Our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 has been in the paint shop. It has had its primer applied in preparation for its new coat of paint.
But not anymore. Our latest new arrivals have been living locally to us here in Suffolk. They have been in the same ownership for a number of years but due to a house move it is time for the cars (and bike) to find new homes.
First picture shows worn carburettor float needle that was not seating and causing the carburettor to overflow. The second picture shows the fuel pipe that was leaking on the soldered joint that wasn’t noticed until the float needle was replaced and the fuel system could build up pressure.
These photos from Ben show the newly installed brake shoes and replacement brake cylinder rubbers on our 1955 Austin Healey 100. The surface of the new shoes was lightly abraded using sandpaper by both Ben and Steve to aid the bedding-in process and ensure improved contact upon initial use. Also carried out was the fitting […]
One of our former competition cares, our 1958 Austin Healey 100/6 is currently for sale through Bonhams Online. We remember this car very well and we are very pleased to see it is still looking as stunning as ever. There are still a few days left if you want to bid on the car and […]
A pre-delivery inspection was carried out on our 1960 Austin Healey 3000. All tyres were inflated, and the wheels were secured. The battery was placed on charge, and a new bulb was fitted to the offside rear stop/tail/indicator, which was then tested. The fuel tank was filled with synthetic fuel before taking the vehicle outside […]
Steve has investigated an oil leak in the rear axle of our 1955 Austin Healey 100 and identified multiple sources of the issue. The pinion seal, main differential body gasket, and half shaft seals are all leaking and will require replacement. Additionally, the rear brake shoes have been contaminated with oil and will need to […]
Another new arrival has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1955 Austin Healey 100 BN1. This beautiful classic is with us so we can investigate a leak coming from the rear axle as well as some other tasks.
Steve has investigated the poor running of our 1960 Austin Healey 3000. After an initial test drive, he found that the inlet manifold core plug had fallen out causing it to run on three cylinders. The manifold and carburettors were removed, and a new core plug was fitted before being reassembled.
We have recently welcomed an old friend in the form of our 1955 Austin-Healey 100 back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Jon is currently carrying out the pre delivery inspection on our 1958 Austin Healey 100-6. He has secured both front seat bases as the bolts were missing in the frames. Tighten and test and all ok. He has drained approximately 3 litres of coolant and replenish with anti freeze. He has slackened the handbrake cable […]
Our 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 hasn’t long been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop following its long trip over to us from South Africa. However, classic car technician Tom has already been hard at work inspecting and assessing the beautiful car in preparation for it to eventually be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
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 […]
Classic car technician Alan has been putting the last bit of paint onto our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite. He has been prepping, priming, and painting the bonnet of this future competition car. One of the great things about a Frogeye Sprite is that the bonnet looks very happy to have a new coat of […]
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 […]
Our 1967 Austin Healey 3000 has been undergoing a service with workshop manager John. As you can see from the photos below, some rust issues were found and will need to be resolved before it can be returned to its owner.
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 […]
Soon to be arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is a 1967 Austin Healey. We are looking forward to its arrival so we can get to work on resolving the issues that the owner has reported and get it back out on the road to be enjoyed as it should be.
Our 1959 Austin Healey has only been here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a few days but it has already been the focus of classic car technician Steve. As the car is with us for recommissioning in preparation for its owner to drive it back home to Hampshire in the coming weeks, Steve […]
The 1961 Austin Healey 3000 in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop have had its work completed by our restoration workshop. Our technicians have fitted up the reconditioned wiper motor under the scuttle/dash of the classic Austin Healey. After it was installed and the various mechanisms hooked up to the arms and tested, all was ok.
The 1959 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ has been having the clutch system inspected and assessed. After very little use since being replaced, the inside of the slave cylinder has corroded and seized. The brakes and the clutch for the Frogeye Sprite share the same […]
The radiator has been removed and sent away to Sheldrake and Wells for further investigations. Sheldrake & Wells Ltd. based in Ipswich, are now the only radiator specialist in Suffolk that undertake the repair and reconditioning of car, commercial and industrial radiators. The company was formed back in 1975 and is now under the second generation of family management. […]
Our Austin Healey 100 has had a brand new temperature gauge and sender as well as having the radiator reconditioned to solve the blockage and leaking. We’re also fitting wing mirrors and need to adjust the handbrake.
We’ve now fitted a new radiator into our Austin Healey with hopes that this settles the running issues.
We’ll hopefully be welcoming this little Sprite in soon for some work – keep your eyes peeled!
This Austin Healey 1000 has come in with some engine troubles. We identified a water leak and oil in the water. We’ve removed the head to investigate.
This lovely Austin Healey is on its way back to being fully roadworthy once more. It’s current owner brought the car in to us at Bridge Classic Cars to diagnose why some bodywork and chassis components are not aligning perfectly. Dave, one of Bridge Classic Cars’ skilled technicians got the car up on the ramp […]
How is this for a transformation!? Darren has done a sterling job repairing the dent on our Austin Healey 3000. We’ve also given this stunning classic a full service and MOT. We’re delighted to play our part in seeing such a wonderful vehicle back on the road for plenty more smiles to come.
This gorgeous Austin Healey 3000 has come in to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop today for a full service and a paint repair. We’ll firstly be servicing the vehicle in our main workshop before it heads over to see Darren and Chris in the paint shop for the small repair.
Here at Bridge Classic Cars our engine specialist, Ady, has fully restored this BN 100-4 engine which is available for sale. Ady has completed a rear seal conversion. The crankshaft was then ground down to suit the new seal. The cylinder block was re-machined to take the oil seal housing. Finally the engine is being […]