Building Update – New Paint Prep Area
February 7, 2022
There’s a new area in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ. Our paint and body shop has extended to a new paint
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Light Work – Bulbs Missing from the 1977 MGB Roadster
February 7, 2022
During the refit and testing of the 1977 MGB Roadster, our in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars have noted that none of the
The Next Phase – Masking Up and First Coat of Primer on the 1965 Porsche 912
February 7, 2022
The wonderful 1965 Porsche 912 that is in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint and body shop at our Suffolk HQ has been being worked
Featured – Man With The Golden Roller Outside Buckingham Palace
February 6, 2022
Our former 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1, now owned by The Man with The Golden Roller, has been on its travels recently. The car
Behind the Scenes – Photoshoot with the 1975 MGB GT
February 4, 2022
Every car has a story. Some have been places, some of them have done incredible things but some, have just been adored by their owners.
This Just In – 1952 MG TD
February 4, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars have welcomed the newest arrival to our workshop here in Suffolk. This beautiful 1952 MG TD, finished in glossy black with a
Step One – Getting the 1965 Porsche 912 Back to Bare Metal
February 4, 2022
The wonderful 1965 Porsche 912 is currently in with Bridge Classic Cars for paint and bodywork, so it has been moved into our state of
Laid Bare – Dismantling the 1978 MGB GT
February 4, 2022
The in-house restoration technicians at Bridge Classic Cars have been busy dismantling the blaze orange 1978 MGB GT. Mauro and Tom have stripped the entire
Building Update – Clear Up and Reconfiguring the Parts Stores at Bridge Classic Cars
February 4, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars team at our Suffolk HQ have been busy preparing the first floor of our Suffolk HQ for the next phase of
New Shoes – Fresh Tyres on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
February 4, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars team have managed to source a set of tyres for the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III known as Fern Grey.
Building Update – Solar Panel Installation
February 3, 2022
As part of the recent updates to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ, we have embraced modernity! As part of the upgrades,
Start Over – Repairing the Rust on the 1969 Bentley T1
February 3, 2022
The 1969 Bentley T1 is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our in-house restoration technician, Dave, to begin work on the rust repairs
Inch Perfect – Fitting Carpets and Panels to the 1977 MGB Roadster
February 3, 2022
Brian, our master in-house trimmer here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working on the next phase of the interior of the 1977 MGB Roadster.
Safe and Sound – Engine for the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda Installed
February 3, 2022
The 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ has hit a milestone! The engine and gearbox are now
Building Update – Sorting Through the Stores for New Layout
February 3, 2022
With the dawn of a new year comes time for a change. At Bridge Classic Cars, we are moving around the layout of our Suffolk
End of an Era – Friend of Bridge Classic Cars Stephen Norman announces retirement from Stellantis Group
February 2, 2022
Friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Stephen Norman has announced his retirement from the Stellantis Group after 45 years in the automotive industry. He is the
This Just In – 1969 Audi 70L
February 2, 2022
The very rare and unique 1969 Audi 70L is now safe and sound at the Bridge Classic Cars secure storage facility, The Hangar. Once it
Nearly There – Preparing the Engine of the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda for Installation
February 2, 2022
Our in-house technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars have been methodically working through the beautiful straight-six and gearbox of the 1969 Mercedes 280SL to get
First Layer – Fitting Sound Deadening to the 1977 MGB Roadster
February 2, 2022
The 1977 MGB Roadster which is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for restoration has begun the first phase of its interior installation. The
What’s the Story – The Life and Times of our 1959 MGA Twin Cam
February 2, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars Competitions thought you might like to know a bit of the back story on our 1959 MGA Twin Cam that is currently
Ipswich to Felixstowe Classic Vehicle Rally
February 1, 2022
The annual Ipswich to Felixstowe Classic Vehicle Rally is going ahead this year! Last year, due to Covid19, it had to be cancelled. But this
Beneath the Surface – Stripping Back the 1969 Bentley T1
February 1, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint and body team have been working on stripping down the 1969 Bentley T1. What they’ve found isn’t looking good.
