Work Continues On Our Fiat 1900A
July 5, 2024
Classic car technician Steve has been continuing his work on our 1952 Fiat 1900A. He replaced the broken and poorly made rear dynamo supporting bracket
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Our Newest Arrival
June 21, 2024
Earlier today, our 1952 Fiat 1900 A arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and it comes with a very special story. An executive from
2 New Arrivals
May 20, 2024
Earlier today, we welcomed two more classics into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop – our 1981 Austin Allegro Vanden Plas and our 1986 Fiat X1/9.
Coming soon to Bridge Classic Cars
May 3, 2024
Over the next couple of weeks we’ll see lots of new classics arriving at our workshops, all believed to be in fantastic condition so we
A New Arrival
April 4, 2023
We have recently welcomed our 1966 Fiat 500 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. After its owner took this beautiful classic car to a garage
Fiat 500 In The All Clear
June 17, 2021
Our Fiat 500 has passed in MOT with flying colours and has now been completed and awaiting collection. We’re delighted to see this little Italian
Fiat 500 Awaits MOT
June 10, 2021
Our Fiat 500 Abarth has now been finished and is awaiting an MOT. We’ve soldered the wires to the bulbs in the rear lights to
Fiat 500’s Steering Correction
June 2, 2021
We’re on the home straight with the steering correction on our 1969 Fiat 500 Abarth. The new column is now in with new bearings and
Fiat 500’s Recent Modifications
May 28, 2021
We’ve made some more modifications to our 1969 Fiat 500. The demister diverter heater control for the floor and windscreen has been modified and moved
Fiat 500 Parts Finally Arrive
May 25, 2021
We’ve bene waiting on the parts for our 1969 Fiat 500 Abarth for many months as they were stuck abroad due to a shipping error.
Fiat 500 Off The Rails
March 23, 2021
We’ve had a quirky 1969 Fiat 500 Abarth come in recently for some care and attention. One of our technicians soon found a dangerous issue
New In At The Workshop: Fiat 500 Abarth
March 16, 2021
Our 1969 Fiat 500 with Abarth styling has come in to have its steering column addressed as well as some other small mechanical faults. We
1970 Fiat 850 Inspection
June 18, 2020
The new owner of this Fiat 750 has asked us to inspect the vehicle and asses the amount of work needed to get it back
Work Continues On Our Fiat 1900A
July 5, 2024
Classic car technician Steve has been continuing his work on our 1952 Fiat 1900A.
He replaced the broken and poorly made rear dynamo supporting bracket with a more substantial one. He then replaced the starter motor wiring before placing and rerouting the dynamo wiring.
Steve then tidied up the wiring in the battery compartment and added a battery clamp before removing the carpet underlay in preparation for the jacking points to be welded.
Our Newest Arrival
June 21, 2024
Earlier today, our 1952 Fiat 1900 A arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and it comes with a very special story.
An executive from the Gas Board in Norwich got a Fiat 1900 as a company car when he was working abroad in 1951. He loved it so much that when he came back to the UK, he ordered one to bring back with him but needed it to be right-hand drive. In 1952, the only right-hand drive Fiat 1900 was sold new in the UK to the happy executive.
Unfortunately, he fell ill in 1955, and the car stayed unused in his garage for the next 40 years. Around that time, the most recent owner was in the UK working for a Fiat and Nissan dealership. He heard about the car and, after some negotiations with the original owner’s daughter, managed to get it. The garage was opened, and this beautiful classic, affectionately known as “Granddad” was found with only 21,000 miles on the clock.
After 40 years locked away, the engine and aluminium brake shoes were completely seized, and the car still wore its original tyres. New steel brake shoes were machined, and replacement tyres were fitted. The paint and chrome are all original which adds to the uniqueness of this car – believed to be the only factory built right-hand drive 1900.
The previous owner of the car took it to South Africa with him where it was used regularly for more than a decade. Recently, it’s been living back in the UK, safely locked away all over again. Now it’s here at the workshop, who knows where it will go next…
A fascinating story for a very special car.
2 New Arrivals
May 20, 2024
Earlier today, we welcomed two more classics into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop – our 1981 Austin Allegro Vanden Plas and our 1986 Fiat X1/9.
1981 Austin Allegro Vanden Plas
Clearly a stunning car, our Allegro looks to be in fantastic condition. Once it has had a check over by the workshop team, it will be going live ready to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
1986 Fiat X1/9
Formerly part of the Robert Furniss Riding collection, our 1986 Fiat X1/9 has now made its way to us here at Bridge Classic Cars.
