Morris Minor 1000: Engine Coming Out
March 12, 2020
Pictured below is our Morris Minor 1000 having it’s engine removed by Pete. The engine will be fully recommissioned including a new water pump and fresh paint.
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1969 Ford Escort Visits Bridge Classic Cars
March 10, 2020
This weekend we were visited by this lovely Ford Escort. Possibly coming in for works with ourselves, this lovely example was a pleasure to have a look around.
1972 Peugeot 504 Engine Testing
February 27, 2020
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist has set to work on our Peugeot 504 Engine recommission. Before removing the engine Ady has checked each cylinders compression. We’ve found slightly low compression on one of the cylinders and will report this
1960 Jensen 541R Interior Trim
February 26, 2020
Kath has been making great progress on our Jensen 541R interior. She’s been carefully stripping down the original interior. The original material is then used as a template for fresh material to be cut to. When cutting out the material
1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Bumper Replacement.
February 24, 2020
The bumper on our 1974 Rolls Royce had rusted out. We’ve supplied and fitted a brand new stainless steel replacement, ready for this beautiful roller to shine once more. No job is too big or too small for our Classic
Classic Car Technician of the Future? Fraser Joins Us for Work Experience
February 24, 2020
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Fraser last week. He was keen to get stuck in and impressed us with his great work ethic. Thanks so much for all your hard work Fraser! Do keep in touch. We look
2003 Lotus Elise Hardtop Trim
February 21, 2020
Kath has been making progress on our Lotus Elise Hardtop restoration. the head lining was coming apart so we’ve stripped off the old fabric and removed the old glue. It’s now fully prepared for new black brushed nylon headlining.
MGA Restoration: Engine Bay Coming Together
February 21, 2020
Paul has been busy installing new components into our 1960 MG A’s engine bay. Paul has fitted the brake master cylinder, windscreen wiper motor, windscreen wiper reservoir, front wiring loom and the bulkhead chrome.
1963 Morris Minor 1000: Strip down
February 19, 2020
Dave has been stripping down our Morris Minor 1000. There is mild corrosion throughout the vehicle which requires cutting out and new metal letting in. Being a convertible, we will also need to ensure the structural integrity of the chassis.
For Sale Soon: 1974 Austin Mini 1000
February 18, 2020
This gorgeous blue mini is a truly lovely example. She drives superbly and has been kept in immaculate condition. For sale at £13,000 A local car, being registered brand new to Mr Walmsley of Saxmundham the car was supplied by
1965 Amphicar 770 Restoration Update
February 14, 2020
Tom has been making progress on our rare Amphicar restoration. After installing the new floor he has fitted the rubber lining to the floor, vehicle sides and door cards. Being an amphibious vehicle, the interior needs to be waterproof should
MGA Paint Process
February 13, 2020
Chris is now so close to completing the paintwork on our 1960 MGA. All of the panels and main body have now been painted and cured. Chris will fit up the panels onto the car before giving her a good
1968 Triumph TR5 Interior Restoration
February 11, 2020
Our Triumph TR5 is currently having it’s interior trimmed at our in-house trim shop. Kath has made webbing straps to attach to the seat frames. She then begun stuffing the side bolsters and seat backing with foam, moulding the foam
1960 MGA in the Paint Shop
February 6, 2020
Chris is making great progress on our lovely 1960 MG MGA. He’s now primed all panels in white primer with a guide coat over the top. Chris has also applied colour-matched raptor paint to the underside panels to prevent future
BMW M3 Rear Seat Bolster Repair
February 3, 2020
Kath has made a wonderful repair to this BMW’s rear bolster. In order to perfectly match the leather, Kath has come up with an ingenious solution. She’s elected to cut out the damaged area at the bottom of the bolster
Custom VX220 Gearstick Gaiter
January 31, 2020
Kath, Bridge Classic Cars’ trimmer has created this lovely new Gearstick surround. The VX220’s owner wanted to repair the damaged gaiter so brought it to our trim shop. Great work, Kath!
