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Ferrari Stone Guards

Christian has been repairing the stone guards on our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT.

Engine Reassembly

Jonn has been reassembling the engine of our 1963 Fiat 500. Here are his notes: Start to reassemble engine. Clean all parts not already cleaned during build process. Use manual for torque settings. Continue engine assemble. Fit new rear main…

Another Competition Car Delivered

Last week, Tony loaded up our 1986 Bertone X1/9 and delivered it to its new owner Colin. Colin won the car through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. We hope Colin enjoys his new car – we certainly loved having it here!

Rebuilding Our Dino

Our 1973 Ferrari Dino has been making some good progress through its restoration as of late. Christian has been installing new parts with the right door gap as well as rebuilding the left-hand side and welding in the bushes to…

541 Progress And Repairs

Paul has been working on our 1956 Jensen 541. He fabricated a cover to protect the wiring to the fuel pump and checked over the engine. He removed one of the runners from the glass and repaired it before he…

Car Cooling Paint

Nissan is trialling an automotive paint designed to lower the ambient temperature inside vehicles during summer, ultimately reducing the energy demand on air-conditioning systems. This paint, developed in collaboration with Radi-Cool, a leader in radiative cooling technology, features metamaterials –…

Devon Progress Continues

As our 1951 Austin Devon is a commercial vehicle, it has unfortunately had a tough life and the seats are certainly showing this. The driver’s side base has been bolstered with additional springs to try and prolong its life, but…

Transport And Investigation

After Tony transported our 1968 MGB GT from its home to the workshop, John began his investigation into why it was losing coolant. John’s notes are below: Top up coolant level and observe where the coolant is leaking from. Hose…

Pre-Delivery Inspection

Our 1958 Austin Healey 100/6 has been undergoing its pre-delivery inspection with technician Jonn. Here are his notes: Adjust handbrake cable and rear shoes. Remove windscreen and frame ready for replacement. Clean contact areas and polish top dash pad. Order…

Ferrari Inspection And Repairs

Classic car technician Jonn has been inspecting our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT and has started making some of the repairs it requires. Jonn stripped the interior and removed the boot and pedal release lever mountings. He then removed the boot…

Talking Classics With Grace Webb

We recently spoke to Grace Webb who is a qualified teacher, journalist and television presenter. You will have likely seen her presenting the television coverage of the TT Motorcycle Road Races, Fifth Gear: Recharged, and, if you have children in…

M3 Evo Air Con Fan

Technician Jonn has been working on our 1998 BMW M3 Evo. Here are his notes: Remove front bumper. Remove lower vents and ducting to gain access to air con fan. Remove fan. Clean out rads and coolers and hoover up…

DB7 Radiators And Repairs

Here are Jonns notes on his recent work on our 2002 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. Continue to fit radiator. Fit intake pipes and arch liners, pipe up and secure. Refill cooling system with vacuum fill . Charge battery. Refit and…

New Golf Models Available from Volkswagen

Volkswagen UK has recently announced that the latest high-performance Golf models can be ordered starting tomorrow, Thursday, 8th August 2024. These models, including the Golf GTI Clubsport, Golf R, R Estate, and Golf R Black Edition, are some of Volkswagen’s…

Win a Classic 1990 Jaguar XJ6 and Support an Important Cause!

Our latest competition for our 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website! This is your chance to own an XJ6 and support a very worthy cause. The 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is a beautiful car,…

The New MG HS SUV

Images and video footage have been released today showing the all-new MG HS. Revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed during MG’s 100th anniversary celebration, the all-new HS petrol and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models highlight MG’s place in the market…

Press Release – Win A Jaguar XJ6 & Help Support Cancer Patients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raising vital funds for Cancer Support Suffolk Bridge Classic Cars Competitions is running a very special charity competition where you can win a 1990 Jaguar XJ6 while also helping to raise funds for Cancer Support Suffolk’s essential…

Bridge Classic Cars at the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall

We had the privilege of being the headline sponsors of the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall this past weekend, and it was a huge success. As the main sponsors, we wanted to make a big impression,…

Dino Progress

Christian has been repairing the sill and fabricating new sill parts for our 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS.

DB2/4 Oil Change

Here are Jonn’s notes for his recent work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4: Drain oil. Remove oil filter. Clean top edge and inside. Remove filter housing from engine. Remove all sealer from inside and flush through. Clean mating surfaces…

X1/9 PDI

Jonn has been completing the pdi on our 1986 Bertone X1/9, in preparation for it to be delivered to its new owner, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Here are his notes: Carry out pdi and road test….

P5 Work Continues

Workshop manager John has been continuing to work on our 1973 Rover P5B Coupe. Here are his notes: Looking into fuel and temperature gauge not working. Wires not connected to voltage stabiliser trace wires and refit. Check gauges working. Working…

Transporting Classic Cars

At the end of last week, Tony, the Bridge Classic Cars driver, transported several of our classic vehicles to Helmingham Hall (about 20 minutes down the road) for the Festival of Classic and Sports Cars. This was so they could…

2024 Festival of Classic & Sports Cars set up and take down.

Set up began early for us on this year’s stand at the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall Gardens. The week prior to the event was glorious sunshine all week and the forecast looked good going in…

DB7 Radiator

Jonn has been fitting the fans to the new radiator of our 2001 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. He cleaned the pipe flanges before dropping the radiator into position. The pipes were then aligned and the transmission pipes were connected.

C Type Adjustments

The two Johns have been working on our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica. New torsion bar adjusters were fitted and the undershields were removed along with the speedo drive. The undershields were cleaned while the speedo drive was adjusted.

The New AC Cobra GT Coupe

AC Cars, the UK’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled the first images of the new AC Cobra GT Coupe. This marks the debut of the first official AC Cobra coupe ready for production, built on an enhanced version of…

Festival of Classic & Sports Cars 2024

This weekend, the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars is taking place at Helmingham Hall. We have been working hard over the last few days to get our stand set up and ready for the thousands of visitors that will…

Austin Devon Progress

Our 1951 Austin Devon has had its panels stripped off its front end and prepped for epoxy primer. A small repair was made to the inner wing edges before the roof and scuttle panel joints were prepped, cleaned, and lead-loaded….

A Summer BBQ Success

Last night, we hosted a very successful summer BBQ at The Classic Lounge. The sun was shining, a huge variety of classic and modern cars showed up, and the food was delicious and extremely well received – so much so,…