More Work On Our DB2/4
October 26, 2023
Interior trimmer Brian has been continuing his work on the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He sandblasted the metal frame legs on the front seat squab
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DB2/4 Boot Boards
October 23, 2023
Classic car technician Brian has been busy working on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. After a lot of work went into stripping the interior of
Work Continues
October 19, 2023
Work on the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has continued as Brian and Lydia have made new boards for the kick panels, as
More Interior Progress
October 17, 2023
Classic car technician Brian has continued his work on the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He removed the covers and cleaned the old
Ignition Cable
October 13, 2023
Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark 1 has been in the hands of classic car technician Steve. Steve soldered the original ignition advance control cable
Interior Repairs
October 13, 2023
Classic car technician Brian has been continuing his work on the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He has made several repairs such as
Carburettor Removal
October 9, 2023
Classic car technician Steve had to remove the carburettors from our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 recently as he noticed that one of the sliders was
On Its Way
October 2, 2023
We are very excited to have our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 2.9-litre Drophead Coupe soon to be arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This
Saying Dubai Bye
August 21, 2023
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 recently sold at auction and is now on its way to its new owner. The journey of our AMV8 started
A DB2/4 Throwback
August 15, 2023
We have been given some photos of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 from earlier on in its life. Even in the black and white pictures,
Taking A Closer Look At Our DB2/4
August 11, 2023
A 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has recently joined our personal collection. While this is exciting enough, this car appears to be extra special, as there
An Exciting Addition To Our Collection
August 10, 2023
We have recently added an extremely exciting classic car to the Bridge Classic Cars collection. Director, Gordon has purchased our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 and
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 is headed for auction!
July 21, 2023
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 will soon be headed for auction through our friends over at Car & Classic. Some of you may remember, this
A Look Back On Our AMV8 Going Back Together
July 5, 2023
The restoration of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 has been making great progress lately with a lot of work coming together on this stunning classic
Going In The Right Direction
July 3, 2023
Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager John has been continuing his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 as it gets closer and closer to leaving
Small Jobs Make All The Difference
July 3, 2023
It may seem like a very small job but, workshop manager John has cleaned the ashtray of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. As the interior
DB2 Interior
June 27, 2023
Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark I has been in the care of classic car technician Brian as he has been working on various parts
An Italian Celebration
June 26, 2023
On Friday night, Freddie and Molly attended an event at The Marquis. To celebrate the owner’s cars returning from this year’s Mille Miglia, there was
More DB2 Progress
June 26, 2023
Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark I has been making very good progress through its restoration journey lately. This has continued with classic car technician
A Bit More Paint
June 19, 2023
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 has been back in the hands of classic car technician Alan as he fixed a couple of areas that needed
Aston Reverse Lights
June 13, 2023
Workshop manager John has been working on our very special 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 and has been fitting new reverse lights. Our rare Aston continues
Aston Electrics
May 30, 2023
Workshop Manager John has been working on the electrics of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4. He has been checking all of the wiring and switches
A DB2 Story
May 25, 2023
We have recently made a new friend in Godfrey Schiele who is a local Aston Martin owner. His 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 will soon be
Paint And Polish
May 10, 2023
Our 1976 Aston AMV8 has spent a bit more time in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. That being said, its time in paint is
More Paint
April 26, 2023
Classic car technician Al has continued his work painting our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 in Deep Carriage Green. The body of this stunning classic car
Doors And More
April 25, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has continued his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4. After getting the engine back into this rare classic car, Scott
First Look At A New Colour
April 21, 2023
Work is still ongoing for our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. After the prep work was complete and after having primer applied, the first few parts
Priming Our AMV8
April 14, 2023
Al has, once again, been working on our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. This time he has been applying epoxy primer to this eye-catching classic car.
DB5 Repairs
April 14, 2023
Our 1965 Aston Martin DB5 has come back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop as its handbrake has broken. Classic car technician John gained access
DB2 Engine
April 12, 2023
It has been a little while since our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 has had its engine fitted. However, that has now changed thanks to classic
More Work On Our DB2/4
October 26, 2023
Interior trimmer Brian has been continuing his work on the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4.
He sandblasted the metal frame legs on the front seat squab frames. He then glued 10mm of foam on top of the original front seat back foam before trimming it to size. The old covers from the rear seat base panels were removed and new foam was added on top of the original.
Brian then removed the centre console cover and sandblasted it before adding more foam to it. The tool tray was also cleaned up.