Jaguar E-Type Restoration Project arrives at the Workshop
January 30, 2020
Our Jaguar E-Type from Beverly Hills Car Club in L.A. has now arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This vehicle will undergo a full restoration. We are currently discussing the specification this vehicle will be finished to. The engine
Collecting our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Restoration Project
January 30, 2020
Our lovely 1973 Series 3 E-Type has made the long journey from L.A. to Felixstowe and has now been picked up by Gordon and Mauro. Whilst at Felixstowe docks we spotted some rather interesting vehicles, including a beautiful Porsche SC.
New Arrival – 1971 Bristol 411
January 28, 2020
In our restoration workshop this week is our lovely Bristol 411. The Bristol 411 was built in Britian between 1989 to 1976 by Bristol Cars. The 411 is a luxurious vehicle with a good amount of power produced form its
Damage repair in the Paint Shop – 2015 Vauxhall Mokka
January 23, 2020
Darren has worked wonders on a repair to our Vauxhall Mokka. We also carry out body and paint repairs on modern cars. Our state-of-the-art paint booth is capable of matching any colour perfectly. Darren has done a wonderful job on
1960 MG A Suspension and rear axle
January 15, 2020
Paul has continued work on our lovey 1960 MG A. He’s fitted the rear axle with brakes. The leaf spring suspension and a fuel pump have also recently been installed onto the car. The MG is now ready for the
1960 MG A Engine
January 14, 2020
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ in-house engine specialist has been working on a complete engine restoration on our 1960 MG A engine. Here is a brief rundown of Ady’s process: Totally strip down the engine Unlead the cylinder head to run
Bridge Classic Cars visit the 2020 Autosport Show
January 13, 2020
We were at the 2020 Autosport show, hosed at the NEC in Birmingham. There were an incredible selection of vehicles and trade stands on show. Here are just a few that caught our eye. We also visited the Autosport live
1971 Bedford J-Type
January 13, 2020
Work continues on our Bedford J-Type. We’ve had to extend the fuel tank pipe to meet the new, wider body shell. We’ve also fabricated brakets for the spare wheel to sit underneath the truck. New exhaust hangar mounts have also
Austin Healey 3000
January 13, 2020
Work continues on our lovely Austin Healey 3000. The transmission was making an unusual noise and so was brought in to the for repair. The following measures were taken to investigate the noise: Strip rear differential from the axle Strip
Morris Minor 1000 – In the workshop
December 23, 2019
This lovely 1963 Morris Minor 1000 will be worked on at the beginning of 2020. This cherished vehicle is in for restoration works with us at Bridge Classic Cars.
For sale soon: 1971 MG B GT
December 20, 2019
Up for sale soon is this lovely 1971 MG A GT. This car really is a lovely example. To make an early enquiry, contact our friendly sales team on 01473 742038.
Triumph TR6 Panels in paint
December 19, 2019
The boot and doors off our Triumph TR6 complete restoration are now being prepared in the paint shop by Darren. They have been ground back to bare metal and had the badly corroded areas removed. From there, we’ve welded in
RS2000 Completed Restoration
December 16, 2019
Today we said goodbye to our gorgeous 1977 Ford Escort RS2000. This lovely Ford came in for a complete restoration here with us at Bridge Classic Cars. The team here pulled out all the stops to ensure this RS200 was
For sale soon: Fiat 850 Sport Spider arrives at the Bridge Classic Cars Workshop
December 13, 2019
Coming into our workshop today is this lovely little Fiat 850 Sport Spider. We hope to have the little 850cc engine firing soon. Then we will inspect the vehicle an prepare for sale. There is no doubting this 850 is
Morris Minor 1000: Engine Coming Out
March 12, 2020
Pictured below is our Morris Minor 1000 having it’s engine removed by Pete. The engine will be fully recommissioned including a new water pump and fresh paint.
1969 Ford Escort Visits Bridge Classic Cars
March 10, 2020
This weekend we were visited by this lovely Ford Escort. Possibly coming in for works with ourselves, this lovely example was a pleasure to have a look around.
1972 Peugeot 504 Engine Testing
February 27, 2020
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist has set to work on our Peugeot 504 Engine recommission.
