We’ve recently welcomed two stunning 1990’s sports cars to the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. Our workshop will be assessing and working on both the 1994 TVR Chimaera and Jaguar XJS, so make sure to keep an eye on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates very soon.
The first-ever Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge event, held yesterday at Suffolk Food Hall, was a great success. Not only were there hundreds of interesting and rare vehicles to look at but the event also raised money for a very important local charity – Cancer Support Suffolk. As the headline sponsor, Bridge Classic […]
Join Us at the Local Launch of the MG Cyberster on Wednesday 28th August 2024 We’re excited to announce that Bridge Classic Cars has been invited to the exclusive local launch of the all-new MG Cyberster. As a Bridge Classic Cars member, you’re encouraged to join us for this special occasion. We’ll be at the […]
MG is set to continue its centenary celebrations at the 2024 Salon Privé event, held at Blenheim Palace from August 28th to 31st. As part of these celebrations, MG will present the brand new MG Cyber GTS Concept, making one of its first public appearances after its surprise debut earlier this summer. The concept car […]
Huge thank you, as always, to our friends at Events Under Canvas for the installation of our display stand for this weekend’s Classic and Sports Cars by the Bridge. Can’t wait to see you all at the weekend…
The Volkswagen Golf has been named the ‘Best Car of the Half Century’ at the Best Cars of the Year – The New Car World Championships. This award coincides with the Golf’s 50th anniversary, celebrating its long-standing success as Volkswagen’s best-selling car. The award was given at the British Motor Show, where the latest version […]
The BMW Group is taking a big step into the future of automotive production by successfully testing humanoid robots at their Spartanburg plant in South Carolina. In partnership with the California-based robotics company Figure, BMW evaluated the potential of these advanced robots in performing complex tasks that are typically labour-intensive for human workers. A New […]
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge event at Suffolk Food Hall on Monday, 26th August 2024. It’s now less than a week to go until we celebrate all things cars as well as supporting an important cause: raising funds for Cancer Support Suffolk. A Showcase of […]
These are Jonn’s notes on the final repairs made to our 1981 Austin Vanden Plas before it goes to its new home tomorrow. Attend to oil leak again. Check oil level. Too high. Drain some oil out and recheck levels. Just under max , ok. Inspect around area as ca4 has not been run so […]
Group1, an industry leader in advanced battery technology, has developed the world’s first Potassium-ion battery (KIB) in cylindrical 18650 form. This development looks to be a viable solution for sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective energy storage that doesn’t require the use of critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, copper, and lithium. The KIB technology is designed to […]
Mercedes-Benz has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first international car manufacturer to receive approval for Level 4 automated driving tests on urban roads and highways in Beijing. This marks a crucial step in the company’s ongoing efforts to advance autonomous driving technology for privately owned vehicles worldwide. The approval allows Mercedes-Benz to test […]
Recently, our 1985 Mercedes 380SL arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Once it has been inspected and assessed by the workshop team, the plan is for it to go live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
We have recently welcomed our 2003 Rover 75 Estate into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The workshop team will now resolve some issues the owner would like addressed before it heads back home.
We have recently welcomed an old friend in the form of our 1955 Austin-Healey 100 back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Before our 1972 Triumph GT6 left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, Nick took some photos of it outside The Classic Lounge.
Steve has reconditioned the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and relined the brake shoes of our 1952 Fiat 1900A. The old cylinders were leaking and had contaminated the shoes with brake fluid. Steve also removed the old fuel pump blanket plate and gasket as it was leaking before fabricating a new one.
Technician Jonn has continued his work on our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT. Here are his notes: Continue repairs. Fit new boot cable and handle. Thread cable through outer and measure. Remove inner cable and handle and compare to old cable. New cable approx 3 foot shorter so will have to join cable in boot to […]
Jonn has been working on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. He removed the front wheels and brakes in order to gain access to the kingpins. He removed the hubs and noticed that there was shim material in the crossmemeber where the kingpins go through. He removed the cross member and sent it off to be machined […]
Jonn has been investigating why the rear number plate light on our 1963 Fiat 500 was not working. He found that a small wire had been twisted around a screw as an earth. Jonn removed the light, made an earth wire, and attached it to the bulb holder. Once everything was refitted, it all worked […]
Limited100 is a company that provides exclusive, high-quality automotive wall art. Based in Nottingham, UK, the company specialises in limited-run prints featuring vintage supercars, classic race cars, and modern hypercars. With a focus on sustainability, all prints are made from eco-friendly materials, including museum-quality paper, canvas, and aluminium composite. Founded by Simon Wright, Limited100 collaborates […]
Our 1960 Royal Enfield 250 is live and ready to win on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. The 1960 Royal Enfield 250, also known as the Royal Enfield Crusader, is a classic motorcycle that was part of the post-war era when motorcycles were not just a means of transportation but also a symbol of […]
We recently welcomed an old friend back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 2013 Porsche Boxster. This time though, it’s not in for any work, it’s back so it can soon go live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. It may be more modern than our usual competition cars […]
Later this year, the world will finally get to see one of the most secretive and mysterious car collections ever to exist –The Rudi Klein Collection. The collection, which has only been rumoured to exist and is covered in mystery and myth, will come to auction in October 2024 in Los Angeles with RM Sotheby’s. […]
During the pre-delivery inspection of our 1954 Daimler Conquest Roadster, Jonn noticed an issue with the driver’s door. Here are his notes on the repair: Attend to report that drivers door will occasionally open whilst driving. Found catch spring not functioning to maintain pressure on catch. Strip and remove door panel.,found handle mechanism fitted upside […]
As our 1960 MGA recently finished its time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, Tony loaded it into the trailer before taking it home.
Tony recently collected the wheels for our 1956 Jensen 541 from Wheelworx and brought them back to the workshop.
Yesterday, our local football club, Ipswich Town, announced that Ed Sheeran has become a minority shareholder in the Football Club. This comes as the 2024/2025 season is about to begin – the team’s first Premier League season since 2002, following back-to-back promotions from League One. A lifelong supporter of the Club and the front-of-shirt sponsor […]
Jonn has been working hard to get our 1981 Austin Vanden Plas ready to be delivered to its lucky new owner. Here are his notes: Remove rear wheels. Remove rear wheel bearings and drums. Strip and remove brake shoes and cylinders. Remove flexi hoses and fit new hoses. Manufacture barke pipes from glexis to wheel […]
MG Motor’s all-electric Cyberster roadster has been given the title of ‘Best Sports Car’ at the 2024 Best Cars of the Year Awards. This recognition means that the Cyberster will be celebrated at The British Motor Show, running from 15th -18th August, where it will be displayed on the Best Cars of the Year stand. […]
With the new parts starting to arrive, it is almost time to begin the rebuild of the engine of our 1964 Mercedes 230SL. The fuel injection pump and injectors have been rebuilt and are ready to be refitted. The camshaft is currently at Kent Cams where the camshaft is being reprofiled to the original Mercedes […]