Our 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS has been making some good progress in its restoration journey here at Bridge Classic Cars. It recently underwent dry ice blasting as part of this process which was an interesting sight to see. Dry Ice Blasting Dry ice blasting is a cleaning process that uses solid carbon dioxide (CO₂) pellets […]
Earlier today, BMW Group announced the UK’s first “motionless” wind energy system at its MINI manufacturing plant in Oxford. This system, developed by Aeromine Technologies, forms part of the company’s goal of efficient, eco-friendly energy solutions. The new system is part of a larger initiative by BMW Group to explore innovative technologies that align with […]
Our 1933 Austin Seven is all set for its long journey up to Scotland to its new owner. After Jonn completed his pre-delivery inspection on the car, Tony loaded it into the trailer ready for his long drive North tomorrow.
Classic car technician Jonn has been working on our 1973 Rover P5. Here are his notes: Checklist of work to be carried out. Work towards running engine as next stage. Remove all old coolant hoses. Clean all old jubilee clips to reuse where possible. Clean pipe outlets and start fitting new hoses. Continue to clean […]
The cab of our 1951 Austin Devon has continued to make progress with painter Alan. After being prepped, epoxy primer was applied to the cab as well as to some of the other components that will eventually go back together as our classic pickup is rebuilt.
This Sunday, September 8th, Helmingham Hall in Suffolk will host Suffolk Dog Day, presented by St Elizabeth Hospice. This event is all about fun activities for the family, dog shows, and a whole load of opportunities for pet owners to celebrate the dogs in their lives. This year’s event is even more special for us, […]
Tony has recently taken 2 of our classic cars and put them safely into our secure storage facility. Our 1953 Austin A40 and our 1984 Rover SD1 (a very special 1 of 1 car!) We also sourced a donor car for our SD1 in preparation for its restoration.
John has been refurbishing the fuel pump brackets of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL.
Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager, John has been carrying out a full service on our 1963 Daimler SP250. He repaired some wiring, changed the wheels around, and adjusted the wheel alignment.
Technician Steve has been working on our 1978 MG Midget. He prepared the sump and gearbox for new gaskets before fitting new front brake hoses and flushing the brake fluid out. Steve then fitted a new oil filter, air filters, points, and condenser.
Late last week, a custom-wrapped Koenigsegg Agera N, valued at over £2.5 million, was displayed at Urban Automotive‘s headquarters in Milton Keynes. This bespoke hypercar is the result of an exclusive collaboration between renowned car customiser Yiannimize and luxury wallpaper brand Divine Savages. The project was commissioned by SuperVettura, the official UK Koenigsegg dealer, alongside […]
Volkswagen has announced a new partnership with Revoltech GmbH, a German start-up based in Darmstadt, with the aim of creating innovative and sustainable materials for the automotive industry. This collaboration is focused on developing a 100-percent bio-based leather alternative derived from industrial hemp, which could begin to appear in Volkswagen car interiors as early as […]
For fans of James Bond and classic British motoring, a fantastic opportunity is coming up soon. The Aston Martin Vanquish, used by Pierce Brosnan and EON Productions to promote the 2002 film Die Another Day, is set to be auctioned by H&H Classics on Wednesday, October 9th, at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. A Car […]
We recently welcomed our 2007 Caterham Seven Roadsport 120 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Soon after it arrived, Jonn got to work inspecting it and rectifying some issues. He removed the headlights, removed the chrome rings and fit the right-hand headlights to the chrome rings. He then swapped the bulbs over, refitted the lights […]
Jonn has been looking at our 2010 Jaguar XKR. After getting it up on the ramp, he drained the oil and changed the filter.
Tony has been out on the road again delivering two vehicles to their very happy owners. The first was our 1959 Jensen 541R. After loading it into the trailer, it was soon back home. The second delivery was to the lucky winner of our 1960 BSA A10.
“We all have the duty to leave a better world for future generations” – Capt. Gianluigi Aponte – MSC Foundation Chair. MSC Foundation works to restore the critical balance between people and nature within a generation. The foundation uses their global reach and unique knowledge of the sea to take immediate action that contributes to […]
Classic car technician Paul has started preparing the front suspension for our 1960 Jensen 541R.
Here is what Jonn has been up to with our 1963 Fiat 500: Investigate clutch issue. Has been fine but clutch went over the weekend. Inspect. Found clutch cable adjuster out of adjustment. Re adjust cable and check. Fit lock nut to clutch cable. Remove cover and inspect while John operates. All looks OK now […]
Workshop Manager John has been fitting a Spiyda calibration unit to the tank gauge of our 1956 Jensen 541. This is to match the sender to the gauge.
We’ve recently been contacted by James, who is on a mission to track down his late grandfather’s 1946 Triumph Speed Twin motorbike. This particular bike, with the registration FDF 110, obviously holds sentimental value for James and his family. We know that it was sold around 2017, and while the most recent V5 was issued […]
Our 1954 Daimler Conquest has been successfully delivered to its lucky new owner who won this stunning classic through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Jonn has been cleaning up the wiper motor and mounting brackets of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. He then cleaned and checked the operation of the fuel pumps and brackets.
Christian has cut out the sill ends, fabricated new ones, and drilled out the panels that were in the way of the rust on the wheel arches on our 2003 Rover 75 Club SE. Mauro then prepped the car for paint. He pulled the dents out and added some filler. After Mauro cut the wheel […]
Here are Jonns notes from his recent work on our 1995 Toyota Celica GT-Four: Carry out full inspection. Start on the floor and move 5o ramp when available. Strip and fit new stop and tail bulb to offside rear light and strip and fit new number plate bulbs and test, ok. Inflate all tyres and […]
The carpets are of our 1952 Fiat 1900A are now finished and what a transformation this has made to the car! Here is what Lydia had to say about it: “Before, the car was looking dark, dingy and depressing, and now it has been given a new lease of life with these stunning woollen carpets […]
Christian has been continuing his work on our 1973 Ferrari Dino. He fabricated and started welding in the front valance and removed the heater blowers. While he was doing that, Steve cleaned the rubber cups and gaiters from the suspension before putting the springs back on the shock absorbers. The front end was also repaired.
Yesterday, some of the team at Bridge Classic Cars had the pleasure of spending the day at MG Ipswich for an exclusive first look at the much-anticipated MG Cyberster. The day was a combination of the old and the new, as we joined the celebration of 100 years of MG by having some of our […]
At Bridge Classic Cars, our passion for classic cars goes beyond just restoring them – we believe in using that passion to make a difference in our community. Recently, we had the privilege of combining our love for classic cars with a cause close to our hearts (now more than ever): raising money for Cancer […]
The team have been working on the 1991 VW T4 Transporter at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our technician Steve has been heading up the work on the van. Starting with some electrical work. After looking into an issue with the fog lights, Steve found some poor wiring which he rectified with correct, shielded connectors […]