DB2/4 Boot Boards
October 23, 2023
Classic car technician Brian has been busy working on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4.
After a lot of work went into stripping the interior of this rare classic, things continue to progress in its restoration journey in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Brian removed the boot boards from the car so he could clean up the metal strips. Once this was done, he cleaned up the metal trims and the rubber strips. These will be used later on in the restoration process.
A new dash tray backboard was made too and the interior light panel was cleaned up. Lydia also cleaned up the base of the seat with a heat gun and then thinners and a scotch brite pad were used to remove the black underseal.
Work Continues
October 19, 2023
Work on the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has continued as Brian and Lydia have made new boards for the kick panels, as well as removing the seat frames and the old covers from the dash top panels and dashboard trays.
Our DB2/4 is a very special car so it is great to see things progressing very well on it already.
More Interior Progress
October 17, 2023
Classic car technician Brian has continued his work on the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4.
He removed the covers and cleaned the old glue off the door pockets before removing the old leather from the rear side cappings.
The cover was then taken off the door panel and Brian made new sunvisor boards using the originals as patterns. The metal door panel locators were removed so they could be cleaned and used on the new panels.
Ignition Cable
October 13, 2023
Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark 1 has been in the hands of classic car technician Steve.
Steve soldered the original ignition advance control cable end to the new inner cable as the original was broken and we were unable to source a new one.
Whilst also fitting the refurbished dials, it was noticed that a locating bracket stud was missing so this was replaced before fitting
Interior Repairs
October 13, 2023
Classic car technician Brian has been continuing his work on the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4.
He has made several repairs such as the front window surround panels and the front side window surround panels.
Brian also made new boot side panels by using the originals as patterns before he removed the sides of the door pockets so the old material could be removed.
Carburettor Removal
October 9, 2023
Classic car technician Steve had to remove the carburettors from our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 recently as he noticed that one of the sliders was sticky and the paint was starting to flake.
The removed carbs will now be rebuilt to make sure they are in the condition we expect them to be when the finished car drives out of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
On Its Way
October 2, 2023
We are very excited to have our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 2.9-litre Drophead Coupe soon to be arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
This is a fully intact example with matching numbers that requires a comprehensive restoration. This particular car, one of only a few ever produced in a right-hand drive (RHD) configuration, was originally delivered to Ireland and has remained there for its entire existence, until very recently.
It has actually been under the care of a single family for the past five decades and presents a rare chance to restore a rare and very special classic car.
Saying Dubai Bye
August 21, 2023
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 recently sold at auction and is now on its way to its new owner.
The journey of our AMV8 started in America before heading over to us here at Bridge Classic Cars. Following its sale, its travels are not quite over just yet, as it is now being shipped over to join its owner’s collection in Dubai.
Seeing our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 leave the workshop after being with us for quite some time was both exciting and slightly sad at the same time. We are very excited that the car will now be enjoyed as it should but we are also slightly sad that we will no longer be able to admire it every day.
We hope the new owner enjoys our beautiful AMV8.
A DB2/4 Throwback
August 15, 2023
We have been given some photos of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 from earlier on in its life.
Even in the black and white pictures, it’s clear to see that this is (and has always been) a beautiful car that perfectly displays the style, elegance, and luxury that Aston Martin has long been known for.
It is going to be an extremely exciting process to see our DB2/4 return to its former glory over the coming months.
Taking A Closer Look At Our DB2/4
August 11, 2023
A 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has recently joined our personal collection. While this is exciting enough, this car appears to be extra special, as there are strong indications that this could actually be the 10th example ever built by the renowned British automotive brand.
The 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 holds a significant place in automotive history, embodying the spirit of craftsmanship and innovation that has defined Aston Martin for generations. This rare car showcases the evolution of automotive engineering in the 1950s, with its distinctive design and pioneering features.
Classic car technician Tom has been taking a closer look at this special DB2/4 to begin the investigation into what plan can be created for its future.
An Exciting Addition To Our Collection
August 10, 2023
We have recently added an extremely exciting classic car to the Bridge Classic Cars collection. Director, Gordon has purchased our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 and it is beautiful.
There has been a DB2/4 in the workshop for a while as we have been restoring it for a customer. However, this new addition is currently in our personal collection. First impressions show that the car is in great condition, although there is obviously some work to be done.
As a full inspection of the car is underway, we look forward to seeing what the future holds for our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4.
