Our 1964 Mercedes 230SL has been run up as it continues its stay in the Bridge Classic Cras workshop.
Pete completed the reinstallation of the fuel pump on our 1967 Mercedes 250SL. It is now fitted with new drive motor seals and all the line connections were thoroughly checked and tightened before testing. The vehicle was test-driven for 20 minutes on both major and minor roads, during which no leaks or performance issues were […]
Tony recently delivered our 1978 MG Midget to lucky winner Kevin. He won our Midget completely free in a special competition. Congratulations Kevin, enjoy your car.
Lydia began renewing sections of black vinyl on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, ensuring the panels were refreshed to match the vehicle’s original aesthetic. With the arrival of the red leather, work also started on making new interior panels. The red leather will create a striking contrast against the exterior colour and I’m looking forward to […]
Pete has been continuing his work on our 1985 Mercedes 500SL, beginning with an oil change. The engine’s large drain plug released a significant volume of old oil, nearly overwhelming the oil drainer. Once drained, the filter housing and old filter were removed, thoroughly cleaned of residue, and refitted with fresh copper washers and O-rings. […]
Pete has made a lot of progress on our 1993 Jaguar XJS, starting with the reinstallation of the trim. The initial task involved marking and drilling bolt holes for the corner numbers, which could not be completed prior to painting as the fabrication of the rear bumper and brackets had not been finalised before the […]
Tony recently loaded up our 1960 Triumph TR3A and delivered it to its new owner who was lucky enough to win it through our competitions. Congratulations again Anthony, I hope you enjoy your new classic!
While waiting for a replacement steering rack for our 1977 Ford Granada, a temporary tie bar was fabricated to stabilise the steering. This allowed Pete to move the car off the ramp, freeing up space in the busy workshop for other tasks.
Pete reported that after addressing the initial leaks on our 1967 Mercedes 250SL, another issue was noted as the next weakest point was revealed. Despite two road tests and multiple run-ups showing no problems initially, the seal between the pump motor and impeller failed. This failure allowed fuel to enter the motor, filling it and […]
Tony has taken our 1978 Daimler Double Six to Anglia Car Auctions ready for it to go up for sale at their next event on the 25th and 26th of January 2025. He also took our SD1 too.
More progress has been made on Craig’s 1987 Mercedes 500SL as Jonn has continued his work on it. He began by raising the car off the ground to access the rear axle and subframe. The rear axle was stripped down, and wheel chocks were positioned to secure it. The mounting components were removed, and the […]
There probably isn’t a make of car that we haven’t worked on yet over the past 20 years! Molly takes a look at the end of another busy week at our Suffolk HQ with Gordon around our classic car restoration workshops. We take an in-depth look around our main restoration workshop at projects like our […]
Our 1951 Austin Devon is now ready for epoxy primer. It’s been a long process but we are now commencing the strip down to the component level in preparation for its final colour in the last week of January.
Amazon has placed its largest-ever order for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), buying over 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks. This is the biggest single order of electric trucks in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and forms part of Amazon’s aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Amazon Sustainability The eActros 600 trucks will be […]
Earlier today, Craig and I spoke to Andrea from the Future (Forever) Motoring Podcast. We had a great conversation about sustainable fuel, the Story of Rilee, and how Bridge Classic Cars got to where it is today. The full podcast will be out soon.
The events calendar for Goodwood 2025 has been released and it looks incredible! Hopefully, some of the Bridge Classic Cars team will be at a lot of these exciting events so, if you see us around, please come and say hello. 82nd Members’ Meeting (April 12-13, 2025) The motorsport season kicks off at Goodwood Motor […]
I have had my BridgevClassic Cars t-shirt for a few years now and the colour hasn’t altered at all. It still feels like a really quality T-shirt
Here’s a closer look at the pistons for our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. This design focuses on optimisation for strength as shown by the detailed internal structure.
Back in December 2022, Nick Fiore won our 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E. Since then, he has been enjoying it and, it has been featured in several publications since. One of the most recent features was on the “Number 27” YouTube channel.
Jonn has completed the pre-delivery inspection for our 1960 Triumph TR3A. All tyres were inflated to the correct pressure, and the wheels were securely tightened. The vehicle was filled with P1 fuel, and a road test was conducted, confirming that everything was in full working order.
More repairs were carried out on our 1963 Rover P4 by Rob. He has continued his focus on structural areas of the car. The rear floor and seat base were repaired, ensuring stability and integrity. Attention was also given to the rear wheel arch, with necessary repairs made to restore its shape and strength. Work […]
The Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, currently being held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Japan, has the Caterham all-electric concept car, Project V, on display. Project V is the result of a collaboration between Caterham and XING Mobility IMMERSIO™ CTP Battery System Project V uses XING Mobility’s IMMERSIO™ CTP (cell-to-pack) battery system. This technology […]
H&H Classics had a very successful 2024, selling over 1,100 classic and performance cars, motorcycles, and scooters at nine physical auctions. The company reported a sales total of more than £14 million and an overall sales success rate of 74%. Global Appeal and Celebrity Cars Buyers from nearly 40 countries participated in H&H auctions, with […]
Bristol Cars looks set to make a return to the roads in 2026, just in time to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The revival of the British car manufacturer is being led by Chairman and CEO Jason Wharton, who purchased the company’s assets in 2020 following its liquidation. Founded in 1945 as an offshoot of the […]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is expanding its manufacturing facility in Goodwood, with an investment of more than £300 million. This is to enable the brand to increase its capacity to build more complex and highly personalised luxury vehicles. Preparing for a Bespoke and Electric Future The investment, the largest since the plant’s opening in 2003, will […]
At Bridge Classic Cars, we want our love of classic cars to continue through future generations. That’s why we’ve launched a new project just for kids! We’re introducing a dedicated Kids’ YouTube Channel, where classic cars come to life in a way children will love. Imagine bedtime stories about classic cars, their journeys through restoration, […]
Hagerty UK has released its 2025 Bull Market List. This is a list of ten cars that look like they will be good buys this year. Some of the cars listed are predicted to rise in value while others have been selected for their value for money and overall ownership experience. The list is based […]
It’s no secret that we are big fans of Coachbuilt Whisky. We have several bottles behind the bar in The Classic Lounge and we are planning to work even closer with the Coachbuilt team over the coming weeks and months. During his recent visit to us, Max, from Coachbuilt Whisky, shared some incredible cocktail recipes […]
After some time off over Christmas, the team at Bridge Classic Cars is now back and ready to hit the ground running in 2025. One of our first jobs was to get together and look ahead to the next 12 months. We are planning on going BIG this year so there was a lot to […]