Following extensive bodywork on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, Pete proceeded with fitting the doors. Due to the method required to secure the main body to the ramp during earlier stages, it was not possible to reshape the door skins in situ. As a result, Pete has begun carefully reshaping the door edges, focusing […]
Jonn secured all track rod ends on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 and tightened the ball joint before fitting a new split pin. With the steering components addressed, he lowered the car to the floor and confirmed that the tracking remained correctly set, with plans to check it again following a road test. He then […]
Jonn carried out work on the passenger’s door window of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. He located the glass and the rear section runner, but as the original fixings could not be found at the time, he cut down two 6mm bolts to use in their place. The channel was fitted and greased to ensure smooth […]
Jonn carefully applied heat to the steering wheel of our Morgan 4/4 in order to remove it. Once removed, he turned the wheel to the left and refitted it to correct the alignment. An initial test was carried out around the yard, followed by a run up the road, both confirming that the steering wheel […]
Jonn brought the Rover Vitesse into the workshop and jacked up the vehicle to remove the front wheels. On the offside, he stripped out the track rod end, which was found to be seized in place. To resolve this, he cut off the track rod end and removed it, then applied heat to the track […]
Kickboards have been made and fitted. to our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
A new elastic seat web base has been fitted to our Morgan. The old one had completely perished and collapsed, so a new one was needed.
Jonn hoovered out the interior of our 1984 Morgan 4/4 before refitting the driver’s seat. To ensure the seat was securely installed and to distribute the load more evenly, repair washers were fitted beneath the floor. He then removed the gear lever to investigate further issues, during which he found remnants of a broken bush. […]
Jonn investigated a rattle coming from the offside rear of our 2007 Porsche 911 and identified the backplate as the source. He removed the wheel and calliper, then de-adjusted the handbrake shoes to allow for the removal of the disc. With the disc off, he cleaned the handbrake shoes and inspected the dust shield, which […]
Jonn has addressed an issue with the steering column lower bush on our 1987 Rover Vitesse. He began by undoing the securing plate at the bulkhead, then proceeded to clean the splines on the steering shaft and slacken the universal joint. The shaft was knocked down, and alignment marks were made on the splines to […]
Some interior pieces can finally be fitted to our 1976 Jensen Interceptor without being in anyone else’s way. Carpet side pieces are in, and under-seat runners are covered in vinyl.
The boot lid has been refitted to our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
Ben has been assembling various components for the suspension, cleaning threads and fitting bushings on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. He built up the new koni shock absorbers and started fitting, but further checks showed these should be black, even though our Aston Martin parts company supplied red units. So these were removed and […]
The rear brake wheel cylinders were corroded and leaking on our 1966 Volvo Amazon, so they were replaced along with the O/S metal brake pipe, as it was seized in the old cylinder.
The old battery was removed from our 1947 Wolseley Eight. The new battery came dry, so had acid added and the battery was charged.
The engine bay of our 1967 MGB Roadster has been prepped, had epoxy primer applied before being painted.
Jonn has been working on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 by removing both carburettors from the engine. Each unit was then stripped down, thoroughly cleaned, and blown out to remove any residual debris or buildup. Following this, the carburettors were carefully rebuilt with attention to detail, ensuring all components were correctly reassembled. Lubrication was applied […]
The rack mounts and parts of our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, which Ben anodised, like the shims that set the suspension geometry, are seen in the pictures below. The new bering races have been pressed into the hubs and then a coat of paint after masking up otherwise the paint would likely have been […]
The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is back in the UK for 2025, looking for a car that will be turned into a 1:64 scale die-cast model. This is the fifth UK edition of the global competition, which is now in its eighth year overall. The winning vehicle will not only be made into a Hot […]
Jonn has been looking at our 2002 Ford Thunderbird, beginning with pressing the front lower ball joints into the hubs. He then refitted the back plates and bolted the hubs into place before installing the brake discs and new pads. The ABS sensors were refitted, and the wheels were mounted before lowering the vehicle to […]
Jonn carried out work on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000, beginning with the installation of a new offside front wheel bearing. He fully greased and adjusted the bearing, then refitted the wheel and conducted an initial test. After removing the wheel to readjust the bearing, he refitted and tested it again, confirming it was operating […]
The wheel arch of our 1951 Austin Devon has been painted ready to go back onto the car.
Our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 has been getting some attention in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop.
This weekend, something exciting happened at the Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk: the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) took over the track! We spent the day watching fast cars race each other, while also meeting cool people and making some incredible memories. Driving Fast One of the best drivers of the day was Dan Cammish from […]
There are different ways that cars can be made more sustainable and better for the environment. One way this can be done is by making them run on electricity. One great example is the brand-new Nissan Micra. This little car has been around for more than 40 years, but the newest version runs on electricity […]
Volvo Cars has announced it will reduce its workforce by around 3,000 positions, mostly affecting office-based roles in Sweden. The decision forms part of an ongoing cost-cutting drive aimed at making the company leaner and more resilient. The Swedish car maker, owned by China’s Geely Holding Group, said that the cuts are part of a […]
The motorsport community is in mourning following a tragic day on 24th May 2025. In the last 24 hours, three separate fatal incidents happened across Europe. In Scotland, co-driver Dai Roberts lost his life during the Jim Clark Rally near Duns, with driver James Williams sustaining serious injuries. Motorsport UK has launched an investigation into […]
Back in 1926, a car rolled off the production line. It was a 1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer! Built to be a little smaller and more affordable than the famous Silver Ghost, this car still had all the elegance and charm Rolls-Royce was known for, but more people were able to own one. After starting its […]
Toyota has just revealed the sixth generation RAV4. The extremely popular SUV now has smarter technology, improved styling, and a performance upgrade. Over 15 million RAV4s have been sold globally since its 1994, with more than 2.5 million sold in Europe. This latest model is designed to keep that momentum going, balancing city refinement with […]
SUVs are taking over Britain’s roads! According to data from CarGurus, over half (52%) of all new car models on sale in the UK this year are SUVs, with a record 193 different models to choose from. Incredibly, that’s a 543% increase since the year 2000, when just 30 were available. Every one of the […]