Working on and loading up the 1972 VW Type 2 Camper

Working on and loading up the 1972 VW Type 2 Camper

The 1972 VW Type 2 Camper has been into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for the team to take a look at getting to the bottom of a slight knocking noise and to carry out the cars PDI. ‘Fit circlip to speedo cable end in nearside front dust cover. Refit wheel trim. Disconnect drag link […]

Getting the 1996 Bentley Continental R back into colour

The 1996 Bentley Continental R has undergone quite the transformation in the past few days. Our paint and body team have spent the past few weeks getting the bodywork corrected and refined before it could be signed off for the team to lay down both colour and clear coat on the car.

Appraisal and Repairs on the 1947 Morris 8

Our workshop always has something different going on. This time, our workshop have been working on the 1947 Morris 8 to check over and carry out some much needed repairs to get it ready for a new owner. ”Carry out appraisal. Start on floor. Put battery on charge, 6v. Raise on ramp and continue. Replace […]

Paint, Polish and Pristine on the 1987 Ford Capri Brooklands

Our paintshop manager Chris has been working on the the stunning 1987 Ford Capri Brooklands which came in for a few bumps and spots of rust to be fixed. The areas were fixed and repaired on the rear decklid and boot panel and then Chris could get everything masked up, painted and polished to match […]

PDI and Ready to Go for the 2007 Mercedes SL55 AMG

The 2007 Mercedes SL55 AMG has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our technician Jon to give the car its final checkover and sign off – and ready to head home to its new very excited owner.

Paint Repairs on the 2006 Audi A4 Cabriolet

Our paint and body team have been carrying out some paint repairs to a clients Audi A4 Cabriolet. Our paintshop manager Chris carefully scanned the paint so that we could get it closer and closer to the actually shade on the car, not just the cars paint code. After prepping the bumper, it was primed, […]

Getting Ready – Preparing the MGB GT V8 for colour

The paint and bodyshop have worked their magic on the new bodyshell for the 1975 MGB GT V8 project here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ. The team have used a heritage shell for this restoration, but all though brand new out of the box, the team have had to refine and work on […]

Coming Together – Bodywork on the 1954 Jaguar XK120’B’

The Bridge Classic Cars team have moving along at quite the pace with our one-off classic Jaguar – the XK120’B’. Our fabricator Clinton has been working on the front end mostly on our bespoke sports car. He has made an asboolutely stunning radiator surround as well as a front facia plate with hand cut louvres. […]

Preparing the Body of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe

Mauro, one of our paint and body technicians, has been working on getting the bodyshell of the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe ready for the next stage of its restoration journey here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. The ultra-rare convertible has been having every square inch of its bodywork looked over and refined […]

Test Fit – Working on the 1970 Aston Martin DBS

The restoration team are flying ahead with the 1970 Aston Martin DBS project. Ben and Greg, 2 of our amazing technicians, have been working on fitting up the cars running gear to make it easier for the team to move the classic GT car. The underside and suspension components have all been restored, refurbished or […]

A New Arrival – 2021 Aston Martin DBS Volante

We’ve had a new arrival at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ – this absolutely jaw dropping 2021 Aston Martin DBS Volante. The car has been in storage for a little while and the owner has come to our team to have the car checked over and made ready to hit the streets once again.

Repairs on the 1978 MG Midget

The Bridge Classic Cars workshop team have been working their way through the list of jobs on the 1978 MG Midget. Our technician Jon has had the classic sports car up on his ramp to carry out the list of jobs he’s found. ”Strip air filter and blow out. Fit 2 new elements inside and […]

Inspecting our 1960 MGA Coupe

Our restoration technician Will has been working on the inspection and repairs on our 1960 MGA Coupe. The first port of call for Will was to check the braking system on the classic British sports car. Here’s what Will has been doing: ”Begin inspection go through underneath of car, remove drums and clean up shoes […]

New Arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ

A pair of new arrivals to the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops are this beautiful 1972 Triumph Spitfire and a wonderfully patina’d 1983 Land Rover Series 3. Our classic car restoration teams will take a deep dive into these classic cars to get them running as good as new. 1972 Triumph Spitfire: 1983 Land Rover […]

