Fit Up – Getting Everything Lined Up on our 1975 Cobra Replica
Our paint and body team have been working their magic on the 1975 Cobra Replica currently in at the Bridge Classic Cars workshops here in
Our paint and body team have been working their magic on the 1975 Cobra Replica currently in at the Bridge Classic Cars workshops here in
This past weekend our Managing Director Craig, an avid biker, took a trip down to a local bike meet with his Ducati Scrambler. The event
As this project comes closer to completion, earlier this week before the Bridge Classic Cars restoration team began work on the 1960 MGA Roadster I
We get to caretake and look after some incredible machines, we also share that passion for storing and preserving them to ensure they are kept
The team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk have welcomed a new addition to our classic car workshops with this 1995 Toyota
As the work inside our new finishing workshop begins to ramp up with the first series of projects being moved into the former Atelier, our
The 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has been making some incredible progress in the last couple of weeks at the Pettistree workshops. As part
Our technician Jon has been tasked with taking a look at our this beautiful 1963 Fiat 500 which has come in with a quite the
The beautiful 1973 Dino 246 GTS which is in the fabrication bay at our Pettistree workshops has been under the skilled knife of our fabrication
Our Carriage Green 1956 Jensen 541 is getting closer to the end of its restoration here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. Paul, the
The 1973 Rover P5 Coupe which recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop has been under the careful hands of Jon and John in
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on getting our 1973 Porsche 914 tuned and set up to run perfectly. The classic
The 1987 Mercedes 500SL is currently getting fitted out by the Bridge Classic Cars team at our Suffolk HQ. Jon, one of our restoration technicians,
Today, Gordon and Craig are at the Classic Motorcars Sale being hosted by H&H Classics at Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, Derbyshire. There is a huge
Our workshop team have been working on fine tuning our 2022 Bridge C-Type as part of the cars sign off. The team at the Bridge
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and leaders from the North East Combined Authority are set to approve a huge skills investment aimed at developing a
Our transport team made the journey yesterday from the Bridge Classic Cars workshops in Pettistree to deliver our 1989 Porsche 928 S4 to its excited
Our Pettistree workshops have welcomed 2 new additions this afternoon. The first, is this beautiful 1963 Fiat 500 which belongs to a long time client
Our 1971 MGB Roadster has made its way up to Scotland to meet its excited new owner Jamie! Our classic MGB was won by Jamie
As one of the leading companies in the production of 100% fossil-free fuel, P1 Fuels has been making huge progress in the automotive and racing
Our paintshop have finished work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. This car has had a considerable amount
When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transportation is the UK’s biggest challenge. While Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are leading the charge for passenger
Our trim shop can work wonders, just like with the interior of our 1952 Fiat 1900A. This incredible one-of-one Fiat has been carefully worked on
The 1967 Morris Traveller which is in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ, has been on the ramp for a few jobs
John has been looking into the headlights not dipping correctly. He’s also removed the gearbox tunnel to gain access to the gear lever so he
1989 Daimler Double Six: Our 1989 Daimler Double Six has been worked on by our incredible technician Jon. He has been going through and doing
The 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe is in the fabrication shop at the Bridge Classic Cars with one of our master fabricators, Clinton. This
The Bridge Classic Cars Transport team have been working overtime with collecting and delivering classic cars all across the UK recently, including this one –
Our 1956 Jensen 541 has been making some incredible progress recently in the new finishing workshop at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ in Pettistree.
Our technician Jon has been working on getting our 1989 Porsche 928 S4 ready for delivery to its owner very soon. Before signing the car
Our paint and body team have been working their magic on the 1975 Cobra Replica currently in at the Bridge Classic Cars workshops here in Suffolk.
Our technician Mauro has been on this project and at this stage, he’s been working on getting the panels onto the car (bonnet, boot and doors) in order to check and adjust to make sure the body lines are correct and all the panel gaps are exactly how we like them to be.
This past weekend our Managing Director Craig, an avid biker, took a trip down to a local bike meet with his Ducati Scrambler. The event took place in Whatfield and was being held by the Hadleigh & District Classic Motorcycle Club and was raising money for East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Craig went along with his close friend, Luke from LRH Cars, who just passed his test to check out the bikes on show and join in to support.
Pretty much the entire history of motorcycles was represented at Whatfield Community Centre on a glorious summers day. Take a look here:
As this project comes closer to completion, earlier this week before the Bridge Classic Cars restoration team began work on the 1960 MGA Roadster I got a few quiet minutes to photograph this truly stunning classic sports car.
