Refreshed Seats
April 12, 2024
Lydia has replaced the old worn-out covers on the back seats of our 1985 Citroen CX25 GTi. She used new fabric so that it matched
Projects
XK120 Engine And Gearbox
April 12, 2024
The engine and gearbox have been put back onto the chassis of our 1954 Jaguar XK120. After being lifted into position, Jonn secured the mounts
Work Continues
April 12, 2024
Our 1960 MGA has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. Mauro has removed the wax from the body of the inner wheel arches. He
Bentley Transport
April 12, 2024
Our 1963 Bentley S3 has been safely loaded into our transport trailer ready to move on to the next phase of its restoration.
541 Rebuild Progress
April 12, 2024
Paul has continued rebuilding our 1956 Jensen 541. He has modified the clutch and started making the mounts for the seat belts. Paul then went
Royal Enfield Check
April 12, 2024
Paul has been looking at our 1960 Royal Enfield Single. He fitted a battery and checked for a spark. He added fuel to the bike
Service
April 11, 2024
Julian has been servicing our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3. He changed the oil and filter, 12 plugs, 2 air filters, the fuel filter, added
Pre Delivery Inspection
April 11, 2024
Before we deliver our stunning 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster to its lucky new owner, Jonn has been doing its PDI. He was happy
Jensen Bonnet Brackets
April 11, 2024
Christian has been hard at work in the fabrication bay making bonnet brackets for our 1960 Jensen 541R.
A Restored Jensen Delivered
April 11, 2024
Our 1959 Jensen 541R has left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and is now back with its very happy owner. Tony loaded the car up
XJS Brakes And Rear Axle
April 11, 2024
Classic car technician Jonn has been continuing his work on our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans. His notes were: Strip and clean caliper to be
C-Types Lights And Indicators
April 11, 2024
Jonn has been working on our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He raised it up on the ramp and removed the centre under trays. He then
A Cobra In The Paintshop
April 11, 2024
Our 1975 AC Cobra Replica has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop recently. Chris has painted the engine bay while Mauro completed filler
Seat Repair
April 11, 2024
A seat from a Renault Clio has just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Lydia is going to be working on it to make
A Classic Citroen Arrives
April 11, 2024
We have recently welcomed our 1985 Citroen CX25 GTi into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. While it is with us, Lydia will be working on
Morgan Catalogue
April 11, 2024
This is the catalogue that was released to advertise the limited edition Morgan 4/4s, released in 2006, to mark 71 years of 4/4 production. This
Our Limited Edition Morgan Is Ready To Be Won
April 10, 2024
In 2006, the Morgan 4/4 celebrated its seventy-first year. To mark this milestone, a limited run of 142 ’70th Anniversary Edition’ cars was commissioned. Of these
E-Type Oil Change
April 10, 2024
Technician Julian has been attending to the nearside exhaust manifold of our 1972 Jaguar E-Type. It was blowing between the manifold and head so he
Work Begins On A New Arrival
April 8, 2024
We have recently welcomed a 1960 MGA into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and work has already begun. Classic car technician has been stripping the
Delivered To Auction
April 8, 2024
Tony recently delivered our 1968 Lotus Elan S4 to Manor Park Auctions ready to go up for sale at the weekend.
