Weekly Workshop Photo Gallery – 18th July 2025

Weekly Workshop Photo Gallery – 18th July 2025

Myself, Rob and Craig are often roaming through the workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars, on our way to different places or to catch up with technicians on various projects. So, I thought it might be fun to start a photography series based on these travels trying to capture the workshop in a more artistic […]

Work continues on our Rover

Steve continued work on our 1963 Rover P4 110 by fitting the original internal Firfix door trim, which, although showing signs of age, was retained for authenticity. Some sections of the timber backing to which the trim attaches had deteriorated and were replaced to provide a secure foundation for the staple fixings. The front ‘A’ […]

Fixing this non-starting TVR

John investigated a non-starting issue on our 1995 TVR Chimaera. The battery was first charged to ensure adequate cranking power. Spark was confirmed to be present, and attention then turned to the fuel system, where no fuel pressure was detected. All relevant fuses and relay feeds were checked and found to be in order. Power […]

Repairs to our Jensen Interceptor

Ben ensured the lock and latch mechanism on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor were fully operational before fitting the door card and surrounding chrome trim. He tested the components thoroughly and applied grease, making necessary adjustments to the ageing locking mechanism to achieve reliable function. Alongside this, he attended to various small finishing tasks, including fitting […]

New carpets for our Jensen

Lydia fitted the boot carpet to our 1976 Jensen Interceptor in blue, ensuring a neat and secure installation.

Road test of our Jensen

John carried out a road test on our 1956 Jensen 541 to assess the braking performance and investigate a rubbing noise. After returning to the workshop, Jonn assisted John with bleeding the brakes to address the identified issues.

PDI on our Ford XR3i

Jonn carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i. As part of this, he tightened the nearside door check strap to ensure proper operation. He then reconnected the nearside repeater multiplug located under the bonnet near the battery and re-routed the associated wiring for improved positioning. Additionally, he completed a glue repair […]

Bumper repairs on our Jensen

Jonn continued replacing the old chrome parts on our 1956 Jensen 541 with newly refurbished items. He swapped all four wheel spinners for improved replacements, greasing and securing them in place. The old rear bumpers were removed, and the newly rechromed bumper was aligned and fitted to the nearside. As the new offside bumper did […]

Wheel well fitment for our Mercedes 350SL

Greg focused on the outer wheel well fitment on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL, ensuring proper alignment and integration with the surrounding panels.

Priming our Audi

Chris carried out filling and fairing work on the doors and bonnet of our 1969 Audi 70L to achieve a smooth, even surface. He welded up an existing hole, then carefully ground it back before applying epoxy primer to the area.

Body work on our Mercedes 350 SL

Greg carried out structural and bodywork repairs on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL, focusing on several key areas. He cut out and replaced the rear section of the frame near the sway bar to address corrosion and ensure the vehicle’s structural integrity. Further attention was given to the rear quarter panel, where necessary fabrication and shaping […]

Removing the engine of our Jaguar E-Type

Ben documented the preparatory work carried out on our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Cream, Series 1 2+2, ahead of engine removal. Initial efforts were made to remove the gearbox independently in order to access the clutch; however, this approach proved unfeasible. As a result, plans shifted to removing the engine as a complete unit. Reference photos […]

Jensen Interceptor – Electrics

Work has progressed steadily on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, with Benn refitting the dashboard and installing the new radio. The front door speakers have been connected directly, while the rear speakers are now wired through the fader control, allowing adjustment from the centre console. As components are reinstalled, Benn is systematically testing switches, lights, and […]

Ready for a new home – Our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite is now live

Our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite, affectionately known as Alice, has now gone live for one lucky to winner to take home very soon! Classic cars don’t come much more soulful and fun than a Frogeye Sprite, so now is your chance to get your hands on a perfect fun little car just in time […]

More repairs for our Rover

Steve carefully removed the seized screws from our 1963 Rover P4 110’s rear screen frame, allowing the assembly to be dismantled without damage. With the frame disassembled, he proceeded to clean off all traces of the old sealant in preparation for refitting the unit with new seals.

Blackbird – Our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Goes Back to Black

Those of you who know the story of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, currently being restored at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk restoration workshops, is that we have affectionately referred to it by its nickname ‘Claret’ since it first arrived in with us. But, part of its story is that it originally left the factory […]

Mission Complete – Our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup is finished

It’s taken 21 months for the Bridge Classic Cars team to work their magic on this 1951 Austin Devon Pickup transforming it from a very rough, neglected and partially stripped down barn-find to an absolute showstopper of a pickup truck. There isn’t a single inch of this car which has not had undivided, loving and […]

Moving Forward on the 1976 Jensen Interceptor Coupe

The workshop team have been hard at it to get all systems up and running on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor Coupe which is in at our Suffolk HQ for restoration. Our technicians Ben and Steve have been working on refitting parts and pieces to the interior of what many consider a ‘British Muscle Car’ whilst […]

A Whole New Look – Adding some attitude to our 1954 Jaguar XK120’B’

The right wheel and tyre combination can instantly change any cars character – it’s one of the first modifications many of us do to our cars whether it be back in our youths or still to this day. As the Bridge Classic Cars team press forward on our one-off 1954 Jaguar XK120’B’ we decided it […]

New Arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ

Every week we welcome a fleet of new cars to the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops. As one leaves, it seems 3 arrive! This week, we’ve welcomed a trio of stunning cars to the Pettistree workshops. 1989 Volkswagen Golf GTi: 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster: 2003 Honda S2000:

Boxster Repairs 

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 […]

Jaguar MkII Work Continues

Jonn worked on our 1963 Jaguar MkII Silver by cleaning the remaining components that are to be reused during the restoration. He painted the fan and addressed the bonnet catch return spring, which he refitted and lubricated to ensure smooth operation.

Oil Leak

Jonn found a small oil leak coming from a side cover plate gasket on our 1973 Jaguar E-Type. The plate was removed, both surfaces cleaned, and a new gasket fitted.

Underseal

Our 1963 Rover P4 has had underseal applied to help keep the car in good condition now and in the future.

Engine Bay 

Various engine bay components have been replaced on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL.

Appraisal and repairs of our Austin Healey

Jonn continued with the appraisal and repair work on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite. He checked the oil levels in both the rear axle and gearbox, topping up where necessary, and proceeded to grease all lubrication points. The brakes were stripped down and inspected, then cleaned and adjusted. He investigated an issue with the […]

Repairs on our Mercedes 500 SL

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 […]

Paint work on our Mercedes 500SL

In black dtm

Repairing rust on our Mercedes

Greg addressed areas of corrosion within our 1978 Mercedes 350SL, focusing on the engine bay’s inner wing and the front frame. He carefully removed the rusted sections of metal from the affected inner wing, cutting back to solid material to ensure a sound repair. New steel was fabricated and welded into place, recreating the original […]

Work continues on our Aston Martin DB6 Volante

Progress continued on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante as Adam carried out further shaping of the filler work to the rear quarter and boot area. The chrome number plate surround, which had been previously repaired, was also fitted at this stage to verify alignment and ensure it will sit correctly once the car is […]