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The V8 Wine Rack!

April 7, 2020

We had an old Triumph Stag V8 engine gathering dust in the workshop. So to give it a new life, we’ve cleaned it up, given

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Donut Media – March 2020

March 31, 2020

Automotive media powerhouse, Donut Media have used video of our TVR Grantura race-car in their TVR Mini-Documentary. The popular youtube series see’s presenter James Pumpfrey

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Jensen 541S Returns Home

March 31, 2020

We’ve had to say goodbye to our lovely Jensen 541S as it returns to it’s owner. Our skilled technicians are incredibly familiar with Jensen vehicles

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Mike’s MGA Back In The Day

April 27, 2020

Mike Colyer has shared some wonderful photos of his MGA in it’s prime. We’re well underway restoring this wonderful classic. Soon it will be ready for many more photoshoots, looking just as good if not better than when it first rolled off the production line in 1960. We love seeing photos like this, do keep sending in images of your pride and joy.

Classic Car Weekly Feature – April 2020

April 27, 2020

The launch of Bridge Classic Cars Competitions has featured in Classic Car weekly.

Our story begins with one of our Classic Car Technician’s, Mauro.
Mauro won his dream car, whilst in a service station, by buying a ticket in a car giveaway competition. We saw what a life-changing effect winning his dream car had on Mauro so we thought, ‘How great would it be to offer a classic car enthusiast that very same feeling?’
This was when the idea of Bridge Classic Cars Competitions was born. For less than a tenner and very realistic odds one lucky winner will be driving away in their dream classic car.

Our MGB Roadster winner will be drawn this Saturday. To keep up to date with all of our competitions, make sure to ‘Like’ us on Facebook.

1962 TVR Grantura Buzz Online

April 27, 2020

We’ve had a wondeeful response to our 1962 TVR Grantura featuring in the May edition of ‘Sprint Magazine’ from the TVR Car club.

Amongst TVR Grantura enthusiasts, our restoration has been interesting to follow. Our restoration diary is also a great bank of information looking into the inner workings of these gorgeous classics. For all of our other restorations, check out the ‘Current Projects’ section of our website.

Our other Grantura, an example that was raced by TVR from the factory has departed us this week too. the new owner plans to restore the vehicle and take her racing! ra

Mr Klompstra – Netherlands

April 27, 2020

“The TVR has been well received in the Netherlands and Russell’s Transport has done a good job. We have already started the weekend with some dis-assembly work and making a plan and a schedule. We are going to thoroughly restore the entire car and make it ready for racing again. Thanks again for selling this piece of TVR history.”

Alvis Speed 20 Barn Find

April 25, 2020

We have been notified of a wonderful restoration opportunity, an Alvis Speed 20 that is currently in storage in Suffolk. As you can see, the car requires a full rebuild but is the foundations of being an incredible classic once complete.

This could be in our workshops in the future, we’ll see.

Two Vehicles Depart the Bridge Classic Car Showroom This Week

April 22, 2020

Our 1962 TVR Grantura Racecar and our 1993 Mini Rio have both left the showroom this week.

Our gorgeous collectable classic Grantura was registered to TVR in 1962. BEM 885 was raced with an MGA engine until the engine failed. It was taken back to TVR’s factory and changed to a sunbeam rapier engine that is still in place to this day. We are delighted to hear the new owner plans to restore and race the vehicle.

Originally adorned in the TVR race colours of white with blue stripes. It’s been painted different colours over the years and is now in a lovely deep claret.

BEM885 was raced very successfully in the early 60s, initially by Arne Lambe and W R Bennet. It was later hill climbed by Geoff Taylor. It was regularly seen in the early 80s at Prescott when it was owned by Douglas Mainstone and once restored, will grace the racetrack once more.

The 1993 Mini Rio is a lovely little classic with tonnes of potential. It is uneconomical for us to restore, however it perfectly suits a home restoration. And that is exactly what’s in store for this lovely mini. A father and son team from Cambridgeshire will be embarking on this project. We cannot wait to hear how they get on giving this Mini a new lease of life.

Classic Car Weekly – April 2020

April 15, 2020

Thank you to our good friends at Classic Car Weekly who have featured us in this weeks issue of Classic Car Weekly. (15th April 2020)

Always wanting to pioneer within the classic car industry, we are one of the first companies to run classic vehicle competitions. Our aim is to spread a bit of fun and positivity in these challenging times and change one classic car enthusiasts life by delivering their dream car. Classic Car Weekly have kindly featured our competitions in this weeks edition. We cannot wait to draw our first competition and to hand over the keys to the lucky winner!

There’s no need to even leave the house to pick up this weeks copy! Classic Car Weekly is available as a digital download!