Before removing the engine Ady has checked each cylinders compression. We’ve found slightly low compression on one of the cylinders and will report this back to the customer.
We then removed the engine and took off some components including the inlet manifold for sandblasting and painting.
We’ve found that front engine cover was worn due to being incorrectly previously fitted. The front crankshaft pulley also is showing signs of wear. Based on our findings Ady is recommending a lip seal conversion.
Once these issues with the engine have been resolved we will be fully detailing the engine and engine bay to get this lovely rare classic show ready.
1960 Jensen 541R Interior Trim
February 26, 2020
Kath has been making great progress on our Jensen 541R interior.
She’s been carefully stripping down the original interior. The original material is then used as a template for fresh material to be cut to. When cutting out the material its crucial to leave enough spare material for the seam, whilst also making the most out of each roll of the expensive leather.
These Jensen interiors are far more complex than many vehicles of the era. They use plenty of tacs to keep the material in place. This provides a wonderful tight quality finish, but is very time consuming to safely remove. We will upholster the interior in the same fashion to keep everything as original as possible.
The current red interior will be changed to a wonderful rich black leather. This will match the stunning deep black exterior that was recently finished by Chris down in the Paint Shop.
Next up, Kath will be reupholstering the interior in the freshly cut new black leather.
1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Bumper Replacement.
February 24, 2020
The bumper on our 1974 Rolls Royce had rusted out. We’ve supplied and fitted a brand new stainless steel replacement, ready for this beautiful roller to shine once more.
No job is too big or too small for our Classic Car Technicians. Is your classic vehicle in need of some care? Give our friendly team a call today on 01473 742038
Classic Car Technician of the Future? Fraser Joins Us for Work Experience
February 24, 2020
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Fraser last week. He was keen to get stuck in and impressed us with his great work ethic.
Thanks so much for all your hard work Fraser! Do keep in touch. We look forward to hearing what you get up to in the future.
2003 Lotus Elise Hardtop Trim
February 21, 2020
Kath has been making progress on our Lotus Elise Hardtop restoration. the head lining was coming apart so we’ve stripped off the old fabric and removed the old glue. It’s now fully prepared for new black brushed nylon headlining.
MGA Restoration: Engine Bay Coming Together
February 21, 2020
Paul has been busy installing new components into our 1960 MG A’s engine bay. Paul has fitted the brake master cylinder, windscreen wiper motor, windscreen wiper reservoir, front wiring loom and the bulkhead chrome.
1963 Morris Minor 1000: Strip down
February 19, 2020
Dave has been stripping down our Morris Minor 1000. There is mild corrosion throughout the vehicle which requires cutting out and new metal letting in. Being a convertible, we will also need to ensure the structural integrity of the chassis.
As part of the restoration, Dave is stripping down the vehicle before the rust-affected areas can be repaired. The vehicle will have all the panel alignment checked, and if needed corrected, before it receives a full respray.
For Sale Soon: 1974 Austin Mini 1000
February 18, 2020
This gorgeous blue mini is a truly lovely example. She drives superbly and has been kept in immaculate condition. For sale at £13,000
A local car, being registered brand new to Mr Walmsley of Saxmundham the car was supplied by Botwoods Ltd, Major’s Corner, Ipswich. Having covered an honourable 76,000 from new with a huge collection of previous MOT’s and paperwork. Most recently the car has been maintained by our good friend and colleague Ted at The Mini Centre in Ipswich as well has receipts from Warne Motors in Bury St Edmunds.
The car comes complete with the original Austin Morris Passport as well as the 850 & 1000 Mini handbook and Austin Morris MG Wolseley service passport.
The current owner has owned the car since 2013 and has had just 2 owners from new. Currently MOT’d until June 2020 but can come with a full 12 months if required.
The car is a must see for any Mini enthusiasts. A fantastic investment and we welcome all interested parties to arrange a viewing.
Office hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturdays and Sundays can be arranged. To arrange a viewing please call Craig on 01473 742038 or email info@bridgeclassiccars.co.uk . Finance can be arranged by a third party. A 10% non-refundable deposit will be required to secure the vehicle.
