Collection And Repairs
March 11, 2024
Our 1985 Mini Mayfair Berkeley was collected from our storage facility to the workshop. Once here, Jonn investigated a fuel leak from the carburettor area.
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New In – 1981 Austin Morris Mini 998
August 22, 2023
We have recently welcomed our 1981 Austin Morris Mini 998 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. While it is with us, our team of technicians
Just Arrived
July 12, 2023
We have welcomed a new arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1990 Mini Cooper. Now that it is here,
Looking Good In White
March 7, 2023
After being prepped for a new paint job by Mauro, classic car technician Chris painted our 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850. Perhaps the biggest difference
Just Arrived – 1976 Leyland Mini Clubman 1100
February 28, 2023
A new arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1976 Leyland Mini Clubman 1100. It has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration and it
Our 1992 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3 arrives
September 15, 2022
Our beautiful Mini Cooper 1.3 has now arrived to Bridge Classic Cars HQ. This very special little car comes with the higher compression engine 10:1:1.
Primed and Ready – Team C Racing Mini in Primer
March 16, 2022
The body shell and panels for the Team C Racing classic Mini has moved from the Bridge Classic Cars body shop to the paint booth
New Home – The 1989 Austin Mini Safe at Her New Home
January 12, 2022
The beautiful 1989 Austin Mini is safe and sound at her new home in Scotland. Also, she seems to have got some company for her
Featured – The Electric Blue Mini at the Birmingham NEC
November 26, 2021
The blue all-electric Classic Mini we worked on a while ago has been spotted at the recent Birmingham NEC Classic Car Show! The car was
The ECMC Charity Run
September 1, 2021
Last Sunday, the 29th of August, East Coast Mini Club came to visit us. The club was doing its annual charity run, raising money for
Mini’s New Boot Trim
June 24, 2021
Lydia has been working on making a new boot liner for our 1989 Austin Mini. She started by making the paper pattern and then taped
Here In The Flesh
June 22, 2021
Our little blue Austin Mini has finally landed in the workshop and is ready to be fitted with its new back seats and have a
Austin Mini Gets New Interior
June 10, 2021
Our new Mini is having some new interior made up before in comes into us. Kath is working on taking apart the rear seats and
Another Mini In
June 7, 2021
This stunning baby blue 1989 Austin Mini is coming into the workshop soon. Keep an eye out for where this mini will end up…
Sill Rebuilding
May 13, 2021
Pricey has been taking apart and rebuilding the lower rear sills, entire lower sill, rear inner sill and floor as all of it were showing
1978 Mini 1275 – Team C Racing
May 11, 2021
This little brown 1978 Mini GT 1275 is in for some bodywork. We work closely with Ted from Team C Racing, who specialises in Minis
EADT – May 2021: Electric Classic Mini Set To Star On TV
May 11, 2021
Our Surf Blue mini that we helped restore with Ted from Team C Racing is now set to star on Vintage Voltage on tv. We’ve
Panels Painted On The Rover Mini
March 29, 2021
Our talented paint shop colour matched, masked up, primed and painted our 1993 Mini Rover side panels before it was sent back to Ted at
Behind The Scenes – Mini Madness
March 26, 2021
With all three minis individually shot, it only left the finale: Bridge Classic Cars does the Italian Job. Directed, shot and produced by our marketing
Behind The Scenes – 1996 Mini Cooper 35
March 26, 2021
We took our 1996 Mini Cooper 1.3 over to Bentwaters for its photoshoot. We were lucky with the good weather and bright sun for our
Behind The Scenes – 1980 Mini 1275 GT
March 26, 2021
Last week we ventured out with our friend and model, Hannah, to shoot our 1980 Mini 1275 GT, which you now know is one of
You Were Only Supposed To Blow The Bloody Doors Off
March 18, 2021
Michael Caine would be proud… Today we welcomed in this quirky 1993 Mini from Ted at Team C racing that needs its door frames and
A Closer Look At The Green Machine
March 17, 2021
We thought we’d give you a closer looked at this nippy little green machine that’s recently come in. This 1996 Almond Green Mini Cooper 35
A Mini Arrival Causes Major Excitement
March 2, 2021
On Monday we had an exciting orange delivery… This characterful 1980 Austin Morris Mini 1275 GT has arrived and will be one of our next
A Mini and Merc Maybe
February 23, 2021
This charming little Mini may be coming in soon to be recommissioned and assessed. Currently we’re at the enquiry stage but hope to see this
Eva’s Handbrake Gaiter
January 29, 2021
Kath has been making the handbrake gaiter for our 1961 Morris Mini Deluxe, ‘Eva’. Kath made this by measuring out a pattern against the old
Live Draw: 1991 Rover Mini
October 19, 2020
Congratulations Lee Polley, winner of our 1991 Rover Mini with ticket number 410. For your chance to win your dream classic, head to bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/competitions
The Deluxe’ Last Day
October 15, 2020
It’s our gorgeous 1961 Morris Mini Deluxe’ last day with us today. We have a load of work to do before tomorrow night, where she
Courtzz01 – October 2020
October 6, 2020
Our 1990 Austin Mini Thirty winner Courtney Barker couldn’t help but share this gushy Instagram post about her new toy! “Always wanted one of these
Electric Classic Cars – October 2020
October 5, 2020
Our Austin Mini has sparked some online conversation! We’ve teamed up with Electric Classic Cars to build the ultimate 300hp electric powered classic Mini. Our 1967 Austin
Collection And Repairs
March 11, 2024
Our 1985 Mini Mayfair Berkeley was collected from our storage facility to the workshop.
Once here, Jonn investigated a fuel leak from the carburettor area. After a run-up, Jonn found that the float bowl gasket had split and was leaking. He removed the fuel pipes and replaced them with an E10 carburant fuel hose. After replacing the float bowl gasket.
