Distributor And Carburettor
December 13, 2023
Steve has been working on our Ford Transit MKII recently. After the distributor, carburettor, alternator mount thermostat housing, and inlet manifold were vapour blasted, Steve
December 13, 2023
Rebuilding Continues
December 13, 2023
Classic car technician Paul has been continuing the process of rebuilding our 1956 Jensen 541. He has fitted several more components as well as fabricated
A Change Of Plan
December 13, 2023
Work is well underway on our 1975 Cobra project. However, the plans have changed slightly as the owner of the car changed their mind about
Lily & Molly’s 2023 Gift Guide
December 13, 2023
We are here to help you with gift inspiration for the car lover in your life. We have gift suggestions for every budget including some
All Sustainable Fuel Race Schedule Confirmed For The 2024 Goodwood Revival
December 13, 2023
At the 2024 Goodwood Revival, all of the races taking place will only involve cars running on sustainable fuel. This follows this year’s Fordwater Trophy
A Very Happy Reunion
December 13, 2023
Today was a big day as the owner of our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, affectionately known as Delilah, was reunited with her car after its time
A Day At Auction
December 13, 2023
Bridge Classic Cars Directors, Craig and Gordon recently attended the Classic Car Auctions (CCA) Christmas Sale, held on December 9th at the Warwickshire Event Centre
Distributor And Carburettor
December 13, 2023
Steve has been working on our Ford Transit MKII recently.
After the distributor, carburettor, alternator mount thermostat housing, and inlet manifold were vapour blasted, Steve zinc plated the parts required ready for assembly.
The carburettor and distributor have been reconditioned and reassembled ready to be fitted back to the engine.
Rebuilding Continues
December 13, 2023
Classic car technician Paul has been continuing the process of rebuilding our 1956 Jensen 541.
He has fitted several more components as well as fabricated steering box mounts and the pedal box.
A Change Of Plan
December 13, 2023
Work is well underway on our 1975 Cobra project. However, the plans have changed slightly as the owner of the car changed their mind about what colour they want their car finished in.
While, originally, our Cobra was going to be painted blue, its final colour will now be Candy Apple Red. Chris, from the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop, will now make a spray-out card and work will continue on the restoration of this incredible classic.
Mauro has also been looking at our Cobra as he has been removing the gearbox.
Lily & Molly’s 2023 Gift Guide
December 13, 2023
We are here to help you with gift inspiration for the car lover in your life. We have gift suggestions for every budget including some from Bridge Classic Cars ourselves!
🎁 A replica, model size version of their current or dream car. Oxford Diecast has a great selection on their website.
🎁 Bridge Classic Car gift vouchers, they can be used against anything on our website. Click here to buy them. Imagine if the recipient of the gift voucher went on to win a classic car!
🎁 We have a great selection of apparel for the car lover in your life, a variety of great quality t-shirts as well as some very smart Harrington jackets. Shop the full range here
🎁 A photoshoot of their car, we can offer these on request at Bridge Classic Cars or there are automotive photography specialists located up and down the country. Try your local car clubs for advice on the best quality and value photographers.
🎁We spoke to our valeter, Colin, who recommended “wax infused wash soap” as an essential stocking filler for the car enthusiast in your life.
We’d love to hear from you if you have any ideas to add to our list!
All Sustainable Fuel Race Schedule Confirmed For The 2024 Goodwood Revival
December 13, 2023
At the 2024 Goodwood Revival, all of the races taking place will only involve cars running on sustainable fuel. This follows this year’s Fordwater Trophy which was sustainably-fuelled.
Goodwood will require all competitors at next year’s event to power their vehicles with a fuel that contains at least 70% sustainable components. This is in accordance with the FIA’s current requirements for sustainable fuel. Goodwood has already seen its first sustainably-fuelled winner in the Rudge-Whitworth Cup at the 2023 Revival. This came from a 1925 Bentley Speed Model being driven by Ben Collings and Gareth Graham, who won against a field of cars running on standard fuel.
As well as its first sustainably-fuelled winner, this year’s Revival also held its first sustainably-fuelled race. This featured pre-1966 Porsche 911s that competed in the Fordwater Trophy. Drivers in the race included 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button, Goodwood Hillclimb record-holder Max Chilton, and nine-time Formula 1 winner Mark Webber.
Goodwood Revival Races
A total of 13 races will take place across the weekend of Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September 2024
- Sussex Trophy – World Championship sportscars from a type that raced from 1955-1960
- Madgwick Cup – Under 2.5-lite sports racing cars from 1955-1960 – RETURNING
- Goodwood Trophy – Grand Prix and Voiturette cars from 1930-1951
- Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy Part One – Pre-1955 Grand Prix motorcycles
- Stirling Moss Memorial Trophy – Pre-1963 GT cars
- Whitsun Trophy – Sports-racing prototypes from 1960-1966
- Fordwater Trophy – Production-based sports and GT cars from 1955-1960
- St Mary’s Trophy Part One – 1960s saloon cars
- Earl of March Trophy – 500c Formula 3 cars
- Richmond & Gordon Trophies – 2.5-litre Grand Prix cars from 1954-1960
- RAC TT Celebration – closed-cockpit GT and prototype cars from 1960 to 1964
- Glover Trophy – 1.5 litre Grand Prix cars from 1961-1965
- Freddie March Memorial Trophy – For cars in the spirit of the Goodwood Nine-Hour races
A Very Happy Reunion
December 13, 2023
Today was a big day as the owner of our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle, affectionately known as Delilah, was reunited with her car after its time here at Bridge Classic Cars came to an end.
Delilah looked incredible in her very special, roped-off area of The Atelier. Her paint shone under the lights and the full scope of the work completed by the workshop team was clear to see. The restoration of this classic Beetle took several months but, as you can see from the photos below, it was well worth the wait to see it in its finished state and ready to go home.
Since entering the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1974 Beetle has been stripped, had areas of rust repaired, it has been repainted, rebuilt, a new interior fitted, and lots of other tasks that have brought the car back to its former glory.
Gordon spent some time going through all the changes made and was very proud to show off the work of our team.
In a few days, we will deliver the car back to its owner and, although we will be sad to see it go, we are all very excited to see Delilah back home and ready for many more years on the road!
A Day At Auction
December 13, 2023
Bridge Classic Cars Directors, Craig and Gordon recently attended the Classic Car Auctions (CCA) Christmas Sale, held on December 9th at the Warwickshire Event Centre near Leamington Spa. The auction included several iconic Fords, from restoration projects to immaculately preserved classics, as well as more than 100 other vehicles.
Classic Car Auctions (CCA) have proved themselves as a premier platform for bringing top-tier classic and fast Fords to the market. With the ever-growing interest in these pieces of automotive history, CCA’s Christmas Sale certainly caught the eye of car enthusiasts and collectors from all over the country.
After spending time taking a close look at the cars available on the viewing day, Craig and Gordon spotted several vehicles that they were interested in bringing home with them.
Auction Success
Once the auction got underway, both Directors began placing bids. A number of these were successful and, as a result, multiple vehicles are on their way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. While there are certainly some competition cars within their purchases, they were also lucky enough to become the new owners of cars for their own personal collection too.
Whether it was a car Craig wanted to own when he first passed his test but was unable to afford, or a stunning classic that Gordon couldn’t resist, all of the cars making their way to us are exciting additions to the workshop.