The paint and body team have worked incredibly hard to perfect the fit and finish of this wonderfully nostalgic machine. So, I had to take this opportunity before they take the car back into our paint and body department to finish off and finesse the last few bits and pieces.
We get to caretake and look after some incredible machines, we also share that passion for storing and preserving them to ensure they are kept perfectly for their owners. Much like one of our recent arrivals, a 2013 Harley-Davidson Breakout.
One of just a handful of these sensational cruisers known to be in the UK, its owner has asked to care for the bike in our safe, secure and discrete storage facility – The Hangar. There we can make sure it is kept at a consistent temperature and safe from the elements in our specific motorcycle room which is purely built for holding two-wheeled beauties in hibernation.
If you have a motorcycle or a classic/collectible car that you want protected and preserved, get in touch with the team today.
The team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk have welcomed a new addition to our classic car workshops with this 1995 Toyota Celica GT-Four.
This 4-wheel-drive, 2-door coupe will be checked over by the team here to make sure everything works as good as this thing looks!
As the work inside our new finishing workshop begins to ramp up with the first series of projects being moved into the former Atelier, our technician Steve has been working on reinforcing the new workbenches to accept the new vices and allow them to be more robust as one of the most used workshops items in our restorations, we want to make sure that they are safely and securely bolted onto the new workbenches.
The 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has been making some incredible progress in the last couple of weeks at the Pettistree workshops. As part of the restoration of this vintage Aston Martin, our technician Rob (who is the technician in charge of the project) has been working on building up some of the suspension and steering components.
This time, he has been working on the idler arm for the steering of the car. With some new fittings and pieces, Rob has been fitting them back into the newly refurbished original housing.
Our technician Jon has been tasked with taking a look at our this beautiful 1963 Fiat 500 which has come in with a quite the noise according to its owner. Here is Jon’s report:
”Raise car on ramp and go through customers list of issues. Fit small circlip to offside wiper linkage beneath scuttle panel and test. Investigate starter issues. Check start pull cable. Cable moves but doesn’t engage starter. Inspect starter and found 1 bolt missing and starter motor insecure in Bell housing. Disconnect battery and remove starter. Found starter gear badly worn and requires replacement. Find new bolt that fits bellhousing when new starter arrives. Whilst in the air inspect underneath. Found gearbox/engine mount is loose and nut fallen off offside mount.”
With that, Jon has begun to carry out more inspections with the tyres and running gear along with some small repairs such as fitting a new bolt to secure the gearbox mount and the checking and topping up gearbox oil to the correct level. He also reshuffled some of the fuel lines around so as to not have it kink while in the car.
The beautiful 1973 Dino 246 GTS which is in the fabrication bay at our Pettistree workshops has been under the skilled knife of our fabrication Christian. For this stage of repairs to the 70’s sports car, Christian has been repairing the passenger side of the car.
To begin with, Christian has begun to repair the inner arch section. The original section was cut out of the car and used as a template for him to create a perfectly fitting replacement specifically for this area of the car. To do this area, Christian (along with the help of the technicians in the workshop) removed the passenger door from the car but this also gave him the opportunity to begin repairs to the bottom of the doors. Much like the inner arch, this area’s replacement panel has be specially made specifically to fit the Dino perfectly and give the best fit and finish for the car.
Our Carriage Green 1956 Jensen 541 is getting closer to the end of its restoration here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. Paul, the technician heading up the project, has been making amazing progress in the past couple of weeks.
Today he’s been fitting up the washer jets into the car before plumbing them into the pump. Then he moved onto fitting the air filter to the airbox for the triple carburettor set up currently fitted onto the 541 and finishing it off with the fabricating the front grill vents to finish off the look of this incredible 1950’s GT car.
The 1973 Rover P5 Coupe which recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop has been under the careful hands of Jon and John in our Pettistree workshops.
At this stage, Jon has performed a compression test on the car as part of the checks he’s been asked to do. For this, Jon removed all spark plugs from the legendary 3.5-litre V8 to check and gap them, whilst also removing the relay for the new electronic fuel pump. Then, he began to perform the compression test which was reported as ‘all ok’ meaning everything was within specification.
The workshop team at Bridge Classic Cars have been working on getting our 1973 Porsche 914 tuned and set up to run perfectly. The classic aircooled sports car was brought up to temperature by our technician Jon, to correctly set the timing of the car before taking the car out on road test.
