Updates on the 1969 Audi 70L

Updates on the 1969 Audi 70L

The Bridge Classic Cars restoration team are moving onto the smaller and more detailed jobs on our 1969 Audi 70L – believed to be the only UK-delivered, right-hand-drive example left. This time, our technician Dave has been getting more jobs checked off the list such as the bonnet hinge stops as well as reglueing a […]

Collected and in to Storage for the 2017 BMW 420

The Bridge Classic Cars team have collected a clients 2017 BMW 430 from its annual service at a local BMW dealership and brought to our safe, secure and discreet storage facility.

Appraising our 1991 Bentley Turbo R

The Bridge Classic Cars team have been checking over one of our competition cars, our 1991 Bentley Turbo R. Our technician Jon has checked over the classic turbo V8 saloon car and only found a slight leak from a pair of schrader valves under the bonnet. ”Grease up, inflate all tyres and torque wheels. Make […]

Repainting our 1973 MGB Roadster

The paint and body team have been working at full speed ahead on this 1973 MGB Roadster. This particular car was won recently but we were offered the car back as it didn’t quite suit the winners life, so the team have got it back into our workshop, prepared and repainted in complete blue – […]

Refurbishing the Gear Lever on the 1978 Mercedes 350SL

As the Bridge Classic Cars paint and body shop have been busy working on the bodyshell of the 1978 Mercedes 350SL, the restoration team have begun to prepare for the cars arrival in the finishing workshop. This time, our technician Steve has been working on refubishing and rebuilding the gear lever. Steve has carefully stripped […]

Oil and Filter Change on the 1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible

The Bridge Classic Cars team have had the 1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible up on the ramps out our restoration workshops. The XJS, which was won recently but the winner chose to take the cash alternative, has been under the watchful eyes and skillful hands of our technician Jon for a full oil and filter change […]

Oil Change and Checking Over the 1991 Porsche 944

The Porsche 944 which recently arrived back at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is being prepared and checked over for its new owner – Derek, who recently won our MG Midget, also won this 944 but he didn’t have space for both cars. The day after the car had been delivered to Derek, we recieved […]

Check Over and Inspecting the 1971 Land Rover Series 2A

After being recently won, the team have got the 1971 Land Rover Series 2A out of the Classic Lounge and over to the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops. Our technician Jon has gone through the car and and checked all systems before signing it off with a test drive.

Interior work on the 1960 Jensen 541R

The interior of the 1960 Jensen 541R is really moving along now at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop. Our amazing trimmer Lydia has been working on getting the brand new, bespoke and in-house made carpet set and kick panels in to the car and placed beautifully before being fixed down into place.

Working on the 1963 Morris LD

The 1963 Morris LD in our restoration workshop has become somewhat of a big deal on social media! But, the workshop team are going through the various systems to get this nostalgic workhorse back on the road for its owner. ”Removed rear wheels and drums checked brakes, removed brake adjusters nearside and offside as they […]

Repairs on the 1987 Land Rover Defender 90 V8

Our restoration technician Jon has been diving into this 1987 Land Rover Defender 90 which at some point in its life was modified and fitted with a V8 as well as an aesthetic upgrade to make it look more modern. Jon is the technician who prepares all of our competition cars and is extremely stringent […]

In and Out – Our 2007 Porsche Cayman is on the move

Recently, our transport team went up north to collect a 2007 Porsche Cayman but it went pretty much straight from the trailer to its competition shoot with John and Molly. The car is a beautiful example and we’re very excited for someone to win this car and adore it.

New Arrivals at the Bridge Classsic Cars HQ

We’ve had a pair of new arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops last week which couldn’t be more different. First, was this beautifully honest and patina’d 1966 Land Rover Series 2A for the workshop team to take a look and carry out a full appraisal. Secondly, was this stunning 1983 Porsche 911 Cabriolet […]

Preparing the 1970 Aston Martin DBS for paint

The fabrication team at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been working their way through the metalwork as part of the restoration on our 1970 Aston Martin DBS. After finshing the final lower parts of fabrication on the classic Aston Martin, the team then began to get the car ready to be undersealed. All of […]

On Its Way – 1983 Porsche 911

This stunning 1983 Porsche 911 was collected by our amazing transport team and carefully transported back to the Bridge Classic Cars HQ for the team to check over before it becomes one lucky persons new classic very soon.

