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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Jonn worked on the front end of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL, beginning by removing the headlights to allow for drilling and fitting of the chrome trims positioned above them. Once the trims were in place, he refitted and securely mounted the headlights. The freshly painted lower trim beneath the headlights was then fitted and […]
Chris prepped our 1969 Audi 70L for paint. Mauro carried out work on our 1969 Audi 70L by removing rust spots that had developed on the roof, preparing the surface for further refinishing.
John found that the bonnet flap on our 1956 Jensen 541 had been incorrectly installed, causing it to operate in the wrong direction. To correct this, he fabricated new brackets and re-routed the cable, ensuring the flap now functions as intended. John completed the installation of the bonnet flap cable on our 1956 Jensen 541 […]
Jonn installed a new starter motor in our 1984 Morgan 4/4. The new starter fitted well, both in terms of specification and physical installation. He secured the unit and fitted all associated wiring, including fitting a new spade terminal to the exciter wire before making the connection. After reconnecting the battery, Jonn tested the system […]
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.
Jonn collected our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite from our storage facility and brought it back to the workshop to begin the appraisal process. He reviewed the list of tasks on the job card, checked the rear of the vehicle, and inflated the spare tyre. The luggage rack at the back was secured using spring […]
Chris carried out the removal of rust on our 1969 Audi 70L and applied rust stabiliser in preparation for sanding. He also removed the boot rubber.
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 […]
Chris progressed work on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI by bringing the rear left wing and the back of the car up to primer stage.
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:
The rust on our Golf GTI has been investigated, and work has begun to resolve the issues.
Jonn worked through the list of customer concerns on our 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8, beginning by tightening and adjusting the interior mirror. He then carried out a visual inspection of the engine from cold, where a small trace of coolant was observed around the inlet manifold and distributor mount. A pressure test of the cooling […]
Jonn investigated an oil leak on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i, with the source suspected to be the inlet camshaft sensor. He removed the sensor and inspected the O-ring seal, which was found to have gone flat. Using the seal kit, he made a new O-ring, applied grease, and refitted the sensor securely. The electrical […]
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 checked fluid levels on our 1947 Wolseley Eight and topped up the engine oil. On inspection, the fuel in the filter appeared dirty and showed signs of water contamination. He used the car’s fuel pump to begin emptying the tank but, after disconnecting the pipe and switching the ignition on, no fuel was coming […]