Top Gear Filming Paused
March 24, 2023
The BBC has announced that filming of series 34 of Top Gear has been halted following Freddie Flintoff’s crash back in December. The accident happened
March 24, 2023
A Successful Club Meet
March 24, 2023
Yesterday, we welcomed the Essex Austin Seven Club into The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. It was great to see the members of the club
In The Workshop – 1980 MGB GT
March 24, 2023
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars loves an MGB. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that another one has recently arrived
Thunderbirds are go!
March 24, 2023
A 1956 Ford Thunderbird has just come into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The owner of this classic Thunderbird has brought the car to us
Welcoming A Ford Sierra
March 24, 2023
We have recently welcomed our 1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This all-wheel-drive classic Sierra was designed to be a more
A Classic Frogeye
March 24, 2023
Another stunning car has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, commonly known as the Frogeye
Top Gear Filming Paused
March 24, 2023
The BBC has announced that filming of series 34 of Top Gear has been halted following Freddie Flintoff’s crash back in December. The accident happened while Freddie was driving a Morgan Super 3 which is an open-top 3-wheeled sports car.
Although this doesn’t mean Top Gear is no more, it certainly indicates that a likely outcome of the situation is the program no longer being made. The BBC has said that a final decision on how best to continue will be made later in the year.
Freddie was hospitalised after the accident and is reported to have suffered broken ribs and facial injuries. The show has been in the news several times over the years due to presenters getting injured – most notably, former presenter Richard Hammond’s 2006 crash while driving a jet-powered car at around 300mph. Richard suffered a frontal lobe brain injury and was in a coma before eventually recovering. However, the TV personality has indicated that he still suffers some side effects from the injuries he sustained in the accident.
A Health and Safety review will take place before any final plans are made but it would appear that something needs to change to prevent even more serious incidents from occurring.
Top Gear has been an incredibly popular show for the BBC and has versions of it made in countries all over the world. If it does indeed end up being axed, it would likely be a tough decision for the broadcaster to make.
In a statement, the BBC said “Under the circumstances, we feel it would be inappropriate to resume making series 34.”
“We have sincerely apologised to Freddie and will continue to support him with his recovery.”
“We understand this will be disappointing for fans, but it is the right thing to do, and we’ll make a judgement about how best to continue later this year.”
It would be a shame for many people if this does prove to be the end for Top Gear. Hopefully, an alternative solution can be found but, for now, at least, Top Gear is on hold indefinitely.
A Successful Club Meet
March 24, 2023
Yesterday, we welcomed the Essex Austin Seven Club into The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars.
It was great to see the members of the club spending time with us enjoying coffee and snacks before getting to have a look behind-the-scenes of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, as they had a tour of our facilities.
We always enjoy hosting car clubs. With several others already booked in, we are looking forward to seeing more of you in the very near future.
In The Workshop – 1980 MGB GT
March 24, 2023
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars loves an MGB. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that another one has recently arrived at the workshop.
This stunning orange 1980 MGB GT is certainly an eye-catching car and we know that it will be a popular addition to someone’s garage in the near future. Until then though, it will spend a bit of time with the workshop team making sure everything is as it should be.
Thunderbirds are go!
March 24, 2023
A 1956 Ford Thunderbird has just come into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
The owner of this classic Thunderbird has brought the car to us to investigate and resolve a number of issues that they have been experiencing. Some of the work that will be completed on the vehicle includes replacing the starter motor, changing the spark plugs, modifying the battery box, and some small areas of paintwork.
As you can see from the images below, our 1956 Ford Thunderbird is a fantastic-looking car and the work being undertaken will make sure it stays on the road for as long as possible.
Welcoming A Ford Sierra
March 24, 2023
We have recently welcomed our 1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
This all-wheel-drive classic Sierra was designed to be a more affordable practical sports car that could be used in all seasons. When compared to its competitors at the time, the Sierra had great grip, a well-balanced chassis, and impressive speed.
Our 1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 looks great and, once it’s been assessed by the workshop team, an exciting future is planned!
A Classic Frogeye
March 24, 2023
Another stunning car has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1958 Austin Healey Sprite, commonly known as the Frogeye thanks to its prominent bonnet-mounted headlights.
After initially being supplied to America, it came back to the UK in 1963. The previous owner has owned the car since 2008 and has completed various modifications to the engine and gearbox to help make it more usable on modern roads.
Our 1958 Austin Healey Sprite is a beautiful classic car and we are very excited to have it with us in the workshop.