Boot Carpet And More
April 8, 2024
Lydia has been looking at the boot carpet in our 1956 Jensen 541. She has templated and made the boot carpets, which are unique to
Water Proofing
April 8, 2024
Steve has fitted the new waterproof connectors for the rear lights on our Ford Transit Tipper MKII. Once this was done, he moved on to
Lots Of Cobra Progress
April 5, 2024
Our 1975 AC Cobra Replica has been undergoing quite a lot of week recently. It has had primer and raptor applied to the engine bay
Win Our Spitfire
April 5, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. Introduced in the wake of the oil crisis, the Spitfire was
Honda S2000 Photoshoot
April 4, 2024
As the owner of our 2005 Honda S2000 was collecting their car from the workshop today, I thought it only right to take one last
Getting Ready To Say Goodbye
April 4, 2024
As we prepare to say goodbye to our 1959 Jensen 541R, I thought it would be nice to take some photos of it in its
Carpet Mats
April 4, 2024
Over the past few days, Lydia has been cutting and binding the carpets for our 1963 Bentley S3. The originals were in a poor state,
Spitfire Repairs
April 4, 2024
Technician Jonn has been completing some repairs on our 1979 Triumph Spitfire. He has stripped and fitted a new throttle cable before adjusting it to
Roof And Floor
April 4, 2024
Christian has been continuing his work on our 1951 Austin Devon. He has been making the roof guttering fit as well as repairing the right-hand
XJS Inspection
April 4, 2024
Jonn has been inspecting our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans. Here are his notes: Start repairs 8n competition workshop. Strip boot and remove battery and
Refreshed Seats
April 12, 2024
Lydia has replaced the old worn-out covers on the back seats of our 1985 Citroen CX25 GTi. She used new fabric so that it matched the front seats.
XK120 Engine And Gearbox
April 12, 2024
The engine and gearbox have been put back onto the chassis of our 1954 Jaguar XK120.
After being lifted into position, Jonn secured the mounts and everything in place. The wheels were then put back on so the stands could be removed.
Work Continues
April 12, 2024
Our 1960 MGA has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. Mauro has removed the wax from the body of the inner wheel arches. He also removed the front seats and started stripping the paint to bare metal.
Bentley Transport
April 12, 2024
Our 1963 Bentley S3 has been safely loaded into our transport trailer ready to move on to the next phase of its restoration.
541 Rebuild Progress
April 12, 2024
Paul has continued rebuilding our 1956 Jensen 541. He has modified the clutch and started making the mounts for the seat belts.
Paul then went on to fit the wiper motor before finishing fitting the seat belts. He has also started fabricating new seat runner mounts ready to be welded in place.
Royal Enfield Check
April 12, 2024
Paul has been looking at our 1960 Royal Enfield Single.
He fitted a battery and checked for a spark. He added fuel to the bike but found a leak which will need further repairs.
Service
April 11, 2024
Julian has been servicing our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3. He changed the oil and filter, 12 plugs, 2 air filters, the fuel filter, added 2 litres of antifreeze, and checked all other fluid levels.
He then adjusted both doors as they had dropped before replacing the door seal on the offside B post.
Pre Delivery Inspection
April 11, 2024
Before we deliver our stunning 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster to its lucky new owner, Jonn has been doing its PDI.
He was happy with everything so fuelled it up and it is now ready to be delivered.
Jensen Bonnet Brackets
April 11, 2024
Christian has been hard at work in the fabrication bay making bonnet brackets for our 1960 Jensen 541R.
A Restored Jensen Delivered
April 11, 2024
Our 1959 Jensen 541R has left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and is now back with its very happy owner.
Tony loaded the car up and safely delivered it home earlier this week.
This is a stunning classic car and one that has been with us for a while. It’s great to now see it back where it belongs.
XJS Brakes And Rear Axle
April 11, 2024
Classic car technician Jonn has been continuing his work on our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans. His notes were:
Strip and clean caliper to be re used. Blow off and dry. Rub down and mask and paint with silver bake caliper paint. Clean both pistons ready for new seal kit. Strip both hand brake calipers. Clean and blow off. Rub down and mask. Paint silver the same as service brake caliper. Repeat process for other side. Hang all up to dry.
Start to reassemble rear axle. Fit new discs and refit driveshaft flanges and shims. Fit new caliper to offside rear. Refit handbrake caliper and new handbrake pads and secure to caliper. Secure caliper and fit new pads. Fit new axle mounts to frame.
Fit new caliper seal kit to nearside rear caliper. Fit caliper and handbrake caliper to axle. Fit new pads and adjust handbrake caliper. Fit easy bleed pipes.
C-Types Lights And Indicators
April 11, 2024
Jonn has been working on our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. He raised it up on the ramp and removed the centre under trays. He then worked out where and how to fit the prop shaft speed sensor pick up and sensor.