Sir Stirling Moss dies age 90

April 14, 2020

All of the team at Bridge Classic Cars wish to pay tribute to racing legend Sir Stirling Moss who has passed away age 90. In his racing career between 1948 to 1962, he won 212 of the 529 races he entered. One of Britains most loved racing drivers, Sir Stirling was famously quoted saying “Better to lose honourably in a British car than win in a foreign one”. A true gentleman on and off the racetrack, Stirling Moss will be sadly missed by the entire automotive community. 

1980 Mercedes-Benz Leaves the Showroom

April 9, 2020

Another beautiful classic car has left the Bridge Classic Cars showroom. This gorgeous 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280SL has now found a new home. This 280 SL was built during a golden era for Mercedes-Benz’s, it’s 2.8l straight six engine and sumptuously smooth ride is sure to put a smile on your face with every drive.

The V8 Wine Rack!

April 7, 2020

We had an old Triumph Stag V8 engine gathering dust in the workshop. So to give it a new life, we’ve cleaned it up, given it a fresh coat of paint and prepared it to perfectly hold wine bottles.

This bespoke piece of automotive furniture is available to purchase for £100.

Bridge Classic Cars Competitions Launches!

April 7, 2020


Here is a link for our first giveaway, our MGB Roadster

It’s our pleasure to introduce you all to Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.

In these tough times we are all going through Bridge Classic Cars want to bring you something new, exciting and fun…

Our story begins with one of our Classic Car Technician’s, Mauro.Mauro won his dream car, whilst in a service station, by buying a ticket in a car giveaway competition. We saw what a life-changing effect winning his dream car had on Mauro so we thought, ‘How great would it be to offer a classic car enthusiast that very same feeling?’


This was when the idea of Bridge Classic Cars Competitions was born. For less than a tenner and very realistic odds one lucky winner will be driving away in their dream classic car.

Please do get in touch with Freddie freddie@bridgeclassiccars.co.uk or Craig info@bridgeclassiccars.co.uk for more information or to receive a full press release.

Porsche Boxster Leaves The Bridge Classic Cars Showroom

April 7, 2020

Is there a better sportscar out there for the money than a Porsche Boxster? This fantastic little convertible packs a serious punch for its price! With a fully electric roof and Porsche’s legendary handling, this baby Porsche is fully deserving of the iconic badge.

We’d like to wish the new owner all the best, enjoy the many smiles per gallon she’ll deliver!

Two Wonderful Classics Leave Our Showroom

April 7, 2020

We’ve sold two lovely classic vehicles this week. Both of which are going to the same owner!
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Our lovely low milage Morris Mini is being kept in it’s stunning original condition. Having covered under 30,000 miles, this example really is a great find for any Mini enthusiast.
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The Fiat 850 Spider is going to return to it’s former glory. To make her fully roadworthy the engine will need some attention to get running perfectly. The brakes would need recommissioning and a full service should see her ready for a MOT.
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The very same customer has a wonderful Citroen DS23 that will hopefully be entering the workshop when we are able to reopen. This vehicle needs similar treatment to our Fiat 850 Spider to pass a MOT.

1960 MGA – Archived Photos

April 6, 2020

More archived images sent through to us from Mike, owner of our 1960 MGA.

MDJ 783    MGA 1588CC MRK 1

HISTORY AND OWNERSHIP

I bought this beauty as my first car on 17th June 1970, from a friend who in 1975 bought it back from me.

In 1980, as my best man, he drove me to my wedding in it. 

Subsequently, around 1985, he gave the car to his wife as part of their divorce settlement.

This lady happened to be a childhood friend (Les) from the age of 12 and in 2019 I tracked the car down to her new address in Shropshire, where it had lain in a barn for 28 years.

As a member of Porsche Club GB, in March 2019 I attended an Open Day at Bridge Classic Cars, Woodbridge, Suffolk.  I was highly impressed with their operation and discussed the possibilities of restoring the MGA.  Resulting from this, I contacted Les and bought it back from her at the agreed price.

The original intention was to re-commission the car to roadworthiness.  HOWEVER, as the inspection and dismantlement progressed, the only option was to be a total restoration.  As the owner of Bridge Classic put it, my car was:  “A perfect example of hidden secrets”!

At the time of writing, the car is 80% finished to Concours condition. 

OWNER HISTORY

First Registered to McLean & Appleton Ltd Motor Dealers. St Helens. Lancs.  01/07/1960

1st Owner:  David Longshaw, Hale. Cheshire.  12/01/1961

2nd Owner:  John Wainwright, Stalybridge. Cheshire.  16/01/1962

3rd Owner:  M.E.J. Clements, Burton upon Trent.  30/12/1966

4th Owner:  M.C. Colyer, Burton upon Trent.  17/06/1970

5th Owner:  M.E.J. Clements, Burton upon Trent.  1975

6th Owner:  Mrs. Leslie McLurg, Newport. Shropshire.  1985

7th Owner:  M.C. Colyer, Barford. Norfolk.  12/07/2019

Michael C. Colyer                                                                                                          06/04/2020

1957 Jensen 541 R: Now in Primer

March 31, 2020

Chris has been working hard in the paint shop recently. He’s been working on our Jensen 541 R restoration. The car has now been painted in filler primer and masked up. The doors have been painted with an extra step of filler primer as they are aluminium. Now the body is in final primer and has been fully sanded and smoothed. As soon as our workshops reopen we will be ready for the very exciting colour coat phases of painting.

