Pre Delivery Inspection

Pre Delivery Inspection

Jonn recently carried out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. He placed the battery on charge and reassembled the radiator cap. The tyres were inflated to the correct pressure and the wheel nuts torqued accordingly. A road test was then conducted to assess overall performance. Following the road test, Jonn carried […]

DB2/4 Progress

The heater box assembly of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has now been put together and mounted onto the bulkhead. The gutter rail and rear quarter window chrome is also now fitted with both windows.

Bonnet Repair

Clinton has been making repairs on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. Once he had made the repairs, he checked the fit to make sure everything went together as it should.

DBS 6 Strip Down

Greg and Ben have been working on our 1970 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vantage. The front suspension has been removed from the car. Ben and Greg worked on a side each and then worked together on the rear axle. They had to use heat in a couple of places to remove stubborn bolts. Mauro has […]

Taking Shape – The 1955 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupe Coming Together

Alongside our DB2/4 Mk1 Coupe, the Bridge Classic Cars team have been going full steam at the 1955 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupe project which is currently undergoing a full ground up restoration here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk. Our restoration technician Rob has been heading up this project, meticulously getting this […]

It’s Here

Our very special and rare 1970 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vantage has arrived at the workshop. As it was unloaded from the trailer, it was the first time most of us had seen the car in person, so it got quite a bit of attention. It will now move into the workshop for a proper […]

A Sustainable DB5

There are some classic cars that are iconic in their own right. However, from time to time, certain classics raise the bar when it comes to being recognised and acknowledged. We recently got to experience this first-hand when our absolutely stunning (and always iconic) 1965 Aston Martin DB5 became a sustainable vehicle! Thanks to our […]

Aston Martin Paint Prep

Chris carried out detailed preparation work on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He began by cleaning the door frame, painting the back of the door skin and the frame itself, and then carefully refitting the assembly onto the car. With the car fully blocked down using 320-grit paper, Chris continued by readying it for the […]

Our DB2/4 At The Mille Miglia 2025

Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 is currently taking part in the 2025 Mille Miglia. This was a full restoration that the Bridge Classic Cars team completed over a span of several years, so we are very excited to see it complete this iconic drive. You can track the cars taking part here (look for car […]

DB2/4 Primer

Our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has now been primed, ready for paint.

Aston Martin DB2/4 in black primer

The colour transformation is now starting to take shape as Chris has applied the black primer to our Aston Martin DB2/4.

Body Back On

The body of our very rare and very special 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has now been put back on its chassis. This is a big moment in the restoration of this car and shows that a lot of progress is being made.

Wheel Arches And Door Frames

Adam has carried out some paint prep on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4, beginning with the front wheel arches, which were filled and epoxy primed. These areas were then coated with Raptor liner that had been tinted to match the body colour, followed by the application of a clear coat. All four wheel arches underwent […]

DB2/4 In Primer

All parts of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe have been epoxy primed and raptor painted, coloured and clear coated. This has all been applied to protect parts of the car that won’t be accessible when it is assembled.

DB2/4 Drophead Coupe Prep

Door skins have been stripped of paint, and lead removed from boot skin and sanded ready for epoxy primer

Fabricating Component For Our DB2/4

New front sills have been fabricated for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.

DB2/4 Bonnet And Door Sills

All necessary fixings have been fitted to our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. The inside door handles and locks were installed, followed by the bonnet stops complete with rubber bump stops. The front wheel arches and all sill covers were secured in place. The bonnet catches and bonnet release handle were also fitted. Additionally, the bonnet […]

Fabricating Panels For Our DB2/4

New bonnet panels have been fabricated for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.

1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe – Recreating the Front Valance

Clinton, our master fabricator, has been busy remaking the front valance for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. The original was very badly damaged and corroded so Clinton used his expert skill to completely recreate this important piece of the car using the original piece as a template. Each piece is made specifically and […]

Rare Panel Fabrication

Clinton has been fabricating new panels for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. As this car is so rare, it can be tricky to find new or spare parts. Luckily Clinton is able to use his skills and experience to fabricate the bits he needs. Clinton has also been doing some weld repairs.

Ipswich Town Women Return To Portman Road

We are supporting Ipswich Town FC Women as they return to Portman Road this weekend. Last season, more than 10,000 fans turned out to watch our local team dominate Chatham Town with a 5-0 win. This time, promotion is in their sights and, with some momentum behind them, the team will be playing Plymouth Argyle […]

DB7 Seat Trim

Jonn fitted a new seat trim to the driver’s seat of our 2001 Aston Martin DB7. Initially, it was hoped that the trim would secure the seat tipping lever, but this was not the case, so the trim was removed, and the pin for the lever was drilled out. A small screw and washer were […]

Competition car updates

Over the past few days our website has gone through some major updates. It may look pretty similar but the cogs and wheels that make it all work have had a service. We hope this makes the website run smoothly and hopefully much faster. It has, however, meant our workshop updates are a week behind […]

Looking bright for our Aston Martin DB2/4

Our brightwork has returned from the chromers/polishers this week. Wyatt Polishing have done an incredible job as always on our Aston chrome work. Tony has photographed and sorted through all of the pieces and stored them away safely ready for reassembly.

Aston Martin Bodyshell Work

Rob has continued his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. He has carried on fabricating and welding on the rear bodyshell.

Aston Martin Sand Blasting

Various parts of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 have been prepared for sandblasting. This is an important step in the restoration of this rare car and we are very excited to see the results back on the car. There has also been progress made on the engine and gearbox.

Number Plate Backing

Chris has been prepping and painting with dtm the backing plate for the number plate of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4.

DB2/4 Oil Change

Here are Jonn’s notes for his recent work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4: Drain oil. Remove oil filter. Clean top edge and inside. Remove filter housing from engine. Remove all sealer from inside and flush through. Clean mating surfaces and make new gasket. Refit to engine and secure. Pour another half litre of oil […]

Our DB2/4 In Fabrication

Clinton has spent a lot of time recently working on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead. He has been fabricating and repairing various structural parts of the body including the rear arches, wings, inner rear wings, various panels, and a lot of components that hold the rear of the car together. The car has been […]

Aston Martin DB7

We recently welcomed another exciting new arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. Once it has been inspected by the team, the plan is for this stunning Aston to be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.