Restoration Recap: 1949 MGYT
May 6, 2020
We took a look back at one of our favourite restoration projects, the 1949 MGYT. This car already has such a rich history and priceless
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1966 Ford Mustang Arrives At The Showroom
May 5, 2020
Wow, what a car! The condition of this 1966 Ford Mustang GT is simply incredible. The interior is immaculate, as is the paintwork. Revealed to
Win Our Porsche 924S!
May 5, 2020
? Introducing our latest classic car competition; this gorgeous 1988 Porsche 924S! ? With only 1500 tickets available on this competition, the odds of winning
£2,000 Donated To The NHS From Our MGB Roadster Competition
May 5, 2020
Bridge Classic Cars would like to thank everyone who entered our 1964 MGB Roadster competition. This donation was made on behalf of each and every
Live Draw: 1964 MGB Roadster
May 2, 2020
Congratulations to Graham Haigh, winner of our 1964 MGB Roadster with ticket number 2201. To be in with a chance to win your own classic,
Coming soon: 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 with Overdrive
May 2, 2020
Joining the Bridge Classic Cars family early next week we have our beautiful 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 with overdrive, finished in Damson red. If you
The Eagle Has landed… In Cardiff
May 1, 2020
That’s right. Our Eagle SS kit car has found a new home in Wales. The new owner has taken the project car back to Cardiff
2,000 ‘Likes’ on Facebook!
April 28, 2020
Wow, we’ve hit 2,000 ‘Likes’ on Facebook! the whole team at Bridge Classic Cars wishes to thank you for your support. We’re really proud of
1968 Triumph TR5 – more pictures from the bodyshop
April 27, 2020
More pictures have arrived to us from the body shop that is currently working on the Triumph TR5 body shell. The project came to us
1968 Triumph TR5 Restoration Update
April 27, 2020
We’ve been sent some progress photos from the bodyshop preparing the TR5. Please note, this work is being carried out by another company as the
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
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
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
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
George Clooney and his friend Rande Gerber hit the open road in their classic sports cars
April 26, 2020
Source: Daily Mail George Clooney and his friend Rande Gerber hit the open road in their classic sports cars George Clooney and his friend Rande
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
TVR Sprint Magazine – April 2020
April 23, 2020
Bridge Classic Cars’ 1962 TVR Grantura restoration has been featured in the May edition of Sprint, the monthly magazine from TVR Car Club!•••Pick up the May
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
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)
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
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
Suffolk Magazine – April 2020
April 9, 2020
The story behind Bridge Classic Cars Competitions has just been featured in Suffolk Magazine. Read the article here.
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
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
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!
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!•••Our lovely low milage Morris Mini is being kept
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
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
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
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
Restoration Recap: 1949 MGYT
May 6, 2020
We took a look back at one of our favourite restoration projects, the 1949 MGYT. This car already has such a rich history and priceless sentimental value. Read the story of our 1949 MGYT restoration below…
1966 Ford Mustang Arrives At The Showroom
May 5, 2020
Wow, what a car! The condition of this 1966 Ford Mustang GT is simply incredible. The interior is immaculate, as is the paintwork.
Revealed to the public in 1964, the Ford Mustang would go on to become a cult classic. Each iteration provided a slightly different take on the Mustang but most enthusiasts would agree, this first generation is one of the best!
Win Our Porsche 924S!
May 5, 2020
? Introducing our latest classic car competition; this gorgeous 1988 Porsche 924S! ?
With only 1500 tickets available on this competition, the odds of winning are the best yet!
Arrived recently from Porsche Specialists Pie Performance , this car is beautifully presented with amazing history
Will you be our next winner? Remember, the more tickets you have, the greater your odds on winning are!
Get your tickets here ?
https://bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/competitions/product/1988-porsche-924s/
£2,000 Donated To The NHS From Our MGB Roadster Competition
May 5, 2020
Bridge Classic Cars would like to thank everyone who entered our 1964 MGB Roadster competition. This donation was made on behalf of each and every one of you who supported our first ever competition.
