This is the new Lotus Eletre R. It weighs just under 3 tonnes and has been labelled as a “hyper-SUV”. It’s full of tech, has 900bhp, can go from 0 – 62mph in under 3 seconds, and can charge from 10% up to 80% in 20 minutes. Is it too far removed from the iconic […]
Toyota has revealed the latest addition to the Toyota Professional range, it’s all-new Land Cruiser Commercial. This is a factory conversion of the newly launched Land Cruiser passenger SUV, which combines the Land Cruiser’s famed all-terrain ability with commercial vehicle practicality. Built at Toyota’s Burnaston facility in Derbyshire, the conversion turns the five-door, long-wheelbase Land […]
Jonn fitted a new ignition switch to our 1984 Morgan 4/4. As the wire colours on the replacement switch differed slightly from the original, he first identified the function of each wire. He then removed the existing multi-plug connector and soldered on new bullet terminals to suit. These were connected to the car’s wiring, and […]
Jonn carried out a road test of our 2004 Bentley Flying Spur before returning to perform a full appraisal and general check-over. He secured the front number plate, then removed all four wheels to inspect the brake components. The nearside rear brake was stripped down, where he freed off the pads before refitting them. He […]
Our 1951 Austin Devon has come a long way since it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Not only has it recently had its freshly refurbished steering wheel refitted, it’s also been on its very first drive in a long time!
On Thursday 19th June, we welcomed the MG Owners Club into The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars. The club met here before heading off on a drive in some very nice MGs. Thank you all for coming, and we hope you enjoyed your visit.
Dave Day 2025 is being held on Saturday 21st June in memory of the late Dave Myers, one half of the much-loved Hairy Bikers. Last year, more than 46,000 bikers rode from Ace Cafe in London all the way to Dave’s hometown of Barrow-in-Furness with a few stops along the way. The event is all […]
A 1996 Ferrari F355 GTS once owned by Jeremy Clarkson will be available to buy at RM Sotheby’s Cliveden House sale, taking place on 8th July 2025. The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter bought the car new in 1996, famously referring to it as “the best car in the world.” Finished in […]
Jonn completed the remaining work on our 1973 Porsche 914’s horn and indicator system. He began by crimping a small terminal onto the horn push wiring before refitting the centre section of the steering wheel. Following this, the fuse box and indicator relay were reinstalled. With all components in place, he tested the horn and […]
Our 1963 Rover P4 is now painted and ready to move on to the next stage of its restoration. The Rover 110 badge was also fitted to the bonnet.
George has been looking at our 1967 Jaguar E-Type. He removed the wheels and the offside rear brake calliper to test if it had seized or not. He also removed the centre console.
Chris has been preparing our 1995 TVR Chimaera for paint. After stripping the car down, he started work on repairing some areas of damage before completing filler work and masking the car up for primer. He then applied primer.
Steve has drained the old, stale fuel from our 1971 Triumph TR6, replaced the filter and put new fuel in the car. He has also fitted new parts, including wipers, spark plugs, fuel filter, distributor cap, oil filter, anti roll bar links, and bonnet rubber.
While Adam was painting the spacers for our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, Ben was removing the various components of the dash.
The Bridge Classic Cars paint shop has been working on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. Adam made some repairs while gapping before masking up the body of the car and applying epoxy primer. Certain parts and rubbers needed to be removed and bagged for safe storage before this happened. The doors and boot have […]
Gregg has been working hard to repair various areas of rust and rot on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. He has been looking at the driver side floor, the rear frame, floor pans, and a number of areas underneath the car.
Our 1977 Leyland Mini has been reassembled by the paint team. While reassembling, the old badges were removed from the grille.
Jonn continued work on our 1963 Jaguar MKII, initially addressing an issue with the replacement water pump, which was found to be defective. The original unit was sent away for repair. He then turned his attention to the braking system, fitting new front pads. To ensure proper fitment and avoid any sticking within the callipers, […]
Work has progressed steadily on our 1973 MGB Roadster as George addressed the installation of a battery cutoff switch. He first removed the negative terminal and detached the battery cable in order to replace its connector with an eye terminal, which he soldered securely in place. With the modified cable reattached, he then assessed the […]
Lydia has put the finishing touches to the interior of our 1951 Austin Devon. Greg also finished off the fuel filler cover.
A new study by eBay has revealed that parking sensors are the number one piece of in-car technology that UK drivers say they can’t live without. The survey asked 2,000 drivers what tech they valued the most in their vehicles. Parking sensors were said to be essential by 37% of respondents, followed by USB ports […]
Toyota is rolling out hydrogen fuel cell lorries across its European delivery network. These 40-tonne vehicles, developed by Dutch manufacturer VDL Groep using Toyota’s fuel cell technology, are now transporting parts and accessories from the company’s European Parts Centre in Diest, Belgium. The new lorries are designed to match the performance of traditional diesel vehicles […]
I’ve said so many times before that every car comes with a story. This is particularly true for classic cars that have passed through several owners over the years. One of the most interesting stories I’ve heard about recently is the one that comes with our rare 1977 Leyland Silver Jubilee Mini. This little British […]
It’s really important that we look after our planet. In the UK, around 90% of bad emissions come from vehicles on the road. That’s such a big number that our leaders are trying to find ways of reducing this while still letting us drive our cars. One possible solution is hydrogen cars. Here are some […]
Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 is currently taking part in the 2025 Mille Miglia. This was a full restoration that the Bridge Classic Cars team completed over a span of several years, so we are very excited to see it complete this iconic drive. You can track the cars taking part here (look for car […]
Saturday 11th October 2025 | 7pm – 10pm The Classic Lounge | Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH Please note: this is a ticketed event, and tickets will be checked upon arrival. You are invited to join us here at Bridge Classic Cars for An Evening With Lili Myers. Lili Myers […]
You will obviously know Bentley for making luxury cars. However, the brand has moved into the property market too by revealing its flagship penthouse at Bentley Residences Miami. As you can imagine, a penthouse in the first-ever Bentley-branded residential tower comes with a whole load of luxury and a price tag to match! The Bentley […]
While the Ford Fiesta was the UK’s most stolen car in 2024 (again), it’s Abarth and Lexus owners who faced the highest proportional risk of theft, according to the latest DVLA data. The figures showed that although 4,719 Fiestas were reported stolen last year (more than double the next model, the Volkswagen Golf), it’s actually […]
The Red Arrows took part in a global first during the King’s Birthday flypast over London on 14th June 2025, becoming the world’s first national aerobatic team to use sustainable fuels in both propulsion and smoke generation. Nine Hawk T1 jets from RAF Waddington flew over London while being powered by a 43% blend of […]