Just Arrived – 1973 Audi 100 Coupe S
January 26, 2023
Our 1973 Audi 100 Coupe S has just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It is now in the hands of our team of
January 26, 2023
Television Series Filmed In Suffolk On The BBC
January 26, 2023
The television series ‘Magpie Murders’ (based on the novel of the same name by Anthony Horowitz ) has been picked up by the BBC and
UK Car Production At Lowest Level Since 1956
January 26, 2023
Car production in the UK fell by 9.8% in 2022 resulting in the worst production year since 1956. Having to deal with the aftermath of
Gear Lever Gaitor
January 26, 2023
Lydia has been making the gear lever gaiter for our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. As you can see from the photos below, the gaiter looks
2 Daimlers Going To Auction
January 26, 2023
On the 28th and 29th of January 2023, Anglia Car Auctions will be hosting an auction in King’s Lynn. It is at this auction that
Going Into Storage
January 26, 2023
Our award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S is safe and secure at our storage facility, The Hangar. It is being kept in a Carcoon which will keep
Just Arrived – 1973 Audi 100 Coupe S
January 26, 2023
Our 1973 Audi 100 Coupe S has just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
It is now in the hands of our team of classic car technicians who will thoroughly inspect and assess the vehicle. If they are happy with it, it will go on to be a competition car through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
We are excited to see what the future holds for this beautiful classic car.
Television Series Filmed In Suffolk On The BBC
January 26, 2023
The television series ‘Magpie Murders’ (based on the novel of the same name by Anthony Horowitz ) has been picked up by the BBC and will be shown on BBC One later on in 2023.
The series was filmed in a few places around the county including Kersey and Ipswich.
Magpie Murders is a six-part murder mystery based on the character of Susan Ryeland. Susan is an editor who receives a tattered manuscript. The manuscript is from a local author who seems to be telling a different story within the main story being told.
After it was decided that the novel would be turned into a TV series, it was filmed in 2021. During filming, The Bell Inn, in Kersey, was renamed The Queens Arms and the film crew recreated the streets of London in different parts of Ipswich too.
In the series, there are various classic cars seen including classic MG’s and more.
It’s always great to see Suffolk on TV and it’s even better to see classic cars in Suffolk on TV so, if you haven’t seen Magpie Murders yet, it will be on BBC One and iPlayer very soon.
UK Car Production At Lowest Level Since 1956
January 26, 2023
Car production in the UK fell by 9.8% in 2022 resulting in the worst production year since 1956.
Having to deal with the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as a worldwide semiconductor shortage, the car manufacturing industry as a whole has taken something of a beating. However, in the UK, factory closures have only added to the problems facing the industry.
The Numbers
In 2022, 775,014 cars were produced in the UK. This was around 1.3 million less than pre-pandemic levels. Leaving the EU has seen a consistent fall in UK car production with numbers falling every year since the decision to leave in 2016.
Car manufacturers are hopeful that the industry will pick up again but they are concerned that this can only happen with high levels of investment and more car makers moving into the country. As the UK continues to fall behind in car production, it seems that without government assistance, British car manufacturing may soon be a thing of the past!
A further drop is expected by some following the American government’s announcement that they plan to offer subsidies worth billions of dollars to car manufacturers who can create electric vehicle supply chains throughout the US. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is concerned that this will absorb a lot of international investment resulting in another hit to the UK industry.
More Issues For UK Car Production
In addition to the pandemic and supply chain issues, the closure of Honda’s factory in Swindon in July 2021 followed by Vauxhall ceasing Astra production at Ellesmere Port in April 2022 has also caused a decrease in the level of British car production.
2022 was a challenging year for UK car manufacturing. However, it is worth keeping in mind that the UK did make more electric vehicles than ever before.
Another blow came when the battery start-up firm, Britishvolt, collapsed recently after running out of money when planning to build an electric car battery plant in Northumberland. As it currently stands, the UK only has one Chinese-owned battery manufacturing facility which is based in Sunderland.
The Future Of UK Car Production
The future may seem uncertain for UK car production right now. The UK government seems to be confident that better times are coming though, suggesting they are determined to make sure that the UK remains one of the best places in the world for automotive manufacturing.
Time will only tell if this is possible but, looking at the current situation, this could be an extremely challenging goal to achieve if things don’t change very soon.
Gear Lever Gaitor
January 26, 2023
Lydia has been making the gear lever gaiter for our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica.
As you can see from the photos below, the gaiter looks great and will make a perfect addition to this very special vehicle.
2 Daimlers Going To Auction
January 26, 2023
On the 28th and 29th of January 2023, Anglia Car Auctions will be hosting an auction in King’s Lynn. It is at this auction that our pair of 1964 Daimler V8 250s will be up for sale.
With sequential number plates, these two cars were bought in two separate purchases by a married couple. It was completely accidental that they ended up owning both sister cars.
Both of our 1964 Daimler V8 250 will be available at the auction.
Our Daimler with registration WVG 564 can be seen here and our Daimler with registration WVG 565 can be seen here.
Going Into Storage
January 26, 2023
Our award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S is safe and secure at our storage facility, The Hangar.
It is being kept in a Carcoon which will keep the car in a protective environment and will keep the air conditions around the vehicle as good as they can possibly be. Inside the Carcoon, the air is continuously circulated and the quality of air is kept extremely high to ensure our 541S stays in show-winning condition.
After undergoing some work while back with us, the time has come for this beautiful classic car to sit safely and securely until its owner is ready to take it out again.
As you can see from the photos below, even in a Carcoon, our 1960 Jensen 541S looks as good as ever!
