For a small classic car restoration workshop based in rural Suffolk, we have had the privilege of restoring and working on some of the automotive world’s most special, most interesting, and extremely rare vehicles. The incredible skill of the workshop team has allowed us to take on so many projects that many might consider beyond […]
Pete has carried out an initial inspection of our beautiful 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, noting that all four fitted tyres date back to 2008/2009 and will require replacement. The spare tyre is a different size, measuring 185/15 compared to the fitted 205/70/15 tyres, with its age unknown. The first assessment found the car to […]
Jonn fitted a new seat trim to the driver’s seat of our 2001 Aston Martin DB7. Initially, it was hoped that the trim would secure the seat tipping lever, but this was not the case, so the trim was removed, and the pin for the lever was drilled out. A small screw and washer were […]
Pete has carried out some necessary welding repairs on our 1975 VW Beetle 1303 to restore structural integrity. A reported wheel wobble during a road test was traced to an incorrectly adjusted nearside wheel bearing, which was adjusted and secured. All repairs were completed, and undercoating was reapplied for protection. The driver’s seat was removed […]
Jonn began his appraisal of our 1994 Rover Mini Cooper by charging the battery and conducting a walk-around inspection of the vehicle. The car was then placed on a ramp to continue the assessment. All grease points were lubricated, and the tyres were checked and inflated as needed. The rear brakes were stripped, cleaned, and […]
Yesterday, I got to spend part of my day with Molly and Nick as I joined them on a shoot for some of our new content. While Nick and Molly were busy gathering video content, I was responsible for getting some photos that highlight what goes on behind the scenes. Although not as good as […]
Our friends at Manor Park Classics (MPC) have bought Barons Classic Car Auctioneers. The purchase means that, alongside its fixed venue in Cheshire, MPC now has a venue in the South of the country too. This looks to be the beginning of a bigger growth strategy across the UK for Manor Park Classics. Continued Growth […]
Ben has been working on our 1973 Ferrari Dino, focusing on cleaning up the backs of the tail lights, masking them, and applying fresh paint. The inner fenders were covered in thick underseal paint, which had begun to chip and flake. He removed the loose paint and blended the affected areas into the fibreglass for […]
John has fitted the customer-supplied bulkhead trim to our 1964 Mercedes 230SL. He has also replaced the headlight bulbs.
Jonn removed the distributor from our 1969 Daimler 250 V8 so he could fit new points and a condenser. As not all of the required parts were available, a wire was made to connect the condenser to the first set of points and then to the second set. Upon checking continuity, a short to earth […]
A rare and one of the most historically significant race cars – the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R “Streamliner” has sold for €51,155,000 (approx £42,560,000) at an exclusive single-car RM Sotheby’s auction held at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. With the sale, the car took the title of the second most expensive vehicle ever sold […]
This is an exclusive invite-only event for the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club members. Tickets must be presented at the door Saturday 5th April 2025 (full details will be on your invitation) Join us for an exclusive evening of whisky tasting with our partners from Coachbuilt Whisky. Coachbuilt Whisky was founded by whisky expert George Koutsakis and […]
Touring Superleggera is returning to Retromobile 2025, with its fully restored 1959 Maserati 3500 GT. This will be on display next to an untouched 1961 barn-find example to give visitors a visual demonstration of the amount of work that goes into this type of restoration – probably one of the best “before & after” images […]
Lydia has completed the door cards on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor. They are now finished in fresh red leather with matching topstitching. The updated panels give a refined and polished look to the interior.
A full service was carried out on the Bridge Classic Cars Mercedes Vito, including the replacement of air, fuel, and oil filters, along with fresh oil. A thorough inspection identified a few immediate issues: a section of welding was required on an outrigger, and the rear brake pads needed replacing. These pads were subsequently fitted, […]
The final bits of our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser have now been painted by Chris. Once the car goes back together very soon, it is going to look incredible and I’m very much looking forward to seeing the final result.
The remaining panels from our 1951 Austin Devon have been in highbuild primer. The inside and front bulkhead has been done in satin black and it is now very close to getting its original green colour back on.
Rob has been stripping our 1975 MGB GT V8 in preparation for its full restoration. He stripped the engine down too in order to check the condition of all of the components. The cylinder heads were also stripped and the block and heads were cleaned ready for painting.
Chris continued fitting up our 1960 Jensen 541R for final panel levelling and gapping. Chrome work was installed, and all panels were completed in preparation for the polyfan application. Any exposed bare metal areas were coated with epoxy.
Jonn continued his work on the heater and loom placement on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL, as their positioning dictated the arrangement of all other components. The heater unit was stripped down and repositioned as far back as possible before being reassembled and secured. Its placement was checked against another SL scuttle measurements to ensure correct […]
Jonn fitted a new offside rear axle strap to our 1972 MGB GT before mounting a new servo to its bracket. The bracket required modification to achieve a proper fit. Once adjusted, the servo was installed and secured. While working, a speaker in the nearside footwell was found hanging down, having broken off its bracket. […]
Steve has cleaned up the engine under tray, the coolant bottle, throttle bodies, and gasket surfaces of our 1999 Vauxhall Omega. He then reassembled the inlet manifold and fitted new gaskets to the throttle bodies.
Adam has been continuing his work on our 1980 MG Midget. He has now completed the final filler work and applied a guide coat to the car. He has also removed the soft top and doors.
Jonn prepared the gearbox of our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 for refitting. A new thrust bearing was installed, and the input shaft was lubricated. The gearbox was lifted into position, with new mounts fitted and secured. The starter and wiring were refitted, along with the reverse light wiring. Driveshafts were secured before moving the engine […]
Morgan Motor Company has teased its new six-cylinder flagship model. The images that have been released today show a camouflaged prototype going through its advanced road testing. The official name of the new car is yet to be revealed but it is due to make its debut in spring. The car will be coachbuilt on […]
This is an exclusive invite-only event for the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club members. Tickets must be presented at the door Saturday 8th March 2025 (full details will be on your invitation) Join us at The Classic Lounge for a special evening with Elisa Artioli, the reason why the Lotus Elise got its name. Back […]
It may not seem that impressive at first glance but Collecting Cars has successfully sold a 1:1 scale wireframe sculpture of a Porsche 934 at a recent auction. This becomes a bigger deal when you learn that it sold for an unbelievable £201,000! It gets even more interesting when you realise that the sale price […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2025 Suffolk, UK – Bridge Classic Cars is excited to announce a new initiative designed to inspire children to explore the world of classic cars, their history, and sustainability. The project launches with the debut of its first children’s story: The Story of Rilee – The Little Burgundy Vintage Car, which […]
The Goodwood Revival has won the Motorsport UK Environmental Sustainability Award. The win is just one example of how Goodwood are committed to creating a sustainable future for motorsport. The Duke of Richmond accepted the award during Motorsport UK’s Night of Champions on Saturday 25th January 2025. Sustainability in Motorsport The award was created in […]
Broad Arrow Auctions has a very impressive lineup at its upcoming Amelia Auction this March. One of the most attention-grabbing lots is the 1954 Jaguar D-Type Works Competition Car, chassis XKD 403, better known by its Works plate, ‘OKV 2.’ Expected to sell for somewhere between $6.5 million and $8.5 million (approximately £5.2 million to […]