This Just In – 1965 Porsche 912
February 1, 2022
This morning, Bridge Classic Cars collected its latest project. A beautiful 1965 Porsche 912 will be heading into our Suffolk HQ to be assessed and
Behind The Scenes – Shooting the 1959 MGA Twin Cam
February 1, 2022
It was a cold and damp January morning as the 1959 MGA Twin Cam fired into life outside the Bridge Classic Cars hangar. As the
A New Look – Wheels for the 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Refinished
January 31, 2022
The wheels for the 2005 Aston Martin DB9 have come back from refurbished by the guys over at WheelWorx. The wheels for the DB9, which
Special Delivery – Container of Cars from South Africa
January 31, 2022
Over the weekend, Bridge Classic Cars have had a very special delivery to our Suffolk HQ. A sealed shipping container was dropped off, which inside
Remove and Inspect – Teardown of the Blaze Orange MGB GT
January 31, 2022
Mauro, one of the Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration technicians, has been working on getting the Blaze Orange MGB GT stripped down for assessment by
Little Details – Chrome Headlight Bezzles on the 1977 MGB Roadster
January 31, 2022
The 1977 MGB Roadster currently undergoing restoration at Bridge Classic Cars has had a couple of its finishing details put on the car before it
Arch Repairs – Fixing the Rust Issues on the 1987 Daimler Double Six
January 31, 2022
The arches of the 1987 Daimler Double Six are in need of some TLC. So, with the car in the hands of our in-house fabrication
Featured – 1967 Austin Mini 850 in the Ipswich Star
January 31, 2022
It’s always a lovely sight to see our previous projects out in the world. An example of this is the 1967 Austin Mini 850 owned
Building Update – New Paint Prep Area
February 7, 2022
There’s a new area in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ. Our paint and body shop has extended to a new paint and body preparation area.
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop has been evolving over the last few months and with a recent change, the space is now being taken over by our paint and body shop to use in getting our amazing restoration projects ready for their paintwork. The space is currently being repainted before the team officially take over the area.
So, what used to be in there? We’ll let you know in the next building update!
Light Work – Bulbs Missing from the 1977 MGB Roadster
February 7, 2022
During the refit and testing of the 1977 MGB Roadster, our in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars have noted that none of the dash lights were working.
After looking further into this issue, Paul who is one of our in-house technicians found that the bulbs for each of the dash lights were actually missing from the car. He has reported that by the looks of the connectors, the bulbs had been missing for some time.
The Next Phase – Masking Up and First Coat of Primer on the 1965 Porsche 912
February 7, 2022
The wonderful 1965 Porsche 912 that is in the Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint and body shop at our Suffolk HQ has been being worked on by our amazing painter, Alan.
Alan has been working on getting the car prepared for the beginning of its bodywork journey. The first step was to get the car all the way back to bare metal, and now the team have begun the second phase of its story with Bridge Classic Cars. The car is now in epoxy primer.
The car needed to be put into primer before its bodywork begins as it’s used as a guide coat. The majority of this will actually be removed from the car. The paint and body team then use it to find any places where the bodyshell will need adjustment or tweaking to make the entire car work and flow in terms of its lines and curves.
After Alan has prepared the car for primer, he began the delicate work of masking up the car. This is just as important as the paint itself. Then, after cleaning down the bare metal, Alan began laying down the coats of primer.
We’re excited to show you the next chapter for the 1965 Porsche 912 with Bridge Classic Cars.
Featured – Man With The Golden Roller Outside Buckingham Palace
February 6, 2022
Our former 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1, now owned by The Man with The Golden Roller, has been on its travels recently.
The car has been photographed outside the gates of Buckingham Palace to commemorate the 70-year reign of HRH Queen Elizabeth II with this iconic Rolls Royce.
Head over to Instagram and take a look at the adventures of this beautiful 1974 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1 with The Man with the Golden Roller.
Behind the Scenes – Photoshoot with the 1975 MGB GT
February 4, 2022
Every car has a story. Some have been places, some of them have done incredible things but some, have just been adored by their owners. That’s the case with this 1974 MGB GT.
