Our paint and body manager Chris has been working his magic on the rear bumper of our 1996 Mercedes SL600. With this V12 droptop being one of just a handful original delivered to the UK, the team made the descision to carry out the repairs to get this incredible car in perfect condition aesthetically before […]
We took some of our favourite cars and turned them into cartoons…
Our restoration technician Greg has been busy at work on the bodywork of the 1978 Mercedes 350SL which is in the fabrication shop here at Bridge Classic Cars undergoing a full restoration. This time, Greg has been working on finalising some of the key inner panels which give the cars unibody construction its strength to […]
We’ve had a handful of new arrivals this week at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. A trio of 1990’s Mercedes Coupe’s and an early 1990s Lotus Elan. These beautiful modern classics will be headed into the workshop very soon for the team to begin work on them. 1995 Lotus Elan: 1996 Mercedes SL600: 1998 […]
It’s Friday which means it’s time for another weekly workshop photo gallery. We’ve had a lot of progress made on several of our restoration projects, with these cars moving ahead swiftly to getting back on the road but we’ve also had some new arrivals just beginning to start their journey. This week for the workshop […]
The restoration of our 1969 Audi 72L has reach another milestone in its journey. After weeks of preperations and meticulous detail, our paint technician Chris has got the classic German saloon into primer to begin the next phase of getting the car back into colour. This extremely rare example of a widely unknown Audi has […]
The UK’s used car market continued its steady climb in Q2 2025, with transactions rising 1.7% to nearly two million vehicles (1,996,116). This is the strongest second-quarter performance since 2021, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This is the 10th quarter of consecutive growth for the used car […]
We’ve welcomed back this beaitiful 1954 MG TF for the Bridge Classic Cars team to get to the bottom of a running issue that the car has picked up since we last saw it here at our restoration workshops in Suffolk.
Jon began work on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i by getting the car onto the ramp to carry out the cambelt and exhaust replacement. He removed the top cover and repositioned the power steering and coolant header tanks to allow access. Once the cambelt work was complete, he refitted the covers and lower trim, then […]
Lydia has installed the new headlining in our 1960 Jensen 541R, bringing the interior a step closer to completion. With this in place, work can now continue with the making, adjustment, and fitting of the remaining interior panels
Tony took the floor pans and frame from our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé to the sand blasters to prepare them for the next stage of restoration.
Jon carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 2009 Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage Convertible. He checked over the vehicle thoroughly, inflated the tyres to the correct pressures, and torqued the wheel nuts to specification. The car was then taken outside and filled with fuel before being road tested. Following the test drive, he fitted a […]
Greg continued work on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL by fitting the inner wheel wells and cutting off the outer sill in preparation for its replacement. He then fitted the new outer sill, ground down the surrounding areas.
Greg carried out a fresh application of underbody spray on our 1979 Reliant Scimitar SE6A. During this process, he identified that both the differential and the gearbox are leaking.
Chris painted parts of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe moving the car closer to its paint completion.
Chris continued the preparation work on our 1969 Audi 70L by sanding the polyfan to a 120-grit finish. He then reapplied the guide coat and began refining the surface further by sanding it to 180 grit, ensuring a consistent and even base for the next stages of the restoration.
Jon assessed the customer’s list of reported concerns on our 1985 Mercedes 500SL, starting with an engine misfire. After confirming that the engine was indeed misfiring, he carried out a visual inspection of the ignition leads and related components. He noted that Pete had previously fitted new spark plugs during an earlier visit. Upon investigation, […]
Rob has commenced fitting up the chassis on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupé, marking the next phase in the reassembly process.
Jon investigated a brake binding issue on our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 that had been occurring when the vehicle was hot. Upon inspection, all wheels were free now that the car had cooled. Research into similar issues indicated that the brake servo is often the source of the problem in such cases. Continuing with the […]
Greg made further progress on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL by completing the welding work to the inner wing, which was then ground down and coated in primer. He continued by cutting out the driver’s side inner wing and also removed the rear quarter panel to advance the structural restoration.
Mauro carried out painting work on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, applying a coat of DTM satin black to the relevant areas Ben focused on completing the final fittings to our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, installing the remaining components including the sun shades and the spare wheel. Alongside testing the car, he carried out a bolt check […]
Chris continued with the body preparation on our 1969 Audi 70L by applying a full guide coat and sanding the car to a 180-grit finish, bringing it to a stage ready for primer. He also removed the fabric lining from the boot, thoroughly cleaned away all remaining adhesive, and prepared the area for epoxy primer. […]
Tony collected our 1954 MG TF from the customer, as the car was not running, and transported it back to the workshop for further inspection and necessary work.
Jon carried out further adjustments on our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL, starting by removing the front bumper in order to correctly fit the trim and securely fasten the ends. He then removed the offside headlight to address an issue where the wing and bonnet were making contact. To create the necessary clearance, he drilled out […]
Tony delivered our 1993 Ford Escort XR3I to its lucky winner and new owner Charles Holleyman with ticket number 2165.
Jon completed the pre-delivery inspection on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite and resolved an issue with the wipers not functioning. During the investigation, he discovered a melted wire near the fuse box. After disconnecting and checking continuity to the fan, he confirmed the circuit was intact and not shorted to earth. The wire was […]
Jon completed the pre-delivery inspection on our 2004 BMW Alpina by topping up the engine oil and resetting the clock. He checked and adjusted tyre pressures and torqued the wheels to specification. The car was then taken out for a road test, stopping first at the fuel station before continuing on to FS in Melton […]
Chris removed the remaining fabric from the boot area of our 1969 Audi 70L and thoroughly cleaned away all traces of old adhesive. He then prepared the surface for epoxy primer and applied rust stabiliser to any pitted sections to ensure a sound base for the next stage of work.