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!
Our 1978 Mercedes 350SL has now come out of chemical dipping and is looking in much better condition as it prepares to move into the next stage of its restoration. As always, our partners at Prostrip have done a fantastic job and we look forward to the car arriving back at the workshop.
Our 1963 Rover P4 has been making good progress through paint and bodywork. Panel levelling has been completed along with filler work and alignment. The first batch of panels has had polyester primer applied before the body of the car went through the same process as it is being prepped for paint.
NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars on the 18th February 2021. It’s the most advanced robot NASA has ever sent to the Red Planet, and it has been doing some very important work. 1. Looking for Life Long Ago Scientists believe that Mars used to have rivers and lakes, just like Earth. That means it […]
The UK’s new car market experienced a significant drop in April 2025, with new vehicle registrations falling by 10.4% year-on-year to 120,331 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). April’s drop is the sixth one in the past seven months, and has been attributed to a combination of factors such as: […]
Jochen Mass, winner of the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix and the 1989 24 hours of Le Mans has died at the age of 78. Jochen sadly passed away on Sunday due to complications following a stroke he suffered in February. During his racing career, he competed in 114 Formula 1 races and had eight podium […]
The paint on the rear of our 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 has been repaired, along with a dent being pulled out.
When you win a car from us, we like to make sure you love it a much as possible. When Nick won our 1968 MGC Roadster, he said he would prefer slightly different seats. Before we load it into the trailer, Ben has been fitting the new seats as requested.
Jonn removed the subframe and front suspension from our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo as a complete assembly. He then stripped the components to install new anti-roll bar link rods. Using a crane, he lowered the engine onto the subframe and aligned it with the mounts, securing it in place with the appropriate bolts. With assistance, the […]
Our new classic car technician Greg, has been stripping the engine of our 1967 MGB Roadster. After disconnecting various components, the engine was removed.
Singer has unveiled its latest creation, the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer. Limited to just 100 commissions, it takes its inspiration from the wide-bodied, naturally aspirated 911s of the 1980s, particularly the Carrera with Super Sport Equipment. Each restoration begins with a donor Porsche 911 of the 964 generation, built between 1989 and […]
I’m not saying that the MGB GT is the fastest, coolest, or most famous classic ever made. It’s not. But what I am saying, in my opinion at least, is that it could be the most underrated car of all time. An extremely bold claim, I know…. Also, I should say now that I own […]
Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of the Polo, the little car that was first seen back in May 1975. What began as a simple two-door hatchback has evolved into one of the most successful small cars of all time, with more than 20 million units sold across six generations. Back in the mid-70s, Volkswagen promoted […]
E1 Series – super cool boat racing. The E1 Series is the first-ever championship where electric boats race around the world! What is the E1 Series? The E1 Series is a racing competition, but instead of using cars or motorbikes, it uses electric boats! That means the boats are powered by batteries, just like your […]