Polishing A C-Type
April 24, 2024
Jonn has been looking after our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. Here are his notes: Continue to work through list of jobs. Drill,dash and fit passengers
Projects
Suspension, Glovebox, And More
April 24, 2024
Both Paul and Lydia have been working on our 1956 Jensen 541. Once Paul had changed over the rear suspension leaf springs to the correct
Power Steering Box
April 24, 2024
Steve has removed the power steering box of our 1988 Mercedes 300SL. Once it was removed, it was stripped and cleaned ready for new seals
MGA In Paint
April 24, 2024
Our 1960 MGA has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. After being stripped to bare metal, Mauro applied epoxy primer to the front wings,
Double Six Progress
April 24, 2024
As our 1989 Daimler Double Six is being prepared to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jon has been completing some repairs. Here is
A Future Competition Car
April 22, 2024
Our 1958 Austin Healey 100/6 has just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Once it has been inspected and assessed, with any repairs being
Transporting A Classic Land Rover
April 18, 2024
Tony recently transported our 1965 Land Rover Series 2a from our secure storage facility back to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop before delivering it to
PDI And Road Test
April 18, 2024
In preparation for our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to be delivered to its new owner (who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions), Jonn has been
A Different New Arrival
April 18, 2024
Earlier today, our 1955 MG Magnette arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This new arrival is a little bit different though – it’s actually
Another New Arrival
April 17, 2024
Our 1989 Daimler Double Six has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It will now be inspected and assessed before we decide its future.
XK120 Chassis
April 17, 2024
Our 1954 Jaguar XK120 has made some great progress as of late. As you can see from the pictures below, things are starting to come
A New Arrival
April 17, 2024
We recently welcomed our 1982 Citroen GSA into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a service. Technician Jonn checked all of the lights and levels
Roof And Front End
April 17, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon has been with Christian in the fabrication bay for more work recently. He painted the roof, modified the roof and mounting
Seat Runners
April 17, 2024
As our 1956 Jensen 541 continues to make good progress through its restoration journey here at Bridge Classic Cars, Paul has been assembling the seat
Inspection And Repairs
April 17, 2024
As our 1990 Jaguar XJ6 will eventually be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jonn has been investigating and assessing the car as well as
Steering And Suspension
April 17, 2024
Steve has been preparing our 1988 Mercedes SL300 to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. He replaced the steering idler arm bolt and bush
Bonnet Straps And Badges
April 17, 2024
Technician Jonn has continued work on the Grantz sensor on our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He also secured the bracket under the prop shaft. He
A Rusty Boot
April 17, 2024
Mauro has been working on the rust on the boot area of our 1960 MGA. He also removed wax from the front inner wings.
Jaguar Rear Axle
April 17, 2024
Jonn has been continuing with his work on the rear axle of our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans. He mounted the easy bleed pipes and
Our E-Type Delivered
April 17, 2024
On Monday, Tony, Molly, and Nick delivered our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster to lucky winner Darcy. This is a beautiful classic and we
Another Competition Car Delivered
April 17, 2024
Earlier this week, we delivered our 2007 BMW 335i to lucky winner, Stephen. After loading up the car into our covered trailer, Tony made the
WIN Our 1988 Mercedes 300SL
April 16, 2024
Our 1988 Mercedes 300SL is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. Our Mercedes-Benz 300SL was originally delivered by Mercedes-Benz main dealer Callanders
Pre-Launch Repairs
April 15, 2024
Steve has been making some final repairs to our 1988 Mercedes 300SL in preparation for it to go live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. He
Cobra Chassis
April 15, 2024
Classic car technician Julian has been building the chassis of our 1975 AC Cobra Replica. The front suspension has been painted and serviced and just
912 Transport
April 15, 2024
Our 1965 Porsche 912 has been transported and delivered back home.