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 is headed for auction!
July 21, 2023
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 will soon be headed for auction through our friends over at Car & Classic.
Some of you may remember, this stunning left-hand drive example of the DB6 replacement came to us from the USA as a claret US spec car but over the course of the last 8 months has been transformed into the stylish and handsome GT car you see today, finished in Deep Carriage Green.
Recently, we took the car out to shoot the photos for its upcoming auction which you can see here!
Keep an eye out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for the announcement of when our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 will be live on the Car & Classic website.
A Look Back On Our AMV8 Going Back Together
July 5, 2023
The restoration of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 has been making great progress lately with a lot of work coming together on this stunning classic car.
After its new coat of paint, the process of rebuilding the car began. Classic car technician Alan was part of this process. As Alan finished the paintwork on our AMV8, he started putting the chromework back on the car.
Alan also removed, painted, and re-fitted the air intake plenum to the engine. This made a big difference to the look of the engine bay and certainly has had a positive impact on the overall look of the classic Aston Martin.
Classic car technician Steve then got involved by fitting the stainless steel sill covers before checking, cleaning, and greasing the front and rear brakes. Steve also fitted a new battery and clamp.
Brian has also been working on the interior of our AMV8. He removed the old damaged cover from the lower dash panel before cutting out new vinyl for it. The old glue was cleaned off the metal panel and the new vinyl was glued in place. Brian re-fitted the air duct and re-covered the lower dash panel.
The old damaged vinyl was removed from the battery cover and a new one was made. Brian went on to make the leather straps that hold the jack onto the battery cover. After John had cleaned up the ashtray, Brian cut and glued new vinyl to the ashtray lid.
Continuing the rebuild of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8, the front and rear glass was reinstalled. Steve also fabricated a new bracket for the front number plate. To show how skilled Steve is, the bracket he made was made simply by looking at an image online!
The wheels were removed and the replacements have arrived. Once a few more jobs have been completed on the car, these will be fitted and our AMV8 will be another step closer to being ready to drive out of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Going In The Right Direction
July 3, 2023
Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager John has been continuing his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 as it gets closer and closer to leaving us and being returned to its owner.
The trafficators have been fitted up and installed and John has also fitted the under-bonnet light. Once everything was wired in, John tested it all to make sure everything was working as it should be.
Small Jobs Make All The Difference
July 3, 2023
It may seem like a very small job but, workshop manager John has cleaned the ashtray of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8.
As the interior of our classic Aston is coming together, making sure each part is looking its best will go a long way in making the finished car look incredible.
With this much attention to detail from the workshop team, our AMV8 will no doubt be an eye-catching example when it leaves us.
DB2 Interior
June 27, 2023
Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark I has been in the care of classic car technician Brian as he has been working on various parts of the interior.
He has fitted the door pockets, the front window surround panels, the lower A post panels, the dash tray top panels, the dash top panels, the rearview mirror, as well as various bits of trim.
Some of the chrome work has also been put in the car and Brian also made and fitted the sound deadening for the footwell area. This was glued in place before the carpet was fitted and the front seats were installed too.
An Italian Celebration
June 26, 2023
On Friday night, Freddie and Molly attended an event at The Marquis. To celebrate the owner’s cars returning from this year’s Mille Miglia, there was Italian food, Italian cars, and plenty of fellow car enthusiasts to chat to.
We took our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark I with us and it looked perfectly at home next to some other very impressive vehicles.
Freddie and Molly had a great evening and would like to thank everyone at The Marquis who made them feel so welcome.
More DB2 Progress
June 26, 2023
Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Mark I has been making very good progress through its restoration journey lately.
This has continued with classic car technician John wiring up the lights and fitting up the bonnet and boot. Once this was done, the car was actually taken to a car show being hosted by the owner of our DB2.
It was great to see this stunning classic car out of the workshop and back with its owner temporarily. We are looking forward to this being a permanent situation very soon once work is complete.
A Bit More Paint
June 19, 2023
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 has been back in the hands of classic car technician Alan as he fixed a couple of areas that needed a bit more attention to make sure the finished paintwork was exactly how he wanted it to be.
Now that our AMV8 has been finished in Deep Carriage Green, it will soon be moving on ready to be put back together by the workshop team here at Bridge Classic Cars.
Aston Reverse Lights
June 13, 2023
Workshop manager John has been working on our very special 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 and has been fitting new reverse lights.
