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Ford Transit Mk2 Prime and Paint
Chris has been working tirelessly in the paint shop on the final preparation of prime and paint on our Mk2 Ford Transit. The next stage is to flatten and polish the shell and when he’s 100% happy with the finished
Installing new output shaft seal
James has been working on the finishing touches to our Mk 1 Ford Transit. The gearbox has been removed, the engine sump and rear main oil seal plate have also been removed. All parts were fully cleaned and decreased, then
Volkswagen Beetle Quality Control
Final stages of our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle restoration and Jon is giving the car a thorough assessment to make notes of all aspects of the refit that require attention. His findings will be reported to the individual departments or he
Scimitar sees a few improvements from Steve
Steve has stripped down the boot lock mechanism to get to a broken bolt. He has removed the lock clean and replaced with clean tumblers ready for refit. Whilst working on the Scimitar Steve has gone ahead and fitted a
Strap in, our Series 1 is off!
Today’s the day we say goodbye to our Land Rover Series 1 for it’s new adventures in the Highlands of Scotland with competition winner Colin. One final adjustment to the project is for Brian to make up the new door
Bridge Classic Cars visit Wales Capital
The Times voted it ‘One of the top UK city breaks’ and we at Bridge Classic Cars 100% agree. This weekend, I ventured out with the family to spend a long weekend in the incredible city of Cardiff. Admittedly there
Crewing on 60m – 90m Superyachts vs. 100m+.
The larger the yacht, the more extravagant the experience? What is it like to work as part of the crew on these floating gin palaces? Lets explore the differences between crewing on 60m to 90m superyachts, compared to the 100m+
Nostalgia – 1961 Alvis TD21
On the 6th of September 2021, we posted on the Bridge Classic Cars Facebook page telling the story of a 1961 Alvis TD21 that unexpectedly arrived at the workshop for an urgent repair on its way to a car show.
Escort Repairs
Classic car technician Jonn has been completing some repairs on our 1979 Ford Escort Ghia. The doors have been adjusted and the engine levels were checked before the coolant was topped up. Our classic Escort will soon be available to
Number Plates
Classic car technician Jonn has been putting the UK plates on our 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6. He measured, drilled, and painted the brackets before securing them on the car. Both the front and back number plates were then fitted.
Panel Piping
Interior Trimmer Lydia has made some additional piping to add to the rear panels of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4, which will close up the gap between the panel and the roof. This improves the movement when you open the
A Fond Farewell To Freddie
Change is a constant in life, and today, as Freddie completes his last day here at Bridge Classic Cars, we find ourselves reflecting on the contributions he has made during his tenure as Marketing Manager. Freddie’s time with us has
Festival of Classic & Sports Cars
Bridge Classic Cars return as headline sponsors for another year. The Festival of Classic & Sports Cars features vehicles from a wide range of eras. More than 1000 vehicles attended the 2023 festival in spite of torrential rain! You can be sure
A Morris Pick Up Arrives
Our 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Pick-Up arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop yesterday afternoon. Now that it is here, our team of technicians will thoroughly inspect and assess this beautiful classic before it eventually goes live on Bridge Classic
More Work On Our DB2/4
Interior trimmer Brian has been continuing his work on the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He sandblasted the metal frame legs on the front seat squab frames. He then glued 10mm of foam on top of the original front seat back
Work Starts On A New Arrival
Classic car technician Steve has begun working on our 1979 Reliant Scimitar. He started by investigating the brake master cylinder that was leaking fluid into the servo. The servo diaphragm was leaking air when the brakes were applied so both
Final Preparations
To prepare for our 1953 Land Rover Series 1 to be delivered to its new owner, classic car technician Jonn has assembled the hard top roof, bolted up the panels and removed the roof for full assembly. He then fitted
2024 Mazda MX-5
The 2024 Mazda MX-5 has been unveiled to the public at the Japan Mobility Show. The unveiling marks the first time since the current generation was released in 2015, that subtle exterior design updates have been made to Mazda’s award-winning
2 More Classics On The Way
We are awaiting the arrival of two more classics that will soon be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. 1932 Austin Ulster Manufactured in 1932, this is a stunning box saloon. The body was rebuilt between 2009 and
A wonderfully British classic… And, it could be yours!
The classic Austin-Healey holds a special place in the dream garage of many petrolheads. From the humble Sprite to the suave and sophisticated 3000, the Austin-Healey has earned its pedestal. Bridge Classic Cars Competitions is giving you the chance to
100 Years Old But Looking Great
Our 1905 Riley 9HP may be more than 100 years old but, thanks to our team of skilled technicians and our friend, Darin at Ashbocking Joinery, this is one special car that looks as good as it ever has. With
Door Seals And Sun Visors
Our 1972 Ford Transit Tipper has been with interior trimmers Brian and Lydia. They have been glueing the rubber door seals and fitting them to the door frames. They have also been doing some remedial work on the sun visors,
Spitfire Bulkhead
Our 1976 Triumph Spitfire bulkhead has been modified by classic car technician Rob, to ensure the bonnet gaps are correct. Rob then finalised the door gaps before repairing the anti-roll bar brackets on the chassis. The boot lid was repaired
Final Repairs For Our Europa
Before our 1970 Lotus Europa goes live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, classic car technician Jonn has been making some final repairs. The fuel gauge was reading full and off the scale. However, when the tank was drained there were
Mercedes Front Hubs
Jonn has been working on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. He assembled the wheel bearings and hubs and fit them to the car. New discs were also fitted before the wheels were refitted. Jonn checked and adjusted the bearings. The bearing
Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet
Highlights of our previous Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet can be seen here. You are invited to our Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet on Thursday, 20th June 2024. The evening promises to be a relaxing and ambient environment
Cars by the Coast
Join us as we take a tour down the picturesque country lanes of Suffolk, all the way to the sea! This scenic drive will be the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of the countryside and the coast, with beautiful
Citroen Car Club
On Friday 3rd May, the Citroen Classic Car will be coming to see us in The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. On the day, there will be tea and coffee available from our licensed bar. While here, the club will also have
Beetle Rocker Cover Gaskets
Classic car technician has been hard at work completing some of the finishing touches on our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. Tom replaced the rocker cover gaskets as well as the driver’s side front arm ball joint cover. Our classic Beetle is
Another Car In Storage
Another stunning car has entered our secure storage facility, the Hangar. As you can see from the photos below, is very much at home surrounded by other rare, classic, vintage, and sports cars. More information about classic car storage can
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