Another Pick-Up
April 15, 2024
While out on the road, Tony picked up the differential for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. Now that it is back in the
Collecting A Spitfire
April 15, 2024
Tony recently made the drive to Clacton to pick up a 1974 Triumph Spitfire. After loading it into the trailer, he delivered it safely to
Spitfire Wheel Caps
April 12, 2024
The wheel caps of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire have been prepped ready to be painted very soon.
TR7 Service
April 12, 2024
Technician Juliam has been servicing our 1981 Triumph TR7. He changed the oil and filter, checked all levels, replaced the nearside front wheel bearing, removed
Transit Door Steps
April 12, 2024
Steve has fitted the newly painted doorstep trims and step rubbers on our Ford Transit Tipper MKII. He also fitted the chassis plates.
Polishing A C-Type
April 24, 2024
Jonn has been looking after our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica.
Here are his notes:
Continue to work through list of jobs. Drill,dash and fit passengers grab handle. Secure all wiring under dash. Mask up areas around interior and polish alloy inside. Work slowly through car around inside panels visible when interior installed.
Continue to polish interior. Go over each panel a few times to get to a desired finish.
Finish polishing interior panels. Clean and hoover out. Fit gear lever cover and gaiter. Fit tunnel cover and mats to front.
Suspension, Glovebox, And More
April 24, 2024
Both Paul and Lydia have been working on our 1956 Jensen 541.
Once Paul had changed over the rear suspension leaf springs to the correct ones, he carried on fitting the door trim.
Lydia then made a glove box for our classic Jensen. It’s small in size as it has to fit into the dash around an air duct and wiper motor linkage. Lydia fitted the box she had previously made, then covered the front panel with red leather.
Unfortunately, due to the unique nature of the Jensen, the passenger seat didn’t fit next to the tunnel. Because it was made so long ago before the tunnel was ever fitted, we could not envisage this problem occurring. Lydia has test-fitted the seat into the vehicle and made alterations so that it will no longer fall on the gearbox tunnel, even when it is in its most forward position.
The door surrounds were then finished and the dash and extra wiring were also fitted for the fan motor and screen washer pump.
Power Steering Box
April 24, 2024
Steve has removed the power steering box of our 1988 Mercedes 300SL. Once it was removed, it was stripped and cleaned ready for new seals before being reassembled.
MGA In Paint
April 24, 2024
Our 1960 MGA has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop.
After being stripped to bare metal, Mauro applied epoxy primer to the front wings, rear wings, bonnet, and boot.
Double Six Progress
April 24, 2024
As our 1989 Daimler Double Six is being prepared to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jon has been completing some repairs. Here is what he has been up to:
Reassemble after paint job. Refit boot trims and panels. Remove battery and charge. Reassemble removed parts from paint job. Clean battery tray and paint black. Fit modified battery hold down brackets and fit battery and secure. Help Lydia refit sunroof. Particularly awkward to get aligned. Lubricate and keep adjusting until satisfied with operation. Leave in the shut position to settle new seal in place. Refit wiper arms and wipers and test.
Investigate horn not working when refitting steering wheel centre push. Trace to earth fault but leave for now. Carry out full inspection and report. Grease all points. Reposition nearside driveshaft covers to gain access to grease nipples.
A Future Competition Car
April 22, 2024
Our 1958 Austin Healey 100/6 has just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Once it has been inspected and assessed, with any repairs being made, it will go on to be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
This classic already looks great so we can only imagine how incredible it will look as it leaves the workshop in the near future.
Transporting A Classic Land Rover
April 18, 2024
Tony recently transported our 1965 Land Rover Series 2a from our secure storage facility back to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop before delivering it to Cult 4×4.
PDI And Road Test
April 18, 2024
In preparation for our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to be delivered to its new owner (who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions), Jonn has been conducting a pre-delivery inspection and road test.
Here are his notes:
Finish pdi and carry out road test. Choke not picking revs up enough when operated. Adjust quadrant bolts on throttle spindle and retry, ok. Drives ok when warmed up properly. Throttle pedal a bit stiff again like before. Remove cable and lubricate. Refit and test, better. Just waiting for spare tyre yo be fitted to spare wheel and the ready to go.