On road test he noticed a positive improvement in the driveability of the car but the carburettors will require some adjustments made to them which the team will look into what the best combination is for this particular car.
The 1987 Mercedes 500SL is currently getting fitted out by the Bridge Classic Cars team at our Suffolk HQ. Jon, one of our restoration technicians, has been working on beginning the braking system on the 1980s V8 roadster. To begin with, he’s been laying out the brake lines to make sure everything fits correctly around any existing components and up to the master cylinder which has also been installed on the firewall. Whilst doing that, he’s methodically cleaned up any parts which also needed installing onto the car.
Today, Gordon and Craig are at the Classic Motorcars Sale being hosted by H&H Classics at Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, Derbyshire.
There is a huge range of vehicles to look at (and potentially bid on) so it looks like its going to be a great day.
It will be interesting to see which ones make their way back to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
What ones would you bid on if you could?
Well. What a choice.
The Pagoda
Daimler Dart
Audi Quattro
XK150
MGRV8
Minor Traveller
Our workshop team have been working on fine tuning our 2022 Bridge C-Type as part of the cars sign off. The team at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, have taken the car out on test multiple times and worked on a list of revisions which need to be done to the car. Firstly, the suspension.
It was noted that the front suspension of the car sits too high, so during the process of lowering the ride height our technician, Jon, noted that the threads on the adjusters have become damaged and were very poor in their design and fitment. So, the units have been removed from the car in order for the team to engineer a new, improved solution.
At the same time, the team wanted to take a look at the Dynometer. For this, Jon slackened off the auxiliary belt to remove the pulley so it could be measured. After inspection, Jon found the issue was that the pulley size was too large and a new, smaller pulley is being sourced for the car.
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and leaders from the North East Combined Authority are set to approve a huge skills investment aimed at developing a new generation of skilled workers in electric vehicle (EV) and battery technology.
MADE NE (Manufacturing, Automation, Digitalisation, Electrification North East), spearheaded by Nissan in collaboration with automotive sector partners, will establish world-class training facilities across two locations within the International Advanced Manufacturing Strategic Site (IAMSS) in Sunderland.
This ยฃ14.6 million initiative, for which a report to the Mayor and Cabinet suggests a ยฃ9.7 million investment from the Combined Authority, will offer open-access facilities for industry-specific skills training in the regionโs advanced manufacturing sector, focusing on EV and battery technology.
The program will include skills development ranging from primary education to apprenticeships and in-work training. Additionally, the centre aims to support targeted industrial innovation projects through funding and equipment.
The proposal will be reviewed by the North East Combined Authority Cabinet on Tuesday, 30 July. MADE NE represents the first project within the regionโs Investment Zone, a ยฃ160 million, 10-year initiative projected to create over 4,000 jobs and attract ยฃ3 billion in private sector investment.
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said: โIn my manifesto I promised to back our world-leading automotive industry. Now we are delivering. This investment will unlock a generation of skilled workers and create opportunities for local people and businesses.
โIt cements our reputation as a global success story in advanced manufacturing and shows how we can lead the industries of the future. The investment shows how we can make the North East the home of real opportunity by backing local workers and businesses โ so our area has good, well-paid, high-skilled jobs and training on the doorstep.โ
Adam Pennick, Vice President, Manufacturing, at Nissan Sunderland Plant, said: โTo build the cars of the future, you need the skills of the future. This fantastic new facility will help find the talent, nurture the technical skills and drive the spirit of innovation that will power advanced automotive manufacturing in the UK.ย
โNissan Sunderland is proud of its track record on skills development and we know that to deliver our EV36Zero vision we need to do more.
โThatโs why we are excited to be leading this collaborative long-term project to take skills development to the next level, for the benefit of the North East of England.โ
Cllr Michael Mordey, Cabinet member for Finance and Investment and Leader of Sunderland City Council, said: โWe are proud that Sunderland is the beating heart of the most important economic motor this region has, and that โ in securing this investment โ we can continue to drive its success with talented, highly-skilled people, trained in the city and able to contribute to the success of this whole region.ย And indeed to ensure that the supply chain is developed with the availability of a world-class workforce.ย
โOur location โ at the heart of the region โ means that we are well-positioned to support people right across the North East to access world-class training that will enable them to take up green jobs, as we transition to electrification. It cements our position on a global stage โ an internationally competitive, ambitious city that is leading the way in the race to a more sustainable future, at the heart of a region that can play a huge part in the success of UK Plc.โ
Our transport team made the journey yesterday from the Bridge Classic Cars workshops in Pettistree to deliver our 1989 Porsche 928 S4 to its excited new owner, Steve.