As it was still leaking, Jonn stripped and removed the float bowl lid and checked the needle valve and debris was found inside.
After blowing this out and testing it, it was fine.
Jonn noted that the exhaust was blowing still, so he raised the car up on the ramp and removed the complete exhaust. He separated the system and cleaned the flanges and joints.
He bent the front pipe to achieve the correct alignment before mounting the front pipe and sealing it with an instant gasket. He then secured the front pipe and mounted the remaining exhaust. Finally, he positioned and tightend all clamps and mounts. Run and test. All ok now.
New In – 1981 Austin Morris Mini 998
August 22, 2023
We have recently welcomed our 1981 Austin Morris Mini 998 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. While it is with us, our team of technicians will be working on the carbs, as well as investigating a noise that the owner has heard coming from the car.
It will also undergo a full appraisal before leaving us.
We love a classic Mini so we are very pleased to have one as good-looking as this with us.
Just Arrived
July 12, 2023
We have welcomed a new arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1990 Mini Cooper.
Now that it is here, our team of classic car technicians will inspect and assess it to make sure it is ready to eventually be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Looking Good In White
March 7, 2023
After being prepped for a new paint job by Mauro, classic car technician Chris painted our 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850.
Perhaps the biggest difference is on the back of our classic mini which had a black boot lid, but this is now in matching white.
Our 1979 Austin Morris Mini 850 looks great with its new paint and we are looking forward to seeing it eventually be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Just Arrived – 1976 Leyland Mini Clubman 1100
February 28, 2023
A new arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1976 Leyland Mini Clubman 1100. It has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration and it has been finished to extremely high standards.
An award-winning classic car, our Mini has won best in show and it certainly looks like it can win many more awards in the future too.
Our 1976 Leyland Mini Clubman 1100 has clearly been well loved and looked after throughout its life and we are very much looking forward to offering it as a competition car on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions very soon.
Our 1992 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3 arrives
September 15, 2022
Our beautiful Mini Cooper 1.3 has now arrived to Bridge Classic Cars HQ. This very special little car comes with the higher compression engine 10:1:1. Packed with bundles of history, the car has taken part in the Shetland Islands to MSC Sernatingen Oldtimertreffen in 2019.
Coming soon to Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, I think this will be a very popular choice.
Watch this space, more news to follow!
Primed and Ready – Team C Racing Mini in Primer
March 16, 2022
The body shell and panels for the Team C Racing classic Mini has moved from the Bridge Classic Cars body shop to the paint booth ready to be shot in primer.
With the body and panels cleaned down thoroughly and masked up, Chris could begin the process of getting the classic Mini into primer ahead of its colour change. Several coats of primer were laid onto the body before it is taken back to the body shop to have more delicate sanding done to ensure the best finish on the shell for our friends over at Team C Racing.
New Home – The 1989 Austin Mini Safe at Her New Home
January 12, 2022
The beautiful 1989 Austin Mini is safe and sound at her new home in Scotland. Also, she seems to have got some company for her life up north.
The new owner of the straight cut gearboxed 1989 Austin Mini also has a very nice 1275GT which will be sharing its stable with the little blue car. The 1275GT was given the name of Little Floorie by its owner, who has decided that the name of the 1989 Austin Mini will be Little Lottie.
We wish Ken and his wife many happy miles with our little Mini and look forward to seeing more of Little Lottie on her adventures in years to come.
Featured – The Electric Blue Mini at the Birmingham NEC
November 26, 2021
The blue all-electric Classic Mini we worked on a while ago has been spotted at the recent Birmingham NEC Classic Car Show!
The car was on a stand with several all-electric classics to showcase one of the ways that classic cars will be used in the future. This little car is absolutely incredible and we’re proud to have played a part in its story.
We handled the bodywork and paint for the project, working to make sure the outside met the same wow factor as what lay beneath its tiny turquoise bonnet.
The ECMC Charity Run
September 1, 2021
Last Sunday, the 29th of August, East Coast Mini Club came to visit us. The club was doing its annual charity run, raising money for the charity, Mind Suffolk. They managed to raise a grand total of £1,200 for the mental health charity. What an awesome achievement, well done everyone! The run started at 9:30 am at the Ram Meadow car park and was open to both members and non-members, and finished at Bridge Classic Cars. Take a look at our photos from the day. Did you come along on the day? If so, you may spot yourself or your Mini in one or two of the photos.
Well done to Chairman Tom and the entire team behind the event. It was a pleasure to have the club at our workshop.
If you run a car club and are looking for a location to hold an event or have a similar charity run coming up, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us!
Mini’s New Boot Trim
June 24, 2021
Lydia has been working on making a new boot liner for our 1989 Austin Mini. She started by making the paper pattern and then taped it onto cardboard. She then double-checked that the pattern would fit, by fitting it into the boot. She then cut out the plywood to get the shape for the middle and used the template to cut the fabric out. Lydia also cut out black strips of vinyl for the binding. She then laid the carpet out over the top of the wood and fitted it.
Here In The Flesh
June 22, 2021
Our little blue Austin Mini has finally landed in the workshop and is ready to be fitted with its new back seats and have a thorough service before we decide its fate…
Austin Mini Gets New Interior
June 10, 2021
Our new Mini is having some new interior made up before in comes into us. Kath is working on taking apart the rear seats and recovering them. She begun by removing the old covers, making new vinyl which she mounted on 12mm scrim foam. Kath then made up some piping, sealed the edges and trimmed off excess foam. Next up, Kath cut out the calico to sew into the base for attached the foam to. Once she’d sewn up the flutes and sewn in the calico, she could attach the piping along each side.