After measuring the length of wire required to connect the indicators, a small twin-core loom was made and taped up. After feeding the wire through the hole under the indicator, it was connected, tested, and repeated on the other side.
The rear headlight covers were also fitted before the bonnet alignment was finished.
A Cobra In The Paintshop
April 11, 2024
Our 1975 AC Cobra Replica has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop recently.
Chris has painted the engine bay while Mauro completed filler work on the bonnet and doors.
Meanwhile, technician Jonn got the chassis out of storage and placed it on stands ready for first assembly to begin very soon. He also cleaned and prepared various parts for refitting. He fitted the spindles to the front hubs and greased the poly bushes in the top arms.
Seat Repair
April 11, 2024
A seat from a Renault Clio has just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Lydia is going to be working on it to make some repairs. Once she is done, the seat will look new again and will be ready to go back into the car.
A Classic Citroen Arrives
April 11, 2024
We have recently welcomed our 1985 Citroen CX25 GTi into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
While it is with us, Lydia will be working on the interior to make some improvements. Soon after it arrived, Mauro got straight to work removing the seats.
Morgan Catalogue
April 11, 2024
This is the catalogue that was released to advertise the limited edition Morgan 4/4s, released in 2006, to mark 71 years of 4/4 production.
This gives more details about the 142 cars in this limited run, including our ‘1952’ tribute which is available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Our Limited Edition Morgan Is Ready To Be Won
April 10, 2024
In 2006, the Morgan 4/4 celebrated its seventy-first year. To mark this milestone, a limited run of 142 ’70th Anniversary Edition’ cars was commissioned. Of these 142 vehicles, just two were produced per build year. Each edition featured unique paint colours, soft-top designs, upholstery, and more, reflecting the style of its corresponding decade.
Our 2006 Morgan 4/4 ’70th Anniversary’ is one of the two ‘1952’ models. Finished in Duck Egg Blue with Black leather upholstery and Dark Blue weather equipment, this car was originally supplied through Thomson & Potter of Perth. After just 12,000 miles, it entered its second ownership in October 2020, where it has remained until now.
Entry is open to win our 2006 Morgan 4/4 ’70th Anniversary’
All the details you need are on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
E-Type Oil Change
April 10, 2024
Technician Julian has been attending to the nearside exhaust manifold of our 1972 Jaguar E-Type. It was blowing between the manifold and head so he removed the inlet manifolds and carburettors, removed the heat shields and downpipes, and removed the exhaust manifold.
Julian found that the manifold flanges were out of shape so he filed them flat and refitted them with new gaskets. Once this was done, he refitted all parts and completed an oil and filter change.
Work Begins On A New Arrival
April 8, 2024
We have recently welcomed a 1960 MGA into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and work has already begun.
Classic car technician has been stripping the car ready for it to be painted very soon.
Delivered To Auction
April 8, 2024
Tony recently delivered our 1968 Lotus Elan S4 to Manor Park Auctions ready to go up for sale at the weekend.
Boot Carpet And More
April 8, 2024
Lydia has been looking at the boot carpet in our 1956 Jensen 541. She has templated and made the boot carpets, which are unique to each car. She has shaped and moulded the sides to fit the rear curves in the boot, and then completed it with a large over mat. She will finish glueing everything down when the wiring has been finalised.
Paul has also been working on our classic 541. He has made and fitted the earth cable, fitted the distributor vacuum pipe, cut a hole in the gearbox tunnel to make access to the speedo drive and fabricated a cover. He has also made and fitted the wiper motor mounting plate, and designed and made the seat belt mounts.
Water Proofing
April 8, 2024
Steve has fitted the new waterproof connectors for the rear lights on our Ford Transit Tipper MKII.
Once this was done, he moved on to cut the doorstep retaining strip to length and drilled it ready for painting.
Lots Of Cobra Progress
April 5, 2024
Our 1975 AC Cobra Replica has been undergoing quite a lot of week recently.