This car had been owned by its previous owner for the better part of 30 years. Through meticulous record-keeping on the car, you can see its story with them. So, with that in mind, Freddie decided to give this car a special kind of photoshoot.
The early morning light at the airbase where we is something else. It comes up low behind the ridgeline and breaks across the frosty ground. Only the sound of deer in the trees keeps you company in the early hours of the dawn light. That is where we find out MGB, parked on a fighter jet turning pad.
Freddie had got the car out from our secure storage facility, the hangar, as the first rays of light came above the horizon. You have to move quickly around here to get the light. So, Freddie made sure everything was warmed up and happy before pulling away from the hangar doors. MGB’s are some of the most practical and user-friendly classics around, but this one is definitely one of the easiest ones we have driven.
Once he had moved the car into its position and the light had just broken onto the curves of the car, the shoot began.
This Just In – 1952 MG TD
February 4, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars have welcomed the newest arrival to our workshop here in Suffolk. This beautiful 1952 MG TD, finished in glossy black with a contrasting green interior.
The car has come in to be assessed by our in-house restoration teams to find out what if anything this incredible little sportscar needs to be back in top shape for its future.
Keep a lookout here on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more on this wonderful 1952 MG TD.
Step One – Getting the 1965 Porsche 912 Back to Bare Metal
February 4, 2022
The wonderful 1965 Porsche 912 is currently in with Bridge Classic Cars for paint and bodywork, so it has been moved into our state of the art in-house paint shop for our technicians to begin working on it.
Alan, one of our amazing in-house paint experts, has stripped the iconic Porsche back to bare metal to begin the process of making the body perfect. Carefully and methodically, Alan has worked his way through the entire car to get rid of any old paint on the body.
We’re excited to bring you the next stages in the project of this 1965 Porsche 912 from Bridge Classic Cars.
Laid Bare – Dismantling the 1978 MGB GT
February 4, 2022
The in-house restoration technicians at Bridge Classic Cars have been busy dismantling the blaze orange 1978 MGB GT.
Mauro and Tom have stripped the entire car back to a bare shell for its assessment by the other in-house restoration teams. As part of this process, the technicians have carefully been taking photos of each individual component that comes off of the car and cataloguing them separately as assemblies.
This will help not only with the assessment of the car (in terms of what can be refurbished) but also if any new parts/pieces need to be sourced for the project. With the car this far stripped back, crucial parts of the car can be fully inspected by the team.
Expect to see a lot more on the 1978 MGB GT in at Bridge Classic Cars here on the news page.
If you would like to see the full gallery of the teardown, have a look at the gallery below!
Building Update – Clear Up and Reconfiguring the Parts Stores at Bridge Classic Cars
February 4, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars team at our Suffolk HQ have been busy preparing the first floor of our Suffolk HQ for the next phase of updates.
The parts stores and engine building room have been reconfigured for the next changes in our workshop which we’ll let you know about very soon…
New Shoes – Fresh Tyres on the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III Roadster
February 4, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars team have managed to source a set of tyres for the 1973 Jaguar E Type Series III known as Fern Grey.
Fern Grey will soon begin road tests and with that, we felt it needed a new set of tyres. At the request of the owner, we have sourced the closest we can get to the original tyres as possible but with a modern compound. Originally the tyres would have had a 215 section tyre but these tyres are a 205 section from Pirelli.
With tyres mounted thanks to Tyre Assist, our in-house restoration technicians can now move forward on the checklist before road testing this incredible one of a kind E Type.
Building Update – Solar Panel Installation
February 3, 2022
As part of the recent updates to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ, we have embraced modernity! As part of the upgrades, the roof of our workshop is now being lined with Solar Panels.
Along with protecting and preserving classic cars for the future, we feel we must embrace the tide and our responsibility of being more environmentally friendly to reduce our impact on the surrounding countryside even in a small way.
These are being installed onto ours and the surrounding buildings to reduce our energy consumption and make use of the large expanse of uninterrupted sky that surrounds our Suffolk workshop.
Start Over – Repairing the Rust on the 1969 Bentley T1
February 3, 2022
The 1969 Bentley T1 is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our in-house restoration technician, Dave, to begin work on the rust repairs of this classic Bentley.
