up to with our 1956 Jensen 541: Finish and fit adjuster for dynamator Finish wiring in engine bay Refurb and fit tank sender unit Fabricate engine breather pipe Fabricate cover for fuel tank inspection cover
Transit Progress
Steve has continued his work on our Transit Tipper. He has fitted the wiring loom under the bonnet and in the cab. He repaired the N/S/F indicator wiring by soldering and using heat shrink tubing to seal the joint. Steve
Door Cards And Floor Mats
A customer wanted a quick interior refresh on her 2006 Nissan Micra Convertible. Lydia made some custom-fitted floor mats, which fit much better than the generic shop-bought ones. She also added some extra-strong velcro so they don’t slip from their
Zephyr Heater
Jonn has been working on our 1964 Ford Zephyr in preparation for it to be delivered to its new owner. Here are his notes: Carry out pressure test on heater valve before refitting to heater. Fill with water and use
Volvo Makes Its Last Diesel Car
Volvo has officially built its last diesel car! Back in early February, the Volvo plant in Ghent, Belgium, produced its last diesel-powered car, a V60 and now, a few days ago, the plant in Torslanda, Sweden, saw its last XC90
SCC | Private Members Visit
We recently welcomed the SCC | Private Members Club into The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. While they were here, they had a look at all of our current restoration projects as well as spending a bit of time admiring
Salute To The 1940s
Lily is excited to be head to Chatham Dockyard once more to immerse herself in the blitz spirit. The trip will be fun and educational in equal measure with lots of home front displays to learn from. The air-raid siren that is
Our Defender On Social Media
Our 2010 Land Rover Defender 110 was recently featured in a post by Georgie from GeorgieLostintheWild on Instagram. It looks great out in the wild and we are very pleased she enjoyed driving it as much as we do.
Jack On Superyacht Content
Our very own Captain Jack recently had an article published on Superyacht Content. Entitled ‘Private or Charter, Which is Better for You?’ Jack’s article discusses whether it is better to work on a private or charter yacht. The full article
C-Type Bonnet
John has been fitting the temperature sender to our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He also routed the wiring and secured it under the manifold. He then started to fit up the bonnet before fitting the headlight mounts and headlights to
Office chairs don’t have to be boring…
In the hands of Lydia, our expert chair do-er upper, our office chairs are about to get a bespoke makeover in preparation of the opening of our new events space. Although the chairs are your typical office chairs with no
It’s All Golden
Our 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Chris. He has been rubbing down, applying primer, and painting it this fantastic Gold colour (Sand II).
230SL Transport And Storage
Tony recently collected our 1964 Mercedes 230SL from its owner and took it to our secure storage facility.
Transporting Our Spitfire
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire was recently transported ready to be filmed in preparation for it to be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Parking Stress
In a recent survey, commissioned by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, 49% of Brits said that they find parking stressful and take whatever measures possible to avoid certain manoeuvres. Additionally, one in four UK drivers said parking with family members in the
Some Special New Arrivals – Mercedes 300SL and Morgan 4/4
Arriving to us via H&H Classic Auctioneers, from world renowned luxury and performance car specialist Hilton and Moss, here we have the absolutely stunning 1988 Mercedes 300SL. Being a 500SL R107 owner myself I have a real soft spot for
Fitting Dash
Over the weekend, John finished wiring in the dash of our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He also fitted the Brantz system and trial-fitted the switches and gauges to help find the best location for each one.
Henry Royce – Rolls-Royce
“Henry Royce’s life followed a truly extraordinary arc. From impoverished origins and with minimal formal education, he became a giant of 20th Century engineering and innovation, responsible for designs and technology that helped shape the world we live in now. But
Classic Car Loan Project
Coming into contact with a wide range of classic cars every day, it is painfully clear to me that each and every classic comes with a unique story and history. Whether it be a rare car with a racing pedigree,
Into Storage
Our 1968 Lotus Elan has been safely transported to our secure storage facility. It will now be looked after in the company of other impressive cars.
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