The 1960 Jensen 541R has gone back up on the ramp during this phase of the restoration here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops. Our technician Rob has had to adjust and rethink the exhaust mounts as he found one of the silencers under the car was out of alignment with the other but […]
As the team work through the recommissioning of the 1983 Land Rover Series 3 for its owner. Our technician Steve has been handling a few smaller but incredible important jobs on the truck. ‘Fitted new O/S/F lower wheel cylinder as the bleed nipple was seized and the metal brake pipe also had to be replaced […]
The workshop are making progress on the 1968 MGC Roadster which is on the ramps here at Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk. Our technician Jon has been working on the master cylinder and the brakes of the straight-six powered 1960s sportscar. Jon has used a variety of different seal kits to get the master […]
Our 2007 Mercedes SL55 AMG has made its way from the Bridge Classic Cars HQ to its new home with lucky winner Andrew – we want to which Andrew and his new pride and joy many happy miles ahead of them.
One thing that we do here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration HQ is that we show you what goes on behind the scenes of how we work and create show stopping classic cars. This is our paint and body technician Adam laying down the final stage of primer on the 1975 MGB GT V8 […]
A rare opportunity in the spring sunshine this morning at HQ, a side-by-side comparrison between two iconic classic Austin Healey’s currently in our restoration workshop. The simple and elegant 1955 Austin Healey 100/4 and the brutish but handsome 1960 Austin Healey 3000.
Tomorrow morning at 9am, we will be finding the new owner of this freshly restored 1973 MGB Roadster. But not only will someone win this stunning British sportscar, they’ll also win £1,000 in cash. This car has been sympathetically restored by the Bridge Classic Cars workshop team who have made this car one of the […]
The 1987 Maserati BiTurbo has been on the ramps here at HQ for our technician Will to carry on with getting this iconic 1980s twin-turbo coupe running as good as new. ‘Fit accumulator onto car, drill holes to bolt it down to, go through and test vacuume leaked to see if that is causing the […]
Our paint technician Adam has been working on the 1975 MGB GT V8. As this car is being built from a new heritage shell, the team have had to work on getting the e-coat removed from the bodyshell and this time in the engine bay. Adam has worked on sanding back the e-coat so that […]
The 1959 Jaguar MkIX which arrived recently at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ has made its way onto the ramp of our restoration technician Jon. Since the classic, elegant and luxurious saloon has only just recently arrived – Jon began his process of carry out a full appraisal on the car. As part of […]
The 1966 Land Rover Series 2 had been transferred over to the Classic Lounge last week, however when the team came in one morning it was noted a very strong smell of fuel in our building. It was traced to the fuel tank bung on the Land Rover. Because of this, the car was pushed […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been diving into the 1980 Toyota Hilux here at our Suffolk HQ. Our technician Steve, who previous worked for Toyota, has been taking chanrge of the project. Restored a few years ago, the pickup truck has sat dormant for much of the time. ‘This had not been started in […]
Our 1956 Land Rover Series 1 has been loaded up into our enclosed transport trailer and made its way to auction. Recently won through our classic car competitions, the lucky winner chose the cash alternative allowing a new lucky owner to add this iconic piece of British history to their automotive story.
Our workshop have been working on the 1983 Land Rover Series 3 which arrived at our Suffolk HQ recently. Our technician Steve has been stripping down the brake system – so as to replace brake shoes as well as a nearside rear wheel cylinder.
The workshop team have got the 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports from the Classic Lounge and over to our restoration workshops to carry out the final checks and work after being won recently. Once in the workshop, Jon began to look into some issues like the elctric boot opening – which was chased down to a […]
Our workshop team don’t just restore classic cars – we have been carrying out more recommissioning projects here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. Just like this one, a 1972 MGB Roadster. Our technician Jon has been working on getting the B-Series engine fired up and then go through the check all the relevant […]
During testing, the Bridge Classic Cars team discovered an issue with the drivetrain in the 1969 Audi L 72PS. The team retrieved the classic German saloon and had the car immediately up onto a ramp in order to get to the bottom of what had happened. Narrowed down to a gearbox issue, our technician Will […]
The team have begun to get started on their in-depth checks and repairs on the 1968 MGC Roadster. Our technician Jon has been working his way through the classic roadster to get it back to tip top health. ‘Strip brakes and check operation. Fluid was very low in reservoir for rear brakes. With wills help […]
Our in-house trim team have been marching ahead with getting the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4’s interior in place. Our trimmer Lydia has made each piece for the classic GT car by hand, tailoring individual pieces to work on the handmade classic Aston Martin – all the way down to the door pulls which have been […]
The paint and body team have had the 1978 Mercedes 350SL in our in-house paint booth for our paint and body technician Chris to take the bodyshell to the next level. Chris has carefully cleaned down the floor and boot pans before then seam sealing all the joints and then applied a heavy duty durable […]
The transport team have been out and about collecting and delivering dream classics to and from our Suffolk restoration workshops. Tony, our transport coordinator, strapped down the classic 1960s roadster to head over to its new excited owner Andrew. Andrew has previosusly won our Austin Vanden Plas awell as our limited edition Ben Sherman Raleigh […]
The Bridge Classic Cars restoration team have worked their way through some repairs on the 1972 Triumph Spitfire which is currently at our Suffolk HQ. Our technician Jon, who is responsible for all of our competition cars, has had the classic convertible on his ramp to get started on. ‘Raise and remove rear wheels. Remove […]
The paint and body team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been diving into the bodywork on the 1975 MGB GT V8. Our technician Adam has been working his way through the car and making sure that the cars panels were both even to eachother, and their gaps with equal as well.
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been getting this 1970 MGB GT back and fighting fit. The classic sports car has been in the capable and skilled hands of our technician Jon as he dives into the project. ‘Disconnect handbrake at nearside rear shoes. Fit drum and secure. Brake fee now but drum has 1 […]
The 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has been in the bodyshop at our Suffolk HQ for Bridge Classic Cars technician Mauro so get the project onto the next phase of its rebuild. Recently the bodyshell of the classic Aston Martin, which had its interior paint in super durable black has been put back onto […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working their way through the PDI on the 1968 MGC Roadster. ‘Carry out PDI. Knock wheels up tight and inflate tyres. Remove, clean and regap plugs. Put 5ltrs of fuel in and take outside and warm up. Drove round yard OK’
The 1970 Aston Martin DBS Vantage, a ground up restoration project, is moving ahead at quite the speed here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshops in Suffolk. Our technicians Ben and Greg have been working away in the finishing room to fit up and refurbished various components in the dashboard as well as in the […]
Another crazy week here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ! The restoration team have been working their way through recommisions, restorations, serving and maintenance on everything from modern classics to a 1940’s Morris. Tech talk: Canon 6D Canon 24-105 L series lens Adobe Lightroom
The Bridge Classic Cars team have had a beautiful new arrival to our Suffolk restoration workshops. This Grey 1959 Jaguar MkIX which has come in belonging to a long-time freind of Bridge Classic Cars. Next week, the workshop team will be diving into this gorgeous classic Jaguar.
The paint and body team have taken on part of the 1947 Morris 8 project with carrying out a few areas of paint repair on the classic British saloon car. Our paintshop manager Chris has carefully masked off and prepared a few areas which the needed a bit of a helping hand with, with that […]