The state of the body on the Bentley wasn’t in the best shape once our in-house paint and body team took the car all the back to bare metal. Evidence of poor repairs and work done to the car which did not have the best interest or, the longevity of the car in mind.
So, it’s time to sort the T1 out properly. Dave is one of our most experienced technicians and fabricators. He is beginning by sorting out the front sills for the Bentley. These are crucial for the strength and rigidity of the car which our team can then work off of when tackling other areas.
With this process started in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, keep a look out on the News Page for more updates soon on the 1969 Bentley T1 restoration.
Inch Perfect – Fitting Carpets and Panels to the 1977 MGB Roadster
February 3, 2022
Brian, our master in-house trimmer here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been working on the next phase of the interior of the 1977 MGB Roadster.
The rear was the first port of call for Brian on the journey of getting the interior complete. The rear bulkhead panels and carpet had to be put in place before moving forward. Brian had to retrim a few of the pieces from the carpet kit as they were oversized, the fit and finish on the Roadster has to be 100% right which is the standard of all Bridge Classic Cars interiors.
Brian also had to fabricate and modify some panels to take into account the rear speakers. Carefully, Brian made a template for the speaker grille and cut it out of black perforated steel which will sit behind the quarter panels, now with their hand-cut and finished openings for the speakers.
With the rear bulkhead trimmed, Brian could then start fitting the base panels which have been trimmed in match black carpet. Then the flooring could be laid and glued down into the classic 1970s roadster. Each piece was first offered up by Brian and if the fit wasn’t right, using his huge experience and skill, it could be trimmed to get the perfect fit for the car.
The work is progressing quickly on the 1977 MGB Roadster in with Bridge Classic Cars so keep an eye out here on the News Page for more updates on this fantastic little sports car.
Safe and Sound – Engine for the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda Installed
February 3, 2022
The 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ has hit a milestone! The engine and gearbox are now safely and securely in the car.
Jon and Paul have been working on the car for the past few days preparing everything for this moment. Carefully, the engine and gearbox were lowered into the nose of this iconic Mercedes sports car. The technicians lowered it inch by inch into the car, checking all the way that it wouldn’t snag or catch on anything. Thanks to the hard work and diligence of our technician Jon in prepping the engine bay, it all went in without a hitch.
With the engine and gearbox firmly in place by our in-house team, Jon could begin getting the wiring and the rest of the pipework all in place and ready to go. Then, the team begin the slow and important task of getting fluids into the new engine for its first start up very soon.
Building Update – Sorting Through the Stores for New Layout
February 3, 2022
With the dawn of a new year comes time for a change. At Bridge Classic Cars, we are moving around the layout of our Suffolk HQ. But, only upstairs…
Upstairs, along with our offices, is our extensive stores/parts department. This is where all of the spare parts or customer parts are carefully stored away in sections for easy access by our technicians and parts staff. With the next phase of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, the trim shop (located downstairs) is being moved upstairs and the stores will be in the workshop above the bench of the individual technician working on a specific car.
So, with that plan in place, the team at Bridge Classic Cars have had to carefully move each individual component and piece off the racking and onto the new racking downstairs. Once everything was downstairs and in place for the projects we have currently in for various work, the team could then begin removing the old racks and making the space ready for the new trim shop.
Along with the trim shop, there is a new assembly area upstairs for special projects and a slight change in layout allows for a new, more streamlined spares department.
We can’t wait to show you the new in-house trim shop once the move is completed!
End of an Era – Friend of Bridge Classic Cars Stephen Norman announces retirement from Stellantis Group
February 2, 2022
Friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Stephen Norman has announced his retirement from the Stellantis Group after 45 years in the automotive industry.
He is the head of the team attributed with saving Vauxhall. But his career began at British-Leyland and saw spells are Renault and Volkswagen.
We have cared for several of Stephen’s cars over the years and we wish him all the best in future.
This Just In – 1969 Audi 70L
February 2, 2022
The very rare and unique 1969 Audi 70L is now safe and sound at the Bridge Classic Cars secure storage facility, The Hangar.
