Posts by Rob Harvey

The two Johns have been working on our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. New torsion bar adjusters were fitted and the undershields were removed along with the speedo drive. The undershields were cleaned while the speedo drive was adjusted.

AC Cars, the UK’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the first images of the new AC Cobra GT Coupe. This marks the debut of the first official AC Cobra coupe ready for production, built on an enhanced version of…

This weekend, the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars is taking place at Helmingham Hall. We have been working hard over the last few days to get our stand set up and ready for the thousands of visitors that will…

Our 1951 Austin Devon has had its panels stripped off its front end and prepped for epoxy primer. A small repair was made to the inner wing edges before the roof and scuttle panel joints were prepped, cleaned, and lead-loaded….

Last night, we hosted a very successful summer BBQ at The Classic Lounge. The sun was shining, a huge variety of classic and modern cars showed up, and the food was delicious and extremely well received – so much so,…

We recently welcomed our 1959 Ford Zephyr into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. As it was going through its initial inspection and assessment, we couldn’t help but notice just how well it has been restored over the last few years….

Dear Rob and Molly Just a very brief but heartfelt thanks to you both for a splendid day on Thursday. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and found the whole enterprise most fascinating. Thanks very much for hosting us and I am…

Many thanks for the very interesting and enjoyable visit to Lotus yesterday.  It was very well planned, I enjoyed it very much albeit a bit tiring. I look forward to another.

Over the last couple of weeks, The Classic Lounge has been used by several individuals and businesses as a place to hold meetings, team events, and customer-hosting events. If you are a Member of the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club,…

Our 1960 MGA has been in the paint shop with Chris. The holes have been welded and the panel has been painted.

Rob has been assembling the front suspension stub axle cross member along with the rear axle of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.

The left-hand rear drive shaft of our 1972 Triumph GT6 has been removed by technician Rob as the wheel bearing has collapsed. He needed to strip the drive shaft to reveal the total damage.

Christian has been completing some welding repairs on our 1973 Rover P5 Coupe before investigating some rust issues. Paintshop manager Chris then applied schutz undercoat to the underside of the car.

New window regulators have been fitted on our 1956 Jensen 541. Before they were fitted though, Paul had to modify the new regulators and the doors to ensure the perfect fit.

Classic car technician Jonn has been looking at our 1965 Aston Martin DB5 to find out why it is running poorly. Here are his notes: Raise on ramp and check underneath for anything obvious regarding reported knock from rear. Found…

Tony has recently transported our barn find 1952 Austin A40 from our storage facility to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.

Jonn has been working on our 1973 Porsche 914, in preparation for it to go live on Bridge Classic Cars very soon. Here are his notes: Strip and fit new spark plugs. I dropped one plug inside engine covers so…

Jonn has been stripping the engine of our 1963 Fiat 500. When looking to fit a new starter motor, Jonn found that a suspected missing bolt was actually only half missing! The remainder of the bolt had broken off in…

Following a successful trip to an auction recently, four more future competition cars have arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Once they have been thoroughly assessed by the workshop team, they will be added to our growing collection of…

We have had quite a few new arrivals to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop recently. One of those is our 1976 Triumph 2500S. Finished in yellow, it’s certainly an eye-catching car and one that stands out in the workshop.

Recaro Automotive GmbH, based in Kirchheim unter Teck, has filed for insolvency. This decision was driven by several financial challenges, including steep price increases over recent years and the loss of a significant contract. These issues, combined with legacy products…

After 7,000 hours of restoration, the Aston Martin Bulldog is set to return to its owner in the United States. This special car, which has reached its 200mph speed goal, spent 1,664 days in the care of Classic Motor Cars…

Number 22 of just 47 Conquest Roadsters ever made, our 1954 Daimler Conquest was delivered new on October 5th, 1954 and is now live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. This rare car features blue bodywork, complemented by a blue hood…

H&H Classics successfully sold 86 per cent of the classic, collector, and performance cars at its latest auction on July 24th, making a total of more than £1.32 million. The auction, held at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, saw a…

Yesterday, Molly and I had the pleasure of taking a small group on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Classic Team Lotus and the Lotus factory. The day began with a cup of coffee at the main Lotus factory and a…

Today, Gordon and Craig are at the Classic Motorcars Sale being hosted by H&H Classics at Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, Derbyshire. There is a huge range of vehicles to look at (and potentially bid on) so it looks like its…

Over the last couple of days, we have welcomed the Bristol Owners Club and the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC) into The Classic Lounge – home of the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club. While they were here, they enjoyed our…

The engine of our 1964 Mercedes 230SL has continued to make good progress. The reground crank is now back and the required parts are on order. Once these arrive, we will begin the rebuilding process.

The British supercar manufacturer, McLaren Automotive, in partnership with the LEGO Group, has created something many collectors will be looking to get their hands on: the LEGO® Technic™ McLaren P1™. This collaboration is all about paying tribute to one of…

It’s almost two weeks since the launch party of the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club. The whole team felt that it was a great success and we were proud of the event we had put together. Over the last week…