Pete has been stripping the suspension and steering hub of our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. He has prepared each individual component for shot blasting and powder coating. He also drained the rear diff oil.
The strip down of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL included the removal of various components, ranging from the bumpers to the centre console. The offside door was documented during disassembly, while the nearside door was handled by Steve. Alongside the removal of parts, the window regulator catches, and other door components were thoroughly cleaned. The door […]
Dave has been busy building up the chassis and running gear of our 1954 Jaguar XK120. As you can see from the photos below, it is a big job that involves quite a lot of components (and time!)
Now that our former events space, The Atelier has turned into an extension of the workshop, the white floor that looked so good for events wasn’t quite right for its new role. Recently, a new floor has been laid that matches the blue of the main workshop. It took a bit of time and effort […]
A new competition car has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop – our 2000 BMW Z3. Once it has been assessed by the workshop team, it will be prepared for photographing and filming before eventually being won by a very lucky person.
According to new research from eBay, 11% of drivers admit they have never checked the condition of their wiper blades, despite their important role in maintaining visibility and passing an MOT. Worryingly, the study seems to show a big lack of awareness, with one in five drivers (20%) unaware that faulty wiper blades could lead […]
A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB ‘Wide Body’ with just 6,000 miles on the clock is going up for sale with H&H Classics at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, on April 9th, 2025. This one-owner example, estimated to sell for between £150,000-£170,000, is believed to be unique among the 101 UK-delivered right-hand-drive models. A Custom […]
Morgan Motor Company has introduced the Supersport today. This will now be its new flagship model, and is built on the all-new CXV aluminium platform, The Supersport delivers enhanced torsional rigidity, refined suspension, and improved steering for a more connected and engaging driving experience. A Modern Take On Traditional Design Staying true to Morgan’s philosophy […]
At Paris Fashion Week, the brand-new Jaguar Type 00 was seen out on the road for the very first time. Still in its concept form, it definitely got a lot of attention.
After being collected by Tony, Ben started work on our 1968 Morris Minor Traveller. He has been removing the rust from the underside of the car and putting fresh underseal on. New spark plugs have been fitted and gapped too.
On Saturday night, we hosted our “Evening With Elisa Artioli” in The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars. Elisa, the namesake of the Lotus Elise, was incredible and we loved having her here with us for a few days. She told our guests the story of how the Elise became such a huge part of […]
The wiper motor of our 1973 Ferrari Dino was found to not be parking correctly. so Steve removed it and stripped it down. He found that the park switch was dirty. Once it had been cleaned and reassembled, everything worked as it should.
Jonn continued his appraisal of our 2012 Land Rover Defender 90, starting with refitting the front prop slider rubber and greasing both prop shafts. The gearbox and transfer box were checked and topped up as required. The handbrake (trans brake) was adjusted for optimal performance. The wheels were removed to allow for a thorough cleaning […]
Jonn recently removed the boss from the old steering wheel of our 1968 MGC Roadster and fitted it onto the new wheel, ensuring it was properly tightened. The new steering wheel was then installed and securely fastened. A new horn push will be required to complete the installation. Additionally, work on the wing has progressed, […]
Jonn recently inspected an ABS fault on our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser, beginning with a visual check of all wheel speed sensors to ensure they were properly connected. He then disconnected the front sensors, measured their resistance, and repeated the process for the rear sensors. All sensors registered readings between 0.6 and 1k ohm, indicating […]
Our 1987 Mercedes 500SL has had rust treatment and prevention applied to its underside.
Adam has removed the doors of our 1973 MGB Roadster ready for epoxy primer to be applied.
The best thing about having a couple of Land Rover Defenders in the workshop means you can swap certain parts to make each one even better.
Earlier on today, I was lucky enough to have a call with DRVN Automotive Group Design Director Wayne Burgess and Rob Borrett about the new Ford Escort MK1 RS from Boreham Motorworks. It was a great conversation between myself, Wayne, Rob, and our new Operations Director, Anthony. It will feature in the March issue of […]
An Aston Martin once owned by the music legend himself, Sir Elton John, is heading to auction. The 1995 DB7 will be offered for sale by H&H Classics on Wednesday, April 9th, at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire. Sir Elton was the car’s first owner, and the vehicle comes with its original warranty […]
When moving our 1939 Jaguar SS 100, it was noticed the N/S/R brake was binding so we removed the wheel to investigate. Found that the hub nut was very slightly loose and also allowing diff oil to pass so we cleaned off the oil, re-torqued and topped up diff. Both binding brake and oil leak […]
Jonn carried out repairs on the coolant hose of our 1999 Vauxhall Omega. The damaged section of the hose was removed, and a sleeve was placed over copper tubing before securing it with new jubilee clips. The vehicle was jacked up and placed on stands. The track rod ends were freed off, and the steering […]
Jonn has been fixing the water pump on our 1968 MGC Roadster. Once he had done that, Pete was working on repairing the rust on the driver’s wing.
Our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante has been stripped back to bare metal and is now making progress in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop.
Lotus has refreshed its Emira range with the introduction of the new Emira Turbo SE and the Emira V6. These models replace the previous First Editions. If that wasn’t exciting enough, the Turbo SE is actually the fastest Emira to date. Emira Turbo SE The Emira Turbo SE’s name pays tribute to Lotus of the […]
Pete has been working on our 1980 MG Midge. The car has undergone further underside cleaning and brake renewal. Service items for the suspension have been ordered. The braking system is now fully assembled with new front calipers, seals, and pads, while the hubs have been refurbished, and wheel bearings checked and refitted. At the […]
At the 1000 Miglia Experience in Florida recently, the Politecnico di Milano team, in collaboration with Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and Maserati, set a new world speed record for an autonomous car. Their AI-driven Maserati MC20 Coupé reached 197.7 mph (318 km/h) at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (LLF). This seems a fitting […]
We recently supplied a local collector with synthetic fuel from P1 Fuels. As his collection is pretty vast (around 100 cars), that’s even more sustainable cars out on the road. Great work!