Another new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1955 MG TF 1500. There can be no denying that this is a beautiful classic car and one that highlights just how iconic the MG marque really is. While it is with us, our team of technicians will be investigating and resolving a few […]
MG hosted a special preview event where the brand showed off a pre-production design model of its brand-new all-electric roadster – The Cyberster. With a release expected in the summer of 2024, a new chapter in the MG story is being written as the iconic manufacturer returns to its roots with this exciting new sports […]
Workshop Manager John has been working on the electrics of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4. He has been checking all of the wiring and switches to make sure everything is working as it should. As it stands, only the wipers are working but John will no doubt get everything up and running very soon. Once […]
After being painted in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop, Chris has been putting all panels back onto our 1964 Daimler 250 V8 and polishing it to finish its repaint. Now that it has been painted, it will go on to be put back together before moving on to the next stage of its restoration.
Classic car technician Jonn has been working on our 1980 MGB GT in preparation for it to go live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. After being painted and then put back together, Jonn was checking the car over when he discovered that the horn was not working. During his investigation, Jonn traced the […]
Bridge Classic Cars Director, Gordon, has been spending some time in France lately in order to attend the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Our good friend, Jack, was also at the event; between them, they shared some incredible photos and videos of the race. The Monaco Grand Prix is considered one of the most challenging […]
We have welcomed yet another new arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1988 Mercedes 420SL. While it is with us, our team of technicians will be looking to repair some of the interior trim as well as looking at some other areas that may require attention.
A new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1967 Austin Healey 3000. We collected this beautiful classic car from its owner who happens to live locally to us. While it is with us, our team of classic car technicians will inspect and assess the car after it has been off the road […]
Classic car technician Jonn has been working on our 1971 Ford Escort RS Mexico Recreation in preparation for it to be delivered to its new owner who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Jonn fitted a new strut and spring assembly to both sides of our Mexico, and this takes it one step closer […]
Soon to be arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is a 1967 Austin Healey. We are looking forward to its arrival so we can get to work on resolving the issues that the owner has reported and get it back out on the road to be enjoyed as it should be.
Our events space, The Atelier, has continued to be improved upon with some more additions to the bar area. This time, Christian has made some metal panels to cover the ends of the workspace behind the bar and, as you can see from the photos below, even this relatively small change has made the bar […]
Earlier today, we delivered our 2009 Porsche Cayman S Sport to lucky winner Steven Wellard. Steven’s winning ticket number of 2496 was randomly selected during the live draw held on 23rd May 2023. Steven has been playing with Bridge Classic Cars Competitions for several years and has a particular love for the MGs we have […]
After being painted, our 1980 MGB GT has been put back together and started the process of going through its pre-filming check, ready for it to be filmed very soon before going live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. Classic car technician Mauro made sure the newly painted car was back in one piece […]
Our Ford Transit MKII Tipper has finished its short trip to the sandblasters. The freshly blasted frame is looking much better already and can now move on to the next stage of its restoration. Now that its back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, we are looking forward to seeing how this one progresses!
We very briefly welcomed a 2010 Smart Car into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It may not have been with us for long but, after a quick check-over, it left us and went on to its new owner. This little car looks good and drives nicely so we are sure it will make the ideal […]
100 years ago, the first Bentley and, in fact, the first British car, competed in the first-ever Le Mans 24-hour race. This Bentley 3-litre has lived a storied life since that first race and has recently been sold to a British enthusiast for more than £3 million. The sale was brokered by Kidston SA which […]
It wasn’t too long ago that our 1958 Austin Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop after we picked it up from Scotland. This classic Sprite actually belonged to William Gordon, who won the 1958 ‘Frogeye’ we had as a competition car through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. When he received his prize, he […]
Back in 2021, our 1963 MGB Roadster was won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. It has now come back to us to investigate some issues that the owner has been experiencing. The main issue involved the car not starting properly. To resolve this, Workshop Manager John replaced the solenoid but found the car still wasn’t […]
We have a very special project coming up that involves our 1973 Triumph Spitfire. In preparation for this, classic car technician Jonn has been making sure it is ready to go and in full working order. Jonn began his assessment by checking the lights and fluid levels before jacking the car up to check its […]
Even though our 1973 Reliant Scimitar is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website, that doesn’t mean it still doesn’t get cared for before its new owner is eventually found next week. A prime example of this is classic car technician Jonn has been making some repairs to our latest competition car to […]
Our 1962 Hillman Minx has been in the workshop being assessed by classic car technician Jonn. One of the first things Jonn noticed was that the letter I needed to be reattached to the bonnet. This was done before Jonn continued his inspection and assessment of this beautiful classic car. During his assessment, Jonn also […]
We have recently made a new friend in Godfrey Schiele who is a local Aston Martin owner. His 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 will soon be coming into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for an assessment to see what work will need to be completed to recommission the car in the future. We already have a […]
The time has come to say goodbye to our 1940 Morris Gun Tractor. After being with us for quite a while, it has been an imposing presence in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Classic car technician Jon was happy with how the vehicle performed on his test drive but, as you can imagine, it is […]
Our 2005 Aston Martin DB9 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop recently as the damage it sustained gets repaired. Once the damaged areas were stripped and repaired, the paintwork in those areas was repaired too. After fully preparing the car and priming it, the previously damaged area was painted and, as you can […]
The body of our Ford Transit MKII Tipper may be on its way to the sandblasters, but work has continued on other parts of the vehicle in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Parts of the seats and some of the other components have been in the paintshop being prepped, primed, and painted black ready to […]
The brand-new Aston Martin DB12 is here following its unveiling last night. Being advertised as delivering a quantum shift in sporting character and dynamic capability, this marks the beginning of the next generation of the DB breed. The brand has certainly not been shy in pushing just how special they see this car being as […]
A new addition has recently made its way into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop – our 1962 Hillman Minx. As you can see from the photos below, it is a beautiful classic car and one that will be nostalgic for many people. For now, it will have a thorough inspection and assessment by our team […]
Our 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. With a list of high-profile owners, even HRH Princess Anne has owned several of these classic cars over the years. If you’d like to win your very own 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE, tickets are available now.
Classic car technician Brian has continued his work on our 1929 Riley 9 Tourer. He first marked out where the front flap goes for the rear tonneau before he made paper patterns for the steering wheel cover. These were then cut out and a vinyl mock-up of the cover was made. Once the steering wheel […]
Our Ford Transit MKII Tipper may have been stripped, prepped, and sent to the sandblasters, but that doesn’t mean work on it stops in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. In fact, classic car technician Brian has been making new boards for the door panels ready for when our Tipper comes back to the workshop and […]