We’ve seen our fair share of Defenders in the last few years and, since our last one left us recently, we felt it was time for another one! Our 2012 Land Rover Defender 90 has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and it looks great. It has only covered 27,000 miles and has various […]
Our 1969 Audi 70L has been undergoing final welding as well as having its paint removed. Rust prevention has also been applied.
Workshop Manager, John has been rebuilding and refitting the front axle to our 1939 Jaguar SS100. He also checked and adjusted the tracking to make sure this rare car handles correctly when it gets back out on the road.
Jonn has fitted a new heat exchange pipe to our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303.
Adam has polished our 1980 MG Midget and the car is now going back together.
Jonn has carried out work on the rear calipers of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. Both calipers were blasted, with any missed areas finished using a wire wheel. The calipers were then stripped, with seals, pistons, and other components removed. A thorough cleaning followed before each caliper was rebuilt using new seals, pistons, and dust covers. […]
We recently took delivery of a stunning piece of limited edition automotive art from our friends at Limited100. It was a hard decision to choose between all of the incredible pieces available but we finally decided on the 1965 Porsche 911 Paul Smith ‘art car’ at Bicester Heritage and, I think you’ll agree, it looks […]
Gordon and Tony recently went to an auction hosted by our friends at Manor Park Classics. As you can see from the photos, it was a fantastic auction and they may have even come home with another competition car!…
Depreciation is something most car buyers spend a bit of time considering. Is that brand new car that’s going to cost you six figures hold on to its value or will its value dive as soon as you leave the showroom? Data recently released from Parkers identifies ten cars that lost significant value in their […]
Jonn carried out various repairs on our 1968 MG C Roadster, beginning with the refitting and securing of the gearbox cross member. The rear end was wire-brushed and undersealed before the exhaust was refitted and secured in place. Preparation work for painting included blasting the radiator cowling, mounting brackets, top mount, and air filter housing. […]
Toyota has made a hydrogen-powered future more promising with the launch of its third-generation fuel cell (FC) system. Designed specifically for commercial applications, the new system is said to offer the same durability as diesel engines while improving fuel efficiency and reducing production costs. Revealed at the H2 and FC EXPO in Tokyo, this new […]
The new EV from NIO, the ET9, will feature steer-by-wire technology. This means that the traditional mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels will be replaced with an entirely electronic system. The steer-by-wire setup includes a steering wheel actuator along with the redundant steering gear actuator and software integration and is being provided […]
Mauro has been sanding our 1963 Rover P4 in preparation for epoxy primer to be applied.
Chris has been preparing our 2010 Jaguar XKR for paint. After stripping the bonnet to bare metal and preparing the wheel arch, he applied epoxy primer. After everything was primed, he masked all the parts up and painted them.
Our MGB is in the workshop for a full appraisal, service and adjustment of ride height.
Our 1968 MGC Roadster has been having some repairs completed by technician Jonn. Commencing repairs as identified in the appraisal by Pete. Located the key for the driver’s door lock, lubricated and tested it, confirming proper function. The same key operates the boot lock. No key was found for the passenger door; however, the lock […]
The Goodwood Revival will celebrate Alfa Romeo as 2025 marks the centenary of the marque’s victory in the inaugural Manufacturer’s World Championship. As part of the celebrations, an on-track demonstration will show off some of Alfa Romeo’s most legendary racing machines. Taking place from Friday 12th – Sunday 14th September 2025, Goodwood Revival will include […]
Merger negotiations between Japanese car manufacturers Honda and Nissan have broken down after the two companies failed to agree on the terms of a multi-billion-dollar deal. The proposed merger, which also included junior partner Mitsubishi, aimed to strengthen all 3 brands’ position against growing competition, particularly from Chinese automakers. If the deal had gone through, […]
Our 1951 Austin Devon is coming to the end of its time in paint and will soon start being put back together.
Some of the bumper components of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL have been in the paint shop with Chris as he has been prepping, priming, and painting them.
Our 1968 Daimler 250 V8 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop as Chris has been removing some dents before prepping and priming the car. The car was then painted.
Chris has been painting various engine components from our 1975 MGB GT V8.
Chris has been continuing his work on our 1960 Jensen 541R. Recently, he has applied a guide coat and rubbed the car down. As he continues to prep the car for paint, it’s getting more and more exciting to see the progress being made.
Jonn has completed the pre-delivery inspections on our two most recently won competition cars, our 2013 Land Rover Defender 110 and our 1972 MGB GT. Land Rover Defender The negative battery terminal was tightened, though it would not move in either direction. It was secured further by hammering down the terminal, ensuring a tight fit. […]
The last motorcycle ridden by the late Dave Myers, one-half of the Hairy Bikers, is going to be sold at auction for charity. The 2023 BSA Goldstar, which featured in The Hairy Bikers Go West (the last ever series of The Hairy Bikers) will be for sale with H&H Classics at the National Motorcycle Museum […]
With so much pressure and focus being put on the automotive industry to move toward a carbon-neutral future, electric vehicles (EVs) have been the solution of choice for the government and many car manufacturers. However, it now seems that some are reverting back to internal combustion engines due to low sales and lack of demand. […]
Lydia has begun work on making the backs of the rear seats of our 1976 Jensen Interceptor.
Bentley Motors has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 apprenticeship program, offering 26 new opportunities for candidates to join the company’s journey toward full electrification. This year’s intake will focus primarily on Manufacturing and Research & Development roles, based at Bentley’s state-of-the-art ‘Dream Factory’ in Crewe. Apprentices will receive structured training, hands-on experience, […]