Workshop Walkaround – A Few Projects
May 1, 2024
With the team here at Bridge Classic Cars always working on something, whether that be the restorations technicians in the various departments, the marketing team
Austin healey 3000
A wonderfully British classic… And, it could be yours!
October 25, 2023
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
Going Home
July 12, 2023
Our 1967 Austin Healey 3000 has gone home! After being in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a few weeks, it is now ready to
Austin Healey Progress
July 10, 2023
Quite a bit of work has been completed on our 1967 Austin Healey 3000 over the last week. While classic car technician Jonn was working
Austin Healey Work Continues
July 5, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been working on our 1967 Austin Healey 3000. He cleaned out the carbs and fitted new float chamber seals. Once
A Busy Paint Shop
July 3, 2023
The Bridge Classic Cars Paintshop has been pretty busy lately. One of the cars being worked on by the paint team is our 1967 Austin
Priming Our Healey
June 26, 2023
Our 1967 Austin Healey 3000 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with classic car technician Mauro. Mauro has been prepping specific areas of
Welcome To Our Austin Healey 3000
May 30, 2023
A new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1967 Austin Healey 3000. We collected this beautiful classic car from its owner who
Austin Healey Progress
December 19, 2022
As classic car technician Steve has been spending a bit of time with our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 lately, he has noticed a few issues
This Just In – 1961 Austin Healey 3000
June 8, 2022
The gorgeous 1961 Austin Healey 3000 has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for the team to carry out a relatively small job on
Austin Healey 3000
January 13, 2020
Work continues on our lovely Austin Healey 3000. The transmission was making an unusual noise and so was brought in to the for repair. The
Workshop Walkaround – A Few Projects
May 1, 2024
With the team here at Bridge Classic Cars always working on something, whether that be the restorations technicians in the various departments, the marketing team or the leadership teams, we are all focused around our incredible workshop.
We’re all incredibly lucky to be able to be surrounded by these cars on a daily basis and every day is different as each project is unique and individual.
For example, the cars which are currently in the workshop – span nearly 115 years between them. From our 1905 Riley 9HP which Steve has been preparing ahead of its first drive all the way up to our 2022 Bridge C-Type which is also being readied for its maiden voyage in its period-correct trim. In between those extremes, is our 1939 Jaguar SS100 which Julian has been working on reassembling after a spring change and our 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6 (which was recently removed from a local barn) is being recommissioned and shown a bit of TLC.
A wonderfully British classic… And, it could be yours!
October 25, 2023
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 win one of these truly engaging and wonderful classic British sports cars with our 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6.
With stunning red paintwork and a complimenting black leather interior and white piping, this ‘big Healey’ has got charm and character which could only come from a long-legged, drivers Healey.
Fitted with a beautiful 2.7-litre inline-six and 4-speed manual gearbox, this soft-top sports car has got the perfect set-up to be enjoyed on a back road blast or a relaxed road trip.
Recently imported from South Africa at the start of 2023, the car has gone through a recommission by the Bridge Classic Cars team which included a full brake system rebuild as well as some mechanical jobs to get this wonderful classic ready for its new home.
During its time in South Africa, the car took part in several grand-touring rallies and drive-outs including most recently in the 2022 running of the Cape 1000.
The vehicle comes with a full UK registration, 742XWA, as well as several folders of workshop manuals and dating letters and certificates from the Austin-Healey Club and the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust.
Enter now for your chance to win one of the most sought after classic British sports cars.
Going Home
July 12, 2023
Our 1967 Austin Healey 3000 has gone home!
After being in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a few weeks, it is now ready to be returned to its owner and get back out on the road.
We have loved having this beautiful classic car with us and we are very pleased to see it go home and be enjoyed as it should be.
Austin Healey Progress
July 10, 2023
Quite a bit of work has been completed on our 1967 Austin Healey 3000 over the last week. While classic car technician Jonn was working on our classic Healey, he fitted a new connector block which is used to join the wires from the regulator to the Dynater.
The old regulator needed to be bypassed, and the new connector was used for this. Once this was fitted, the car was run and the charge was checked which Jonn was satisfied with.
Austin Healey Work Continues
July 5, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been working on our 1967 Austin Healey 3000. He cleaned out the carbs and fitted new float chamber seals. Once this was done, Jonn moved on to preparing the car ready for the dynamo to be stripped and removed.
The coil was removed in order to gain access to the dynamo. Once the dynator was fitted, the coil was re-fitted ready for the regulator wiring to be connected.
Jonn has made good progress on our Austin Healey 300 and we are very much looking forward to it being returned to its owner very soon.
Classic car technician Mauro has also been working on our Austin Healey by flatting and polishing it.
A Busy Paint Shop
July 3, 2023
The Bridge Classic Cars Paintshop has been pretty busy lately. One of the cars being worked on by the paint team is our 1967 Austin Healey 3000.
Classic car technician Mauro has been looking after this one and, after prepping and priming various areas in need of repair on our classic Austin Healey, he painted the repaired areas.
As you can see from the photos below, our 1967 Austin Healey 3000 is looking great with its new paint and it will soon be leaving the paint shop looking better than ever.
Priming Our Healey
June 26, 2023
Our 1967 Austin Healey 3000 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with classic car technician Mauro.
Mauro has been prepping specific areas of the car to be painted by applying epoxy primer.
Once our classic Austin Healey leaves the paint shop, it will be ready to move on to the next stage of work.
Welcome To Our Austin Healey 3000
May 30, 2023
A new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1967 Austin Healey 3000. We collected this beautiful classic car from its owner who happens to live locally to us.
While it is with us, our team of classic car technicians will inspect and assess the car after it has been off the road for several months. We will prepare it to get back out on the road ready for its owner to enjoy it over the summer months.
The collection process has already highlighted that several components had seized after being in storage but, we are looking forward to getting our Austin Healey 3000 back in driving condition.
Austin Healey Progress
December 19, 2022
As classic car technician Steve has been spending a bit of time with our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 lately, he has noticed a few issues that needed to be addressed. Over the last week, Steve has been working to resolve these issues ready for it to be driven to Hampshire by its owner very soon.
The first task Steve completed was to fix the driver’s side door check strap back into place. Once this was done, he went on to fit a new rear fuel filter.
A small oil leak was found from a previous sump repair. Steve removed the sump and it was cleaned and welded to resolve the minor oil leak.
Steve also cleaned the carburettor pistons and float bowls too.
Our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 continues to be prepared for its upcoming road trip. It won’t be too much longer before we say goodbye as we watch it drive out of the workshop and back out on the road again.
This Just In – 1961 Austin Healey 3000
June 8, 2022
The gorgeous 1961 Austin Healey 3000 has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for the team to carry out a relatively small job on the classic sports car.
The car has come in for the team to replace the wiper motor for the car.
But, it’s always lovely to have another one of these in our workshop.
Austin Healey 3000
January 13, 2020
Work continues on our lovely Austin Healey 3000.
The transmission was making an unusual noise and so was brought in to the for repair.
The following measures were taken to investigate the noise:
- Strip rear differential from the axle
- Strip rear differential
- Check bearings, planet gears, all shimming, pinion pre-load and back lash
- Rebuild rear differential
- Replace all gaskets
- Fit rear differential back to the vehicle
- Road test
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