Since the engine has gone back into our 1940 Morris Gun Tractor, classic car technician John has continued his work on our Quad in order to get it up and running for the first time in a while. John rewired the solenoid and starter switch as there must have been a broken wire inside the […]
Classic car technician Steve has continued his work on our 1956 Ford Thunderbird. His recent work began by fitting a new battery tray before also fitting new power steering rams. Steve went on to clean the sump and engine gasket faces as well as painting the sump and oil pump. After painting, these were also […]
We have recently welcomed an old friend back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1973 Triumph TR6. It has come to us for a full service and some paintwork. While it is with us, our team of technicians will also be fitting new bushes and adjustable trailing arms. We are […]
With the amazing news that the DVLA have finally registered our 1929 Dodge DA, we have transported the car from The Hangar back to the workshops ready for the new plates to be fitted and the full recommission to commence. We already have a diary packed full of amazing summer shows so we look forward […]
Last weekend felt like the first weekend of summer. The sun was shining, the roads were dry and everywhere I went I saw the groups of bikers out enjoying some fresh air. So I took the opportunity for my first solo ride out of 2023 to one of my favourite destinations. Here is my Ltd […]
Just before Christmas 2022, Molly made a call to Nick Jones with the amazing news that he was now the very proud owner of our 2005 Aston Martin DB9 with ticket number 1643. In front of a live studio audience the Bridge Classic Cars Christmas party saw us give away not only my personal (Craig) […]
Join Bridge Classic Cars In Celebrating National Drive It Day As well as raising funds for the NSPCC, National Drive It Day celebrates the epic journey undertaken by 65 cars in 1900. These driving pioneers attempted to drive 1000 miles from London to Edinburgh and back again with the goal of proving the viability of […]
It’s no secret that our 1937 Vauxhall 25 Wingham Cabriolet is a very interesting-looking vehicle. If you add its rarity to the mix, then you have a very special classic car that we have in the workshop. Classic car technician Lydia has been working on our Wingham lately by making and binding the carpets. She […]
Classic car technician Monty has been completing more repair work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3. This time, his attention has been on the floor, the inner sill, and the doors. Repairing the metalwork of our classic Interceptor has been a long and challenging process but, both Monty and Christian have been doing a great […]
Al has, once again, been working on our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. This time he has been applying epoxy primer to this eye-catching classic car. After prepping and priming the body, Al stripped the remaining components back to bare metal and prepped them for primer too. Parts of our AMV8, like the bonnet, also went […]
Our 1965 Aston Martin DB5 has come back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop as its handbrake has broken. Classic car technician John gained access to the mechanism so he could remove it and make the required repairs. As the seat had to be removed in order to fix the handbrake, while it was out, […]
Classic car technician Brian has begun the trim work on our 1929 Riley 9 Tourer. The first step of this was to remove the front seats and base boards from the car. Brian then removed the rear axle cover so that it could be used as a pattern to make the rear seat base board. […]
A 2017 Volvo V90 recently spent some time in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. Our paint team were repainting the black parts of the car that needed some attention to bring them back to the condition the car’s owner wanted them to be. Upon leaving the paint shop, the V90 looked fresher and ready to […]
Our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica has recently gone through an IVA (Individual Vehicle Assessment) in order to get licensed with the DVLA. This time, everything went to plan and we are now waiting on the number plates to be delivered before we can finally take our C-Type Replica out on the road.
One of our Harrington Jackets has been spotted in London. This style of jacket first appeared in the 1930s, however, it wasn’t until the 1960s when the Harrington Jacket really took on its classic and stylish persona. To celebrate 20 years of Bridge Classic Cars, we teamed up with Trojan Records Clothing to create the […]
We were recently contacted by one of our clients who will be hosting some guests at Goodwood later this year. As part of the experience, our client asked us to source a special gift for their guests. After some searching, we found what we think to be a great addition to the guest’s experience in […]
The rebuild of our 1959 Jensen 541R has continued recently with classic car technician Rob making and fitting the front floors. The boot floor rear panel was fabricated before being bolted and riveted into place. The front hubs were also assembled and installed. Rob went on to assemble and fit the rear brakes and hubs. […]
Our 1980 Saab 99 Turbo has been going through the last few stages of its restoration as of late. Classic car technician John continued his work by fitting the rear quarter vents and trims as well as the boot lock and latch. After he had done this, he began the long and laborious task of […]
In 2022, more than 77,000 speeding offences were recorded in Kent alone. If that wasn’t worrying enough, over 500 drivers were actually recorded travelling at speeds in excess of 100mph, eight were caught going over 150mph, and one driver was found to be driving at 164mph on the M25. These eye-opening numbers show a 23% […]
Delilah, our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with classic car technician Mauro. He has been applying epoxy primer to the stripped body of this iconic vehicle. Mauro also applied epoxy primer to the doors of our Beetle too.
Our 1964 Amphicar 770 has recently had its engine removed by classic car technician Scott. Once the engine was out of the car, Scott was able to start prepping the engine bay for paint as well as repairing any components that needed some attention. As our Amphicar continues to make progress through the Bridge Classic […]
We have recently welcomed our 1981 Triumph TR7 back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. We have worked on this beautiful classic car before so it’s nice to see it again. This time, it is in for a service and to have a new radiator fitted. Classic car technician John installed the new radiator and […]
It has been a little while since our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 has had its engine fitted. However, that has now changed thanks to classic car technician Scott putting it back into the car. This is a big step in the restoration of this very rare Aston. With only 451 made, it’s important to us […]
Classic car technicians Chris and Mauro have been continuing their work on our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5. Our interactive competition car is making good progress and it’s great to see it getting another step closer to going live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions in the next few months. After spending some time in the […]
If you’ve ever wondered how you put an engine back into a gun tractor, you’re in luck as this is what classic car technician John has been doing recently. After calling in help from technician Tom and Director Gordon, the weather was suitable enough to get things moving. With the assistance of a forklift (and […]
Your opportunity to win our 1996 Rover 220 Turbo ‘Tomcat’ has arrived as entry is now open for the latest competition from Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Our 220 has undergone a full respray in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop and was also part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. Tickets are available now […]
This morning, we welcomed another group of classic car enthusiasts into The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars for our most recent Coffee & Classics. While they were here, they enjoyed lots of delicious coffee and snacks as well as getting to admire a range of classic vehicles up close. Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars […]
2023 marks 100 years of MG. Known for some of the most popular British sports cars over the years, celebrating a century of automotive engineering is something that many owners and enthusiasts around the world will join in with. Since 1923, there have been multiple successes, challenges, innovations, and a whole load of cars! To […]
We have recently welcomed our 1929 Riley 9 Tourer into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Looking at this hill climber, it’s obvious that it is a beautiful vehicle. It has a custom-made ash/aluminium body and has been fitted with a 1928 Ford Model A engine. The engine has undergone extensive modifications for competition purposes. These […]
News broke in the last couple of days, that automotive pioneer and multiple land speed record holder Craig Breedlove sadly passed away aged 86. Breedlove was part of a small alumni that would push and reset the boundaries of speed in the 1950s and 60s while living to tell the tale, in a sport that […]