Jonn also stripped and adjusted the nearside front wheel bearing before refitting the wheel and torquing it to spec.
A Different New Arrival
April 18, 2024
Earlier today, our 1955 MG Magnette arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This new arrival is a little bit different though – it’s actually my new classic (sort of!).
Through the Classic Car Loan Project, I am the custodian of this beautiful classic for the next 12 months.
While the car is in my care, I will be taking it to all of our events and car shows. I will also be using it regularly for the pure enjoyment of doing so!
Peter, who is the owner of the car, drove it to the workshop and spent lots of time showing me around it. I obviously returned the favour by showing him around the workshop and all of our current projects.
Thank you to Peter and everyone at the Classic Car Loan Project who helped organise the handover – I look forward to making the most out of my time with the beautiful MG Magnette.
Another New Arrival
April 17, 2024
Our 1989 Daimler Double Six has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
It will now be inspected and assessed before we decide its future.
XK120 Chassis
April 17, 2024
Our 1954 Jaguar XK120 has made some great progress as of late.
As you can see from the pictures below, things are starting to come together.
A New Arrival
April 17, 2024
We recently welcomed our 1982 Citroen GSA into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for a service.
Technician Jonn checked all of the lights and levels and topped them up where needed. The handbrake linkage was lubricated and the air filter was removed, blown out, and refitted.
The car was raised up on the ramp so Jonn could drain the oil and inspect the underside. He stripped and checked the rear brakes which were fine. The front inboard brakes were also fine but the gearbox oil was slightly low. This was topped up before Jonn tested the battery. The battery failed so a new one was fitted along with a new oil filter and spark plugs.
New oil was put in before it the car was run up to temperature and tested. All tyres were checked and inflated where necessary and the wheel nuts were torqued. Once all this was complete, a road test was carried out which Jonn was happy with.
Some points that Jonn noted were:
- Cambelt was replaced in 2017 but only done 6000 miles
- Front pads 15% worn, discs ok.
- Rear pads 5% worn, discs ok.
- Exhaust hitting floor.
- Steering wheel out to right.
- Slightly oily underneath.
Roof And Front End
April 17, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon has been with Christian in the fabrication bay for more work recently. He painted the roof, modified the roof and mounting point, and fitted up and welded on the guttering, before welding the roof onto the truck.
Christian also fitted up the front end.
Seat Runners
April 17, 2024
As our 1956 Jensen 541 continues to make good progress through its restoration journey here at Bridge Classic Cars, Paul has been assembling the seat runners and drilling the mounting holes for these. The seat belt mounts have been fitted to the gearbox tunnel and the work has begun on fitting the door trim and the fabrication of a cage for the striker plate bolts.
Paul also fitted the chrome trim to the roof edge and aligned and pre-drilled the rear window hinges. He then went on to fit and align the front side panels before fitting the rear side window hinges. He also started fitting the aluminium ground panels.
Inspection And Repairs
April 17, 2024
As our 1990 Jaguar XJ6 will eventually be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jonn has been investigating and assessing the car as well as making some repairs. Here are his notes:
Start inspection. Check all lights and levels and top up where required. Raise in the air and complete inspection and start repairs.. Remove wheels and clean and inspect brakes. Wire brush rear subframe mounts and underseal black. Refit wheels. Refit engine wiring loom to bracket. Grease drive shaft joints. Strip centre console to refit lid trim. Find support bracket that had dropped underneath armrest. Start reassembly.
Continue reassembly of centre console and armrest. Screw under trim in place and fit support bracket and test. Fit new trim clips to lower dash panel beneath glovebox and secure. Lubricate and g3t electric aerial working better. Wire brush and paint lower radiator support where had gone rusty.
Steering And Suspension
April 17, 2024
Steve has been preparing our 1988 Mercedes SL300 to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
He replaced the steering idler arm bolt and bush as well as the near-side front bottom ball joint.
Bonnet Straps And Badges
April 17, 2024
Technician Jonn has continued work on the Grantz sensor on our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He also secured the bracket under the prop shaft.