1965 Amphicar 770 Restoration Update
February 14, 2020
Tom has been making progress on our rare Amphicar restoration.
After installing the new floor he has fitted the rubber lining to the floor, vehicle sides and door cards. Being an amphibious vehicle, the interior needs to be waterproof should any spray enterer the vehicle cabin.
Tom has also adjusted the handbrake to bite sooner and for pressure to be applied evenly across both of the rear brakes. We’ve aligned the metal exterior trim to sit as a perfect pinstripe across the side of the car.
The front seats have also been now been installed. The next steps in our Amphicar restoration will be to install the seatbelts, make rubber matting to cover the soft top well and install front and rear chrome light surrounds.
MGA Paint Process
February 13, 2020
Chris is now so close to completing the paintwork on our 1960 MGA. All of the panels and main body have now been painted and cured. Chris will fit up the panels onto the car before giving her a good polish. Stay tuned to see the fully assembled rolling chassis back in the workshop soon for it’s restoration to continue.
Great work, Chris!
1968 Triumph TR5 Interior Restoration
February 11, 2020
Our Triumph TR5 is currently having it’s interior trimmed at our in-house trim shop.
Kath has made webbing straps to attach to the seat frames. She then begun stuffing the side bolsters and seat backing with foam, moulding the foam position to fully fill the available space.
The final stage will now be to stitch back up the leather outside of the seat and install components back together. As always, Kath’s attention to detail is second to none. Stay tuned to see our TR5 Restoration progress!
1960 MGA in the Paint Shop
February 6, 2020
Chris is making great progress on our lovely 1960 MG MGA. He’s now primed all panels in white primer with a guide coat over the top. Chris has also applied colour-matched raptor paint to the underside panels to prevent future rust and corrosion.
The MGA will be entering the final stages of paint very soon and emerging reborn with stunning red paintwork. Great work, Chris!
BMW M3 Rear Seat Bolster Repair
February 3, 2020
Kath has made a wonderful repair to this BMW’s rear bolster.
In order to perfectly match the leather, Kath has come up with an ingenious solution. She’s elected to cut out the damaged area at the bottom of the bolster and stretch the leather over, before stitching it back together. This means that when this panel returns back into the vehicle, the leather will have the same ageing and colour as the rest of the interior and will look pristine once more.
Does your interior need some attention? Get in touch with our friendly team today to see how we can help.
Custom VX220 Gearstick Gaiter
January 31, 2020
Kath, Bridge Classic Cars’ trimmer has created this lovely new Gearstick surround. The VX220’s owner wanted to repair the damaged gaiter so brought it to our trim shop. Great work, Kath!
Jaguar E-Type Restoration Project arrives at the Workshop
January 30, 2020
Our Jaguar E-Type from Beverly Hills Car Club in L.A. has now arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
This vehicle will undergo a full restoration. We are currently discussing the specification this vehicle will be finished to. The engine and gearbox appear to be in very good condition so may not need to be refurbished. The bodywork and paint however are in need of some TLC.
Being a U.S. delivered E-Type, this car features a plastic front and rear bumper to meet U.S. safety regulations of the 70s.
Collecting our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Restoration Project
January 30, 2020
Our lovely 1973 Series 3 E-Type has made the long journey from L.A. to Felixstowe and has now been picked up by Gordon and Mauro.
Whilst at Felixstowe docks we spotted some rather interesting vehicles, including a beautiful Porsche SC.
We’ll now be bringing the Jaguar E-Type back to our workshop to begin this total restoration.
New Arrival – 1971 Bristol 411
January 28, 2020
In our restoration workshop this week is our lovely Bristol 411.
The Bristol 411 was built in Britian between 1989 to 1976 by Bristol Cars. The 411 is a luxurious vehicle with a good amount of power produced form its 6.3l V8 engine.
This wonderful Bristol 411 is in with us for a full service and MOT.