Steve recently won our 928 S4 through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions and as part of winning the car, we delivered it straight to his door. The car was moved inside of our secure and enclosed trailer for our driver Tony to make the journey with complete confidence that the car was safe and sound for its excited new owner.
We want to wish Steve many happy miles with his new V8 Porsche and hopefully will see it on some adventures throughout this year.
Our Pettistree workshops have welcomed 2 new additions this afternoon. The first, is this beautiful 1963 Fiat 500 which belongs to a long time client of ours. It’s come in for the team to get to the bottom of a few unwelcome noises with the car which the team will begin to get to the bottom of when the workshops open tomorrow morning.
Next up, is our 1973 Rover P5 Coupe which has come into the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ to be checked over by the workshop team to see what condition this fabulous 3.5-litre V8 classic saloon. We love these classic Rover’s here at our workshops so its always pleasure when another one comes through our workshop doors.
Our 1971 MGB Roadster has made its way up to Scotland to meet its excited new owner Jamie! Our classic MGB was won by Jamie through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions a couple of weeks ago, and the day finally came for our transport team to take the trip north from our Suffolk HQ to drop off Jamie’s new dream classic in our enclosed transporter.
We want to wish Jamie many happy miles with his MGB Roadster. If you want to be just like Jamie, head over to the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website and enter to win your dream classic for just a few pounds.
As one of the leading companies in the production of 100% fossil-free fuel, P1 Fuels has been making huge progress in the automotive and racing sectors since its creation in 2018. They have established themselves as the exclusive fuel supplier for the FIA World Championships and numerous other international racing events, including classic car races. Their fuel is all about significantly reducing CO2 emissions in the mobility sector, which accounts for 21% of global CO2 emissions.
P1 Fuels offers a range of environmentally friendly fuels that meet the EN 228 standard, making them road-legal in the European Union and the UK. They are also certified by the Fรฉdรฉration Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
Their signature fuel, P1 Eco 100 Pro, achieves an impressive 77.4% reduction in well-to-wheel CO2 emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels. Additionally, it has been shown to emit lower levels of NOx, HC, and particulate matter, helping companies meet their Scope 3 emissions targets and achieve their sustainability goals. P1 Fuels have demonstrated their fuel’s performance in various racing series worldwide, proving its quality and reliability in the most demanding environments. Importantly, P1 fuels can be used in all spark-ignition engines without requiring any modifications to existing refuelling infrastructures.
As production scales up, P1 Fuels aims to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 94% compared to conventional fossil fuels, presenting a viable solution for decarbonising the mobility sector today.
P1 Fuels was founded by Martin Popilka, an avid motorsport enthusiast and former racer. His firsthand experience in the racing industry revealed a significant challenge: the sector’s substantial contribution to global CO2 emissions. Driven by his passion for racing and a commitment to environmental sustainability, Popilka established P1 Fuels. His goal was to support the motorsport industry and the broader transportation sector in transitioning to greener, more sustainable solutions, in alignment with the Paris climate goals.
With approximately 1.3 billion fossil-fuel-powered cars currently on the road, P1 Fuels offers an immediate, fossil-free alternative that is compatible with any petrol engine and requires no technical modifications. This makes it an attractive, sustainable option for reducing the carbon footprint of existing vehicles.
P1 Fuels is actively partnering with fleet companies to reduce CO2 emissions in daily transportation. Their product portfolio includes storage and mobile refuelling solutions, as well as first-fill fuels for car manufacturers (OEMs). A significant jump forward for P1 Fuels is the launch of a demonstration plant in Germany in 2024, followed by the construction of an industrial-scale plant expected to commence in 2025, with a target operational date of 2029. This will facilitate their entry into the mass market, making fossil-free fuels more accessible and widespread.
Our paintshop have finished work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. This car has had a considerable amount of work done by both our fabrication team and our paint and body team, each and every hour poured into this car perfectly illustrates the skill of our team.
Finished in a stunning shade of Bronze, this classic Jensen will be heading back to its owner who has chosen to finish the restoration themselves and we are so excited to see the finished car hopefully very soon.
When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transportation is the UK’s biggest challenge. While Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are leading the charge for passenger cars and vans, hydrogen shows promise for aviation, shipping, buses, and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), especially in scenarios where battery charging infrastructure and range limitations are issues.
