Historic Motoring Awards
November 16, 2023
The Historic Motoring Awards is an annual celebration of automotive excellence, honouring the best that the automotive industry has to offer. Bridge Classic Cars may
November 16, 2023
Most Expensive Ferrari Ever Sold At Auction
November 16, 2023
On 13th November, during the Contemporary and Modern Art sale, hosted by RM Sotheby’s in New York, a 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO
A Classic Volvo Arrives
November 16, 2023
One of the latest new additions to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1988 Volvo 240GL. It has come to us so we can
A Ferrari For Competition
November 16, 2023
At the NEC Classic Motor Show 2023, Craig purchased the latest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1984 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalvole. Bought
Amphicar Sound Deadening
November 16, 2023
Interior trimmer Lydia has managed to re-fit the original sound deadening to the car, which also has a coating that she assumes to be fireproof/
Interior Work Begins
November 16, 2023
Brian has started work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. He has been making the centre console lid. He did this by making
Rear Bumper Repairs
November 16, 2023
Our 2013 Range Rover Vogue has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Alan, who has been making some repairs to the rear bumper.
Finishing Touches
November 16, 2023
Before our 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6 gets delivered to its new owner, classic car technician Jonn has been doing some finishing touches to this beautiful classic.
Jensen Doors
November 16, 2023
Brian has been giving our 1959 Jensen 541R some attention. He screwed the door cappings to the top of the door panels and fitted the
More Progress For Our DB2/4
November 16, 2023
The Bridge Classic Cars interior trim team of Brian and Lydia have continued their work on the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. Lydia
Inspection And Repairs
November 16, 2023
Before our 1932 Austin Ulster is won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jonn has been making some minor repairs to make sure it is ready
Historic Motoring Awards
November 16, 2023
The Historic Motoring Awards is an annual celebration of automotive excellence, honouring the best that the automotive industry has to offer. Bridge Classic Cars may not have been nominated this year but we would like to extend a huge congratulations to all of the deserving winners.
Among the list of talented individuals recognised, we were especially pleased to see Georgia Peck win the Rising Star Award (individual). As the first-ever guest for Talking Classics, we are all excited to see Georgia continuing her success year after year.
As we move into the last few weeks of 2023, we are very much looking forward to 2024. Not only because of all the exciting plans we have here at Bridge Classic Cars, but also because we can’t wait to see how the automotive industry continues to change and grow.
Who knows…we might see you at the 2024 Historic Motoring Awards!
Georgia’s Talking Classics can be seen here.
Most Expensive Ferrari Ever Sold At Auction
November 16, 2023
On 13th November, during the Contemporary and Modern Art sale, hosted by RM Sotheby’s in New York, a 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO became the second highest-priced car ever sold at auction, and the most valuable Ferrari ever sold at auction with the winning bid coming in at $51.7 million (approx £42 million).
Chassis 3765 has been in a private collection for almost forty years, until this week, when a select group of bidders met behind closed doors (and on the phone) to have the chance to own this exceptional car.
This 1962 GTO Tipo was the only one raced by Scuderia Ferrari and comes with a history that most cars could only dream of. During its racing years, accomplishments included a class win and a 2nd overall finish at the 1962 Nürburgring 1000 KM. Driven by Mike Parkes and Lorenzo Bandini at the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans, it also took the runner-up spot in the 1965 Sicilian Hillclimb Championship.
Previously owned by a Ferrari Club of America chairman, it won an FCA Platinum Award, the Coppa Bella Macchina at the Cavallino Classic, secured 2nd place in the GTO class at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and earned a Best of Show Award at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
Gord Duff, Global Head of Auctions, said “Celebrating this sale during Sotheby’s marquee week highlights the unparalleled stature of this Ferrari as one of the world’s most desirable objects. The result, achieved through collaboration between Ferrari, RM Sotheby’s, and Sotheby’s, echoes our mutual pursuit of perfection—mirroring the very ethos Enzo Ferrari embodied when designing this car. Fetching $51.7 million, this transaction adds a new chapter to a vehicle with an unmatched legacy. Now, it ranks among the most expensive cars sold at auction, a true testament to its singular place in history.”
