Posts by Craig Ranson

Our Austin Mini has sparked some online conversation! We’ve teamed up with Electric Classic Cars to build the ultimate 300hp electric powered classic Mini. Our 1967 Austin Mini will appear on the upcoming series of Vintage Voltage, due to air on Quest. Bridge…

This week we’ve giving a warm welcome to some fantastic classics. Arriving in the workshop we’ve had a real mix, from a 1967 Jaguar MKII to a 1972 MG Midget. First up, our beautiful 1951 MGTD joined the workshop this…

Congratulations Dylan Griffiths, winner of our 1963 BSA Trials Bike with ticket number 181. For your chance to win your dream classic, head to bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/competitions

A former classic of ours, a 1980 MG Midget, has been featured in Enjoying MG Magazine. Her owner, Arthur Civill, gave a brilliant write-up on her history and talked about how he bought the car. “I was fortunate to be…

Our 1971 Triumph Spitfire arrived with us last week with leaks all over the place. Ady, our specialist engine technician has been diagnosing the faults and working out what needs to be done. “I’ve taken the sump off and taken…

Ahead of the Live Draw tonight, our biker buddy tomboy_a_bit shared this cool picture of herself on our 1963 BSA Trials Bike. There’s now only a couple of hours to go before we finally find out who the lucky winner…

Dave, one of our Master Technicians has worked his magic on this wonderful MG TD. It’s been treated to a full recommission and service here at Bridge Classic Cars. As part of the recommissioning process, it was noted that the…

Our stunning 1987 Mercedes 500SL has been in the paint shop having her primer sprayed ahead of being shaped and re-primed. Her owner, our Director Craig, is yet to choose the colour for his gorgeous classic. It was originally in…

Antony has been toiling away, repairing every sight of rust that has plagued the underside of our 1996 Nissan Patrol chassis. With fresh metal now let in, this superb off-roader will be ready to tackle many years of punishment from…

Car accidents happen, and they’re upsetting. But nothing breaks our little classic-car-loving hearts more than when someone purposefully damages someones pride and joy. This gorgeous 1967 Jaguar MKII came to us after having been broken into. The car’s been left…

Our expert paint team have been stripping down our classic 1972 Peugeot 504 ready for primer and her first coat of paint. Darren, our classic car paint specialist stripped the car down to the bare metal and has primed the…

We love classic Jensen’s here at Bridge Classic Cars. So much so, that we have five in for restoration work as we speak! Along with our projects, we also recently sold our 1962 Jensen 541S. This stunning Jensen was officially…

Two beautiful classic Jaguars have arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars Workshop today. Both very different cars, but both undeniably special examples. Firstly we have the 1963 Jaguar SS100. In for a couple of minor repairs highlighted by a MOT…

Originally designed for the military, the Mini Moke hit the UK market in the 60’s after failed attempts to be used by the British Army. It’s unusual stripped down chassis, with no doors or windows will certainly tests the boundaries…

Earlier today we were sent these fascinating black and white photographs from an inquisitive gentleman looking into his families history. The car pictured belonged to his Father and was used in the 1959 British film ‘Room At The Top’. We…

A 1934 vintage Bugatti Type 59 Sport has sold at auction for a record-breaking £9.1 million. Thought to be the most expensive Bugatti ever to be sold at auction. French racing driver René Dreyfus won the 1934 Belgium Grand Prix…

Our Jaguar XK150 is in the trim shop this week having it’s seats re-upholstered and new foam fitted. Our clever classic car technician Brian has been building the seats. “I added the backseats foam to the wooden boards” he describes…

Congratulations to Mike Hill, winner of our 1979 Ford Escort RS2000 with ticket number 1676. For your chance to win your dream classic, head to bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/competitions

Colin Dixon, winner of our 1966 Ford Mustang, has appeared in his local newspaper this week – The Stourbridge News. Colin won the American muscle car through our classic car competitions site. He bought a single entry for just £7.50…

We always have our eyes peeled to spot classic on our travels. This week we spotted these delightful vehicles. Firstly there’s this very intriguing Austin, we’d love to know more about her history, she looks like she’s had a wonderful…

This week we delivered our 2003 Mercedes SL55 AMG to Robin Yates. Robin won the car in our live draw held on Thursday 17th September 2020 with ticket number 4995. Congratulations Robin! Watch back the live draw here.

We popped into our in-house paint and trim shops this afternoon to check out what our classic car technicians are working on today. Darren, one of our specialist painters is sanding down the fuel tank on our 1972 Peugeot 504….

We took a walk around our busy workshop this afternoon to see what all our technicians are working on right now. First up we have Paul, who’s looking into an oil leak from the 1967 Jaguar E-Type. “I’m taking the…

This 2008 BMW 118 came for a consultation today to look at some extensive interior damage. A car of only 12 years old isn’t our usual ‘classic’, but we’re always up for a challenge! And this job is no different….

Our exciting 1973 Triumph TR6 is in our in-house trim shop getting some very special treatment. The body has been painted an electric magenta, meanwhile the interior will be finished with a very complimentary biscuit leather. Kath and Brian, our…

Our fabulous 1961 Morris Mini Deluxe has had her engine recently resprayed in this delightful earthy green. With us for a full restoration, our cherry red Mini arrived with us as little more than a rusty shell. So far we’ve…

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Not quite our usual classic, but this monstrous 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is set to be attending our Classic & Sports Car & Bike Show in January 2021. Owned by a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars, this head turning car was…

Our striking 1971 Lotus Europa that arrived with us last week is having her first wash in well over ten years. After spending her entire life as part of the Dew family in Suffolk, having been passed down through the…