Once it arrived, the next day the car received a full valet inside and out. The car will then be kept at the storage facility while it is awaiting its slot in our restoration workshop at Pettistree. Until then, we all continue to monitor the car, collecting parts we need and look into the history of this wonderful piece of UK Audi history.
Keep a look out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page and social media channels for updates on the 1969 Audi 70L.
Nearly There – Preparing the Engine of the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda for Installation
February 2, 2022
Our in-house technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars have been methodically working through the beautiful straight-six and gearbox of the 1969 Mercedes 280SL to get it ready to go back in the car.
Jon and Paul, our two in-house restoration technicians have painstakingly rerun every hose and wire that belongs to the engine and gearbox before it goes back into the engine bay of this iconic convertible. Using reference photos and catalogues made at the beginning of the project, the technicians were able to retrace each and every step to make sure that nothing has been missed off the engine.
Now with this complete and the gearbox attached to the back of the block, the guys will prepare the engine bay for the installation in the next couple of days. Ensuring that no hoses or metal lines are in the way which could be damaged during the installation.
Keep your eye out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for updates very soon on the 1969 Mercedes 280SL Pagoda.
First Layer – Fitting Sound Deadening to the 1977 MGB Roadster
February 2, 2022
The 1977 MGB Roadster which is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for restoration has begun the first phase of its interior installation.
The classic 1970s has been handed over to our in-house head trimmer Brian, to begin work on the new interior of the car. The first step is to fit the new cabin sound deadening kit into the car. With Brian’s many years of experience in automotive trim work, he knows the best steps to take into making sure that all the panels fit perfectly from the very first layer being laid into the car.
Using the best quality sound deadening material, Brian began at the rear of the car. Panel by panel he worked his way from the rear of seats all the way to the very edge of the toeboards under the dash.
With these crucial pieces in place, Brian could then begin getting the beautiful black carpet pieces into the corners of the car and covering the transmission tunnel.
This is the first step in getting the brand new interior of the 1977 MGB Roadster back in by our in-house restoration team.
What’s the Story – The Life and Times of our 1959 MGA Twin Cam
February 2, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars Competitions thought you might like to know a bit of the back story on our 1959 MGA Twin Cam that is currently live and waiting to be won!The 1959 MGA Twin Cam ”XLE 40” was first owned by the son of world famous composer, Annunzio Paolo Mantovani. Kenneth had ordered the car in the late 1950s and in the period it had been used in several sprints and races to some success. In 1963, Mantovani put the car up for sale in order to fund his new car, an Austin Healy 3000. He later went on to say that he preferred the handling of the MGA Twin Cam to the big Austin Healey.
After Mantovani owned the car, it was then in the care of Jo Krygier of Birmingham who owned and ran the car until 1965. At this point, the owner decided the car need a refresh. This is where the story of XLE 40, our 1959 MGA Twin Cam really begins.
About 3/4 of the way through XLE 40’s refresh in the mid-1960s, it was bought by Roger Andreason. For those who are into classic and vintage motorsport, you will know that Roger Andreason was the managing director of Chevron Cars from 1983. But before then, he used to club race. With this, his 1959 MGA Twin Cam ”XLE 40”.Roger set about creating a serious club racer out of XLE 40. Gathering all manner of hard to find spares and pieces to finish off its mechanical refresh. From there, it was to the track.
A newspaper clipping included in the cars history file from 1968 says:”On lap four they [race leaders] were joined by Roger Andreason in his twin-cam M.G.A. By completely mastering the tricky double apex of Camp Corner, Andreason managed to get a classical fast exit from the bend each time round, which brought him closer to, and then by the side of his opponents.”
But it wasn’t just here in England the car was raced during its 50-year life through Roger and then his son Chris. There are stories of XLE 40 racing in Europe and in Florida. A true racer at heart, the MGA Twin Cam was the perfect car for the job.
After its life of racing and the unfortunate and sad passing of Roger, his son Chris commissioned the car to be restored back to its original condition which is how you see the car today. Only its beautifully louvred bonnet gives any hint to its competition past. The restoration of the car was handled by a team from the original TVR factory who painstakingly worked the car back to its original specs. The only things not standard is the front grille (which is the same grille it wore throughout its racing career)and the rear lights.
