1960 MG A Dash
December 18, 2019
The dash has been dismantled and is now being sandblasted. Once sandblasted, it will be ready to be repainted and then reinstalled back onto the
bridge classic cars
Special Delivery: Rolls Royce
December 16, 2019
Mauro and Pete were busy delivering a recent sale this weekend. This lovely Rolls Royce was loaded onto one of our trailers and delivered to
1977 MGB GT – Restoration back in for minor works
December 16, 2019
In July of this year we finished restoration works on this stunning one owner MGB GT. Since then the car has been thoroughly enjoyed by
For sale soon: Fiat 850 Sport Spider arrives at the Bridge Classic Cars Workshop
December 13, 2019
Coming into our workshop today is this lovely little Fiat 850 Sport Spider. We hope to have the little 850cc engine firing soon. Then we
1962 TVR Grantura: Windows and Seals are fitted
December 13, 2019
The rear clear, lightweight plastic window has now been refitted to the car. The window was in a severely damaged state. However, Tom has been
1974 Peugeot 304 Cabriolet: Potential restoration project
December 13, 2019
Potentially coming in for restorative works is this Peugeot 304 Cabriolet. There would need to be quite major works, overhauling a vast majority of the
1960 Jensen 541R Engine and Gearbox go in
December 12, 2019
This morning the engine and gearbox have gone into our Jensen 541R chassis. See below for a timelapse of John and Paul guiding the engine
Decals go on our Ford Escort RS2000
December 12, 2019
It’s all in the finer details here at Bridge Classic Cars. Our Ford Escort RS2000 is now looking beautiful, we’ve applied pinstripe decals and badges.
Project Cafe Racer
December 12, 2019
The exciting Suzuki GSX 400T Cafe Racer project continues! We’ve stripped down the bike and are assessing which parts will be modified, which parts will
MG A Chassis Painted
December 11, 2019
Our MG A chassis has visited our in-house paint shop here at Bridge Classic Cars . It’s now back in the workshop ready for Paul
1973 Triumph TR6 Restoration
December 11, 2019
We’ve made great progress on our 1973 Triumph TR6 restoration in the past few weeks. Coming in as a complete restoration, the chassis is now
Bridge Classic Cars Visits Barons Auctions
December 11, 2019
Tuesday 10th December saw one of the last classic car auctions of 2019. At the Sandown Racecourse, Barons hosted another wonderful auction. We would like
For Sale Soon! BMW 640D M Sport
December 10, 2019
Arriving to us soon at Bridge Classic Cars is this lovely luxurious BMW 640D M Sport. Upon it’s arrival, the car will be taken into
Bridge Visits Denis Welch Motorsport
December 10, 2019
We had a wonderful time visiting Denis Welch Motorsport. They’ve carried out work on the Jensen 493 Engine that will soon be transplanted back into
1987 Porsche 930 Turbo Paint Complete
December 10, 2019
How good does this Porsche 930 Turbo now look!? After leaving our paint shop, the rear end of this lovely classic Porsche is looking beautiful
Christmas Hamper arrives from our friends SNG Barratt
December 10, 2019
What a lovely surprise at Bridge Classic Cars today. This lovely hamper was generously gifted to us from SNG Barratt. We would like to say
Prepping the Bridge Classic Cars Trailer
December 10, 2019
Ahead of Mauro and Pete’s trip over to Rushton Engineering / International Restorations in Exeter this morning, Mauro has given our trailer a thorough strip
1971 MGB Roadster- Pre Sale Inspection
December 10, 2019
Upon close inspection, we’ve found a fault with the MGB’s Starter motor and Distributor. Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist is now on the case
New Showroom Arrival- 1971 MGB Roadster
December 10, 2019
This weekend we picked up this lovely green MGB Roadster, soon to be up for sale with us at Bridge Classic Cars. Before it enters