Thank you to all the wonderful NHS staff and key workers across the country. We are immensely grateful for your courage, resilience and compassion in these trying times.
Stay safe, stay well and stay positive.
The Bridge Classic Cars Team
Live Draw: 1964 MGB Roadster
May 2, 2020
Congratulations to Graham Haigh, winner of our 1964 MGB Roadster with ticket number 2201.
To be in with a chance to win your own classic, head to bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/competitions
Coming soon: 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 with Overdrive
May 2, 2020
Joining the Bridge Classic Cars family early next week we have our beautiful 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 with overdrive, finished in Damson red.
If you are looking for a lovely tax and mot exempt spitfire then look no further, with an absolute fortune spent on maintaining her!!
The spitfire has been very well restored, looks stunning and sounds amazing. Perfect for a first classic if you are starting to feel the hunger for owning a classic as the work has already been done and it’s ready to enjoy.
The interior is a nice place to be and has a dark walnut dash and Motolita steering wheel and has the added bonus of cloth Mazda MX5 seats for comfort and long journeys. Everything works, including the overdrive in 3rd and 4th. The soft top is excellent too with a zip out rear window.
Our Spitfire is sat on new Minilite wheels with polished lips and excellent tyres which, I am sure you’ll agree, set the car off just right to give it an even sportier look.
Here is a list of new parts detailed to us by the previous owner:
Full new bell twin stainless exhaust
Stainless manifold
Full new suspension front and rear (fully adjustable)
Weber 45 carburettor
Triumphtune inlet manifold
Stainless oil catch tank
Stainless heat panels
Electronic ignition
Electric fuel pump and cut off
New minilite wheels
New 4 pot brakes
Motolita steering wheel
Radiator
Alloy rocker cover
New wipers/mirrors
Door rubbers
Burr walnut dashboard etc
The Eagle Has landed… In Cardiff
May 1, 2020
That’s right. Our Eagle SS kit car has found a new home in Wales. The new owner has taken the project car back to Cardiff as a surprise for his wife.
We’re looking forward to seeing how this home restoration progresses. With most of the UK in lockdown, now seems like a great time to delve into a home restoration.
2,000 ‘Likes’ on Facebook!
April 28, 2020
Wow, we’ve hit 2,000 ‘Likes’ on Facebook! the whole team at Bridge Classic Cars wishes to thank you for your support. We’re really proud of the community we have here at Bridge Classic Cars and we would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who has supported us over the years.
1968 Triumph TR5 – more pictures from the bodyshop
April 27, 2020
More pictures have arrived to us from the body shop that is currently working on the Triumph TR5 body shell.
The project came to us as an unfinished restoration with key components already elsewhere being worked on so we working in conjunction with other companies on this build.
As you can see from previous posts, we have built the chassis up ready so once the shell is complete and in colour we will look to take delivery and then we can continue on with the rebuild in our workshops.
1968 Triumph TR5 Restoration Update
April 27, 2020
We’ve been sent some progress photos from the bodyshop preparing the TR5. Please note, this work is being carried out by another company as the restoration was already underway at the stage we were brought on-board.
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.”
George Clooney and his friend Rande Gerber hit the open road in their classic sports cars
April 26, 2020
Source: Daily Mail
George Clooney and his friend Rande Gerber hit the open road in their classic sports cars
George Clooney and his friend Rande Gerber took out their classic sports cars for a drive around Los Angeles. George rode what looked like a classic Porsche Roadster, while Rande drove a Corvette.
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.
TVR Sprint Magazine – April 2020
April 23, 2020
Bridge Classic Cars’ 1962 TVR Grantura restoration has been featured in the May edition of Sprint, the monthly magazine from TVR Car Club!
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Pick up the May edition to read our article or check out our restoration diary below ? https://bridgeclassiccars.co.uk/…/co…/1962-tvr-grantura/
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.
Suffolk Magazine – April 2020
April 9, 2020
The story behind Bridge Classic Cars Competitions has just been featured in Suffolk Magazine.
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:
