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Safe and Sound

A selection of our private classic motorcycle collection have been moved to their new home at our secure storage facility, the hangar. the team have been busy recommissioning our two-wheeled wonders to get them back running and roadworthy before our transport team loaded them up and took them over to their new home in the […]

Our 2002 Ducati 900SS finds its new home!

Our 2002 Ducati 900SS has made its way to its new home with its lucky new owner, Nic. Nic recently won our limited edition superbike last week and we wish him many happy miles with this incredible machine.

Work on the 1980 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

The Bridge Classic Cars team have welcomed back a previous project into our Suffolk HQ to carry out a couple of bits on this beautiful classic. Our technician Julian has removed all fuel lines and the fuel tank in order to carry out work on the fuel system. Whilst the fuel tank was out, he […]

AC Cobra GT Roadster

AC Cars, Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has started the first dynamic demonstrations and experience drives of the new AC Cobra GT Roadster. This highly anticipated sports car is being showcased to clients and VIP guests, giving them the opportunity to experience its performance firsthand. A New Chapter at Donington Park The dynamic demonstrations mark […]

Working on our 1977 Triumph TR7

The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working on carrying out a few jobs on our classic TR7 ahead of its live draw and eventual delivery to its lucky new owner. First up, Julian worked on the rear suspension of the classic sports car. He replaced the upper and lower trailing arm bushes before removing […]

Body on and progress with our 1975 Cobra Replica

Our technician Julian has been hard at work with the rebuild of our 1975 Cobra Replica. With the engine back in the newly painted frame, he could begin to get the various system test hit and then fully placed into the car such as the cooling system, as well as some of the various brackets […]

Brakes are on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4

Our technician Steve has been working on fitting up the brakes to our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. The first step in the process is for Steve to make up the new metal pipework and fit the necessary flexi-hoses to the system.

Hurst Of Retford Living Wagon

Between the 12th and 16th of June 2024, there will be a sale of vintage fairground rides and vehicles. Announced by Joby Carter, there are some extraordinary items that will be available to purchase and I have no doubt it will attract a wide range of collectors and enthusiasts. Perhaps the main event of the […]

Our TR7 Could Be Yours

Our 1977 Triumph TR7 is live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. This stunning classic could be yours for just £7.00

Future Proof Classic Cars

Last week, Mark Harper, Secretary of State for the Department for Transport, addressed an event hosted by the Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA) at Bicester Heritage. He called on the classic car industry and its enthusiasts to assist in safeguarding the future of historic vehicles. During his speech, MP Harper announced an eight-week consultation […]

Bridge Classic Cars Supporting National Autograss

We recently helped our good friend Ted from Team C Racing by painting his latest race project before his debut race in the UK Autograss Championship. Ted has recently joined the Leicester club with race number L771 so if you frequent the fixtures yourself, be sure to look out and support Ted.

Newspress Awards 2024

The shortlist for the Newspress Awards 2024 has been announced, revealing who is in the running to be recognised as the stars of the UK’s automotive journalism and PR industries.  We have made the shortlist in 3 separate categories – me in the Automotive Rising Star (Journalist) of the Year sponsored by Suzuki, Nick in […]

New arrival – MG ZT SE 260 V8

The Rover 75…is it a future classic or one that’ll be forgotten? What about if you whack an MG badge on it, add the ZT styling and upgrades and drop the mighty Ford Mustang 4.6 V8 in it. Now we’re talking! Let’s talk about this very special car, underneath you might say ‘it’s a Rover’ […]

E Type Service

Classic car technician Julian has been servicing our 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2.

A TR7 Arrives

We have recently welcomed our 1977 Triumph TR7 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is here, it will be inspected and assessed before eventually going live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.

Our Morgan On Social Media

Our 2006 Morgan 4/4 70th Anniversary was recently featured on H&H social media. It’s always great to see our competition cars online whether it’s part of their story before we met or after.

A Winning Delivery

Tony recently delivered our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to lucky winner Michael Stuart de Neys. Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to congratulate Michael again and we hope he enjoys his new classic.

Collecting Our MGB

Our 1972 MGB Roadster was recently collected and transported by Tony to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is here, the team will thoroughly inspect and assess this beautiful classic.

Bonnet Structure

Christian has been repairing the bonnet structure on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.

GT6 Repairs

Julian has been completing some repairs on our 1971 Triumph GT6 MK3. Here are his notes: Strip out rear axle, replace nearside and offside lower inner and outer bushes and both driveshaft donuts.replaced missing clevis pin for handbrake nearside. Removed centre and rear exhaust then fitted it correctly. Removed all fuel pipes, formed pipes correctly […]

DB2/4 Rear Suspension

Here are Steve’s notes relating to his work on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4:

Work on the 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe

Jon has been continuing his work on waking the stunning 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe up from its sleep. After getting the car fired up the other day, he then moved onto getting the cooling system sorted on the iconic GT car. The first step was to carry out a vacuum test to make […]

RM Sotheby’s Cliveden House Auction

RM Sotheby’s first auction at Cliveden House is fast approaching. On the 12th of June 2024, in the beautiful Berkshire countryside, just a short distance from London, some incredible cars are going to be on offer. Set to be an annual fixture, the Cliveden House Auction perfectly complements RM Sotheby’s London sale in November. 1960 […]

New Photos

Our 1971 Triumph GT6 MK3 is currently live and waiting to be won on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. To show you just how good-looking this car truly is, Nick decided to give it another photoshoot so you can see it in a different environment. As you can see, the photos do just a […]

New Surroundings

Since arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS has been kept safe, secure, and comfortable in The Atelier. However, this morning, the time came for it to leave its spot there and move over to the fabrication bay. It was greeted by technicians Chris and Clinton who will now start […]

Morgan And Pininfarina – Midsummer

Morgan Motor Company and Pininfarina S.p.A. have joined forces to create Midsummer, an incredible tribute to the golden age of European barchetta designs. This exclusive model, limited to just 50 units, combines the shared vision and craftsmanship of these two legendary coachbuilders. The Genesis of Midsummer Midsummer represents a unique collaboration between Morgan and Pininfarina, […]

Press Release – A Suffolk Barn Find – 1952 Austin A40

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 2024 Ipswich, May 2024 – Several members of the Bridge Classic Cars team recently set out to investigate a rumoured barn find. What they found was a 1952 Austin A40 Cabriolet bodied by Jensen that had been securely stored away in a locked metal shed since at least 1987. The team […]

Final Checks of our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans

Our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans is soon to be honest way to its lucky new owner after being through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions just over a week ago. Jon, one of our restoration technicians, has been going through the car to check everything over. Before carrying out the final road tests, Jon a loose […]

Carburettor Strip and Set Up on the 1955 MG TF

Steve has been working on the 1955 MG TF in the workshop of our Suffolk HQ. To begin with, Steve stripped down the carburettors on the 1500cc 4-cylinder as the front unit was leaking and had a sticking piston. With a new set of seals and gaskets, Steve worked his magic to get both units […]

Press Release – The World’s Only 1905 Riley 9HP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 2024 Historical Rarity: 1905 Riley 9hp, Believed to be Experimental Design, Offered for Sale Bridge Classic Cars are offering collectors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a true piece of automotive history: a meticulously restored 1905 Riley 9hp, believed to be an experimental design from the pioneering days of British motoring. This […]