Paint preparation for our Rover P4

Paint preparation for our Rover P4

Mauro treated the front door jams areas of our 1963 Rover P4 110 with epoxy before painting them in the correct body colour.

A new fuel pump for our Triumph

Steve fitted a new fuel pump to our 1971 Triumph TR6 in red, as the existing unit was unable to reach the required 105 psi and was fluctuating between 75 and 85 psi.

Oil change on our Jaguar E-type Series 3

Steve carried out an oil change on our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3, replacing the oil filter in the process. After tightening both the sump bung and the filter, he applied paint marks to indicate they had been correctly secured.

Appraisal of our Frogeye

Jonn collected our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite from our storage facility and brought it back to the workshop to begin the appraisal process. He reviewed the list of tasks on the job card, checked the rear of the vehicle, and inflated the spare tyre. The luggage rack at the back was secured using spring […]

Removing rust from our 1969 Audi

Chris carried out the removal of rust on our 1969 Audi 70L and applied rust stabiliser in preparation for sanding. He also removed the boot rubber.

Repairs to our Bentley

Jonn moved our 2004 Bentley Flying Spur over to the storage facility and proceeded to fit a new catch to the nearside boot storage bin.

Finishing Off the Paintwork on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi

Our paint and body team have been bringing our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi back to its former glory. Our paint and body technician Chris has been heading up this project with the final polish and trim fit up on the classic 1980s German hot-hatch.

Flat and Polish on the 1995 TVR Chimaera

Our paint and body team have been working on our 1995 TVR Chimaera here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk restoration workshop. Mauro, one of our paint and body technician, has been working on flattening and polishing the paintwork on the iconic 1990s British sports car.

Update on the 1968 MGB GT

Our workshop team have been given the job of tracking down a small list of issues for the owner of this 1968 MGB GT. ”Work through customers list of work. Check cooling system. No obvious signs of leak. Carry out pressure test. Found few small drips from water pump area. Tighten all hose clips and […]

Update on the 1963 Jaguar Mk2 2.4

This beautiful 1963 Jaguar Mk2 2.4 has been handed to our restoration technician Jon to get ready for its next adventure as a future competition car. To begin with, Jon has had get a new inner piston on one of the nearside calipers of the classic Jaguar saloon. After that, he could bleed the system […]

Recovering the Dashboard and Centre Console of the 1976 Jensen Interceptor Coupe

The 1976 Jensen Interceptor Coupe has been progressing pretty quickly here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops in Suffolk. Our trimmer Lydia has been working on getting parts of the classic V8 GT cars interior recovered ready to be refit into the car very soon. This time, she’s recovered the dashboard and centre console. […]

Update on the 1963 Rover P4 110

Our restoration workshop team have begun the task of getting this beautiful 1963 Rover P4 110 back together for its owner. Our technician Steve, who is heading up the project, has been getting the classic Rover back together with the front screen now back in the car he has begun to get the chrome trims […]

Working on our 1977 Leyland Mini

Our technician Jon has been hard at work at our Suffolk HQ on our 1977 Leyland Mini. The 5500 original mile Mini is in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for Jon to get ready for its next adventure as a future competition car. ”Continue appraisal. Battery hold down bar and secure. Tighten terminals and fit […]

Updates on the 1973 Porsche 914

The Bridge Classic Cars HQ recently welcomed this 1973 Porsche 914 into our restoration workshop for our team to take a look at a couple of issues with the classic aircooled sports car. Recently, our technician Jon took the car out on road test to check over the car, but found that the cabin began […]

Updates on the 1978 Mercedes 350SL

Our restoration technician Greg has been hard at work in the fabrication shop here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. His project is to get the 1978 Mercedes 350SL ‘back in the metal’ so to speak. He is having to repair and replace multiple sections of the classic German convertible from front to back […]

Rear Bumper on our 1987 Mercedes Benz 500SL

Our restoration technician Jon has been working his magic on our (Craig’s) 1987 Mercedes Benz 500SL. The classic German GT car has been progressing around other restoration projects in our finishing room but this time Jon is beginning to get some of the trim back onto the car – like the rear bumper. Jon has […]

PDI of our Alfa Romeo

Jonn carried out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider. As part of the process, he tightened the connections to the number plate lights and resecured the centre console, gluing the trim back into place. He also bonded the offside quarter light handle back onto the window. The tyres were inflated to […]

Priming our Golf for paint.

Chris progressed work on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI by bringing the rear left wing and the back of the car up to primer stage.

Road testing Daimler 2.5 V8

John carried out a thorough test of our 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8 and confirmed that everything was functioning correctly. The squeak previously reported by the customer was identified as a brake-related noise, which John believes is coming from the handbrake pads. Additionally, it was noted that the radiator overflow pipe was missing, so a new […]

Factory Fresh – Our Technician Steve’s 1979 Ford Escort Mk2

Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we’re all petrolheads – doesn’t matter what generation we’re from. From classic Ford’s and Mini’s all the way up to relatively new Golf GTi’s and Ford ST’s, we can’t help but be passionate about what fuels us. Just like our technician Steve. Steve, one of our restoration technicians, has been […]

New Arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ

We welcomed a pair of new arrivals to the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop over the weekend. A boxer-engined BMW motorcycle and a classic Jaguar E-Type, both of which will be checked over by our restoration technicians to get back into their former glories. 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe: 2002 BMW R1150RS:

Delivery Of Our Ford Transit Mk2

Tony delivered our Ford Transit MK2 back to its owner.

Gapping Our Aston Martin DB6 Volante

Adam began the initial stage of gapping on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, working towards achieving a consistent 3mm gap throughout. At this point, some areas still require adjustment, and it has been noted that in certain sections, additional metal will need to be added to reach the desired tolerance.

Transport Of Our Jaguar E-Type – Series 3

Tony collected our Jaguar E-type series 3 from Coltec where it had been undergoing some engine work.

1987 Mercedes 500 SL Boot Panel

Jonn fitted the panel in the boot of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL to conceal the fuel tank. As the bolts wouldn’t start, he tapped out all the holes to ensure proper fitment and cut several bolts down to the correct length before securing the panel in place. He then refitted the nearside door window […]

Paint Repairs – Golf GTI

Chris loaded our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI into the paint booth, carried out the masking process, and applied the primer coat.

Golf GTI

The rust on our Golf GTI has been investigated, and work has begun to resolve the issues.

The Hood Is Back On Our E-Type

Oil Leak investigation on our Ford Escort.

Jonn investigated an oil leak on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i, with the source suspected to be the inlet camshaft sensor. He removed the sensor and inspected the O-ring seal, which was found to have gone flat. Using the seal kit, he made a new O-ring, applied grease, and refitted the sensor securely. The electrical […]

1967 MG B Roadster White

Put bits back on the car ?????? (Sorry Rob not sure what to do with that one!)