Running Gear Recommission on the 2000 Peugeot 306

Running Gear Recommission on the 2000 Peugeot 306

The Bridge Classic Cars restoration team have started to dig into the running gear of the 2000 Peugeot 306 which has been in long terms storage to bring the car back to life. The brake system (calipers, carriers, etc) have all been removed from the car to then be sandblasted and then headed over to […]

Final parts in paint for the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4

The paint and body team are working on getting the final parts and pieces painted for the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 restoration project. At this point, the team have carefully prepared and begun to paint the period correct jack for the car which will be installed once the workshop team need it.

Wheel arch covers for the 1980 TVR 3000S

The 1980 TVR 3000S project is moving ahead with both the restoration workshop and the Bridge Classic Cars trim shop working together to get this classic British sports car back on the road. Rachael, our trimmer has been making new wheel arch covers to fit into the all new interior being made from scratch and […]

Working on the 1973 Triumph TR6

John, the workshop manager here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ, has been working on the 1973 Triumph TR6. John’s not only been making improvements with the car (the new stereo and speakers) but also repairing the temperature sender, thermostat, heater controls and speedometer.

Transporting the FZR for Recommissioning

The Bridge Classic Cars logistics team have loaded up, and carefully strapped down, our 1990 Yamaha FZR1000. This golden era superbike is off to a trusted specialist to handle the recommissioning of this amazing motorcycle for the team.

Details on the 1981 Porsche 911

The Bridge Classic Cars team have been digging deeper into the 1981 Porsche 911 here at our Suffolk HQ. Our technician Oscar has been removing the old aerial out of the car and replacing it with a new replacement unit. Also in that, Oscar has found a broken loom plug which the team will be […]

New Straps for the 1982 Range Rover In Vogue

Our trim team have been working their magic in the boot of the 1982 Range Rover In Vogue. Rachael, our trimmer, has been making new tie down straps for the picnic set and all-important, super rare cooler that goes with the car.

Painting the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe

The 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has been in the paint shop with our paint and body technician Mauro. The classic Aston Martin is the 2nd of 3 DB2/4’s that the team are restoring, but through hours of meticulous preparation the team have got the ultra-rare DB2/4 variant ready to be taken back into […]

Appraisal on the 1995 Fiat Coupe

The team have been looking over the 1995 Fiat Coupe here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop very carefully to carry out a full appraisal on the car for its owner and to come up with a game plan of how the team move forward with the project.

Progress on the 1936 Fraser Nash BMW 319

The 1936 Fraser Nash BMW 319 has been moving along steadily here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ in Suffolk. Our technician Jon has been working his way through the various jobs to do on the car. After stripping down the rear diff and drivetrain on the car, he began the process of getting […]

The Interior of the 1953 Aston Martin DB2

The interior of the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 is progresing every day here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ. Lydia, one of our amazing trimmers has been continuing with installing carpets, panels and trims into the classic GT car alongside of workshop team.

The 1980 TVR 3000S Centre Console Retrimmed

Our trimmer Rachael has been working her magic and skill on the 1980 TVR 3000S with its centre console now full retrimmed from scratch, the car is beginning to transform here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ.

Diagnostics and Check Over on the 1973 Triumph TR6

Recently, the team welcomed back this 1973 Triumph TR6 to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The team have been going over the car after it has been away for a few years to thoroughly check and inspect the car before turning their attention to a few diagnostics issues with the classic sports car.

Gearbox Rebuild for the 1975 MGB GT V8 by Last Transmissions

As the workshop team continue on with the reassembly of the 1975 MGB GT V8, our friends at Last Transmissions have been working on servicing, inspecting and working on the gearbox of the V8 sports car as it will soon return to be mated back up with the V8 that sits in the nose of […]

Welcome Back – 1959 Jensen 541R

The team have welcomed back an old friend to our Suffolk HQ this afternoon. We built this 1959 Jensen 541R here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, and was delivered back to the customer in the summer of 2024. The car has no returned to the workshop for the team to check the car over […]

Painting Parts and the Bonnet of the 1972 Rover P6 4500S

The final parts and pieces on the 1972 Rover P6 4500S have been in with the paint and body team to get finished off here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. The wheels of the car have been prepared, painted and cleaned down before the team started work on the bonnet of the one-off V8 […]

Transporting the 2006 Jaguar XK to auction

The Bridge Classic Cars logistics team have very, very carefully loading the 2006 Jaguar XK into our enclosed transporter for its journey to auction at Kelham Hall. The team have managed to fit the large GT car in and safely strap the car down to ensure it doesn’t move and arrived in pristine condition.

