New Signage has arrived at Bridge Classic Cars
October 24, 2024
Our new signs are up and have given the workshops a fresh new look.
October 24, 2024
Some Of Our Recent Winners
October 24, 2024
Tony has been very busy lately delivering a number of our competition cars to the lucky winners (and now the new owners! Andrew Graves took
Operation Santa Appeal
October 24, 2024
As we have donated something for an auction being hosted by Operation Santa Appeal, we got a mention on their social media!
H & H Classic Motorcycle Auction
October 24, 2024
On 30th October, the National Motorcycle Museum will be host of the Classic Motorcycle Auction from H&H Classics. With over 265 classic motorcycles and vintage
Land Rover Defender getting ready for new home
October 24, 2024
On Tuesday we called up Garry Smith to tell him the amazing news that he’s now the proud owner of our 2010 Land Rover Defender
Aston Martin Drophead Coupe Fabrication Work
October 24, 2024
Rob has relocated for now from the main workshops to the fabrication shop as he gets stuck in to the fabrication of the boot-lid. He
Recommissioning our 1977 Triumph 2500TC
October 24, 2024
Work continues on our 1977 Triumph 2500 TC. Jon is still busy getting the car ready for the oad. He has clean out the thermostat
New Signage has arrived at Bridge Classic Cars
October 24, 2024
Our new signs are up and have given the workshops a fresh new look.
Some Of Our Recent Winners
October 24, 2024
Tony has been very busy lately delivering a number of our competition cars to the lucky winners (and now the new owners!
Andrew Graves took delivery of his 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2, Garry Smith is the very happy owner of our 2010 Land Rover Defender 90, and Stephen Chesters can now drive our 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage whenever he likes!
Congratulations to all of our winners and, if you want to join them, all of our current competitions can be seen on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
Operation Santa Appeal
October 24, 2024
As we have donated something for an auction being hosted by Operation Santa Appeal, we got a mention on their social media!
H & H Classic Motorcycle Auction
October 24, 2024
On 30th October, the National Motorcycle Museum will be host of the Classic Motorcycle Auction from H&H Classics. With over 265 classic motorcycles and vintage scooters up for sale, the auction will be one of the biggest bike auctions held by H&H. The bikes on offer actually cover more than 100 years of bike history and have an estimated value of more than £1.5 million!
Along with the wide range of bikes, the auction will also feature eight lots that are being sold for charity. These include paintings by children that have been done on unused fuel tanks from Norton Motorcycles. The proceeds from these will go to Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Pass the Smile.
“This, our last motorcycle and scooter auction of 2024, is one of the largest we’ve held for several years and it is a pleasure to offer such a fantastic mix. Whether you’re looking for something with a celebrity connection, racing pedigree, rarity or thrilling performance, there really is something on offer for every kind of classic motorcycle or scooter enthusiast. We look forward to meeting plenty of two-wheel fans at the sale and achieving some great results for our valued vendors.”
Mike Davis, motorcycle specialist at H&H Classics
One of the highest-valued bikes is a Tony Jefferies 1972 Triumph Trident Ex Works Racer. This rare bike, one of just 8 ‘Lowboy’ framed bikes, is estimated to sell for between £45,000 and £55,000. It has been described by the Rocket 3 Owner’s Club as ‘probably the most complete and original of all the Works bikes’ and was part of Richard Darby’s (regarded as one of the world’s best classic Triumph restorers) collection prior to his passing in 2023.
A limited-edition 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 K5, commemorating the late racing legend Barry Sheene, will also be up for bidding, with an estimated price of £10,000 to £12,000, alongside a 2021 Rickman Metisse Steve McQueen Tribute, one of only 300 produced, expected to sell for between £17,000 and £19,000.
Another restored bike in the form of a 1942 Indian 741 B, with an estimated value of £17,000 to £19,000 will be on offer, as well as a rare 1970 Indian Interceptor, one of only 25 ‘Floyd Clymer’ models ever made. This one has an estimated value of £21,000 to £23,000.
