The UK’s used car market has kicked off 2024 with an impressive first quarter, experiencing a 6.5% increase in sales. 1,967,923 used cars were purchased, marking the strongest start to a year since the pre-pandemic heights of 2019. This update comes from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), indicating a positive trend that’s […]
Tony has collected our 1955 MG TF from its owner and safely transported it to the workshop.
The axle of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has been safely put into storage.
The new fuel pickup for our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 fits other models so has longer pipes than needed. Steve has modified it so it now fits the tank on our car.
Steve has dismantled and cleaned the fuel sender in our Ford Transit Tipper MKII. This cured the bad contacts before the top part of the sender was zinc-plated.
Julian has fitted 2 new springs to our 2010 Renault Wind Roadster. Also, we have recently been sent some information from Stephen Norman, Worldwide Marketing Director, Renault, 2007-2014 who had this to say about the Wind: “Not many people know this … ! In the years around 2010, several manufacturers were indebted to Webasto [principally […]
A lot of progress has happened with our 1956 Jensen 541. Paul has continued his work and has completed a lot of tasks. Here are his notes: Fit propshaft,check rear axle alignment, fit fuel line at tank,fit n/s door catch captive plate,fit gearbox tunnel, Prep manifolds ready to fit,fit drive shaft,connect pedals to master cylinders,fabricate […]
Earlier today, several members of the Bridge Classic Cars team headed to Ipswich to take a look at a true barn find. We’d heard about it but we hadn’t seen it so we had no idea the condition of the car that had been safely locked away since at least 1987. When we arrived, we […]
On April 26th 2024, Heli-business hosted an event that saw the launch of the D-Motor DKT 07, the first two-seat Ultralight Motorised (ULM) helicopter. This very special helicopter was powered by the D-Motor 150 HP 6-cylinder boxer engine, which delivers 370 nm of torque at 2850 RPM. What makes this helicopter extra special though is […]
This week, we have seen 2 lucky winners take delivery of the classics they have won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. On Thursday, Molly, Nick, and Tony made the drive to Wolverhampton to drop off our 2006 Morgan 4/4 70th Anniversary to Emma. Despite Emma being the winning ticket holder, she wanted her dad to […]
When it comes to classic car owners, most seem to fit into one of two camps – those who happily drive their classic in all weather conditions and those who keep their classic protected from the elements, only allowing them to make an appearance when the sun is out and there is no chance of […]
Our award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S has been taken out of storage and come into the workshop for a check-up, in preparation for it to go home to its owner for show season. Here is what Steve has been doing: Spot light wasn’t working traced fault to dirty contacts in switch. Pulled switch apart and cleaned […]
Julian has refitted the wings and rubbers on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. The headlights have also been refitted along with the inner panels. Chris also repaired and painted the sills.
Our 2006 Morgan 4/4 has undergone a pre-delivery inspection with Jonn before being loaded into the trailer by Tony to deliver it to lucky winner Emma.
Bentley has just announced the creation of the Compact Full Spectrum Driving Simulator, which will be installed at its Dream Factory in Crewe, where every Bentley is handcrafted. The new driving simulator offers a more sustainable solution for vehicle testing and massively reduces the amount of real-world miles Bentley engineers cover during the process. The […]
A good friend of ours came to see us at the workshop this morning and this is what they arrived in – a 1963 Fiat 500 Transformable! Finished in Fiat Celeste Chiaro 461 (or light sky blue if you don’t want to be technical) this is one stunning classic and it certainly caught the attention […]
Every so often, Aston Martin introduces a revolutionary engine that redefines ultra-luxury driving, and their latest creation is a powerful new V12. Staying true to its 25-year legacy of V12-powered excellence, Aston Martin has created something that true drivers will love and will, no doubt, set a new standard in its class. With 835PS and […]
Our 1985 Mercedes SL280 has been undergoing a pre-MOT check with technician Jonn. After sucking out the coolant from the header tank and replenishing the anti-freeze, a new rear exhaust mount was fitted to the rear silencer before all of the tyres were inflated to the correct pressure.
Craig and Gordon went to the H&H auction last week. It was a successful day out and they ended up buying several cars that will go on to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
There is a lot of change happening at Bridge Classic Cars as of late. New workbenches have arrived which will go into The Atelier as this becomes an extension of the workshop. As well as the new benches, our new building, The Classic Lounge, is nearing completion. We had a meeting in there last week […]
Our 1968 Triumph Spitfire has been loaded into our trailer and is on its way home.
Our 1951 Austin Devon has continued its start in fabrication with Chris. He has welded in the floor corners and seat base frame. He also welded in the right-hand step before sorting out the door gaps and modifying the step to fit the door profile.
Christian has continued to work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK 3 in the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication bay. He repaired the holes in the boot lid frame and fabricated a battery tray. He also repaired some holes and areas of rust.
From time to time, special cars come into the spotlight. One of these is the McLaren F1 which showcased the huge leaps in automotive engineering and design throughout the 20th Century. While all 106 F1s are clearly special, the one coming up for auction is another level special – a 1995 McLaren F1 is the […]
Technician Julian has been working on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. He has fitted new rear leaf springs as well as the reconditioned shock absorber. He has also fitted the lower side panels ready to be painted.
Our 1960 Royal Enfield Single has continued to make progress with technician Paul. He fitted the fuel cap, started the bike and test rode it. He found that the clutch was dragging slightly so the clutch cable was removed and shorten to enable adjustment.
Steve has been continuing his work on our Ford Transit MKII Tipper. The rear fog light switch wasn’t working due to dirty internal contacts. Steve removed the switch and cleaned the contacts to rectify the issue. He also temporarily fitted the exhaust to check the fitment before welding on a new rear box mount and […]
The Bridge Classic Cars 2005 Mercedes Vito recently came into the workshop so Jonn could give it a health check. Here’s what he did: