First introduced in 1972, the Ford Granada was the replacement for both the British Zephyr and the German P7-series. When it first launched, it had the recognisable Ford mechanics, with options ranging from a 2.0-litre V4 to the more powerful Essex V6 in 2.5 and 3.0-litre versions. The Granada was offered as a saloon, estate, […]
We had a triple live draw this week with our 1987 Morgan 4/4, RESS Jaguar Formula 1 Exhaust Manifold Sculpture, and WhistlePig x Alfa Romeo F1 Team Whiskey finding new homes. We also took a closer look at the incredible 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty.
Our 1978 MG Midget has been prepped, primed, and painted. Adam then polished the newly painted car.
Pete continued his progress on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, focusing on the replacement alloy sections. The rear lower quarters have now been completed, and the front lower rear sections of the wings have been fitted and flushed. Work then moved to the fabrication of both front arches, involving a combination of hand rolling […]
Our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has taken another step closer to paint as Mauro has been continuing the prep work on the body. Lydia also made some progress on the front seat.
Jonn began repairs on our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S by soldering a new sidelight bulb holder to the offside headlight wiring and fitting a new headlight connector. The system was then tested to confirm proper function. He proceeded to strip and fit a manual washer pump, priming the system and clearing blockages in the […]
Steve carried out a thorough check of our MGB GT’s braking system. The rear drums were removed, and the brake shoes were cleaned and adjusted. The old brake fluid was drained and replaced with new fluid to ensure proper braking performance. During the inspection, it was found that the washer jets were loose. To rectify […]
Jonn began by carrying out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1968 Lotus Cortina. He inflated all tyres to the correct pressure and torqued the wheel nuts. The spark plugs were removed, cleaned, and re-gapped before the fuel system was filled with synthetic fuel. A road test was conducted, during which the vehicle was found to […]
At Auto Shanghai 2025, Horse Powertrain showed off its new Future Hybrid Concept powertrain. It is a compact, modular hybrid unit that could potentially change how car manufacturers look at electrified platforms. The Future Hybrid Concept is a single, integrated unit combining an internal combustion engine, electric motor, and gearbox. It’s designed to slot into […]
Renault has shown off its new Emblème, a working prototype that is far from your typical concept car. Developed by Ampere, it’s a sleek, high-tech shooting brake designed to make you guess again as to what family cars can look like in a low-carbon world. The Emblème cuts its lifecycle emissions by a huge 90% […]
We have car number 1 of just 20 being made of the 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. This special edition Seven brings together some of Caterham’s most successful engineering. For example, it pairs the 210 bhp version of the 2.0-litre Ford Duratec engine – the one most likely to be seen in the Seven 420, […]
For the next seven days, we have car number 1 of just 20 being made of the 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. With a unique setup combining the 210bhp 2-litre Ford Duratec with the CSR chassis. More details about this incredible will be coming soon but, for now, here are some images of it arriving […]
Hennessey Special Vehicles has just revealed the Venom F5 Evolution, and, to put it simply, it’s an absolute monster! The Venom F5 is the most powerful internal combustion road car on the planet. The Texas-built hypercar comes with a range of updates designed to increase performance, handling, and everyday usability. Driven by customer feedback and […]
If you haven’t heard of Get Lost Automotive yet, I imagine you will have very soon, as they have just unveiled their very first vehicle – Project Safari, a ground-up reimagining of the Elise S1. Get Lost was founded by automotive photographer GFWilliams and is all about creating cars that are fun but are also […]
Ben and Steve fabricated a new frame for the rotisserie to mount securely to the chassis subframe mounts, as well as the rear bumper and front anti-roll bar mounts of our. This setup was designed to enhance stability and reduce flex during use. With the vehicle now mounted in this way, full access to the […]
Jonn fitted new bungs and gaskets to both carburettor float bowls and ensured they were securely in place. He then refitted the carburettor assemblies to the manifold and tightened all fixings. With the ignition key turned on, he checked for any fuel leaks, finding none. To build oil pressure, the engine was cranked over for […]
H&H Classics recently hosted an auction at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. Craig and Gordon were in attendance and got to see first-hand that it was a very successful one. Almost 100 lots were up for sale and generated around £2 million with an expected sale rate of 70% (pending post auction deals). One […]
The number of vehicles on UK roads reached an all-time high in 2024, with nearly 42 million cars, vans, buses, and trucks now in use. This is a 1.4% increase from 2023, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Cars account for over 36.1 million of that total, up by […]
Pete continued with the rectification of poor previous repairs and corrosion on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. The rear arch tails have now been fully welded, along with the lower inner rear arches. These areas were treated with a factory-standard red oxide primer to bare steel, using a modern epoxy-based equivalent that has been […]
Jonn investigated a non-start issue on our 1963 Fiat 500 and found that the starter motor had once again come loose. When attempting to disconnect the battery, the bonnet release cable broke, but he was able to open the bonnet manually. A replacement cable will be required. After disconnecting the battery, Jonn removed the starter […]
Jonn inspected the driver’s side rear window slider lock on our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S and removed the existing lock. Although new replacement parts were available in the vehicle, they differed slightly from the original specification. As a result, Jonn refitted the original lock and enlarged the hole in the trim to ensure proper […]
Adam has been giving our 1973 MGB Roadster some attention in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. After painting the bonnet hinges, he then polished the car ready for the next stage of its restoration.
The 82nd Goodwood Members’ Meeting took place over the weekend, and the whole thing started with a 70-car parade of Alpine cars to help celebrate the company’s 70th anniversary. The parade included a selection of Alpine models spanning the last seven decades. There were A110s of the 1960s all the way through to the new […]
The McMurtry Spéirling has become the first car to drive upside down. If that wasn’t impressive enough, it did it from stationary! It was possible for the all-electric hypercar to do this because of its Downforce-on-Demand™ fan system. This essentially vacuums the car to any surface, even a rotating platform turned completely upside down. It […]
The entire Bridge Classic Cars team is extremely proud to say that our very own Nick has been named a finalist in the 2025 International Auto Film Festa for his film, “Memory Lane.” The awards are based in Japan and are all about celebrating short films (up to 15 minutes) that are about cars and […]
Our 2010 Land Rover Defender has always been a fantastic-looking car. When it had the Bridge Classic Cars logo on the side, I think it finished the rugged look off perfectly. Since being back with us, it has had its plain black sides with no branding. However, recently, glass sides were added to our Defender […]
The Alvis Car Company is just a few days away from showing off its Lancefield Continuation, 88 years after the original. First seen at the 1938 London Motor Show, the original car was built for a Japanese customer. The recent continuation has been built by hand and will be delivered to another Japanese collector, almost […]
Both front hubs had seized bolts that snapped during the removal of the brake disc back plates of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. The broken bolts were drilled out in three stages, after which the threads were cleaned using a thread tap.
Frontline Cars has revealed its new MGA Factory Edition. While it may look like an original MGA, it has been brought into the modern era. That means you can enjoy the look, the feel, and all the good bits of a classic car but with the reliability that comes with modern technology and engineering. The […]
Caterham has confirmed a new engine supplier for its 2026 Academy Championship. From next year, Caterham Academy cars will be powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged HR13 engine developed by Horse Technologies. The HR13 four-cylinder engine will replace the long-serving Ford Sigma unit, which has been part of the Academy series since 2008. With bespoke tuning, […]