Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet
May 23, 2023
Bridge Classic Cars are thrilled to invite you to a very special event in the form of our very first Sunset Classic Car & Bike
May 23, 2023
This Time Next Year, We’ll Be Millionaires
May 23, 2023
A British icon is going to auction in June! The 1972 Reliant Regal Supervan III is believed to be one of the original ‘Trotters Independent
Supercar Fest 2023
May 23, 2023
Classic car technician Al went to the annual Supercar Fest last weekend. The two-day event featured a huge variety of supercars and hypercars with open
Frame And Engine Progress
May 23, 2023
More progress has been made on our 1984 Suzuki GSX 400T. The original guard was used instead of a hugger, as the arm was too
In The Paintshop
May 23, 2023
Before our 1980 MGB GT goes live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, it has been in the paint shop being prepped and primed ready for
Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet
May 23, 2023
Bridge Classic Cars are thrilled to invite you to a very special event in the form of our very first Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet.
The evening promises to be a relaxing and ambient environment where you can share your passion for classic vehicles with other like-minded enthusiasts. Meeting at sunset will create a stunning and picturesque backdrop that highlights the beauty of your classics.
Starting at 7 pm and taking place at The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars, you will be able to enjoy food from Oscar’s mobile catering, drink, and live acoustic music to help bring your day to a chilled conclusion.
Whether you are a classic car owner, or simply an admirer of automotive artistry, our Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet will have something for everyone. With plenty of opportunities to capture memorable moments against the backdrop of the setting sun, swap tips and advice with fellow enthusiasts, or simply admire the craftsmanship that has gone into each and every classic vehicle.
The Atelier bar will be open for drinks, and food will be available to make sure you have everything you need for an evening of automotive appreciation.
We would love it if you can join us in celebrating the timeless beauty of classic vehicles as the sun goes down over the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Attendance is completely FREE but please RSVP below to let us know you will be joining us.
This Time Next Year, We’ll Be Millionaires
May 23, 2023
A British icon is going to auction in June!
The 1972 Reliant Regal Supervan III is believed to be one of the original ‘Trotters Independent Trading’ vans. Several of these were used during the filming of “Only Fools and Horses” and this is thought to be one of the vehicles that Del Boy and Rodney used in their many schemes of becoming millionaires.
The Vehicle
This very special Reliant Regal Supervan comes from a private collector, who has owned it since 2021. Prior to their ownership, John Mansfield of the BBC had the vehicle (along with another identical example that he sold in 2017 for just over £41,000).
With 97,000 miles on the clock and a top speed of 55mph, the yellow van was a prominent feature of the TV show and is easily recognised by its millions of fans.
Along with its storied history, the van has been subject to recent recommissioning works including having new tyres fitted, its brakes overhauled and the fuel system checked through. Also with the vehicle comes a roof rack, market suitcase, fluffy dice, and an inflatable doll that helped create one of the most iconic and memorable scenes in Episode 2 of Series 6 – “Danger UXD”.
The 1972 Reliant Regal Supervan III will be auctioned on Saturday 17th June by Classic Car Auctions at the Warwickshire Event Centre in The Summer Sale 2023.
Only Fools And Horses
Only Fools and Horses was created and written by John Sullivan and has become a beloved British sitcom. First airing in 1981, it ran for over two decades until 2003. The show follows the lives of Derek “Del Boy” and Rodney Trotter, as they navigate the ups and downs of life in Peckham, South London.
Del Boy, played by David Jason, is a lovable rogue and ambitious market trader with dreams of becoming a millionaire. His younger brother Rodney, portrayed by Nicholas Lyndhurst, is more naive and often finds himself caught up in Del Boy’s get-rich-quick schemes. The show’s humour stems from Del Boy’s outrageous and often ill-fated attempts at making money, which often involve the sale of dodgy goods or elaborate cons.
The show won numerous awards including several BAFTAs and has left a permanent mark in British television history.
Supercar Fest 2023
May 23, 2023
Classic car technician Al went to the annual Supercar Fest last weekend.
The two-day event featured a huge variety of supercars and hypercars with open access to most of them for all who attended. Supercar Fest was held at Sywell Aerodrome and, from Al’s photos below, you can see just how impressive the cars on display were.
As Al used to work at Maclaren, he even managed to spot some of the cars he has previously helped build or worked on (including one previously belonging to Rowan Atkinson)!
Supercar Fest features runway demos, a supercar show, car club & owners displays, a GT, Performance & Sports car show, as well as an area dedicated to hypercars.
Frame And Engine Progress
May 23, 2023
More progress has been made on our 1984 Suzuki GSX 400T. The original guard was used instead of a hugger, as the arm was too narrow for this. Before deciding on a guard, huggers from Honda, Yamaha, and Aprillia were tried but they were all designed for cast alloy swing arms meaning they were too wide to be trimmed to fit.
Rear and lower stays have been added to the ally guard and the frame is now being prepped for powder coating.
Stainless allens and flanged bolts have been fitted ready for the engine to be installed. The bolts were taper headed to help improve the finished look of the bike and the new oil filter was fitted too.
In The Paintshop
May 23, 2023
Before our 1980 MGB GT goes live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, it has been in the paint shop being prepped and primed ready for a new coat of paint to be applied.
After classic car technician Mauro finished all of his prep work and once the car was primed, the painting could begin.
Now that the paintwork has been repaired, our MGB GT is looking great and it will certainly make someone very happy when they win it soon.