Other interesting lots include a 1975 Norton John Player Special, expected to sell for between £11,000 and £13,000, and a 1975 Suzuki RE5, offered without reserve, which has just five ‘push kilometres’ on the clock and is likely to be the last ‘brand-new’ Suzuki RE5 left to come to open market.
The auction will be open for public viewing at the National Motorcycle Museum from 1pm on Tuesday, 29th October, with further viewing available on the sale day, 30th October, from 9am.
More information and registration details can be found at www.handh.co.uk.
Land Rover Defender getting ready for new home
October 24, 2024
On Tuesday we called up Garry Smith to tell him the amazing news that he’s now the proud owner of our 2010 Land Rover Defender 90. Having been with us here at Bridge Classic Cars for a number of years this car was an exciting but emotional give away for us…especially me! This has been my daily now for a few years and I’ve loved it. I’ve been on many adventures in the Defender…camping, road trips. It even got me through the mud at this year’s Goodwood Revival.
But all good things have to come to an end and now it’s time for Garry to enjoy the car.
The pre delivery inspection has been completed and as I write this post, the car is currently on it’s way to Garry in the back of our trailer.
Aston Martin Drophead Coupe Fabrication Work
October 24, 2024
Rob has relocated for now from the main workshops to the fabrication shop as he gets stuck in to the fabrication of the boot-lid. He has cut off the lower half of existing boot lid, remove the lower section due to corrosion. He has then started work on fabricating new panels and welded the lower half back into position. The height has been adjusted so that the boot lid fits correctly. He has then gone on to strip the boot catch assembly and sandblast all of the parts but has decided to make a new one as this will be the best option.
The paint has been stripped off the boot lid skin. The left hand door hinge bushes brazed in and the door hung to check alignment. New boot lock mechanism made and fitted.
Recommissioning our 1977 Triumph 2500TC
October 24, 2024
Work continues on our 1977 Triumph 2500 TC. Jon is still busy getting the car ready for the oad.
He has clean out the thermostat housing and fitted a new thermostat. The top rad hose and temp sender bulb have been fitted. We have noticed the vacuum system has a slight pressure loss so Jon has tightened all the hose clips and re-vacuumed the system. We still have a slight loss and are unable to trace it so we fill system with new coolant.
The carbs have been removed and stripped so we can clean each one in turn and fit new wax stat type jet tubes and new needle valves. We have then gone on to rebuild and refit both carbs.
Drain lift pump and cleaned out the sight glass and filter before fitting a new inline fuel filter.
The tank requires draining.
Jon has cut to length and fitted new carb breather pipes. He has remove fuel pipe from the clips and disconnected from the fuel filter. Drain fuel tank into drum and reconnect pipe.
The repairs continue as we strip and fit new off-side front bottom ball joint rubber.
Strip and fit new front pads.
Jon has adjusted both front wheel bearings and refitted wheels. We have had to investigate why the reverse lights are not working. In order to do this, we have turned ignition on and short out wiring at switch on gearbox but the lights still not working. Check power supply at switch and all is ok. Check bulbs. Replace nearside rear bulb and tighten connections to offside rear bulb and all is working ok now.
Investigate indicators not flashing and nearside front not working. Found wires to nearside light not connected so we have reconnected and tested. All ok, flashing now.
Strip and fit new points and condenser. Wire to coil to short so make an extension wire and solder ends. Fit new spark plugs. Suck out old brake fluid from reservoir and clean out.
We have removed the rear wheels and stripped the rear brakes. Cut off old brake pipe. Clean all components to be reused. Paint backplate black. Fit new cylinder and make new pipe. Swap automatic adjusters to new shoes and fit. Free off handbrake adjuster and clean. Re-adjust handbrake and fit drum. Strip nearside and start to repeat process.
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