Great work, Chris.

1960 Jensen 541 R Seatbelt Mounts Fitted

March 31, 2020

Dave, one of Bridge Classic Cars’ skilled Classic Car Technicians has custom fabricted mounting bracket for our Sabelt racing seatbelt setup.

He’s fabricated the centre seatbelt point for the three point seatbelt harness and mounted the seatbelt point to the chassis. Wonderful work, Dave.

Donut Media – March 2020

March 31, 2020

Automotive media powerhouse, Donut Media have used video of our TVR Grantura race-car in their TVR Mini-Documentary.

The popular youtube series see’s presenter James Pumpfrey delve into the history of an automotive manufacturer. This episode was focused on the history of TVR. A marque that is close to our hearts here at Bridge Classic Cars with our very car featuring in the video.

Our original Grantura video can be seen below, this restoration project is available for sale:

1970 Ford Capri 3000 E Interior Trim Work

March 31, 2020

Friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Phil has come to us to re-trim the steering wheel on his stunning 1970 Ford Capri.

This will be one of the last elements of this car’s beautiful restoration.

antique.inc – March 2020

March 31, 2020

antique.inc have shared this stunning photo of our 1961 Jensen 541S on Instagram. This vehicle was fully restored by ourselves here at Bridge Classic Cars and was one of the first Jensen 541’s we fully restored.

Since then, we have worked on several of these stunning vehicles and become very familiar with their quirks and intricacies.

Jaguar E-Type Racecar Restoration Update

March 31, 2020

Mauro, one of Bridge Classic Cars’ vehicle technicians has been hard at work fitting more components onto our Jaguar E-Type. He’s recently fitted the fuel filter, fuel pump and exhaust heat shield.

Mauro has also tidied up the radiator hoses and completed that job.

Jensen 541S Returns Home

March 31, 2020

We’ve had to say goodbye to our lovely Jensen 541S as it returns to it’s owner. Our skilled technicians are incredibly familiar with Jensen vehicles and we have become one of the most trusted Jensen specialists in the UK.

This 541S was brought in to us to repair the front bonnet, relocate the front bonnet latches and to replace the front bonnet grilles. Finally the vehicle was MOT’d before trusting our good friends at Russell’s Transport to transport the vehicle home. Please note, the vehicle was transported before the latest government advice to avoid all non-essential travel. We have since closed our workshops for the safety and health of both our staff and customers.

Ford Capri 3000 E Steering Wheel Restoration

March 26, 2020

We will be restoring this steering wheel off a Capri 3000. This will include all the metalwork and re-trimming to restore it back to a wonderful condition. Work will commence as soon as our workshop re-opens.

1956 Austin Healey in The Workshop

March 26, 2020

This lovely Austin Healey is on its way back to being fully roadworthy once more. It’s current owner brought the car in to us at Bridge Classic Cars to diagnose why some bodywork and chassis components are not aligning perfectly.

Dave, one of Bridge Classic Cars’ skilled technicians got the car up on the ramp to diagnose the issue. It’s clear that the front end has had a crash in it’s lifetime. As such, the chassis has compressed quite heavily on one side, leading to an uneven frame.

We’ve advised that the chassis would benefit from major structural repairs. At present the vehicle is going back to the owner.

GB Refinish Supplies Visit Bridge Classic Cars

March 26, 2020

We’re always looking for tools and technology that allow us to deliver the best results for our customers. As such, we felt it was time to upgrade our Paint mixing station. With the wonderful help form Dean at GB Refinish Supplies we’re now online with a new Lechler paint system.

This system allows us to use the very best in colour reading technology. The new paint spectrophotometer reads colours with industry leading precision.

Thanks for all the support Dean! We can’t wait to use the new system.

TVR Grantura Home Restoration

March 26, 2020

As you may well know, we love a TVR Grantura here at Bridge Classic Cars.

We own a 1962 TVR Grantura Racecar and have recently restored a 1960 TVR Grantura. Images Below.

Friend of Bridge Classic Cars, David Hall has been undertaking his own home restoration. After seeing our stunning completed blue Grantura, he’s been to us for a bit of advice on his own project.

Keep up the great work, David! We look forward to seeing her completed.

1000 ‘Likes’ on Facebook

March 26, 2020

We would like to thank each and every one of you for following Bridge Classic Cars. Whether you’re here for the Restorations, Servicing, Classic Car Sales or our Classic Car Competition, we’re hugely grateful for your support.

Bridge Classic Cars are award winning Classic Car Restoration and Maintenance specialists. Your pride and joy is in safe hands with our expert Classic Car Technicians. Take a look at our awards here.

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