Paint work on the 1996 Mercedes SL320

The paint and body team have had the 1996 Mercedes SL320 in the paint booth here at our restoration HQ in Suffolk to breathe new life into the paintwork of the 1990’s GT car. Chris has repainted and repaired the wing mirror, front bumper as well as areas of the quarter panel on the car.

Cleaning up the chrome work on the 1987 Mercedes 500SL

The 1987 Mercedes 500SL project has been going on in the background of the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop. The team have been getting the brightwork ready for the car which involves hand cleaning and preparing each individual piece for polishing before it gets put back onto the car.

The Road to Paint on the 1970 Aston Martin DBS

The paint and body team have been working their magic on the body of the 1970 Aston Martin DBS Vantage. Our paint and body manager Chris has been heading up the project, with the car being taken into paint booth to have its next round of polyfan laid down before being levelled once more and […]

Set up on the 1960 Jensen 541R

The Bridge Classic Cars workshop team have been carrying on with the set up and tuning of the 1960 Jensen 541R. The team have worked on first adjusting valve clearances on the straight-six before retorquing the cylinder head and then moving onto tuning and adjusting the carburretors on the big torque straight six to give […]

Routing the Dash Harness into the 1980 TVR 3000S

As the team moved forward steadily on the 1980 TVR 300S, this update finds our Workshop Manager – John, routing the new dash harness through the front of the car to the numerous locations where the harness terminates as well as correctly routing all the harness underneath and inside the newly recovered dashboard by our […]

PDI on the 1998 Caterham Seven

Jon, one of our amazing technicians, has been carrying out his inspections and checks on the 1998 Caterham Seven which was won recently to get it ready for its new life with its ecstatic new owner. ‘Carry out PDI. Tighten nearside headlight support bar. Inflate tyres including spare and torque wheels. Get on ramp and […]

Repairing the rear arches of the 1995 Aston Martin DB7

One of the last remaining jobs on the 1995 Aston Martin DB7 for the Bridge Classic Cars team to carry out is repairing the rear arches of the car. Our paint and body technician Adam has carefully ground back the surface corrosion on the rear arches, treated them and then resprayed and clear coated them.

Working on the 1981 Porsche 911

Oscar, one of our amazing classic car restoration technicians, has been busy working on the classic aircooled Porsche 911 here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. To start with, Oscar has serviced both front and rear brake systems as well as inspecting the components and systems before moving on to getting the engine bay prepared […]

Appraisal on the 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk3

The Bridge Classic Cars team have begun work on the 1967 Austin Healey 3000. This classic British sports car is in for the team to carry out a full inspection and appraisal as part of the cars recommission to get back on the road under the skillful hands of our technician Jon. The car has […]

Heading Home – 1965 Land Rover Series 2A Project Complete

The team have finished off the last few jobs and shakedown of the 1965 Land Rover Series 2A project. Our technician Oscar has been going through and doing full system checks after the new wiring harness, gauges and other repairs done to the classic off-roader here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ in the […]

Priming the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe

Our paint and body team have got the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe into the next step of its restoration journey. After hours of meticulous work and obsessive detail, the team have got the body buck into primer to be refined and perfected further in its drive back to the road.

Progress on the 1975 MGB GT V8

The 1975 MGB GT V8 has been making steady progress at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop under the careful ward of our technician Rob. Rob has been building up alot of the car’s driveline with the rear axle, brakes, front suspension and pedal box as well as the pedal box and rear lights into […]

Servicing and Repairing the 1967 Alvis TF21

The Bridge Classic Cars restoration team have had the 1967 Alvis TF21 on the ramps here at Suffolk HQ to carry out a full service and also repairs on the rare British classic for its owner. ‘Carry out service now parts here. Drain oil and filter. Clean out filter housing and bung. Fit new seal […]