Race Cars Without Drivers

Race Cars Without Drivers

There is an event where cars race against each other around a track with no drivers, and it’s happening this year at the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL). What Is A2RL? A2RL is a special kind of race where futuristic cars drive themselves around the track using computer programs called algorithms. These races test […]

Welcome Back

Today, we welcomed back our 1987 Rover Vitesse. It has come back to us for some paint work, and we are looking forward to getting started on this stunning car.

A Tough Year for Automotive Workers

Ben, the automotive industry charity, has just released its annual Health and Wellbeing Report, and it shows that it’s been a challenging year for those working in our industry. The charity surveyed over 1,000 people across the sector and found the top five issues affecting their health and wellbeing. Stress was the biggest, affecting 57% […]

Paint Progress

Lots more progress has been made with the painting of our 1963 Rover P4.

Lotus Cortina Repairs

Jonn investigated a rubbing noise from the offside rear of our 1968 Lotus Cortina and traced the issue to the brake drum making contact with the backplate. He removed the wheel and drum, smoothed both surfaces, and repositioned the backplate to prevent further contact. The wheel was then refitted and torqued to 60lb/ft. Jonn also […]

Jensen Interceptor Bumpers

Ben has been fitting the bumpers on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, fabricating new front mounting sections by cutting and adapting two rubber exhaust hangers. He has also installed the fuel cap cover, door lock solenoid, interior door handle mechanism, and door light switches, wiring these components in as part of the process. Chrome parts were […]

MGB Engine Bay Prep

Adam has removed the front bumper and catches from our 1967 MGB Roadster, noting a mixture of odd screws and bolts used within the engine bay. The engine bay itself has been prepared using poly discs and a wire wheel to clean the surfaces. During this process, a couple of holes were revealed in areas […]

Welding Almost Done

Pete has undertaken additional weld repairs on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante following further preparation by the paint team, who uncovered several cracks and splits beneath previously painted and filled sections. These flaws, hidden in corners and recesses, have now been alloy welded and carefully sanded to restore the correct contour lines of the […]

Morgan Service And Repairs

Pete began work on our 1984 Morgan 4/4 by removing the driver’s seat to investigate a noticeable sag in the seat base. Upon inspection, it was found that the sprung mesh panel spanning the base had torn. Photographs were taken to aid the parts team in sourcing or fabricating a replacement section. The seat was […]

Autonomous Racing League

The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is returning this year with the next event confirmed for 15th November 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit. With a $2.25 million (approximately £1.7 million) prize pool, this year’s event will also introduce a virtual racing series, A2RL SIM-Sprint. Organised by ASPIRE, part of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology […]

This Car Just Drove Upside Down!

The McMurtry Spéirling is a super-fast electric car. It is so fast and so powerful that it can actually drive upside down without any kind of run up! The Spéirling can turn itself upside down because of a very special feature it has called “Downforce-on-Demand™.” It’s like a giant hoover underneath the car that sucks […]

Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

This is going to be a highly controversial statement for someone who works around classic cars to make, but…one of my favourite cars to drive recently has been the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally. Obviously, there’s no loud V8, no smell of petrol as you push the accelerator down to the floor, but there is a […]

Body Back On

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.

Driving Sustainable Futures With EAFP

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 […]

Rover 75 Shock

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 […]

Priming Our Healey

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.

Poor Running Investigation

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, […]

Interceptor Rebuild

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 […]

The Futuristic Škoda Slavia B Concept

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 – The Peaks Sale

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 To Cut 11,000 More Jobs And Close Seven Factories

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% […]

For Kids – Meet The Very First Velocette Viper Motorbike

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 […]

Members Event

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: […]

The Festival of Classic and Sports Cars

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 […]

The First Ever Velocette Viper

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. […]

Kwik Fit Founder Dies At 84

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 […]

Austin Devon Headlining

Lydia has made more progress on the headlining panels of our 1951 Austin Devon. She has also fitted the passenger side door card.

Daimler Coolant Leak

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 […]

Interceptor Progress

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.

Wheel Arches And Door Frames

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 […]