The team have been turning their attention to the underside of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird. After carrying out the mechanical resurrection of the car, our paint and body technician Mauro has been underneath the V8 coupe to get the underside repainted and refinished.
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working on getting the engine and gearbox back into the 1969 Audi L 72PS after the issue with the clutch. After a replacement was sourced, Will got the new clutch ready. ‘Tighten clutch bolts down and mark up, fit release bearing onto shaft with clips, fit gearbox to […]
Our technician Jon has been going through the newly arrived 1972 Rover P5 Coupe in the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops here in Suffolk. With that, Jon has gone through the classic V8 saloon car from front to back to check the car over as well as carry out a few neccesary repairs. ‘Make earth […]
As part of the maintenance on the 1978 MGB GT, the Bridge Classic Cars team have been under the bonnet to get this ‘survivor’ running like a champ. ‘Clean and tune carbs. Clean pistons and suction chambers. Set jet depths at 1mm and refit pistons etc. Run up and take outside. Get up to temp […]
It’s not just the bodyshell of the 1975 MGB GT V8 thats been getting attention here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk restoration workshops. Our technician Rob, who is heading up the mechanical side of the cars rebirth, has cleaned up and assessed the front cross member of the car. The team looked into finding […]
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop team have been pressing on with the 1959 Jaguar MkIX project. Our incredible technician Jon has been turning his attention to the classic Jaguar to get the last few jobs completed and begin the testing phase of the car, ‘Make wire to go from original solenoid on bulkhead to new […]
Our paint and body technician Adam has been working his magic on the freshly painted 1975 MGB GT V8. After being painted and clear coated last week here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ in Suffolk, Adam has been carefully sanding back the paint work to remove any ‘nibs’ and also to give an […]
Our trim shop have been working on the interior panels of the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 in the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop. Lydia, our trimmer has been tailoring the cubbies as well as the pillar covers to perfectly fit the classic Aston Martin GT.
The Bridge Classic Cars team have welcomed a new arrival at our Suffolk HQ, a 1958 Rover 90. The classic British ‘Golden Age’ saloon will soon be headed into our restoration workshops for our team to begin getting a better picture of what this wonderful piece of British automotive history needs to be back stronger […]
The team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been diving in deeper to the 1973 Triumph TR6. Rob, our resident Triumph specialist, has been carefully taking apart the drivetrain of the classic British sports car. Once arrived, the car was diagnosed with a starter motor issue, clutch issue, release bearing issue and a […]
Our paint and body team have worked their magic on some of the final pieces of the 1996 Bentley Continental R. Our paint and body manager Chris has had the centre sections of the wheels in the Bridge Classic Cars paint booth to be finished as part of the aesthetic refresh of the 1990s luxury […]
Our technician Steve has been working through the job list on the 1970 VW Dune Buggy here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ. Steve has located the source of the reported oil leak to a drive shaft boot seal. Being based on an aircooled Volkswagen, most after market driveshaft boots are a split design […]
Just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop are the relatively modern 2006 Jaguar XK and on the other end of the timeline, a 1966 Daimler 250 V8. Soon, these will find there way into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our restoration teams to check out. 2006 Jaguar XK: 1966 Daimler 250 V8: Collected:
Mauro, one of our paint and body technicians, has been working his magic on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. After modifying the bonnet hinges to get the correct angle so that the one-piece clamshell front in gapped and shaped perfectly, Mauro has got them welded into the car after checking meticulously and then […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working on servicing and preparing the 1978 MG B GT. Ben, one of our amazing restoration technicians, has been working on the classic sports car in the finishing room of our restoration workshop. ”Finishing full service with points, air filters and setting dwell for points. Replacing perished clutch […]
This morning, the day came for the 1975 MG B GT V8 to have its bodyshell painted. Adam, one of our amazing paint and body technicians, has been in control of this side of the cars restoration – from preparing the heritage shell through the many phases of priming, sanding and levelling to get the […]
Recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ, is this 1952 MG YA. The team will be checking over this classic MG soon and you never know… you may be able to have this classic on your driveway soon. Along with the MG YA, the team have also welcomed this brutish and iconic 1972 Rover […]
The 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe restoration is moving forward with every day. Our paint and body technician Mauro has been heading up the restoration of this handbuilt sports car. This time, as part of the panel gapping and adjustment, Mauro has had to adjust and modify the bonnet catches to make sure that […]
The 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has been with our trim team this week as Lydia turns her attention to the back of the classic Aston Martin. The boot lid has been retrimmed and fitted up with perfect tailoring and fitment befitting such an incredible piece of British sports car history,
The Bridge Classic Cars paint and body team have worked their magic on the 1972 Rover P5 4500S. Since arriving back at our Suffolk HQ, the team have been working on getting the car (affectionally known to the team as ‘Beastie’) back to show-winning condition.
Jon and John have been in the Bridge Classic Cars finishing room to work on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL. This time, after some repairs, they have been refitting up the engine bay of the classic German droptop. As components went in, they were wired in and connected as well as the certain parts were cleaned […]
Will, one of the amazing Bridge Classic Cars restoration technicians, has been working his way through to getting our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo back on the road for the first time since 1995. The team have been going through a series of tests and checks to make sure that everything is working exactly should on the […]
Our 2005 Porsche 911 Cabriolet has made its way from our Suffolk HQ to its new owner David. We want to wish David many happy miles in his new 911.
Our paint and body team have been working alongside our workshop team to get the door cards refinished for the 1991 Nissan Figaro. The door cards were cleaned down, repaired in places and then prepared for the paint and body team to spray the door cards for a new lease of life. Before the workshop […]
Our paint and body team have spent the last few days getting the 1975 MG B GT V8 ready for its refinish in iconic Tundra Green. To start with, Adam (one of our Bridge Classic Cars paint and body technician) has finished the interior paint and clear coat work as well as the various panels […]
As part of the Bridge Classic Cars teams recommissioning of the 1983 Toyta Hilux they have replaced the exhaust on the classic pickup truck. The original piece had deteriorated and corroded. The team have adjusted and installed a new unit underneath the car.
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been carrying on with the work on the 1978 MG B GT here at our Suffolk classic car workshops. ‘Take rocker cover off and clean gasket surface work out right valve clearance adjustment and adjust clearance to 15 thou when cold, once adjusted get new corck rocker cover gasket […]
Restoration technician Jon has been carrying on with the gearbox conversion, as well as a few other jobs, on the 1959 Jaguar MKIX here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop. ‘Sort ignition timing and get running. Check spark. Adjust dizzy and set. Starts fine on cold start. Refit radiator and slam panel. Refit grill […]
Recently, our restoration workshop got asked to head out to a customers house to check for a suspected fuel leak on a 1954 MG TF. Jon, along with our workshop director Anthony, arrived to look over the car with its owner. ‘Travel to customers address and inspect car for fuel leak. Signs of wetness on […]
The workshop team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk have been working their way through the job sheets on the 1973 MG B GT. With the team carrying out service, repairs and maintenance – its always nice to see these stunning classics back up and healthy. ‘Check carbs. Jet adjuster on front […]