On Saturday night, we hosted our “Evening With Elisa Artioli” in The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars. Elisa, the namesake of the Lotus Elise, was incredible and we loved having her here with us for a few days. She told our guests the story of how the Elise became such a huge part of […]
The wiper motor of our 1973 Ferrari Dino was found to not be parking correctly. so Steve removed it and stripped it down. He found that the park switch was dirty. Once it had been cleaned and reassembled, everything worked as it should.
Jonn continued his appraisal of our 2012 Land Rover Defender 90, starting with refitting the front prop slider rubber and greasing both prop shafts. The gearbox and transfer box were checked and topped up as required. The handbrake (trans brake) was adjusted for optimal performance. The wheels were removed to allow for a thorough cleaning […]
Jonn recently removed the boss from the old steering wheel of our 1968 MGC Roadster and fitted it onto the new wheel, ensuring it was properly tightened. The new steering wheel was then installed and securely fastened. A new horn push will be required to complete the installation. Additionally, work on the wing has progressed, […]
Jonn recently inspected an ABS fault on our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, beginning with a visual check of all wheel speed sensors to ensure they were properly connected. He then disconnected the front sensors, measured their resistance, and repeated the process for the rear sensors. All sensors registered readings between 0.6 and 1k ohm, indicating […]
Our 1987 Mercedes 500SL has had rust treatment and prevention applied to its underside.
Adam has removed the doors of our 1973 MGB Roadster ready for epoxy primer to be applied.
The best thing about having a couple of Land Rover Defenders in the workshop means you can swap certain parts to make each one even better.
Earlier on today, I was lucky enough to have a call with DRVN Automotive Group Design Director Wayne Burgess and Rob Borrett about the new Ford Escort MK1 RS from Boreham Motorworks. It was a great conversation between myself, Wayne, Rob, and our new Operations Director, Anthony. It will feature in the March issue of […]
An Aston Martin once owned by the music legend himself, Sir Elton John, is heading to auction. The 1995 DB7 will be offered for sale by H&H Classics on Wednesday, April 9th, at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire. Sir Elton was the car’s first owner, and the vehicle comes with its original warranty […]
When moving our 1939 Jaguar SS 100, it was noticed the N/S/R brake was binding so we removed the wheel to investigate. Found that the hub nut was very slightly loose and also allowing diff oil to pass so we cleaned off the oil, re-torqued and topped up diff. Both binding brake and oil leak […]
Jonn carried out repairs on the coolant hose of our 1999 Vauxhall Omega. The damaged section of the hose was removed, and a sleeve was placed over copper tubing before securing it with new jubilee clips. The vehicle was jacked up and placed on stands. The track rod ends were freed off, and the steering […]
Jonn has been fixing the water pump on our 1968 MGC Roadster. Once he had done that, Pete was working on repairing the rust on the driver’s wing.
Our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante has been stripped back to bare metal and is now making progress in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop.
Lotus has refreshed its Emira range with the introduction of the new Emira Turbo SE and the Emira V6. These models replace the previous First Editions. If that wasn’t exciting enough, the Turbo SE is actually the fastest Emira to date. Emira Turbo SE The Emira Turbo SE’s name pays tribute to Lotus of the […]
Pete has been working on our 1980 MG Midge. The car has undergone further underside cleaning and brake renewal. Service items for the suspension have been ordered. The braking system is now fully assembled with new front calipers, seals, and pads, while the hubs have been refurbished, and wheel bearings checked and refitted. At the […]
At the 1000 Miglia Experience in Florida recently, the Politecnico di Milano team, in collaboration with Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and Maserati, set a new world speed record for an autonomous car. Their AI-driven Maserati MC20 Coupé reached 197.7 mph (318 km/h) at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (LLF). This seems a fitting […]
We recently supplied a local collector with synthetic fuel from P1 Fuels. As his collection is pretty vast (around 100 cars), that’s even more sustainable cars out on the road. Great work!
Our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is looking stunning now that it has come to the end of its time here at Bridge Classic Cars. For a car that is just as comfortable off the road as it is on, it’s nice to see it clean and shiny before it gets back out into the wild!
The Classic Lounge | Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH Please note: this is a ticketed event, and tickets will be checked upon arrival. Your ticket includes a choice of burger, hot dog or halloumi and any drink from The Classic Lounge bar. The Bridge Classic Cars Summer BBQ returns on Sunday […]
We have been awarded Best Private Members Bar 2025 – East Anglia in the Lux Life Restaurant and Bar Awards 2025. The whole Bridge Classic Cars team is very proud of our members club so to be recognised with this award is very exciting.
The pre-delivery inspections of our 1998 Mini Cooper and our 1979 Ferrari 400 have been completed by Jonn. After tightening the lower clamp bolt and inflating the tyres on our Mini, the wheels were torqued, synthetic fuel was added and a road test was carried. This will soon be with its lucky new owner. Our […]
Jonn continued the repair of the nearside quarter light of our 1968 MGC Roadster by filing out and fitting a new handle mount. Two countersunk screws were cut down to fit and secure the mount, and a 1/4″ bolt was ground down to fit the frame for the pivot. Mastik was applied inside the frame […]
The UK’s automotive sector saw a big decline in production at the start of 2025, with total output dropping by 17.7% to 78,012 units. According to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this includes a 14.3% decrease in car production to 71,104 units and a 41.5% drop in commercial […]
To mark its 70th anniversary in 2025, Alpine is updating its A110 lineup with two new models – the A110 R 70 and A110 GTS. The A110 R 70 is particularly special, as it will be a limited-edition model with just 770 units produced, and will be the final version of Alpine’s ‘R’ models. A110 […]
We are incredibly proud that Bridge Classic Cars has been named as a finalist in the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 in TWO categories: Changing Perceptions Classic cars have long been considered non-environmentally friendly, but we are on a mission to change that perception. We strongly believe that classic cars can have a […]
Ben has been making some improvements to our engine test stand. After stripping the stand down, he has fabricated legs which are adjustable from a bolt at the top. This means that raising an engine will now be much easier.
Pete has carried out a thorough check of fluids, tyre pressures, and lights on our 1929 Dodge DA Tourer. While inspecting the headlamps, he found their operation to be sporadic, with the lights switching on and off when tapped at the lamp units. After removing and checking all connections and bulb fitments, he discovered that […]