Bridge Classic Cars Competitions want to give one lucky winner the chance to own this incredible piece of history. A beautiful and mechanically exceptional example of the MGA Twin Cam but add on to that the history and the story which is engrained into the very metal of its being.
Could you be the next chapter of this car’s amazing story? Head over to the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions and enter now for your chance to become part of the history of XLE 40. The 1959 MGA Twin Cam.
Ipswich to Felixstowe Classic Vehicle Rally
February 1, 2022
The annual Ipswich to Felixstowe Classic Vehicle Rally is going ahead this year!
Last year, due to Covid19, it had to be cancelled. But this year, the organisers have said it is going ahead.
Also, if you notice the second car in the photo? Yes, that is indeed our 1970 Bristol 411.
Beneath the Surface – Stripping Back the 1969 Bentley T1
February 1, 2022
The Bridge Classic Cars in-house paint and body team have been working on stripping down the 1969 Bentley T1. What they’ve found isn’t looking good.
The Bentley is showing signs of several repairs which did not have the cars best interest in mind. So, with this, Chris began diving deeper into the car to come up with a plan on how to best get this beautiful classic Bentley back into the best shape possible befitting a car of its standing.
Chris has meticulously and cautiously stripped back all of the paint on every single body panel to find every piece of sub-par previous work on the car. That way, moving forward the car can be repaired and restored correctly and last another 50+ years.
Whilst the body has been being worked on, Chris and Alan had some of the other panels and pieces for the Bentley inside the spray booth after perfecting them on the sanding tables. They are now shot in hard-wearing and durable modern epoxy primer.
Bridge Classic Cars ensure that during one of our restorations, the cars best interest is kept at the forefront of our work. So, keep a lookout here on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates on the 1969 Bentley T1.
This Just In – 1965 Porsche 912
February 1, 2022
This morning, Bridge Classic Cars collected its latest project. A beautiful 1965 Porsche 912 will be heading into our Suffolk HQ to be assessed and worked on by our in-house restoration teams.
Tom and Nick headed to the Suffolk/Essex borders to collect the car in our enclosed transporter for its journey back to the workshop. The sun was sharp and bright which only added to the beauty of the car as it sat dormant in the shed. So, it was the perfect opportunity to show you the care and attention we give to every car that Bridge Classic Cars transports and to take you behind the scenes of a make and model we are seeing more and more of.
This car is being worked on by ourselves on behalf of our friend Garry and noted Porsche specialist Howard Watts. We’re excited to play our role in the project of getting the 912 to look its absolute best for the project.
The car was carefully moved out and into position behind the transporter before inch-by-inch moving forward into its temporary shelter.
Once the 912 arrived back at our Pettistree workshop, it was unloaded ready for its inspection by our paint and body team. From there, it will be worked on, perfected and then finished in a stunning dark red.
We cannot wait to show you the progress that the in-house team at Bridge Classic Cars makes on the 1965 Porsche 912. So, make sure you keep a lookout here on our News Page and also on our Social Media pages.
Behind The Scenes – Shooting the 1959 MGA Twin Cam
February 1, 2022
It was a cold and damp January morning as the 1959 MGA Twin Cam fired into life outside the Bridge Classic Cars hangar. As the 1600cc 4 cylinder thumped away to warm up, the Bridge Classic Cars team got ready to capture just how beautiful this little sports car really was.
As Freddie got his camera gear ready to film, Nick gave Hayley the rundown on the car. The engine was snappy and responsive and this car had disc brakes all around. That was the only thing that our presenter needed to know because it was about as perfect as an MGA Twin Cam can be.
Hayley got in the bright blue, low slung sports car. And with a simple push forward on the gearstick, it slipped straight into 1st. The car began rolling down the runway towards our filming location with the camera car in hot pursuit. The now 62-year-old ex-race car wanted to stretch its legs…
Once the convoy had reached the outskirts of the airbase, the team went through the plan. All the while, the B series engine sat there idling perfectly. Throughout the whole time, it never missed a beat. It put the biggest smile on Hayley’s face despite the sub-zero temperature.