The UK’s Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate aims for 22% of new cars to be ZEVs by 2024, increasing to 80% by 2030 and 100% by 2035. Although BEVs are expected to dominate, it’s worth questioning if they are the best technology.
A ZEV, as defined by the UK Government, is a vehicle that emits zero grams of CO2 per kilometre during the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). This means that both BEVs and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) qualify as ZEVs. However, this definition doesnโt account for emissions from the entire lifecycle of the vehicle.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) offers a more comprehensive view by evaluating CO2 emissions from manufacturing to disposal. For instance, although BEVs produce zero emissions at the tailpipe, their overall CO2 impact includes the emissions from electricity generation, which still relies partly on fossil fuels. Currently, about 35% of the UKโs electricity is from fossil fuels, while renewables and nuclear contribute 36% and 15%, respectively.
The LCA results show that BEVs and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) have similar total CO2 emissions, mainly due to the significant CO2 produced during battery manufacturing and the current energy mix. Future improvements in battery recycling and increased renewable energy use could tip the balance in favour of BEVs though.
Hydrogen, especially green hydrogen produced from renewable sources, has the potential to lower CO2 emissions significantly. However, the infrastructure for green hydrogen is still in its infancy. Early adoption is expected in buses and HGVs, but the long-term demand will likely come from the shipping and aviation sectors, where hydrogen can serve as an energy carrier rather than a direct fuel.
While BEVs currently lead the zero-emission vehicle market, hydrogen has a promising future, particularly for applications where batteries fall short. The transport sector’s shift to greener solutions will likely involve a mix of technologies, including improved battery systems, green hydrogen, and synthetic fuels.
When it comes to hydrogen as a fuel, safety is a top priority. While hydrogen presents unique risks, itโs important to understand how they differ from traditional fuels. Hydrogen is highly flammable and can ignite easily, but its lightweight nature means it disperses quickly in the event of a leak, reducing the risk of accumulation and subsequent explosions.
Safety protocols for handling hydrogen are rigorous. Hydrogen systems are designed with multiple safety layers, including leak detection and automatic shutdowns to prevent accidents. For example, hydrogen fueling stations are equipped with sensors that detect leaks and automatically stop the fuel supply if an issue arises.
Comparatively, petrol and diesel are more prone to lingering and spreading fires due to their heavier nature. This makes hydrogen a safer option in some scenarios, as it doesn’t pool on the ground or spread as easily.
Transporting hydrogen also requires specialised infrastructure. Hydrogen pipelines are built with materials that can withstand the high pressures and potential weakness caused by hydrogen. Hydrogen storage tanks are also designed to endure significant impacts without rupturing.
Training and education are crucial for anyone with hydrogen. Technicians need to be highly knowledgeable in the specific safety measures required for handling and maintaining hydrogen systems. This includes understanding the properties of hydrogen, proper storage methods, and emergency response procedures.
While hydrogen comes with its own set of dangers, these are manageable with the right knowledge, technology, and safety practices. As we move towards a more sustainable future, understanding and managing the risks associated with hydrogen will be key to its successful integration into our energy and transport systems.
If you look at the potential of hydrogen as a future fuel, itโs worth noting its range of uses in transportation. The UK Government’s Hydrogen Roadmap anticipates a significant rise in hydrogen demand for transport by the late 2020s and mid-2030s, particularly for maritime and aviation sectors, while heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), rail, and light vehicles may not see as much demand unless electrification isnโt the sole option.
This comes as the government extends the deadline for selling new internal combustion vehicles to 2035 to align with European standards, reflecting the need for alternative strategies beyond electrification due to environmental, economic, and social concerns.
While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) market, their registration numbers dropped in 2023, influenced by both the new internal combustion engine (ICE) sales deadline and challenges related to EV economics and charging infrastructure. Concerns over BEVs’ environmental impact, particularly regarding rare earth materials and lithium mining, persist. Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) reveal that plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and BEVs have similar CO2 impacts, with BEVs requiring significant mileage to offset their manufacturing emissions compared to fossil fuel vehicles.
Some automotive manufacturers are investing in synthetic fuels (E-Fuels) and hydrogen technologies, indicating that the future of ZEVs isn’t limited to one solution. Alternatives like ammonia and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are also under consideration for sectors where batteries aren’t viable.
