London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2023
November 6, 2023
This weekend Gordon was delighted to attend the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run once more, the spectacle never failing to make an impression on
November 6, 2023
A Stunning new arrival
November 6, 2023
Most days of the week, we have new classics arriving at our Suffolk HQ. Today, we’ve had this stunning 1970 MGB Roadster arrive into the
Recommissioning our Mercedes CLK
November 6, 2023
Back in July we said our final goodbyes to a very good friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Hugh Mitchell. Hugh was a huge car lover
My Mercedes getting a bit of love…
November 6, 2023
John has carried out some weekend one here at Bridge Classic Cars, working on my 1987 Mercedes 500 SL restoration project. This has been such
New Tool Box and Trembler
November 6, 2023
Darin from Ashbocking Joinery is completing the final few pieces of our Riley 9 woodwork. Here is the new tool box and trembler being finished.
Preparing the Spitfire for Raptor
November 6, 2023
Alan has been busy prepping the underside of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire ready for the Raptor treatment. He has applied an epoxy primer then seam
Corroded Brakes on our Volvo 245GL
November 6, 2023
Pictures show the brake discs that were covered in surface corrosion but were in good condition and cleaned up very well. Pictures show washer bottle
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2023
November 6, 2023
This weekend Gordon was delighted to attend the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run once more, the spectacle never failing to make an impression on him.
This annual event, steeped in history, has been running almost consistently since its conception in 1896. First billed as ‘The Emancipation Run’ it was created by Harry Lawson, of The Motor Car Club, in the wake of some law changes that made a car run possible. With sabbaticals caused by war and fuel rationing few and far between, the event has remained a familiar fixture in the calendar for well over 100 years. The run itself has seen various reinventions over the years with the route changing as well as the mileage increasing. Regulations such as the implementation of speed limits have also had their influence.
Gordon started his weekend with a lovely meal in the Dilsk Restaurant followed by a stay in Drakes Hotel in Brighton. After a well deserved lay in, the day dawned bright and sunny. They headed over the road to see a spectrum of beautiful pre-1905 cars and bikes. The variety was tremendous including those powered by petrol, steam and electric!
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes made their way across the Brighton finish line after a far journey from London and by 4.30pm it was time for the whistle to be blown and to go in search of a nice glass of something.
Take a look at the gallery to see some of Gordon’s discoveries.
A Stunning new arrival
November 6, 2023
Most days of the week, we have new classics arriving at our Suffolk HQ. Today, we’ve had this stunning 1970 MGB Roadster arrive into the safe and caring hands of our classic car workshop for the team to take care of a few jobs for its adoring owner.
The car has been totally restored in the past by another restoration company, but a few little bits and pieces need addressing on the car to make sure it is in the best possible condition.
Take a look at some of the photos we snapped before moving into our restoration workshop ahead of the technicians working their magic on this beautiful 1970s sports car.
Recommissioning our Mercedes CLK
November 6, 2023
Back in July we said our final goodbyes to a very good friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Hugh Mitchell. Hugh was a huge car lover and not only a good friend to Gordon but a great fan of the work we do here at the workshops.
Some of you may have met Hugh at one of our many car shows over the years.
Hugh left behind a small collection of cars, one of which has made it’s way to us at Bridge Classic Cars for a recommission and get it back on the road, our 2000 Mercedes CLK 320.
Work will start on the car very soon as we aim to get a fresh MOT on the car for the next person to enjoy for many years to come.
My Mercedes getting a bit of love…
November 6, 2023
John has carried out some weekend one here at Bridge Classic Cars, working on my 1987 Mercedes 500 SL restoration project. This has been such a long process due to it being one of our own vehicles and never finding the time in the diary to get on with it.
Weekends have now become a thing now to get the car back on the road…hopefully for next summer!!
As you can see, John has been cleaning down the locks and door mechanism to fit up doors.
New Tool Box and Trembler
November 6, 2023
Darin from Ashbocking Joinery is completing the final few pieces of our Riley 9 woodwork. Here is the new tool box and trembler being finished.
Preparing the Spitfire for Raptor
November 6, 2023
Alan has been busy prepping the underside of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire ready for the Raptor treatment. He has applied an epoxy primer then seam sealed all of joints before covering in raptured.
Corroded Brakes on our Volvo 245GL
November 6, 2023
Pictures show the brake discs that were covered in surface corrosion but were in good condition and cleaned up very well.
Pictures show washer bottle before and after cleaning of sludgy deposits that were blocking jets.
