Global superstar Ed Sheeran is releasing the video for his new song “Under the Tree” at 2pm today. Ed is local to us as he grew up just down the road from the Bridge Classic Cars workshop here in Suffolk. The video was filmed in Southwold and Bridgerton star Claudia Jessie is also seen in […]
Today marks exactly one month until Christmas Day! As scary as it is to think about how quickly this year has gone, it’s probably wise to get your Christmas shopping done soon to avoid the rush and stress of leaving it until the last minute. We have a collection of products that could make the […]
Auctions are always a fantastic place to see rare, interesting, and even unique vehicles being offered for sale. Quite a lot of the time, it’s the cars we see on TV that appeal most. That’s why it looks like the H&H Classics auction in Buxton on Wednesday this week is going to be extremely popular. […]
Toyota has recently demonstrated a concept model that explores how hydrogen gas, which is generated while driving, can be used to potentially increase the efficiency of liquid hydrogen as fuel. By capturing vaporised hydrogen, known as “boil-off gas,” which is typically lost to the atmosphere, this new technology could improve energy efficiency making it a […]
Our friends at H&H Classics have had a very successful 2024 so far and I’m sure that will continue as they host their final auction of the year – the Winter Classic Car Sale, at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens on Wednesday, November 27th. Rare and Desirable Cars The auction will feature 135 lots including some single-owner […]
The UK automotive industry is highly likely to miss electric vehicle sales targets for 2024. As a result, manufacturers could face penalties due to the rules set out by the UK government in the Zero Emissions Vehicles Mandate. Nissan has stepped up and is pushing for the government to review the mandate in order to […]
Last night, Craig and I were in London for the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2024. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House which was a stunning venue for the night. I was fortunate enough to be shortlisted in the Rising Star category and, although I didn’t win, I had a great time and it was […]
On November 19, 2024, Jaguar launched its new (and very different) branding strategy as part of its transition to an all-electric vehicle lineup by 2025. Jaguar described the change as a way to “reinvent the modern luxury experience” but, in the process seem to have caused an online debate about history, legacy, the future, and […]
Jaguar has officially rebranded today. The reimagining of its iconic brand identity gives a nod to Jaguar’s founder, Sir William Lyons, and his philosophy of “Copy Nothing.” The common theme throughout the new branding is Exuberant Modernism, which looks to show Jaguar as a brand with fearless creativity and original thinking. “Jaguar has its roots […]
Alan Mann Racing (AMR), has joined Boreham Motorworks as its in-house high-performance division. This collaboration will bring AMR’s racing history together with Boreham’s performance engineering which will further add to the current offerings of the DRVN Automotive Group. This move is made even more special as 2024 marks AMR’s 60th anniversary. Beginning the next chapter […]
It’s almost a decade since a MINI Cooper Convertible was produced at MINI Plant Oxford. However, that changes today as production of the open-top icon starts again! Production of the convertible Cooper will run alongside the MINI Cooper 3-Door and 5-Door models already produced at the plant. With the convertible now joining the lineup, Oxford […]
Tony recently delivered our 1985 Mercedes 380SL to its new owner, Kevin, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Barn finds are always exciting and this one, as it is just down the road from us here in Suffolk, is extra exciting as the two cars discovered are going up for sale in an auction hosted by Reeman Danise on Saturday 16th November. 1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Type A Cabriolet (Reg. FCF 902D) With only […]
Our 1973 MGB Roadster has been spending some time in the Bridge Classic Cars paint and body shop.
We have recently welcomed our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It has come in for a full assessment and appraisal. As you can see from the photos below, it is certainly a beautiful car to look at.
Our 1994 Rover Mini has recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and, as you can see, it’s another stunning one!
Since our 2002 Ford Thunderbird arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, it has been cleaned and, recently John fitted a new fuel pump.
Jonn has completed the pre-delivery inspection of our 1974 Triumph TR6. This is now ready to be delivered to its lucky new owner on Tuesday.
Our 1956 Bristol 405 (and all of the parts it comes with) has been loaded into the trailer ready for delivery to its new owner.
Our 1985 Mercedes 380SL will soon be delivered to its new owner. Before that though, Jonn has been finishing off his checks and last minor repairs. Some of the chrome and sound deadening was replaced and the engine oil was topped up. After a road test, the car was signed off as ready to go!
Jonn has continued his work preparing our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT. Here are his notes on his latest round of work: Unwrap new calipers and check. Fit new caliper to nearside but won’t bolt up. Found bolts too large to pass through caliper mountings. Grind out holes a minimal amount and fit caliper to nearside […]
Classic car technician Steve has been looking at the wiring of our 1975 AC Cobra replica.
Technician Jonn has been conducting an appraisal on our 1993 Jaguar XJS. Here are his notes: Reposition nearside exhaust. Slacken centre clamp. Use gearbox jack to raise nearside of system and knock backwards to get pope into rubber mount above axle. Secure clamp once in position. Slide driveshaft cover down shaft and fit new grease […]
After prepping, mounting, and welding the exhaust in place on our 2003 Rover 75, Jonn cleaned and refitted the rear exhaust section. The interior was then put back into the car before Jonn conducted his final checks and testing.
After Chris rubbed down the body of our Ferrari Dino, it went into the paint booth and was painted. You can now really begin to see just how stunning this car is and it will only get better as the rebuild continues.
Our 1970 Fiat 500 has been in the skilled hands of technician Jonn as he has been conducting an initial appraisal. He stripped the brakes so he could clean and inspect them before fully inflating all of the tyres. The gearbox oil was topped up as was the engine oil. Jonn then torqued up the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2024 Bridge Classic Cars, an award-winning classic car restoration business, is taking a big step into the world of sustainability by running all of its competition cars on sustainable synthetic fuel. Every week, the Pettistree-based team hold a live draw where one lucky person wins a classic car for just a […]
At Bridge Classic Cars, we’ve always been passionate about keeping the past alive in the form of all of the classic cars that enter the workshop. Each one, regardless of make and model, comes with a story from the time it left the production line to the day it arrived here with us. In essence, […]
To celebrate 20 years of the CSR chassis, Caterham has released a very limited-edition car in the form of the Seven CSR Twenty. There will only be 20 vehicles made and these will be exclusively for UK customers. To make the Seven CSR Twenty even more special, it is the first vehicle that will be […]
On Friday, we spent the day at the NEC for the Classic Motor Show 2024. Molly, Craig, Nick, and I all got in the Bridge Classic Cars Hilux early so we could get to the show as it was opening. As always, there was so much to see that one day wasn’t enough to get […]