A Classic Volvo Arrives
November 16, 2023
One of the latest new additions to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1988 Volvo 240GL.
It has come to us so we can do what needs to be done to get the car up and running.
We are looking forward to starting work on this hefty classic, and it will be great to see it eventually drive out of the workshop and back out onto the road.
A Ferrari For Competition
November 16, 2023
At the NEC Classic Motor Show 2023, Craig purchased the latest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1984 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalvole.
Bought through Iconic Auctioneers, this incredible car will go on to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions very soon.
After buying the car, we collected it from the NEC and it is now safely in The Ateiler at Bridge Classic Cars.
Once it has been checked over by the workshop team, it will be ready to be won by a very lucky individual in the next few weeks.
Amphicar Sound Deadening
November 16, 2023
Interior trimmer Lydia has managed to re-fit the original sound deadening to the car, which also has a coating that she assumes to be fireproof/ retardant.
Where it was too damaged to be replaced, Lydia has pieced in new patches of a material we have in stock.
She also took time to clean up the grey overlay mat and refitted this.
Interior Work Begins
November 16, 2023
Brian has started work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
He has been making the centre console lid.
He did this by making the wood base, adding the wood edge sections, glueing this to the base section, making a new foam top section, cutting to shape, and fitting foam to the wood base.
Rear Bumper Repairs
November 16, 2023
Our 2013 Range Rover Vogue has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Alan, who has been making some repairs to the rear bumper.
Alan stripped out the rear light and bumper moulding, repaired the bumper and painted it as well as the bumper moulding.
The rear bumper and new rear light were then fitted.
Finishing Touches
November 16, 2023
Before our 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6 gets delivered to its new owner, classic car technician Jonn has been doing some finishing touches to this beautiful classic.
He first attended to the non-existent washer system. After finding a suitable place to mount the bag and pump, Jonn made a bracket to support the bag etc. He then found the switched ignition feed on the fuse box and routed the wiring along the bulkhead and into the car.
He then mounted the switch in the dash and ran the wire back through the bulkhead to the pump. Jonn Earthed out the pump on the frame and ran the washer pipe into the car.
Jonn drilled out the bulkhead scuttle panel and mounted the centre washer jet and connected it. He then topped up the washers and tested them.
Finally, Jonn removed and cleaned the spark plugs, wiped over the car, fitted the roof, ran the car up to temperature and was happy with the vehicle.
Jensen Doors
November 16, 2023
Brian has been giving our 1959 Jensen 541R some attention. He screwed the door cappings to the top of the door panels and fitted the chrome trim along the top of the door cappings, before cutting & filing holes in the chrome trim to fit around the quarter light brackets.
He then adjusted & fitted the chrome trim to the top of the door capping.
More Progress For Our DB2/4
November 16, 2023
The Bridge Classic Cars interior trim team of Brian and Lydia have continued their work on the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4.
Lydia carried on her previous work making the seat backs. She altered the shaping slightly to improve the fit, added piping where necessary and then attached the sides. Lydia then fitted the covers with staples, cutting out excess foam and leather where needed to ensure there was no extra bulk in corner areas.
To finish off the seat backs, Lydia stapled the piping on, shaped and bound the carpet, and then used small tacks to secure this on. Before binding the carpet, she skived the piece of leather she was using to ensure there was no extra bulk, and that the carpet would sit flat. Lydia had to move the position of the piping a few times to make sure that it sat close to the edge of the carpet, and that no staples were showing. The seats are now ready to fit into the car when it’s ready!
Brian repaired the damaged wood rail, cutting new leather & covering the rail.
Inspection And Repairs
November 16, 2023
Before our 1932 Austin Ulster is won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jonn has been making some minor repairs to make sure it is ready to go to its lucky new owner very soon.
Jonn carried out a full inspection of the vehicle. While doing so, a full grease-up was completed and the brakes were adjusted. He checked the wheel nuts and tyre pressures too before inflating them accordingly.
He went on to secure the headlight guards with p clips before refitting the brake pedal and using Loctite to secure.
The battery clamp needed to be modified to fully secure the battery. To do this, Jonn was helped by Chris who welded the clamp before it was painted black. Jonn also wired in the rear sidelights.
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