1967 Jaguar E-Type Racecar: Now with wheels!
December 9, 2019
She’s really starting to look the part now! Our stunning E-type racecar is now sitting proudly on wheels. Painted in our in-house paint shop by
Paul visits his RS2000
December 9, 2019
Owner of this lovely Ford Escort RS2000, Paul, popped down to the Bridge Classic Cars Pettistree workshop last week. We’re so close now to completing
1989 BMW 325 M Sport paintwork
December 9, 2019
Our lovely E30 BMW 325 M Sport is out enjoying some sun after a partial respray. Darren has done a marvellous job in repairing the
1987 Porche 930 Turbo – Paint Repair
December 5, 2019
This absolutely gorgeous ‘Whale Tail’ Porsche 930 Turbo is in with us at Bridge Classic Cars for a bodywork / paint repair as well as
1955 Austin Healey – Test Drive
November 29, 2019
Dave has been working hard on our 1955 Austin Healey ahead of the owner seeing the car this weekend. It’s getting very near completion now.
RS2000 Interior Re-fit
November 27, 2019
After it’s visit to the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop, our Ford Escort RS2000 is now having it’s interior re-fitted. John has fitted the
Sourcing a US Jaguar E-Type
November 27, 2019
We were recently approached by a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars to source a V12 Series Three Jaguar E-Type. We found this lovely example
Decals applied to our E-type Racecar
November 22, 2019
Massive thank you to Harvey from Apex Signs for coming down today to apply decals to our Jaguar E-Type Racecar. It really is starting to
1984 Suzuki GSX 400T Cafe Racer Project
November 22, 2019
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we’ve just acquired this 1984 Suzuki GSX 400T motorcycle. This air cooled 400c Suzuki is in dire need some attention.
1960 MG A Engine Rebuild – Assembly
November 22, 2019
Ady, our in-house engine specialist here at Bridge Classic Cars is now onto assembling the engine. The following has been completed on this lovely motor.
Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type in the Lake District
November 20, 2019
We love it when clients of ours send us images like this. Thank you to the owner, Martin for sending us this fabulous picture of
1960 MG A Dash
December 18, 2019
The dash has been dismantled and is now being sandblasted. Once sandblasted, it will be ready to be repainted and then reinstalled back onto the MG A during the interior refit stage.
Special Delivery: Rolls Royce
December 16, 2019
Mauro and Pete were busy delivering a recent sale this weekend. This lovely Rolls Royce was loaded onto one of our trailers and delivered to our client in Westminster, London.
Did you know Bridge Classic Cars offers vehicle transportation? Get in touch with our friendly team today if you need a vehicle transported.
1977 MGB GT – Restoration back in for minor works
December 16, 2019
In July of this year we finished restoration works on this stunning one owner MGB GT. Since then the car has been thoroughly enjoyed by it’s owner. As such, it has come back to us at Bridge Classic Cars to fix some minor running issues.
There are minor issues with the door locks, dash lights and a slight gear lever rattle. All of which should be fairly straightforward for our classic car technicians to fix.
We love to see the cars we work on being driven and enjoyed by their owners. Its lovely to see this GT looking in such fabulous condition with a fresh lease of life.
For sale soon: Fiat 850 Sport Spider arrives at the Bridge Classic Cars Workshop
December 13, 2019
Coming into our workshop today is this lovely little Fiat 850 Sport Spider. We hope to have the little 850cc engine firing soon. Then we will inspect the vehicle an prepare for sale. There is no doubting this 850 is in need of restorative works to get it fit for road use once more.
1962 TVR Grantura: Windows and Seals are fitted
December 13, 2019
The rear clear, lightweight plastic window has now been refitted to the car.
The window was in a severely damaged state. However, Tom has been able to polish up the rear window, ready for it to be installed into the car once more.
Next on the Grantura is making the windscreen fluid reservoir and plumbing that into the vehicle.
1974 Peugeot 304 Cabriolet: Potential restoration project
December 13, 2019
Potentially coming in for restorative works is this Peugeot 304 Cabriolet. There would need to be quite major works, overhauling a vast majority of the vehicle needed to bring this car up to our high standards.
1960 Jensen 541R Engine and Gearbox go in
December 12, 2019
This morning the engine and gearbox have gone into our Jensen 541R chassis. See below for a timelapse of John and Paul guiding the engine into place.
