It takes 45 lessons for the average learner to pass their driving test. With lessons ranging in price from around £25 per hour up to somewhere around £50 per hour, learning to drive is an expensive thing to do. Even without the financial element, just the amount of time required for these lessons soon adds […]
A few weeks ago, I became the new owner of my 1976 MGB GT. Since then, I have driven it lots, tinkered, cleaned, and generally admired it. The car came with a pretty substantial history file containing receipts, invoices, MOT certificates, etc covering a good amount of time. However, other than invoices for parts and […]
Filming this MGC GT was a pleasure as always. When getting to shoot with the picturesque Pettistree House as a backdrop it always elevates the beauty of the car. You could win this very classic, grab your tickets from the competitions section of the website now.
We have welcomed two more new arrivals into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1968 MGC Roadster and our 1957 AC Ace. Both look incredible and we’re very excited to see what the future holds for these two classics.
Tony has collected the body and various parts of our 1954 Jaguar XK120 from the sandblasters. These will stay in storage for a short while until they are ready to be put back onto the car.
Our very special and very rare 1929 Dodge DA has recently been transported to our secure storage facility and placed safely into a Carcoon.
Tony recently collected our 1961 Austin Mini and brought it to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Jonn recently carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 1970 Jaguar E-Type.
Rob has continued his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. He has carried on fabricating and welding on the rear bodyshell.
Jonn has been spending some time looking at the heater valve of our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT. Here are his notes: Carry out pressure test on cooling system. Attend to minor leaks found. System now sealed. Drain coolant. Strip and remove heater valve from under scuttle panel. Valve unserviceable. Strip and remove heater control from […]
Steve recently fitted a new stainless steel exhaust to our 1952 Fiat 1900A. This wasn’t quite as straightforward as he had hoped though as the exhaust had to be made in-house as it is not possible to source one of these from elsewhere.
After Jonn had removed the fuel filter bowl from our 1973 Jaguar E-Type for cleaning, he noticed that the filter had come loose and the bowl seal was leaking. He fitted a new unit to cure both faults.
Our 1987 Mercedes 500SL has been in the hands of Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager, John. He has been stripping down the headlights ready to send the reflector away to be refurbished. John also rebuilt and refitted the refurbished heater box to the car.
Various parts of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 have been prepared for sandblasting. This is an important step in the restoration of this rare car and we are very excited to see the results back on the car. There has also been progress made on the engine and gearbox.
Week 1 for new guy Dave has already been a busy one as his first project is our 1973 MG B Roadster. Gordon has not started Dave off lightly. The MG B is needing a serious amount of attention but that hasn’t seemed to phase Dave so far. The engine and gearbox have been removed. […]
After Tony collected our 1977 Triumph 2500TC from our secure storage facility and brought it back tot he Bridge Classic Cars workshop, classic car technician Jonn completed a thorough appraisal of it. Here are his notes: Wiper blades split. Bonnet stay broken. Spare wheel 13″, wheels on car 14″. Steering column cowling loose. Indicators not […]
Jonn has been appraising our 1956 Jensen 541. Here are his notes: Grease all points. Remove all wheels and strip and check brakes. Wash down engine and gearbox areas. Refit all brake drums. Start up and check clutch bite point. Confirm bite point high. Finish inspection. Run for a further 10 mins. Oil pressure ok. […]
On Saturday, we welcomed Darren and Anthony from EMG Ipswich to Bridge Classic Cars, as we teamed up to host our MG Cyberster Test Drive Day. Based at The Classic Lounge, the day was all about giving people the opportunity to experience what could very well be the future of electric sports cars. The MG […]
This week, the team headed to the incredible Imperial War Museum in Duxford for the recent H&H Classics auction where two of our cars were being represented surrounded by the most sensational display of aircraft anywhere in the UK. Molly caught up with Tony, our logistics coordinator, to find out more about what goes on […]
We have recently welcomed several new vehicles into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The first is our 2013 Land Rover Defender 110 and, as you can see, it is quite the beast! After our 90 went into competition, it was decided that this is the one that will take its place. The next to arrive […]
Once again, we delivered a special car to one of our lucky winners. This time, it was Stephen who was taking delivery of his 2001 Aston Martin DB7 that he won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Congratulations Stephen, enjoy your DB7.
Tony recently delivered our 1973 MGB Roadster to lucky winner Graham. Tony says this is always the best part about his job here at Bridge Classic Cars – seeing the winners see their new classic for the very first time. Congratulations again Graham, enjoy your MGB.
We recently ran a competition for our members where they could win a bottle of Heart of Suffolk Betty’s Gin completely free of charge. If you join the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club, you get a wide range of benefits: As an additional perk, we also give you the chance of winning bonus prizes without […]
You have the opportunity to win our 2007 Caterham Seven Roadsport 120 or, for the first time, a cash alternative of £15,000. Caterham models are known for their interiors being extremely sparse, offering only the essential instruments needed for driving. There’s little in terms of comfort or technology, but that’s by design and is exactly […]
In the very near future, we will be seeing the AC Ace back out on the roads of Britain. AC Cars, Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has recently announced the upcoming return of one of the most beautiful cars ever made. The new version of the Ace will, of course, be inspired by the recognisable […]
Yesterday, we did the live draw of our 1970 Jaguar E-Type when we randomly selected winning ticket number 5592, which belonged to the very lucky Andrew Graves. It’s always great fun finding out who wins our cars through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions and, with a car like the E-Type, it’s an extra special day!
Last Friday, we opened the doors to The Classic Lounge so our guests could enjoy live music from The Three Chordettes. Everyone had a great time and it was a fantastic evening of music, drinks, and classic cars – a perfect Friday night! Thank you to everyone who joined us and we hope to see […]
Yesterday marked the 44th birthday of the Austin Metro. The Metro was once a common sight on roads all over the country and was launched as a competitor to the highly successful Ford Fiesta; with the idea that it would eventually be the successor of the ever-popular Mini but now, they are rarely seen. That […]
Our 1951 Austin Devon continues to make progress on its restoration journey.
Our 1975 AC Cobra replica has been primed in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop.