Two beautiful classic Jaguars have arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars Workshop today. Both very different cars, but both undeniably special examples. Firstly we have the 1963 Jaguar SS100. In for a couple of minor repairs highlighted by a MOT test. This lovely classic has already received a new steering boot and a new air […]
Originally designed for the military, the Mini Moke hit the UK market in the 60’s after failed attempts to be used by the British Army. It’s unusual stripped down chassis, with no doors or windows will certainly tests the boundaries of the Great British weather! Although new technology has been added to the otherwise very […]
Earlier today we were sent these fascinating black and white photographs from an inquisitive gentleman looking into his families history. The car pictured belonged to his Father and was used in the 1959 British film ‘Room At The Top’. We were asked to try identify the car’s make and model from just these two pictures. […]
A 1934 vintage Bugatti Type 59 Sport has sold at auction for a record-breaking £9.1 million. Thought to be the most expensive Bugatti ever to be sold at auction. French racing driver René Dreyfus won the 1934 Belgium Grand Prix in the car, before selling it to King Leopold III of Belgium in 1938. The […]
Our Jaguar XK150 is in the trim shop this week having it’s seats re-upholstered and new foam fitted. Our clever classic car technician Brian has been building the seats. “I added the backseats foam to the wooden boards” he describes “then pulled the cover over tight, stapled it into place and cut off the excess.” […]
Congratulations to Mike Hill, winner of our 1979 Ford Escort RS2000 with ticket number 1676. For your chance to win your dream classic, head to bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/competitions
Colin Dixon, winner of our 1966 Ford Mustang, has appeared in his local newspaper this week – The Stourbridge News. Colin won the American muscle car through our classic car competitions site. He bought a single entry for just £7.50 which turned out to be the winning ticket! Since then, Colin has been enjoying the […]
We always have our eyes peeled to spot classic on our travels. This week we spotted these delightful vehicles. Firstly there’s this very intriguing Austin, we’d love to know more about her history, she looks like she’s had a wonderful life full of lovely road trips! Our beady eyes also spotted this 1989 Jaguar sitting […]
This week we delivered our 2003 Mercedes SL55 AMG to Robin Yates. Robin won the car in our live draw held on Thursday 17th September 2020 with ticket number 4995. Congratulations Robin! Watch back the live draw here.
We popped into our in-house paint and trim shops this afternoon to check out what our classic car technicians are working on today. Darren, one of our specialist painters is sanding down the fuel tank on our 1972 Peugeot 504. “I’m stripping it right back to the bare metal” Darren explains “thereafter it’ll be ready […]
This 2008 BMW 118 came for a consultation today to look at some extensive interior damage. A car of only 12 years old isn’t our usual ‘classic’, but we’re always up for a challenge! And this job is no different. Looking at all the rips in the fabric and cigarette burns we suggest to change […]
Our exciting 1973 Triumph TR6 is in our in-house trim shop getting some very special treatment. The body has been painted an electric magenta, meanwhile the interior will be finished with a very complimentary biscuit leather. Kath and Brian, our interiors experts has been working on the seats for the TR6. “We fitted the diaphragm […]
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Not quite our usual classic, but this monstrous 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is set to be attending our Classic & Sports Car & Bike Show in January 2021. Owned by a good friend of Bridge Classic Cars, this head turning car was made famous by holding a starring role in the 2007 Transformers movie. Featured in the […]
Our striking 1971 Lotus Europa that arrived with us last week is having her first wash in well over ten years. After spending her entire life as part of the Dew family in Suffolk, having been passed down through the generations, it was finally time for the Lotus to be welcomed into a new family; […]
This 33-year-old Ford Sierra Cosworth is set to fetch a cool £100k at auction because it’s claimed to be ‘the best one in the UK’ of only 500 ever made. We only have to take a look into our archives and current competitions to see that Fords are becoming increasingly popular. Earlier this year we […]
It’s not often we see the term ‘brand new, still in box’ when it comes to classic motorcycles. But unbelievably, this 1977 British-built motorbike is still in it’s original shipping crate some 43 years later. The Norton Commando was shipped to a customer in Belgium who kept it in it’s original box until the time […]
Our iconic 1963 Morris Minor 1000 is being treated to her final paint job this week at the hands of our very own specialist painter Chris. “I prepped and painted all the odd bits and pieces this week” explains Chris, “including the door panels, door hinges and other smaller parts of the body itself.” See […]
Darren in our specialist in-house paint shop has undergone the mammoth task of prepping the entire shell of our 1972 Peugeot 504 ready to continue her restoration. The car came into us for work on the bodywork, interior, brakes and chrome. Now that her engine is ticking over nicely and her rusty parts are fixed, […]
Our good friend Mary’s 1971 Triumph Spitfire is a little lighter this week as her engine has now been fully removed. Work continues to get her oil leaks and unusual noises diagnosed and repaired. Our expert Technician Peter has cleaned and blacked the engine bay whilst the engines out. Hereafter work can begin repairing the […]
Two of our classics have been treated to professional valets this week by our good friends at Viper Valeting in Ipswich. Firstly was our beautiful 1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 that’s spent the long summer days on some great British road trips. Now squeaky clean and ready to be tucked up securely in our specialist storage […]
Ady, our engine specialist, has completed an entire engine rebuild on our fabulous 1961 Morris Mini Deluxe. “She’s literally had everything done” Ady explains. “Including new pistons, new bearings, a new gasket, an unleaded cylinder head fitted and a reconditioned gearbox.” Now all the technical work on the engine is done, it’s time to get […]
Our eye-catching lemon-yellow 1973 TR6 was spotted having a quick pit-stop at First. Coffee Shop this afternoon. We completed a full roof restoration on this sporty little number a few months ago, and we’re super pleased with the final look. It’s only fitting that lemonade was the drink of choice!
Our 1971 Lotus Europa was spotted near Debenham this morning by some eagle-eyed classic car fans while being transported to our workshop in Pettistree. It was then appropriately posted on the Facebook Group ‘Cars You Don’t See Anymore’. They’ve clearly got a keen eye, as not only did they spot straight away that she’s a […]
Our gorgeous 1973 Triumph TR6 interior restoration is now complete. The car itself is back at home with her owner Nigel. Meanwhile our specialist in-house trim shop team, Kath and Brian, have been working hard at creating this stunning diamond stitched maroon and grey leather interior. This unique stitch work was the vision of Nigel, […]
Antony has been working on the first stage of our our 1996 Nissan Patrol restoration, getting on top of the rust! He’s been cutting out any rotten or rusted metal and been welding in fresh steel. Frustratingly, the further inside the car we look, the more rust we’ve found. There is unfortunately quite a lot […]
Our eye-catching bright yellow 1971 Lotus Europa arrived with us at Bridge Classic Cars HQ this morning and is anything but mellow. Designed as the optimal Grand Prix sports car, the Europa has a lightweight fibreglass body and super responsive throttle making it great fun to drive. Our little beauty has been in the same […]
A variety of chrome parts are being sent away this week. Our good friends at Douglas Metal Findings are going to bring them back to life. These parts belong to our 1957 Jensen 541R and our 1961 Morris Mini. See if you can you match which parts belong to which car!
Congratulations to Robin Yates, winner of the 2003 Mercedes SL55 AMG with ticket number 4995 For your chance to win your dream classic, head to bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/competitions