Decals go on our Ford Escort RS2000
December 12, 2019
It’s all in the finer details here at Bridge Classic Cars. Our Ford Escort RS2000 is now looking beautiful, we’ve applied pinstripe decals and badges. We’ll be sad to see this car leave us but we can’t wait to see it enjoyed by its owner once more.
Project Cafe Racer
December 12, 2019
The exciting Suzuki GSX 400T Cafe Racer project continues! We’ve stripped down the bike and are assessing which parts will be modified, which parts will be replaced and which parts will be surplus to requirements. We’ve had the engine running again and it looks to be in fairly good condition. Most of the work required on the bike will be cosmetic to fit it’s new, tougher Cafe Racer look. The next steps will see Paul, our motorcycle expert at Bridge Classic Cars Refurbishing parts that will be re-installed onto the motorcycle.
MG A Chassis Painted
December 11, 2019
Our MG A chassis has visited our in-house paint shop here at Bridge Classic Cars . It’s now back in the workshop ready for Paul to begin re-assembily. As with all of our restoration projects, we endeavour to refurbish components to as new quality. If we do have to replace components, it will always be with the highest quality parts for the vehicle. The next step will now be to build up the suspension units and then get it on wheels.
1973 Triumph TR6 Restoration
December 11, 2019
We’ve made great progress on our 1973 Triumph TR6 restoration in the past few weeks. Coming in as a complete restoration, the chassis is now fully prepared and painted. The fuel tank and radiator have been refurbished and painted to the highest standard. Next up for this TR6 is adding the suspension, running gear, engine and gearbox to our freshly prepared chassis.
Bridge Classic Cars Visits Barons Auctions
December 11, 2019
Tuesday 10th December saw one of the last classic car auctions of 2019. At the Sandown Racecourse, Barons hosted another wonderful auction. We would like to extend our thanks to Barons for their wonderful hospitality. Below is a selection of the wonderful cars that were presented for auction.
For Sale Soon! BMW 640D M Sport
December 10, 2019
Arriving to us soon at Bridge Classic Cars is this lovely luxurious BMW 640D M Sport. Upon it’s arrival, the car will be taken into our workshop and given a full mechanical inspection so its ready for sale at our Showroom. Is there any finer way to get around than with the top down in this lovely specced 640D?
Bridge Visits Denis Welch Motorsport
December 10, 2019
We had a wonderful time visiting Denis Welch Motorsport. They’ve carried out work on the Jensen 493 Engine that will soon be transplanted back into the freshly painted chassis. It’s now been mounted to the fully refurbished gearbox. It was truly a pleasure to visit the wonderful workshop!
1987 Porsche 930 Turbo Paint Complete
December 10, 2019
How good does this Porsche 930 Turbo now look!? After leaving our paint shop, the rear end of this lovely classic Porsche is looking beautiful once more.
Christmas Hamper arrives from our friends SNG Barratt
December 10, 2019
What a lovely surprise at Bridge Classic Cars today. This lovely hamper was generously gifted to us from SNG Barratt. We would like to say a huge thank you to Pete, Alex and the entire SNG Barratt team for their fantastic service. They are absolutely the best in the game when it comes to Jaguar Parts for our restoration projects.
We look forward to continuing working with you through the New Year, breathing a fresh lease of life into Jaguars for many years to come. Merry Christmas!
Prepping the Bridge Classic Cars Trailer
December 10, 2019
Ahead of Mauro and Pete’s trip over to Rushton Engineering / International Restorations in Exeter this morning, Mauro has given our trailer a thorough strip down and service.
This preventative maintenance is essential to keep our fleet of vehicles rolling along without any issues. Our 1972 Series 3 Jaguar E-type will now be brought back to our Suffolk workshop to continue this vehicle’s restorative works.
1971 MGB Roadster- Pre Sale Inspection
December 10, 2019
Upon close inspection, we’ve found a fault with the MGB’s Starter motor and Distributor. Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist is now on the case to either repair or replace the faulty components.
New Showroom Arrival- 1971 MGB Roadster
December 10, 2019
This weekend we picked up this lovely green MGB Roadster, soon to be up for sale with us at Bridge Classic Cars. Before it enters our showroom it will be subject to a full mechanical inspection, ensuring this lovely sports car is fighting fit for its next owner.