Our rare Aston continues to be the focus of the Bridge Classic Cars team and it is looking better and better with each day that passes. We are sure the owner will be very excited to see it in its finished state very soon.
Aston Electrics
May 30, 2023
Workshop Manager John has been working on the electrics of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4.
He has been checking all of the wiring and switches to make sure everything is working as it should. As it stands, only the wipers are working but John will no doubt get everything up and running very soon.
Once John has completed his work, all the switches will be in the same position when on/off and the issue of no power going to the dash will be resolved too.
A DB2 Story
May 25, 2023
We have recently made a new friend in Godfrey Schiele who is a local Aston Martin owner.
His 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 will soon be coming into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for an assessment to see what work will need to be completed to recommission the car in the future.
We already have a 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 in the workshop which is undergoing a full restoration, so we know how beautiful these cars can be. The one currently owned by Godfrey though has an interesting story behind it.
When Godfrey purchased his DB2/4 from Stradbroke, it had around 70,000 miles on the clock and he has owned it ever since, meaning this incredible classic has only ever had 2 owners from new.
In 1979, work commitments meant that Godfrey had to spend some time in France. As a result, his DB2/4 was put away and has stayed there pretty much ever since. Godfrey was kind enough to send us some photos of his car and we are very much looking forward to seeing it in person in the near future.
Paint And Polish
May 10, 2023
Our 1976 Aston AMV8 has spent a bit more time in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. That being said, its time in paint is coming to an end as it has now been fully painted in deep carriage green.
Once it came out of the paint booth, classic car technician Al moved on to the flatting and polishing process to make sure that when our AMV8 leaves the paint shop, it is looking as good as possible.
The transformation of this classic car has already been impressive and, with more work to do, it will continue to get better and better as it moves through the workshop.
More Paint
April 26, 2023
Classic car technician Al has continued his work painting our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 in Deep Carriage Green.
The body of this stunning classic car was in the paint booth this time as Al gave it a completely new look in its stylish new colour.
The painted body, along with the components Al has already painted are already looking great so we are very much looking forward to seeing the complete car back together and looking as good as ever!
Doors And More
April 25, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has continued his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4. After getting the engine back into this rare classic car, Scott turned his attention to the doors. He fitted and built up the doors before fitting the glass, handles, and trim.
On a car that is as rare and as beautiful as this, jobs like this are equally as important as the larger parts of the restoration. The attention to detail that the workshop team have to have is extremely high and, as you can see from the photos below, Scott has demonstrated this perfectly with his recent work.
Scott also finished off the brake lines of our DB2.
First Look At A New Colour
April 21, 2023
Work is still ongoing for our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. After the prep work was complete and after having primer applied, the first few parts of the car have been painted Deep Carriage Green.
As you can see from the photos below, the new colour looks great and we know that once the whole car is painted, it is certainly going to be an attention-grabber.
A new belly plate has also been made for our AMV8.
Priming Our AMV8
April 14, 2023
Al has, once again, been working on our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. This time he has been applying epoxy primer to this eye-catching classic car. After prepping and priming the body, Al stripped the remaining components back to bare metal and prepped them for primer too.
Parts of our AMV8, like the bonnet, also went into high-build primer as it continues to move closer to new paint being applied in the near future.
DB5 Repairs
April 14, 2023
Our 1965 Aston Martin DB5 has come back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop as its handbrake has broken. Classic car technician John gained access to the mechanism so he could remove it and make the required repairs.
As the seat had to be removed in order to fix the handbrake, while it was out, John noticed that the fixing was cracked. A plate was made to reinforce the mounting to avoid this becoming an issue in the future.
Our other John has also been working on our DB5. He replaced both rocker cover gaskets and carried out a flush of the cooling system. He drained the existing coolant before stripping, cleaning, and refitting the nearside rocker cover with a new cork gasket.
Once the nearside rocker cover was complete and reassembled, John went on to refit the lower radiator hose and fill the system with water. He removed the lower hose and drained it again whilst repeating the process on the offside rocker cover gasket.
DB2 Engine
April 12, 2023
It has been a little while since our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 has had its engine fitted. However, that has now changed thanks to classic car technician Scott putting it back into the car.
This is a big step in the restoration of this very rare Aston. With only 451 made, it’s important to us and our customer that we bring this early Aston Martin back to life.
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars is looking forward to seeing the progress continue on this special project.