E-fuels are produced by combining hydrogen with captured CO2, resulting in a liquid hydrocarbon fuel similar to petrol or diesel. This approach, if powered by renewable energy, can be nearly carbon-neutral despite producing particulate emissions.
Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) convert hydrogen to electricity via a fuel cell, emitting only water vapour. They offer quick refuelling times and long ranges, comparable to conventional cars.
Hydrogen combustion engines, while efficient and clean, face challenges like high ignition temperatures and corrosive properties, making them complex to design and maintain. Ammonia, with its high hydrogen content and ease of storage, is promising for low-speed engines but has drawbacks like high autoignition temperature and NOx emissions.
Looking ahead to 2050, it’s likely that a mix of fuels will power vehicles. Hydrogen from renewable sources, improved battery technologies, and liquid E-Fuels will all play roles in reducing CO2 emissions. While BEVs might remain carbon-intensive, advancements in technology and shifts in vehicle ownership models could shape a diverse and sustainable transport future.
Our trim shop can work wonders, just like with the interior of our 1952 Fiat 1900A. This incredible one-of-one Fiat has been carefully worked on at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ by our trimmer Lydia, who has been generally tidying up the whole interior and repair some small parts of the headliner of the car to try and preserve the cars originality.
The 1967 Morris Traveller which is in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ, has been on the ramp for a few jobs to get done on the car. Most recently, its to fix the handbrake on the classic Morris.
Our workshop manager John ran the new cable through the car before modifying it slightly to work with the non-standard brakes on the car. But, after getting it in the car and checking – all was ok with the car.
John has been looking into the headlights not dipping correctly. He’s also removed the gearbox tunnel to gain access to the gear lever so he can order new bushes.
1989 Daimler Double Six:
Our 1989 Daimler Double Six has been worked on by our incredible technician Jon. He has been going through and doing a few repairs on the luxury V12 saloon before it is ready for its excited new owner. He had to look into why the horn had stopped working which Jon traced and fixed the issue. Then, Jon had to do a couple of repairs to some interior trims and fix one of the fog lights before moving onto replacing a faulty starter relay.
Porsche 914:
“Finish reassembly of dash and steering column. Refit steering wheel and secure and connect and fit horn push. Put wheel brace in boot. Refit roof and fit handle that had come loose. Tighten battery terminals. Fit new terminal to starter exciter wire. Secure fuel pipe and wiring in engine bay. Put 5ltrs fuel in and take outside to warm up. Set carbs and road test. Remove and straighten steering wheel upon return. Remove jets from carbs to check which ones are fitted against the recommended ones”
1979 Ferrari 400:
Our 1979 Ferrari 400 has been in the care of Jon in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ to be looked over and to collate his condition report.
The 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe is in the fabrication shop at the Bridge Classic Cars with one of our master fabricators, Clinton.
This time, he is repairing some considerable damage to offside sill of the rare vintage sports car. There is quite a significant section missing from sill of the car which is believed to be old accident damage which had never been properly repaired. This time however, Clinton is repairing it the right way. Carefully making new sections of the sill and reinforcing it in places put back the strength needed in this section as with this convertible car, all of its structural rigidity is held in the sill and the frame.
We’re very fortunate to have an incredible fabrication shop with two extremely talented fabricators.
The Bridge Classic Cars Transport team have been working overtime with collecting and delivering classic cars all across the UK recently, including this one – our 1971 MGB Roadster which was recently won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Tony, our amazing transport driver, cleaned the glorious 70’s convertible and loaded into our enclosed trailer for the long ride to its new home in Scotland.
Our 1956 Jensen 541 has been making some incredible progress recently in the new finishing workshop at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ in Pettistree.
Paul, one of our restoration technicians, has been been adjusting the doors and brackets around the entire car to make sure everything fits and works perfectly. Meanwhile, the wire wheels have gone back to a local specialist to be refinished so they can match the impeccable finish of this classic GT car.
Our technician Jon has been working on getting our 1989 Porsche 928 S4 ready for delivery to its owner very soon. Before signing the car off, there were a few repairs that Jon needed to do while the car was on the ramp at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk.
“Remove wiring to number plate light from multiplug. Cut wiring within 3 inches of plug. Make new loom solder all joints and fit to car. Solder wires to offside number plate and shri k wrap connections. Fit light and test, ok. Refit to car. Investigate indicator fault. Remove relay and test. Refit. Remove hazard switch, unable to test so order new switch. Vacuum out the boot and refit trims and carpets. Carry out road test., ok adjust idle speed.”
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