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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We recently met Ian from Nottingham. Ian saw our Lotus Cortina jack that we were advertising on eBay and that got us talking… He has kindly sent us some pictures of his beautifully restored Mk 2 Series 2 Lotus Cortina. “The car is an original 1969 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk2 Series 2 in its original […]
Former Friends star Matt LeBlanc is to be one of the new presenters of Top Gear when the motoring programme returns to BBC Two in May. The US actor will be the show’s first non-British host in its 39-year history. “Matt’s a lifelong fellow petrolhead and I’m thrilled he’s joining Top Gear,” said Chris Evans […]
DeLorean cars – made famous by the Back To The Future movies – are set to go into production again for the first time in around 33 years. The car was originally made by the DeLorean Motor Company in Northern Ireland. Around 9,000 cars were made between 1981 and 1983. Only 6,500 are still believed […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lotus Cortina is the commonly used term for the Ford Cortina Lotus, a high-performance sports saloon, which was produced in the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1970 by Ford in collaboration with Lotus cars. The original version, which was based on the Ford Cortina Mk 1, was promoted by Ford as the “Consul Cortina developed by Lotus”, with “Consul” later being dropped from the name. […]
It’s always nice to see old friends. Carl and Lesley Fry are part exchanging their Austin Seven Nippy for our fully restored concours 1957 MGA. 1500cc. They bought the Nippy last year and it has done probably done about 5000 miles as it has been its own little covered trailer with its coat on being […]
Whilst most of the team at Bridge Classic Cars are busy working hard back home others are keeping themselves occupied spotting classics out in Vegas. Taken this morning outside the hotel…wow!
Henrik Fisker designs another swoopy sports car and now there’s a V10 in place of the batteries! Though little has been heard of Henrik Fisker since his resignation from Fisker Automotive, he’s clearly been a busy man. He is now a shareholder and designer at VLF Automotive, a collaboration between Fisker, former GM vice president Bob […]
It’s been a very busy day today at Bridge Classic Cars, busy but very fulfilling. It was the day Asa and Tommy fitted set to task fitting the brand new roof to the MGA. I, on the other hand, had a busy day in front of the computer. Amazingly I heard no swearing coming from the […]
The world’s best selling roadster ever is very popular with tuners, and its brand-new iteration is no exception. The fourth generation of the Mazda MX-5 has received Tra-Kyoto’s not-so-subtle (to say the least) treatment. Sporting basically the same visual elements that put the small tuning shop on the world map, the ND MX-5 comes with widened fenders, front […]
The Maserati Merak has now been fitted with a brand new Maserati windscreen sourced directly to Bridge Classic Cars from Italy.
When restoring anything in the concours world it is important that you call on the right people at the right time to assist you in your quest. We used Pamela David Enamels to recreate the iconic Maserati badge that will sit on the front nose cone. Out with the old… In with the new…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MGA now nearing completion, all bright work that has either been re-chromed or renewed. The instrument dials are now away for refurbishment. Interior fitting next week for the end of January full completion and ready for a new owner.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2666,2669,2670,2671″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We eagerly awaited the return of our freshly painted Porsche to the worksop early today. Sure enough, at 3pm, she arrived back safe and well from our paint-shop in Needham Market, looking stunning in Guards Red. Asa and Tommy have a busy few days now putting her back together ready for a full valet and detailing […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another night out with the directors of Bridge Classic Cars. Renowned motor sports hill climber and Riley Redwing owner Peter Smith bet that Gordon didn’t have a tattoo of the Monte Carlo rally on his back. If proven wrong Peter reluctantly agreed to walk the length of Elgin high street in Morayshire, Scotland with your […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The final few tweaks to the paintwork the MGA is now back from the paint shop and ready for a complete re-fit.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2572,2573,2574,2575,2576,2577,2578,2579,2580,2581,2582,2583,2584,2585,2586,2587,2588,2589,2590,2591″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
KIERON Dyer has come 4th in I’m A Celebrity 2015. The former Ipswich Town footballer narrowly missed out on tomorrow night’s final, following being evicted in tonight’s show, along with Jorgie Porter. On leaving the camp, Kieron – who threatened to quit half-way through – said: “I came in thinking I’d have a game plan, and it would be […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is always important to look sympathetically at any part of your restoration. We could easily retrim the Porsche seat but the patina of the seat is lost. Generally the piping of the seat bolster gets worn or rubbed through and in this instance because the original seats are in lovely condition we only […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The MGA was bought as a part restored. The paintwork we say at Bridge is “nice from afar but far from nice” and certainly not to our standard at Bridge Classic Cars. Our paint shop removed all the paint to bare metal and is in the final stages of preparation for re- painting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2493,2494,2495,2496,2497,2498,2499,2500,2501,2502″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With all repairs now complete, the Porsche is looking lovely in pink but will look even better in Guards Reds.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2433,2434,2435,2436,2437,2475,2476,2477,2478,2479″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
He is somewhat notorious for his bad boy behaviour during his lengthy stint as a premier league footballer. But Keiron Dyer has revealed is hoping to alter the public’s perceptions of him when he appears in this year’s series of ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Now happily married to […]
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Ed Sheeran can ditch the L-plates after passing his practical driving test… less than three months after smashing theory. He might be 24, but as one of the world’s top musicians, it’s fair to say he’s has a busy few years. But singer Ed Sheeran can finally ditch the L-plates after he passed his practical driving test […]
“I recently purchased a Mk2 RS2000 from Bridge Classic Cars. From the first phone call I found Gordon and the team very easy to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. I arranged a viewing and the car was exactly as listed. I was encouraged to give the car a full inspection including putting […]
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Better test your brakes before driving this route! Incredible images show nerve-shredding cliff-side road in China – with 45 deadly hairpins in just three miles. A spectacular mountain road in southwest China has become the new talking point among petrolheads after pictures of the mind-boggling motorway emerged on the Internet. Breathtaking photographs on People’s Daily Online capture the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The paintwork is now into the final stages of completion. As with all classic car projects, it is vital to carefully inspect every stage before moving on to the next. It is often easier to find the imperfections at every stage then to try and do it all at the end, when more often that […]
at Dubai Mall…must be a doughnut shop near by!
There’s a magical place, We’re on our way there, With toys in their millions, All under one roof, It’s called…Moray Motor Museum Being very good friends with racing legend Darren McWhirter does come with some huge perks! Like spending a good few evenings at Moray Motor Museum and seeing some of the incredible vehicles he […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Joining Bridge Classic Cars in the beautiful Mansion House Hotel in Elgin, Morayshire, are the drivers and their companions on the “Mills and Stills Tour” 2015. The week long event that promises to be suitable for all sizes and types of veteran cars. The Laich of Moray’s quiet country roads are ideal for the early […]