Jonn placed the roof of our 2003 Porsche Boxster into the service position and removed the necessary covers to access the top of the engine. He then removed the air pipes and disconnected both the battery and the electrical connections to the starter motor. After unbolting and removing the old starter, a new unit was […]
Jonn sourced and fitted headlight wipers to our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL in grey. He then built up the front bumper using a new fitting kit, fully assembling it on the floor. With the lower front valance already loosely in place, he aligned and loosely fitted the bumper. The chrome sections were slackened to allow […]
Steve inspected the wiring on our 1963 Rover P4 110 and identified several connectors for the lighting system that were either poor in condition or showing signs of corrosion. These faulty connectors were replaced to restore proper function and ensure reliable connections throughout the lighting circuit. Steve has now fitted the rear lower panels, bumper, […]
Greg has been continuing his repairs on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. This time, he has been focusing on the inner fenders and engine bay bits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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:
Jonn carried out a full lights and levels check on our 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue. He adjusted the tyre pressures to 36 psi at the front and 42 psi at the rear. However, he was unable to inflate the spare tyre as the rear luggage compartment was fully loaded, preventing access. Despite performing […]
Jonn continued work on our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL by fitting the window seals, carefully cutting and shaping them to ensure a precise fit. During the process, the window channel runner detached from the glass, which he then bonded securely back into position before refitting. Next Jonn carried out preparation work on our 1987 Mercedes […]
Jonn was unable to source the correct coolant header tank for our 1978 MG Midget 1500, so he modified the one available and refitted it. He carried out a test fit and fabricated a new strap to secure the tank in place. As the tank sits close to the radiator, he made a small bracket […]
We’ve had a whole host of new arrivals over the past week or so! From old to brand new, the team always look forward to welcoming any car to our Pettistree workshops. 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi: 1995 TVR Chimaera: 2003 Porsche Boxster: 2004 Alpina Roadster S: 2007 Range Rover: 2014 Range Rover Sport: 2024 Lotus […]
The old battery was removed from our 1947 Wolseley Eight. The new battery came dry, so had acid added and the battery was charged.
Jonn carried out work on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000, beginning with the installation of a new offside front wheel bearing. He fully greased and adjusted the bearing, then refitted the wheel and conducted an initial test. After removing the wheel to readjust the bearing, he refitted and tested it again, confirming it was operating […]
Our paint and body manager Chris has been working his magic on the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 which is currently undergoing its ground up restoration by the Bridge Classic Cars team at our Suffolk HQ. Chris is going all the way through the bodywork of the car, gently refining it with the use of minimal […]
Our fabrication and body teams here at Bridge Classic Cars have been busy at work with our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante restoration project. Our technician Pete has worked his magic on repairing the areas of corrosion and previous damage to the cars aluminium ‘Superleggera’ bodywork before it was turned over to our bodyshop technician […]
Our latest ‘special’ – the 1954 Jaguar XK120’B’ has been slowly finding its shape and form in the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication shop in the masterful hands of our fabricator Clinton. This entirely bespoke classic Jaguar is being built in the style of a pre-war boattail special, with influences coming from some of the truly […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have welcomed a trio of stunning classics to our Suffolk HQ this morning, with a pair of beautiful classic Austin Healey’s and a gorgeous classic Triumph motorcycle. 1958 Triumph T100: 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite: 1959 Austin Healey 3000:
Our paint and body team are always busy here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ, especially this week with the the addition of two new projects for the team to get to work on. Joining the Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe are another pair of Aston Martins. A 1953 DB2/4 Coupe and our 1969 […]