Subframe Reassembly
October 17, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn and workshop manager John have been working on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. They have been reassembling the subframe before refitting it
1987 Mercedes 500LS
Pulled into Place – Finishing the Armrests and Doorcaps on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 27, 2022
Brian is our lead in-house trimmer at Bridge Classic Cars. From our Suffolk HQ, Brian and Lydia create handmade, bespoke interiors for our customer’s restoration
Subframe Reassembly
October 17, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn and workshop manager John have been working on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
They have been reassembling the subframe before refitting it to the car. They then moved on to connect and secure the steering.
Pulled into Place – Finishing the Armrests and Doorcaps on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL
January 27, 2022
Brian is our lead in-house trimmer at Bridge Classic Cars. From our Suffolk HQ, Brian and Lydia create handmade, bespoke interiors for our customer’s restoration projects which are well and truly world-class.
Today on Brian’s table is the armrest covers of the 1987 Mercedes R107 500SL. Lydia and Brian have worked together to create these pieces for the ’80s luxury convertible. The covers were hand-cut and sewn for the best fit possible around the original armrests themselves. Tailored perfectly to suit each component. Brian, using his years of skill and craft, carefully stretched and moved the leather around every curve to get it laying just right. Then, with the minimal amount of heat possible, he began working the leather into place across the adhesive behind it.
After both the covers were finished with their bright new chromework, Brian could begin work on the next stage of the interior of the R107. The door caps, these pieces were carefully stripped back to their core and assessed by Brian to see if they were reusable. They were actually in fantastic shape!
