Mauro has now completed the filler work on our 1969 Audi 70L. The next stage in the process will be the application of polyfan. Chris removed the doors, boot and bonnet from our 1969 Audi 70L, masked them up and placed them into the booth. He then applied epoxy primer to the bare metal surfaces, […]
Rob made and fitted the brake vacuum pipes on our 1960 Jensen 541R.
Jonn carried out a full appraisal of our 1991 Porsche 944 S2 Coupe. He raised the vehicle, removed all four wheels and untwisted the offside front flexi hose. All brakes were cleaned and any dust was blown off, followed by shining the calipers using a rag and WD40. Once complete, he refitted the wheels, torqued […]
Jonn carried out checks on the lights and fluid levels of our 1969 Morgan 4/4. He knocked up the wheels, inflated the tyres and verified the fuel level before taking the car out for a road test. During the drive, he noted that the temperature gauge was not functioning; investigation revealed the wire had detached […]
Tony collected the chassis for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé from the powder coaters. Clinton carried out repairs to the bonnet on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé and fabricated a new front valence.
Chris applied guide coat to our 1969 Audi 70L and began sanding the surface down using 120-grit abrasive.
Greg addressed damaged threads on our 1979 Reliant Scimitar SE6A by installing a thread insert to restore proper fitment. He identified that the main battery ground was in poor condition and requires refurbishment. In addition, he has been cleaning all grounding points throughout the vehicle.
Jon travelled with Tony to the customer’s address in Norfolk and returned to the workshop with the customer in our 1964 Daimler 250 V8. During the journey, he monitored the engine temperature as advised, noting that it typically remained between 70 and 90 degrees, with some fluctuation depending on traffic conditions. While passing through Copdock, […]
Jonn inspected our 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 after noticing that the rear of the vehicle was sitting unusually high, indicating a likely sensor fault. Further investigation revealed that the sensor bracket was broken. He proceeded to remove both the bracket and the sensor, then carefully drilled out the bolts securing the sensors to allow for […]
Gregg carried out the fabrication and installation of the wing inners on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. The inner wing was welded in place and the work brought to completion, ensuring a solid and properly aligned structure ready for the next stage of restoration.
John investigated an issue with our 1956 Jensen 541, which had become stuck in overdrive, preventing the car from reversing. To access the affected components, he removed the interior and gearbox tunnel. After some careful fettling, he was able to release the overdrive and carry out the necessary adjustments to restore proper function.
Tony collected our 1970 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage from auction.
Tony collected our 1995 Lotus Elan S2 from the customer and returned it to storage.
The all-electric Lotus Evija has set new records during its Autocar Road Test. During the test, it outpaced everything tested previously, including the McLaren F1 and the Bugatti Veyron. Customer deliveries of the Evija have started, so Autocar put it through its comprehensive performance evaluation. The result was record-breaking acceleration times and earning the title […]
Over the last decade, the number of classic cars on UK roads has more than doubled. However, despite more classics being driven, emissions from the sector have only risen by 34% overall. This is, in large part, due to “younger classics” bringing improved fuel efficiency with them. Back in 2013, there were just under 467,000 […]
The OMODA 9 SHS, the flagship SUV of OMODA UK, has completed a 730-mile European road trip without refuelling or recharging along the way. The journey, which went through nine countries, actually performed better than the SUV’s WLTP-estimated 700-mile range, all on a single tank of fuel and one full battery charge. Starting from Dover, […]
Last year, we lost our incredible trimmer, Brian. After his short battle with lung cancer, Brian sadly passed away, and he has been hugely missed ever since. Being a huge bike man himself, as a little tribute to our friend Brian, we have made and installed this bike in a special spot right next to […]
This Mercedes-Benz 380 Cabriolet A is so rare that even though it has been locked away for more than 30 years, and doesn’t even start, someone was willing to pay over £250,000 to buy it. Super Rare To give you an idea of how rare this car actually is, only 16 of them were ever […]
Aston Martin DBS ‘6’ Vantage saloon. Registration SMB 183H. Date of first registration 21/05/1970. Gordon and myself recently attended the Clarke and Simpson – Vintage and Classic Tractors, Cars, Implements and Spares as we had our eye on one of the lots up for grabs. We weren’t alone, it felt like we in a room […]
Yesterday, we welcomed almost 200 people and cars to Bridge Classic Cars for our Summer BBQ. Despite some grey skies at times (and one shower), the weather held out enough for everyone to spend some time admiring the cars that had been brought along, as well as taking a look at the restorations currently ongoing […]
The first stage of setting up our Summer BBQ is now complete thanks to Events Under Canvas. Our outdoor seating area is covered and protected from any weather conditions, and it looks fantastic too. There’s still time to book your tickets if you want to join us on Sunday. Hopefully, we will see you there.
Another week, another photo gallery! This week has been all go, with some new arrivals and a few leavers here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. The whole point of the photo gallery series is to show a different side to our restoration workshops, in more of a documentary style – with some grit and […]
Tony collected the DB5 from the costumer and brought it to our workshops. John investigated a non-start issue on our 1965 Aston Martin DB5, which had arrived as a non-runner. The battery was placed on charge, and once fully charged, an attempt was made to start the engine. Although the solenoid clicked, the engine did […]
Greg prepared the quarter panel on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL by ensuring its fit was correct and securing it in place. Once aligned, the panel was tacked, making it ready for the final welding stage.
Mauro continued work on our 1969 Audi 70L by carrying out preparation to the door shut areas. He then completed filler work on the roof to refine its surface and began applying filler to the front wing in readiness for further shaping.
Chris applied primer to the boot floor and doors on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, progressing the preparation work ahead of the next stages in the refinishing process. Then Chris went on to mask up the car and paint.
John carried out a full inspection on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI, beginning with the vacuum pump for the central locking system located in the boot. It was found to be insecure, and the central locking was not functioning. On further inspection, disconnected pipes were found in the boot area. These were reconnected, though a […]
Jon began work on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i by draining the fuel tank using the in-tank pump, powered through fuse 5, to empty the contents. Once drained, the fuel tank was removed along with the sender and pump assembly. A new sender unit was installed; although slightly different in appearance, it was found to […]