From every angle, the car looked fast. It had grace, it had presence and it had a purpose. The dark, black, all business interior just went further to compliment the stunning pale blue exterior in the mid-winter sun.
And best of all? You could win this very car. Just head over to the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website for your chance to be part of the next chapter in our 1959 MGA Twin Cam’s story.
A New Look – Wheels for the 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Refinished
January 31, 2022
The wheels for the 2005 Aston Martin DB9 have come back from refurbished by the guys over at WheelWorx.
The wheels for the DB9, which belongs to our Director Craig, have made their way back to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to be fitted by WheelWorx master tech, Jamie. The wheels have been finished in a smoke grey, high shine finish to add a new look to the overall feel of this stunning Aston Martin GT car. Bridge Classic Cars have worked closely with the guys at WheelWorx for many years on projects that require wheel refurbishment or refinishing.
Now that the wheels are back onto the car, the DB9 will be cleaned and put away into storage until better weather.
Special Delivery – Container of Cars from South Africa
January 31, 2022
Over the weekend, Bridge Classic Cars have had a very special delivery to our Suffolk HQ.
A sealed shipping container was dropped off, which inside held a pair of exceptional classics that we have been waiting a few months for.
Inside the container is a beautiful Sunbeam Rapier and an immaculate Lotus Elan Sprint. Both finished in bright, shining red. Over the coming weeks, these cars will find their way into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our in-house restoration teams to inspect and assess.
Remove and Inspect – Teardown of the Blaze Orange MGB GT
January 31, 2022
Mauro, one of the Bridge Classic Cars in-house restoration technicians, has been working on getting the Blaze Orange MGB GT stripped down for assessment by the team.
The MGB GT has been stripped back piece by piece for the in-house restorations teams to inspect and assess for the project moving forward. Each piece that came off the car has been catalogued and put into storage for when it is needed as with all of our restoration projects.
The bare shell will also be looked at by our paint and body experts to begin the list of jobs that will need to be done to this wonderfully characterful car.
Expect to see a lot more on the Blaze Orange MGB GT here on the Bridge Classic Cars news page very soon.
Little Details – Chrome Headlight Bezzles on the 1977 MGB Roadster
January 31, 2022
The 1977 MGB Roadster currently undergoing restoration at Bridge Classic Cars has had a couple of its finishing details put on the car before it heads into our in-house trim shop.
Jon, one of our in-house restoration technicians, has been working on finishing up the front end of the classic convertible. One of those jobs is to install the brightwork. This time, he has installed the headlight surrounds onto the bezzles for the car. This small detail goes a long way to add to the look of the car.
The team at Bridge Classic Cars have revitalised the small roadster through hours of hard work and skill our amazing in-house teams.
Expect to see much more about the 1977 MGB Roadster here on the Bridge Classic Cars news page.
Arch Repairs – Fixing the Rust Issues on the 1987 Daimler Double Six
January 31, 2022
The arches of the 1987 Daimler Double Six are in need of some TLC. So, with the car in the hands of our in-house fabrication team, Monty has begun the process of getting them back to better than new.
Monty carefully removed any affected sections from the sills all the way up the inner wheel arch, making sure to remove material in such a way it could be templated from.
With these sections cut out, Monty began making the replacement pieces by hand to ensure a tight, safe fit to the luxury Daimler.
Then, inch by inch he welded the new sections into the car and ground them down so once the car is painted, you will never know they are there.
Featured – 1967 Austin Mini 850 in the Ipswich Star
January 31, 2022
It’s always a lovely sight to see our previous projects out in the world. An example of this is the 1967 Austin Mini 850 owned by our friend Simon Benton.
This Mini was aesthetically restored by Bridge Classic Cars last year in preparation for its all-electric conversion done by Team C Racing and Electric Classic Cars. The car arrived at our workshop as a shell, then our in-house paint and body team got to work getting this wonderful classic Mini back to better than new condition before its date with the workshop in Wales for the conversion.
You can see more on this project in the upcoming Discovery Channel series about the car.
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