The body of our very rare and very special 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has now been put back on its chassis. This is a big moment in the restoration of this car and shows that a lot of progress is being made.
On Wednesday, 14th May 2025, we were very happy to welcome East Anglian Financial Planning (EAFP) and their guests to Bridge Classic Cars for their Driving Sustainable Futures event. As members of our members club, EAFP chose to host the event in The Classic Lounge, which is our exclusive members-only space designed for meetings, intimate […]
Jonn diagnosed our 2002 Rover 75 with a completely separated top mount on the nearside rear shock absorber. To repair, he began by stripping the trims in the rear offside area to gain access to the top mount, then removed the shock absorber. The top mount was detached, and the bump stops were transferred to […]
Our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 has been in the paint shop. It has had its primer applied in preparation for its new coat of paint.
First off, Pete checked each spark plug for any signs of differences in cylinders and to make sure the plugs were in a good overall condition. Other than being a bit grubby from yesterday’s lumpy running, they aren’t worn. The car was then checked for each lead transferring from the distribution cap to the plug, […]
Greg carried out work on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, starting with rebuilding the locking cylinders using components from an old Spitfire lock, as new replacements are no longer available. This allowed the original keys to function correctly with the locks once more. He then polished and installed the exhaust system, followed by fitting the sill […]
Škoda has released its latest concept vehicle. This one isn’t a car, though; it’s a motorbike. The Slavia B Concept is an electric café racer that has been designed as a tribute to the brand’s first two-wheeler from 1899. Škoda has said that the reinterpretation of their first bike is all about mixing the old […]
H&H Classics is hosting its next auction at The Pavilion Gardens in Buxton on Wednesday 21st May 2025. “The Peaks Sale” will feature over 130 classic, collector, and performance cars with a combined estimated value of more than £3 million. One car of note is a 1960 Maserati 3500 GT. Beautifully restored and showing minimal […]
Nissan has announced another major round of job cuts, with 11,000 positions set to go worldwide as part of a company-wide restructuring in response to slowing sales and a difficult market environment. This will bring the total number of layoffs announced by the Japanese manufacturer over the past year to around 20,000. That’s roughly 15% […]
Back in 1955, a special motorcycle named SOP 367 was built. The reason it was so special is that it was the very first Velocette Viper ever made to ride on the road. A Special Motorbike In April 1956, a magazine called Motor Cycling tested this brand-new bike. They were very impressed! The Viper could […]
One of our members has arranged an event for their clients, and we will be hosting this in The Classic Lounge on Wednesday, 14th May 2025. East Anglian Financial Planning will be holding its Driving Sustainable Futures Event, which is being held at Bridge Classic Cars. They will be hosting presentations on: Navigating Markets: Budget Impacts & Market TrendsSmart Tax Planning: […]
On Sunday 3rd August 2025, the Bridge Classic Cars team will be at the Festival of Classic and Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall. We have attended this event for several years, and we are returning again in 2025 as the main sponsor. The Festival of Classic and Sports Cars regularly has over 1000 classic and […]
There has been a motorbike parked in The Classic Lounge for a little while now. I see it every day and always appreciate what a good-looking bike it is, but until I was told the story behind it, I didn’t realise quite how special it truly is. This is SOP 367, our 1955 Velocette Viper. […]
Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of Kwik Fit has died at the age of 84. The Edinburgh-born entrepreneur sold his first tyre retail business in 1969, before returning to his hometown two years later and launched Kwik Fit. When it began, it was one garage but quickly grew into a global operation. Under Sir Tom’s […]
Lydia has made more progress on the headlining panels of our 1951 Austin Devon. She has also fitted the passenger side door card.
Pete began work on our 1989 Daimler Double Six by starting the engine and checking the coolant level, which was then topped up. With the engine running, the vehicle was raised on the ramp and brought up to operating temperature to inspect for any signs of coolant leaks. None were identified during this process. The […]
More progress has been made with our 1976 Jensen Interceptor. The car has been flattened and polished as well as various components have been put back on the car.
Adam has carried out some paint prep on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4, beginning with the front wheel arches, which were filled and epoxy primed. These areas were then coated with Raptor liner that had been tinted to match the body colour, followed by the application of a clear coat. All four wheel arches underwent […]
When you’re looking to get a new car, it’s worth considering the real-world cost of owning your new choice of wheels. If you’re comparing EVs with petrol, diesel, hybrid, or other models, it’s easy to get caught up in upfront prices and fuel economy. It’s no secret that EVs are expensive to buy in the […]
During World War II, the British Army needed strong vehicles to help move big guns around. As it happened, they found one in the form of the Morris C8, nicknamed the “Quad”. This massive vehicle was specially designed to pull heavy field guns and began its work all the way back in 1939 and stayed […]
April was a busy month (as always) here at Bridge Classic Cars. Here’s a quick look back as we now look forward to a big May.
The Honda 0 Series Saloon has been awarded the “Best EV Design” title at the 2025 Top Gear Awards. First shown at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the 0 Series, with the first models being the Saloon and SUV prototypes, shows off Honda’s “Thin, Light, and Wise” design philosophy. The 0 Saloon’s design creates […]
One of our latest competitions is for 1 of just 80 special bottles of Classic Racing Gin, signed by the motorsport legend that is Derek Bell MBE. If you haven’t heard about Derek before, this is why winning a signed bottle for just £1 is such an incredible opportunity. To put it simply, Derek Bell […]
As Suzuki prepares to roll out its first-ever electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, this autumn, the brand is taking a look back at where it all began: a three-metre-long car delivered by Michio Suzuki himself 70 years ago – the Suzulight. In the autumn of 1955, Suzuki personally handed over the very first Suzulight to a […]
How often do you get the chance to photograph almost identical MGCs in an award-winning classic car restoration workshop? When the opportunity arose this week, Nick jumped at the chance to do just that.
A member of the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club recently took advantage of one of the perks offered by our partners. When placing his order with Limited100, our member got a discount and was able to get a stunning print at a special price. Thank you to Limited100 for being a valued partner and offering […]
We recently received our first order of Motul oil. Obviously, this is a great product on its own, but the barrels look incredible and certainly fit in perfectly in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Jack was recently in America and was in attendance at the Barrett-Jackson Opening Night Gala in Palm Beach. As you can see from the photos he sent us, it looked like an incredible event!
We recently welcomed two new cars into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our 1997 Porsche 911 and our 2012 BMW 320. These are on the more modern side of things for us, but they are beautiful cars nonetheless, and we are very excited to see what the future holds.
We were lucky enough to get some photos of two previous restoration projects we completed here at Bridge Classic Cars. Our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 and our 1973 Triumph TR6 both now live in France and look very much at home!