It has had primer and raptor applied to the engine bay as well as the inner wheel arches being prepped for raptor.
The chassis has been collected from powder coating and is now back in the workshop. The rear coilovers have been assembled and the engine bay is now ready for paint.
Win Our Spitfire
April 5, 2024
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
Introduced in the wake of the oil crisis, the Spitfire was fitted with a more fuel-efficient 1.5-litre engine, which helped make it both economical and lively on the road. Despite its small size, our Spitfire is surprisingly comfortable and practical. The driver’s seat is a fun place to be and there’s even enough space in the boot for your shopping or luggage for a night or two away.
Our 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 comes with an extensive history file that contains invoices, MOT certificates, handwritten correspondence from its previous owner, a parts catalogue, and a current membership card for the Triumph Sports Six Club (expires 1st June 2024).
Enter the draw here.
Honda S2000 Photoshoot
April 4, 2024
As the owner of our 2005 Honda S2000 was collecting their car from the workshop today, I thought it only right to take one last round of photos in its finished state before we said goodbye.
Getting Ready To Say Goodbye
April 4, 2024
As we prepare to say goodbye to our 1959 Jensen 541R, I thought it would be nice to take some photos of it in its almost-finished state.
A bit more testing is needed and then it will be off home to its owner.
Carpet Mats
April 4, 2024
Over the past few days, Lydia has been cutting and binding the carpets for our 1963 Bentley S3. The originals were in a poor state, dirty and also covered in moth damage. She took the pattern from these and created new ones, and then bound the edges in leather which has been used on the rest of the interior.
Spitfire Repairs
April 4, 2024
Technician Jonn has been completing some repairs on our 1979 Triumph Spitfire. He has stripped and fitted a new throttle cable before adjusting it to get full throttle.
Roof And Floor
April 4, 2024
Christian has been continuing his work on our 1951 Austin Devon. He has been making the roof guttering fit as well as repairing the right-hand side of the floor.
He went on to repair the left-hand side of the floor too. The floors were then fitted up, along with the gearbox tunnel.
XJS Inspection
April 4, 2024
Jonn has been inspecting our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans. Here are his notes:
Start repairs 8n competition workshop. Strip boot and remove battery and poorly fitted isolator. Copy original battery tie down and make new battery tie down for one side. Make bracket to mount isolator and get Christian to weld to battery securing frame. Mock up and mark each wire ready to cut. Remove frame and cut earth lead. Solder on 2 battery cable eye terminals and connect to isolator.
Fit battery and security frame complete with isolator and tighten tie downs to secure. Connect earth cable and tighten battery terminal. Re route positive lead and connect and tighten terminal. Test isolator, ok. Mount battery cover and mark position of isolator. Drill hole and make 2 small alloy brackets to fit securing holes at bottom. Secure brackets and use hole cutter to make hole. Mount on top of battery and secure. All ok. Remove interior light. Resecure nearside sun visor clip.
Fit battery and security frame complete with isolator and tighten tie downs to secure. Connect earth cable and tighten battery terminal. Re route positive lead and connect and tighten terminal. Test isolator, ok. Mount battery cover and mark position of isolator. Drill hole and make 2 small alloy brackets to fit securing holes at bottom. Secure brackets and use hole cutter to make hole. Mount on top of battery and secure. All ok. Remove interior light. Resecure nearside sun visor clop.
Repair interior light with single screw. Reconnect and refit. Tested ok. Mastic cigarette lighter socket back into centre console as all lugs broken off? Tape up and leave to go off. Investigate nearside window not working g and found window operates fine today. Drill out and re rivet bonnet secondary catch. Investigate front fogs not working. Use power probe to check each light and bulb. Nearside has dead short. Remove and strip light. Test bulb, ok. Refit and reconnect, ok now. Trace fuses to inside car and found blown fuse. Replace and test, all,working ok now. Strip and fit nearside track rod end rubber. Use lockwire to secure and refit. Refit wheel.
Jonn also removed the rear axle and stripped it.