A New Home – Delivering our 1998 TVR Chimaera

Our 1998 TVR Chimaera 500 has been on the road to its new owner thanks to the Bridge Classic Cars transport team. The whole team want to wish Christopher many happy miles with his new pride and joy.

Stripping Down the 1973 MGB Roadster

Our paint and body team have been working on stripping down the 1973 MGB Roadster. The car was won recently by Stephen but after living with the car for a little while, you offered the car back us. With that, the team have made the decision to reverse the cars two-tone paint job. The car […]

Plumbing the Turbos on our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo

The 1987 Maserati BiTurbo has been a long standing project here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is moving forward bit by bit. Our technician Jon and also John have been working together on Saturday’s before home games at Ipswich Town Football Club to keep the project moving along. This week, they have been working […]

The Engine Bay of the 1970 Aston Martin DBS

Our fabricator Greg, who’s been working on the metal work of our 1970 Aston Martin DBS, has been working in the engine bay of the ultra-rare classic GT car. With so much work done by Greg to sort out the metal work of the car, that the team have been applying rust encapsulator throughout the […]

Tuning the 1973 Mercedes 250

Jon has been working on the 1973 Mercedes 250 which is in the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop working systematically to get the car running correctly. The car is proving to be slightly tricky to get running evenly but Jon is always up for the challenge. ”Strip and fit new return valve diaphragm to front […]

Wiring Up the 1969 Audi 70L

The Audi 70L restoration is moving forward at quite the speed now. Our workshop manager and wiring guru John has taken the role of getting the ultra rare RHD German saloon up and running electrically, beginning with the lights. After John could check each individual light was work, he could start going back and tracing […]

Fuel System Installed on the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4

Steve, one of our Bridge Classic Cars restoration technicians has been working his way through the list on the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. The cars stainless steel fuel tank has been fitted in place which has allowed Steve to run the copper lines from front to back through the fuel pump along with the new […]

Check Over and Clean Up the 1987 Land Rover Defender 90 V8

Since it recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1987 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 has gathered alot of attention. Our technician Jon has been giving the V8 swapped offroader a full check over and carrying out small repairs and maintenance as he goes along. ”Top up gearbox and transfer box. Grease all […]

Moving Forward with the 1963 Morris LD

Our technician Dave has been working his way through the list of jobs on the 1963 Morris LD. To begin with, Dave had to remove the gearbox from the engine in order to gain access to the clutch. With everything out of the way, Dave could clean up the fly wheel and check tolerances on […]

Door Adjustments and Locks on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe

Mauro, one of our amazing paint and body technicians, has been methodically and painstakingly carrying out the adjustments on the doors of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. It isn’t just the panel gaps on the ultra rare Aston Martin that Mauro has been working on, he’s also been adjusting and fitting the door […]

Service, repairs and maintenance on the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Our technician Jon has been working on our 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and he’s got his work cut out. This car, although less than 20 years old, has gone through somewhat of a recommissioning journey with the Bridge Classic Cars team. This time, Jon has been busy servicing and carrying out various repairs to […]

Paint Repairs on a Classic Mini

Our paint and body team don’t just do bare metal paintwork for a restoration. Chris and his team including our technicians Mauro and Adam are very skilled in touch-ins and also smart repairs for classic and new cars here at our Bridge Classic Cars workshop in Pettistree, just outside Wickham Market. Chris has worked his […]

Getting the 1978 Mercedes 350SL into Primer

The 1978 Mercedes 350SL has been in the paint abd body shop with our head of paint Chris. Chris has been working his magic on the 1978 Mercedes 350SL getting the rest of the bodyshell into primer before he begins to lay down colour on this ground up restoration. With meticulous and obsessibe preparation, Chris […]

Kick Panels on the 1960 Jensen 541R

Our trim shop have been working their way through the interior fit out of the 1960 Jensen 541R undergoing a full restoration here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. At this point, Lydia has been fitting in the interior from the bottom upwards, with a brand new set of bespoke made kick panels for the […]

Big Steps on the 1970 Aston Martin DBS

Our fabrication team have been hard at work on the 1970 Aston Martin DBS in the fabrication shop here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk. Greg, one of our amazing technicians, has been working hard over the last few months to get the repairs done to the cars bodywork and chassis. Now that […]