This will also be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions in the very near future.
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Coming soon to Bridge Classic Cars
May 3, 2024
Over the next couple of weeks we’ll see lots of new classics arriving at our workshops, all believed to be in fantastic condition so we are not expecting to have to carry out much work on these…but I’m sure they’ll be something!
First up, we have a super impressive Fiat X1/9 Bertone. First registered in 1986 the car was once part of a very well known collection of classic cars. The Robert Furniss Riding collection was featured quite heavily in the national press after Robert sadly passed away leaving his collection to H&H classic auction for it to be sold off, with all proceeds going to the RNLI.
The entire collection made over £1.4 million.
Part of the collection was his 1986 Fiat X1/9 Bertone but instead of this being sold off in auction, it was gifted to his friend who has been looking after it ever since.
Believed to be the only Vanden Plas in this colour combination. We believe the car requires very little work but we will put it through the workshops to get her tip top and ready for competition.
Finally, our beautifully restored 1972 MG B Roadster. This will most certainly be a popular one in our competitions. We all love an MG B Roadster and being so wonderfully presented, coming in to the summer, this will be a perfect competition prize.
A New Arrival
April 4, 2023
We have recently welcomed our 1966 Fiat 500 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
After its owner took this beautiful classic car to a garage for some welding work, it has since been running badly and consistently sitting at high revs.
While it is in the workshop, our team of experienced classic car technicians will be investigating the running problems and finding the best way to resolve them ready for the vehicle to be returned to its owner.
Fiat 500 In The All Clear
June 17, 2021
Our Fiat 500 has passed in MOT with flying colours and has now been completed and awaiting collection. We’re delighted to see this little Italian Fiat back on the road.
Fiat 500 Awaits MOT
June 10, 2021
Our Fiat 500 Abarth has now been finished and is awaiting an MOT. We’ve soldered the wires to the bulbs in the rear lights to resolve the poor condition, repaired the number plate light, choke, fitted a fiddly gear stick head, completed the steering rack conversion, amended the electrics and brake master cylinder reservoir.
Fiat 500’s Steering Correction
June 2, 2021
We’re on the home straight with the steering correction on our 1969 Fiat 500 Abarth. The new column is now in with new bearings and strengthening plate. We’ve modified the existing shaft to facilitate a new one. We’ve then patched up the holes. The steering has changed from a box to a rack during this conversion.
Fiat 500’s Recent Modifications
May 28, 2021
We’ve made some more modifications to our 1969 Fiat 500. The demister diverter heater control for the floor and windscreen has been modified and moved to accommodate the new steering rack.
Fiat 500 Parts Finally Arrive
May 25, 2021
We’ve bene waiting on the parts for our 1969 Fiat 500 Abarth for many months as they were stuck abroad due to a shipping error. Now, finally with us, we can get started with replacing and modifying the steering rack.
Fiat 500 Off The Rails
March 23, 2021
We’ve had a quirky 1969 Fiat 500 Abarth come in recently for some care and attention. One of our technicians soon found a dangerous issue with the steering column that we are now making top priority to correct. It seems there is a Fiat 126 steering rack fitted with fiat 500 elements, meaning the components in the steering rack didn’t match up, making steering and driving unsafe. James has removed the potentially dangerous steering rack conversion from the steering box so that he can re-design and refit the steering to make it safe.
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New In At The Workshop: Fiat 500 Abarth
March 16, 2021
Our 1969 Fiat 500 with Abarth styling has come in to have its steering column addressed as well as some other small mechanical faults. We look forward to working on this interesting little classic.
Classic Fiat 500’s were built and designed for small Italian roads. Made with practicality and reliability in mind, these tiny classics are a similar size to a modern-day smart car. James may describe it as a “potent symbol of Italian utilitarian chic, the Latin driving temperament and creative solutions to everyday parking problems.”
1970 Fiat 850 Inspection
June 18, 2020
The new owner of this Fiat 750 has asked us to inspect the vehicle and asses the amount of work needed to get it back on the road. Ady and John have made a list of all of their inspection notes that need addressing.
- Core plug at the back of engine
- Repair back panel
- Repair cracked screen
- Both fan belts need replacing
- Core plug at the back of engine
- New exhaust clamp
- OS outer sill split
- 4 new tyres
- Front bumper corners need fixing
- Bottom bell housing cover missing
- NSR floor rust hole
- Both anti roll bar link arms
- Rear shock rubber
- Brake service
- OSR indicator
- Lights not fully working
- Wipers not fully working
- Needs points ignition and condenser
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