Damage repair in the Paint Shop – 2015 Vauxhall Mokka
January 23, 2020
Darren has worked wonders on a repair to our Vauxhall Mokka. We also carry out body and paint repairs on modern cars. Our state-of-the-art paint booth is capable of matching any colour perfectly.
Darren has done a wonderful job on this Vauxhall. As you can see below, there was quite significant damage to the drivers side of the car, spanning across multiple body panels.
And now the paintwork is back to perfect condition, great work, Darren!
1960 MG A Suspension and rear axle
January 15, 2020
Paul has continued work on our lovey 1960 MG A. He’s fitted the rear axle with brakes. The leaf spring suspension and a fuel pump have also recently been installed onto the car. The MG is now ready for the half shafts and brake drums to be fitted next.
1960 MG A Engine
January 14, 2020
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ in-house engine specialist has been working on a complete engine restoration on our 1960 MG A engine.
Here is a brief rundown of Ady’s process:
- Totally strip down the engine
- Unlead the cylinder head to run on modern fuel
- Install new valve guides and valves
- Reface the cylinder head to be fully reconditioned
- Bore engine out and fit cast iron liners, then bore liner out to fit the new piston.
- Cylinder block was refaced
- Crankshaft polished
- Assembly with new bearings, gaskets, fuel pump, oil pump ect…
Bridge Classic Cars visit the 2020 Autosport Show
January 13, 2020
We were at the 2020 Autosport show, hosed at the NEC in Birmingham. There were an incredible selection of vehicles and trade stands on show. Here are just a few that caught our eye.
We also visited the Autosport live action arena to see some live demonstrations.
The Live Action Arena is a unique experience. Described accurately as “petrolhead heaven” it’s an intense 60 minutes of thrilling entertainment that offers an unrivalled variety of racing action, driving demonstrations, record-breaking stunts and celebrity appearances. https://www.autosportinternational.com/
1971 Bedford J-Type
January 13, 2020
Work continues on our Bedford J-Type. We’ve had to extend the fuel tank pipe to meet the new, wider body shell. We’ve also fabricated brakets for the spare wheel to sit underneath the truck. New exhaust hangar mounts have also been fabricated and installed.
Tom has also restored the door stands, preparing, priming and then painting them in a jet black paint.
Austin Healey 3000
January 13, 2020
Work continues on our lovely Austin Healey 3000.
The transmission was making an unusual noise and so was brought in to the for repair.
The following measures were taken to investigate the noise:
- Strip rear differential from the axle
- Strip rear differential
- Check bearings, planet gears, all shimming, pinion pre-load and back lash
- Rebuild rear differential
- Replace all gaskets
- Fit rear differential back to the vehicle
- Road test
Morris Minor 1000 – In the workshop
December 23, 2019
This lovely 1963 Morris Minor 1000 will be worked on at the beginning of 2020. This cherished vehicle is in for restoration works with us at Bridge Classic Cars.
For sale soon: 1971 MG B GT
December 20, 2019
Up for sale soon is this lovely 1971 MG A GT. This car really is a lovely example. To make an early enquiry, contact our friendly sales team on 01473 742038.
Triumph TR6 Panels in paint
December 19, 2019
The boot and doors off our Triumph TR6 complete restoration are now being prepared in the paint shop by Darren. They have been ground back to bare metal and had the badly corroded areas removed. From there, we’ve welded in fresh metal which will be ground back and sanded down to a smooth finish.
RS2000 Completed Restoration
December 16, 2019
Today we said goodbye to our gorgeous 1977 Ford Escort RS2000. This lovely Ford came in for a complete restoration here with us at Bridge Classic Cars. The team here pulled out all the stops to ensure this RS200 was finished to the highest standards.
Congratulations Paul, we hope you enjoy this fabulous car for many miles to come!
For sale soon: Fiat 850 Sport Spider arrives at the Bridge Classic Cars Workshop
December 13, 2019
Coming into our workshop today is this lovely little Fiat 850 Sport Spider. We hope to have the little 850cc engine firing soon. Then we will inspect the vehicle an prepare for sale. There is no doubting this 850 is in need of restorative works to get it fit for road use once more.