1967 Jaguar E-Type Racecar: Now with wheels!
December 9, 2019
She’s really starting to look the part now! Our stunning E-type racecar is now sitting proudly on wheels. Painted in our in-house paint shop by Darren to match the metalic grey and with tyres fitted by Graeme from We Fit Any Tyres Anywhere.
Paul has also sourced new period correct gauges for our E-type to sit within our new look dashboard.
Paul visits his RS2000
December 9, 2019
Owner of this lovely Ford Escort RS2000, Paul, popped down to the Bridge Classic Cars Pettistree workshop last week. We’re so close now to completing work on this lovely car. We can’t wait to see it back on the road and being enjoyed once more. Was lovely to see you, Paul!
1989 BMW 325 M Sport paintwork
December 9, 2019
Our lovely E30 BMW 325 M Sport is out enjoying some sun after a partial respray.
Darren has done a marvellous job in repairing the paintwork on this lovely classic BMW.
1987 Porche 930 Turbo – Paint Repair
December 5, 2019
This absolutely gorgeous ‘Whale Tail’ Porsche 930 Turbo is in with us at Bridge Classic Cars for a bodywork / paint repair as well as electrical repairs to the sunroof.
1955 Austin Healey – Test Drive
November 29, 2019
Dave has been working hard on our 1955 Austin Healey ahead of the owner seeing the car this weekend. It’s getting very near completion now. We can’t wait to see this gorgeous Healey back on the road after our recent restoration works.
RS2000 Interior Re-fit
November 27, 2019
After it’s visit to the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint shop, our Ford Escort RS2000 is now having it’s interior re-fitted. John has fitted the door seals, rear seats, door cards, sound deadening and insulation.
After much hard work, this lovely Ford is nearing completion.
Sourcing a US Jaguar E-Type
November 27, 2019
We were recently approached by a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars to source a V12 Series Three Jaguar E-Type. We found this lovely example for sale from US classic car sales company, Beverly Hills Car Club.
Although the vehicle looks in fine condition, this E-Type will need to undergo a full restoration to bring it up to our exceedingly high standards. We can’t wait to see this stunning car arrive on British soil.
To keep up to date with this project and our other restoration projects here at Bridge Classic Cars, keep an eye on the ‘Projects’ section of our website.
Decals applied to our E-type Racecar
November 22, 2019
Massive thank you to Harvey from Apex Signs for coming down today to apply decals to our Jaguar E-Type Racecar. It really is starting to look ready for the track.
1984 Suzuki GSX 400T Cafe Racer Project
November 22, 2019
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we’ve just acquired this 1984 Suzuki GSX 400T motorcycle. This air cooled 400c Suzuki is in dire need some attention. As part of this vehicles restoration, we will be modifying the vehicle in cafe racer style. The current plan is to paint the bodywork cream with a tan leather cafe racer seat. The handlebars will also be lowered to create a sleeker profile to this motorcycle. We can’t wait to see where this project will lead but we’re proud to bring this tired Suzuki back to life.
1960 MG A Engine Rebuild – Assembly
November 22, 2019
Ady, our in-house engine specialist here at Bridge Classic Cars is now onto assembling the engine. The following has been completed on this lovely motor.
- Cylinder head has been unleaded
- New valve guides fitted
- New exhaust valves
- Valve seats have been cut
- The head has been refaced
- Cylinder block has been relined and bored to standard
- Block has been refaced
- New pistons have been fitted
- Crankshaft has been reground
- New camshaft followers have been fitted
- New timing belt chain
- New oil pump
- Engine bearings and gaskets have been replaced.
Our 1968 Jaguar E-Type in the Lake District
November 20, 2019
We love it when clients of ours send us images like this. Thank you to the owner, Martin for sending us this fabulous picture of his 1968 Jaguar E-Type. The car has been taken for a trip up to the Lake District. It’s wonderful to see such a lovely machine being used and enjoyed on some of the the country’s finest roads.
“At the top of Wrynose pass, Lake District… all done without breaking a sweat ?”
