March 28, 2024

Cobra Rear Axle

Mauro has been removing the rear axle from the chassis of our 1975 AC Cobra Replica. Once this was done, he also primed the engine

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Win Our BMW 335i

Our 2007 BMW E93 335i is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.

Our 2007 BMW E93 335i is still in its original specification and has had several thousands of pounds of preventative maintenance done on it by its previous owner. In July 2023, it had its last service by Cecil and Larter Volvo who have known the car for many years. As part of the service, the spark plugs, oil and filter, pollen filter and air filter were all replaced. The automatic gearbox filter and sump were also replaced. The diff oil was changed and a new input seal was replaced too.

With a substantial amount of money spent on our 335i, it is now ready to get back out on the road with its lucky new owner.

  • Black Sapphire with Coral Red interior
  • 45,000 miles
  • Upgraded to M sport seats at the factory
  • Heated seats
  • Parking sensors front and rear
  • 19-inch 5-spoke alloys with matching Bridgestone run-flats
  • Detailed history file including original bill of sale, various invoices, receipts, and MOT certificates
  • Bridge Classic Cars Pre-Delivery Inspection

Our first Autojumble

We had a lovely morning on Sunday at our very first Autojumble, the morning dawn bright but very cold. We were delighted to see half a dozen stall holders come along to display and also to welcome lots of you to our Atelier. The hot drinks were flowing and it was delightful to see some new and familliar faces.

We also welcomed a few new members to the team this weekend, it is lovely to have them on board. Rio was resident photographer for the morning and snapped some great shots.

Inspection And Repairs

Jonn has been looking after our 2006 Morgan 4/4. His notes are:

Carry out inspection. Strip clean and inspect brakes. Inflate tyres and torque all wheels. Remove auxiliary belt and clean water pump pulley of rust. Refit auxiliary belt. Drain coolant. Refill with new anti freeze. Lubricate steering column universal joints. Glue pedal rubbers back on. Remove washer bottle and clean out. Blow out washer pipes and jets. Refit bottle and top up and test washers, ok. Bend tangs inside cigarette lighter to get element to stay in.

Recovering Interior Panels

The customer has kindly supplied all the interior panels of our 1963 Bentley S3 to us so that Lydia can recover them. He has remade some of the most damaged ones using the other sides as a template.

Remaking the cardboard boot pieces was the most challenging, as Lydia had to moisten the cardboard before moulding it into shape. After making it the desired shape and replacing the wood and metal pieces, she covered it in carpet.

Cobra Rear Axle

Mauro has been removing the rear axle from the chassis of our 1975 AC Cobra Replica.

Once this was done, he also primed the engine bay ready for paint.

Ready For Delivery

Our 2007 Land Rover Defender 110 is loaded in our trailer and is on its way to the lucky new owner.

UK Car Production Rises

In February, UK car production rose by 14.6% to 79,907 units, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This marks the sixth consecutive month of growth and the best February performance since 2021.

Pretty much all major volume manufacturers experienced gains, fueled primarily by heightened production for the domestic market, which grew by 58.0% to 20,658 units, reflecting an impressive increase of 7,585 units.

Volumes for export also rose by 4.6% to 59,249 after a rise of 2,615 units with 74.1% of all cars made in February being sent abroad. The European Union received the largest proportion of exports (59.9%) followed by the US (14.8%), China (7.1%), Australia (3.3%) and Turkey (2.3%).

The production of electrified vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid models, remained steady, constituting more than a third (36.3%) of total output for the month. A combined total of 29,038 units were produced, marking a 6.0% increase compared to the previous year. Notably, two-thirds (67.3%) of these electrified models were manufactured for export markets, underscoring the importance of enhancing UK battery production and electric vehicle supply chain capabilities to meet growing demand.


Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, โ€œAnother month of growth for UK car production is welcome news, reflecting strong demand at home and around the world for the latest British-built cars. The industry is transitioning from internal combustion engine cars to electrified vehicles, building on the massive investment commitments made last year. The UK industry faces stiff competition, however, as global competitors seek to secure new models and technologies so a commitment to our industrial competitiveness, from all political parties in this likely election year, must be maintained.โ€

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A Successful Bike Meet

Last night, we hosted our second Bike Meet, and it was a great success.

With delicious food from Prestige Bars & Catering, relaxing music, and a whole lot of motorbikes to admire – plenty was going on to keep everyone entertained.

As well as enjoying the event, everyone in attendance got to see the live draw of our 2004 BMW R1150 where we found lucky winner, Andrew White.

The whole Bridge Classic Cars team had a great night and we are extremely grateful to everyone who attended. We hope to see you all again at our next event.