1974 Volkswagen Beetle Red

1974 Volkswagen Beetle Red

The engine of our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle had an electrical misfire, so the points, condenser and plug leads were replaced. The car now starts on the button and runs smoothly.

Beetle Pre-Delivery Inspection

Jonn carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303. All tyres, including the spare, were inflated and connected to the washer system for testing, then disconnected afterwards to prevent the spare from losing pressure. A new bulb was fitted to the rear number plate light and tested. All wheels were torqued before […]

Quick Repair

Jonn has fitted a new heat exchange pipe to our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303.

Home At Last

Our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, affectionately known as Delilah, is back home with her very pleased owner. After spending quite a while in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, this classic Beetle is now back where it belongs.

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 now very close to leaving us and going home to its owner.

More Final Primer

Classic car technician Chris has been applying final primer to the rest of our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. Our classic Beetle is making good progress through its restoration journey and it hopefully won’t be too much longer before, Delilah, as it is affectionately known, is returned to its owner.

Final Primer

Our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle has continued its stay in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. All of its body panels have now been into final primer and the rest of the car has had its guide coat applied ready to be rubbed down in preparation for final primer to be applied to this too.

Beetle Service

This charming Beetle came into us due to a breakdown caused by a condenser wire rubbing against the body and causing issues with the distributor. Ady is attending to the engine problem whilst Mauro carries out a service.

Basil The Beetle Broken Down At Bentwaters

This poor little 1972 Volkswagen Beetle named Basil broke down last week and was brought to our hanger on RAF Bentwaters to be stored until it comes into the workshop to be fixed. We have now transported the car over to our workshops for work to commence.

Beetle Brakes

Our lovely 1974 Beetle has come in for some TLC. We’ve fitted new wheel cylinders and bled the brakes as well as stripping the brakes and replacing the parts so that it now stops more efficiently. Paul has also replaced the hydraulic wheel cylinders on all four wheels and fitted a carburettor inlet manifold rubber […]

1978 VW Beetle

Our VW beetle has come into Bridge Classic cars for engine restoration works. Ady, our engine specialist, is now diagnosing any issues the engine may have and we’re sure he’ll be able to get this cute little Beetle back to it’s owner soon.