We’ve welcomed this stunning, vibrant red classic Triumph TR6 into the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ for the team to take a look at.
This month marks 60 years of production at the Ellesmere Port plant for Vauxhall. The Ellesmere Port facility, built in 1962 and operational by June 1964, initially produced the Vauxhall Viva. Over the years, it became home to recognisable models like the Vauxhall Chevette and, since 1980, has been the birthplace of seven generations of […]
We are very excited to invite you to our wine-tasting event in The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars. Our wine tasting event is completely FREE. We’ve teamed up with Smashing Wines, who are a fantastic local wine company, to bring you a large selection of their wine. From Premier Cru Champagne to Bordeaux’s & Burgundy’s […]
Mauro has been continuing his work on getting our 1960 MGA Roadster ready to get back into colour! He first off finished several pieces of trim with a light skim of filler before getting them into primer to be ready to shoot colour with the rest of the car. With the trims and smaller panels […]
After being won last week through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, our 1977 Triumph TR7 was loaded into our enclosed trailer for its journey as far north as we could go. Tony, our amazing transport driver, was tasked with safely delivering the classic sports car to its lucky new owner Andy. Not only was a trip […]
Earlier today, we welcomed our 2010 Jaguar XKR Supercharged into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is here, it will be thoroughly inspected and assessed before being cleaned. Its wheels will likely be refurbished too before it becomes a competition car through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
A few more bits to be treated in black. The steering wheel has also undergone a transformation too.
Christian has been repairing the bonnet before fitting it up to ensure a good right panel gaps.
Steve is very impressed with the floor and chassis on our 1971 MG B Roadster. “This is a very nice, clean and well protected floor and chassis.” The brakes have been cleaned and checked and are in very good condition. Good news! And a slight smart repair has been carried out on the body.
Jon is working through some of the tasks required on the recommissioning of our 1954 Daimler Conquest. First things first, he has completed the assessment on the ramp and took the car out on a road test drive. We have compiled a list of parts required so now we begin to work on the tasks […]
You might soon see new police cars on the road, in the form of Hybrid Toyota Corollas. Tailer-made for UK police, the Corolla is said to be reliable and durable as well as offering the fuel and emissions efficiency of hybrid power. To celebrate the Corolla’s new role, Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) recently hosted the […]
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 is currently taking part in the Mille Miglia 2024. We are tracking the car’s progress and, if you want to as well, you can do so here (look for car number 117).
Join us on Friday, 4th October, in The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars for an evening filled with live music, classic cars, and a whole lot of nostalgia. The bar will be open, serving a range of drinks, including zero alcohol options for the drivers and The Three Chordettes will be performing live throughout […]
On Sunday 9th June we were delighted to open the doors of The Classic Lounge for the first time to welcome the local BMW club for a takeover. They had a pre-launch preview of the brand new space! They were able to enjoy the facilities and refreshments set against the backdrop of a spectrum of […]
The engine has now been removed in preparation for the engine rebuild.
Jonn has been looking after our 1962 Jaguar E-Type as it was prepared for an MOT. Here are his notes: Investigate charging issue and order new regulator. Remove auxiliary belt sprung tensioner and fit smaller belt from stock. Run up. Drain coolant and replenish with anti freeze. Bleed brakes with pressure bleeder. Carry out pre […]
Toyota has reached the final phase of its project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux pickup, highlighting progress in its journey towards a zero-carbon future. Since unveiling the first prototype in September 2023, Toyota and its consortium partners, supported by UK Government funding, have advanced their collaborative project to the stage of intensive […]
Turning up in style. Today we received a visit from one of our customers and was treated to a glimpse of his stunning Lotus Emira. In my opinion, one of the prettiest, useable sports cars on the market today. A few years back, we were lucky enough to be visiting the Lotus HQ when they […]
The Atelier. For a couple of years now this amazing space has been the home of Bridge Classic Cars Competitions and the versatile space we use to host some of our incredible live events. We’ve welcomed many guests from the world of automotive to sit down with us and record their Talking Classics, we’ve packed […]
Our one-of-one 1905 Riley 9HP has been featured on Car & Classic, one of the most well-known and popular platforms in the world of classic cars. Dale Vinton, head of content, has written a fantastic article that highlights the importance and uniqueness of this incredible car. I’ve spoken about our Riley 9HP a lot and […]
Lots of progress has been made with our Ford Transit MKII Tipper lately. Not only is its restoration journey going well, it now finds itself in a new home of sorts. Now that The Classic Lounge is almost finished and ready to open, the building formerly known as The Atelier is becoming an extension of […]
John and Jon have been out this weekend calibrating the Brantz historic rally navigation unit, fitted to our C-Type replica. The unit installed on our car has the remote speedo and distance indicator. Sensors on the prop shaft and front wheel ensure that the greatest speed accuracy occurs. The calibration process involves driving the vehicle […]
As the excitement builds for this year’s Monterey Car Week, RM Sotheby’s has unveiled some of the highlights of the auction, set to take place in August. The main event of this has to be the very first Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider ever produced, which also served as the 1960 Geneva Motor Show […]
We recently shared that several members of the Bridge Classic Cars team were shortlisted in three categories for the Newspress Awards 2024. Although none took home the top prize, the recognition of being shortlisted is a great example of the dedication, talent, and hard work of our team. Being shortlisted among the best in the […]
Steve has been working on our 1981 Austin Allegro Vanden Plas this afternoon, as part of his inspection of the classic he noted that the washer pump wasn’t working. So, he easily replaced the unit and cleaned out the washer bottle and checked everything worked correctly.
Our 1971 MGB Roadster has been in the workshop of our Suffolk HQ for our technician Steve to begin work on getting the top end of the engine back together. The car came into us with a blown head gasket so the team stripped down the engine to remove the cylinder head and inspect for […]
Our 2009 Porsche Cayman S Sport, which was won recently by Hugh, has been transported safely across the country right to his door step – which is where we delivered our Bentley Turbo R several months ago as Hugh is now part of a very small member of our double winners! Tony, our incredible transport […]
Mauro has been continuing to work on getting the 1960 MGA Roadster ready for its colour by keeping up his diligent and obsessive pursuit of perfection when it comes to the bodywork of the classic sports car. With the car wearing a coat of polyfan, Mauro has painstakingly hand sanded every single inch of the […]
Interior: Our trimmer Lydia has been working on getting the interior pieces in place to our 1956 Jensen 541. At this point, she has installed the bespoke carpet set into the car which has been made specifically to fit the contours of this particular chassis to make sure that it fits perfectly. So well in […]
Our technician Julian has been working on getting our barn-find 1953 Austin A40 back on the road after laying dormant for over 60 years. You can see the short film we did here of releasing the car from its hiding place. To begin with, Julian worked on freeing up and rebuilding the entire brake system […]