Our Recent Trip to Manor Park Auctions

Recently, the Bridge Classic Cars team took the journey up north to check out the latest Auctions at Manor Park. Having been going to the auctions for many years, Craig and Gordon got to look around dozens of cars, motorcycles and memorabilia which was up for grabs. By the end of the auction, they had […]

Out & About – Our 1956 Jensen 541 ‘Carriage’ Out in the Real World

Having been completed at the latter end of the summer in 2025, we always enjoy seeing our projects being used out there in the real world. Our 1956 Jensen 541 ‘Carriage’ has been on the move throughout the UK and Europe over the past few months with its owner. We love to see the cars […]

Floor panels in the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4

The 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 is another step further to getting on the road. Our restoration technician Steve has gone through the car and got the floor panels installed into the car here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. Before the panels were fixed into place, the team run a strip of hard rubber between […]

Installing the glovebox into the 1960 Jensen 541R

The restoration team at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been working on the 1960 Jensen 541R restoration project, but this time focusing in the cabin. Our trim team have made the glovebox for this particular car, matching the cars colour scheme. Our technician Rob was handling the install of the piece which was test […]

Collecting the next classic – the 1947 Morris 8

The Bridge Classic Cars transport team have been out on the road recently heading down to the west country to collect this 1947 Morris 8.

Appraising and repairing the 1978 MG Midget

The Bridge Classic Cars team have dove in to checking this 1978 MG Midget as soon as it arrived. Our technician Jon has been festidious and meticulous in his checking over of the car – making detailed notes to compile his report. He did begin to carry out some small repairs on the car such […]

New brackets for the air filter on the 1969 Audi 72L

Will has been working through some of the final little jobs before the 1969 Audi L 72PS is ready to meet its future. And at this point, its making brackets for the classic Audi’s air filter. ”Sand and scotchbrite air filter housing cap on the inside to clean up, begin to make air filter housing […]

Parts in Epoxy for the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4

As the restoration of the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 moves forward, the team have been working on getting some of the last few bits and piece into epoxy so the Bridge Classic Cars team can move forward with the rebuild.

Making progress on the 1987 Maserati BiTurbo

Our restoration team have been working their way through the list of jobs in the recommissioning of our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo. John, the workshop manager here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working on a fuel issues under the bonnet. A new clutch slave cylinder has been fitted with new hoses and then bled the […]

Cleaning up parts for the 1970 Aston Martin DBS Vantage

As the restoration of the 1970 Aston Martin DBS moves into the next phase, the Bridge Classic Cars restoration team have been going through the various parts and peices and getting them cleaned up and ready for the team to fully inspect and refurbish. Also, our technician Greg has been working on making up new […]

Working on the handbrake of the 1969 Audi 72L

Our technician Will has been finishing up some of the final bits and pieces on the 1969 Audi L 72PS – this time the handbrake. Will has run the cables as well as fitting the retaining springs back onto the drums and feed the cable through and bolt it.

Carpets for the 1960 Jensen 541R

The Bridge Classic Cars interior trim team have got the bespoke carpets and matts into the 1960 Jensen 541R. With every Jensen being slightly different, each piece has to be indiviually made to fit that specific cars and this one is looking absolutely fantastic.

Porsche 911 wheels off for refurb

Along with the wheels for our 1991 Jaguar XJS, the team have also got the wheels from the 2005 Porsche 911 ready to head off to our friends at Wheelhouse to get them looking as good as new.

A New Lease of Life – The wheels on the 1991 Jaguar XJS

The Bridge Classic Cars team have taken the wheels for the 1991 Jaguar XJS project to our friends at Wheelhouse in Ipswich. Their team will refurbish the wheels for the classic Jaguar as well as fit a new set of tyres,

Moving Forward with the 1954 Jaguar XK120’B’

The fabrication shop always something going on. With our fabricator Clinton, he’s been giving his attention to our 1954 Jaguar XK120’B’ to get the project moving ahead. Clinton has made the all-important battery box for the car trying to keep everything in the same style before moving on to begin building the firewall at the […]

Dent Repair and Priming the 1987 Ford Capri

The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working on the 1987 Ford Capri fixing a couple of areas to get the classic blue oval coupe back to factory fresh. Chris, our paint and body manager, has work on full the dent out of the roof panel before levelling it as well as treating some areas […]