He went on to remove and turn the bonnet release handles 180° before fitting and securing the leather bonnet straps.
The headlights were rewired as the fog light was not turning off. Once this was resolved, Jonn drilled and fitted the badges to the bonnet and rear panel.
A Rusty Boot
April 17, 2024
Mauro has been working on the rust on the boot area of our 1960 MGA. He also removed wax from the front inner wings.
Jaguar Rear Axle
April 17, 2024
Jonn has been continuing with his work on the rear axle of our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans. He mounted the easy bleed pipes and cleaned the frame ready to install. The ABS wires were fed into the car before Jonn mounted the rear diff sensor and secured it.
The rear axle mount was secured and the pipes were connected before the rear brakes were bled. The wheels were then refitted.
Jonn then refitted the exhaust pipes. The rear boxes were mounted and the pies fed through the subframe before all joints were secured from back to front.
The easy bleed pipes were remounted away from the exhaust, the ABS wires were reconnected under the rear seat and the rear seat was refitted.
Finally, the handbrake was adjusted and the carpet was refitted.
Our E-Type Delivered
April 17, 2024
On Monday, Tony, Molly, and Nick delivered our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster to lucky winner Darcy.
This is a beautiful classic and we all hope that Darcy enjoys it as much as we have.
Congratulations Darcy!
Another Competition Car Delivered
April 17, 2024
Earlier this week, we delivered our 2007 BMW 335i to lucky winner, Stephen.
After loading up the car into our covered trailer, Tony made the trip to Stephens’s home and delivered the car straight onto his driveway!
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to congratulate Stephen again and we hope he enjoys his new car.
WIN Our 1988 Mercedes 300SL
April 16, 2024
Our 1988 Mercedes 300SL is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
Our Mercedes-Benz 300SL was originally delivered by Mercedes-Benz main dealer Callanders of Glasgow to Cheshire Products Ltd on March 18, 1988. Initially serving as a director’s vehicle for six years before moving on to its second owner on March 25, 1994. After looking after the car for 24 years, it was eventually passed on to the third owner on May 25, 2018. Following a brief ownership, our 300SL found its way to its most recent owner on April 18, 2020.
- Nautical Blue Metallic with a contrasting Cream leather interior
- 85,000 miles
- Original factory hardtop
- Four owners from new
- Recent expenditure of over £15,000
- History file of service stamps, past MOTs, and invoices
- Bridge Classic Cars Pre-Delivery Inspection
Pre-Launch Repairs
April 15, 2024
Steve has been making some final repairs to our 1988 Mercedes 300SL in preparation for it to go live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
He has replaced the washer pump rubber seal, replaced the driver’s side interior light, and fitted a new auxiliary drive belt.
Cobra Chassis
April 15, 2024
Classic car technician Julian has been building the chassis of our 1975 AC Cobra Replica. The front suspension has been painted and serviced and just the front coilovers and anti-roll bar are left to fit.
The differential is in place and the lower brackets have been fitted.
Mauro has also applied Raptor to the wheel arches.
Another Pick-Up
April 15, 2024
While out on the road, Tony picked up the differential for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
Now that it is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, work can continue on this rare classic Aston.
Collecting A Spitfire
April 15, 2024
Tony recently made the drive to Clacton to pick up a 1974 Triumph Spitfire. After loading it into the trailer, he delivered it safely to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Now that it is here, work can begin on bringing this classic Spitfire back to life.
Spitfire Wheel Caps
April 12, 2024
The wheel caps of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire have been prepped ready to be painted very soon.
TR7 Service
April 12, 2024
Technician Juliam has been servicing our 1981 Triumph TR7. He changed the oil and filter, checked all levels, replaced the nearside front wheel bearing, removed the brake pads to clean and grease them, and resealed the top radiator hose.
Transit Door Steps
April 12, 2024
Steve has fitted the newly painted doorstep trims and step rubbers on our Ford Transit Tipper MKII. He also fitted the chassis plates.
