H&H Classic Auction set up day at Duxford
October 7, 2024
What an incredibly exciting start to the week this week at Bridge Classic Cars HQ. Tony set up bright and early to delivery our first
1937 Vauxhall 25 Wingham Cabriolet
Our 1938 Vauxhall Wingham Cabriolet is headed to auction
July 12, 2023
1938 Vauxhall GY25 Wingham Cabriolet long wheelbase with coachwork by renowned coach builders Martin-Walter Ltd. Martin-Walter have been crafting bespoke bodywork since 1773 and working
New Information
May 17, 2023
We recently received a certificate of manufacture from Vauxhall Heritage which gave us a bit more information about our Vauxhall Wingham. As a result of
A Photoshoot For A Rare Classic
May 10, 2023
Our 1937 Vauxhall 25 Wingham Cabriolet is an exceptionally rare car. It is believed that there are only five surviving examples left worldwide, so each
Wingham Improvements
April 14, 2023
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
The Investigation Continues
March 28, 2023
Classic car technician Steve has been working on our 1937 Vauxhall 25 Wingham Cabriolet. While working on this rare and extremely good-looking classic car, Steve
Work Begins On A New Arrival
March 23, 2023
Our 1937 Vauxhall 25 Wingham Cabriolet recently arrived in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, and work has already begun on this rare but extremely eye-catching
H&H Classic Auction set up day at Duxford
October 7, 2024
What an incredibly exciting start to the week this week at Bridge Classic Cars HQ. Tony set up bright and early to delivery our first car, the Dodge DA to Duxford for this weeks H&H Classic Auctions.
Then it was a return to the workshops to pick up car number two, our Vauxhall Wingham to get that safely over to Duxford too.
Meanwhile I joined Molly and nick over at Duxford to record this week Torque Show. We caught up with Paul from H&H Classic Auctions and had a little wander around the aircrafts. The full episode will be out later this week on our YouTube channel.
Our 1938 Vauxhall Wingham Cabriolet is headed to auction
July 12, 2023
1938 Vauxhall GY25 Wingham Cabriolet long wheelbase with coachwork by renowned coach builders Martin-Walter Ltd.
Martin-Walter have been crafting bespoke bodywork since 1773 and working for not only Vauxhall but also Rolls Royce motor cars during their history.
This particular long wheelbase Wingham Cabriolet that only became available in 1938 features the extended luggage boot, which according to original promotional material is ‘’large enough to take suit-cases, golf clubs etc.’’ making this Wingham Cabriolet truly capable as a vintage touring automobile.
The car is certified by Vauxhall Heritage as having left the firms legendary Luton works in July of 1938.
Our 1938 GY25 Wingham Cabriolet was previously owned by Mr Anthony West, who started the restoration of this beautiful car in 1973 and was the cars custodian until to 2022 with an estimated £230,000 spent to restore the car to how you see it today.
Unfortunately, Mr West passed away before the car was complete and it sat for a time in a garage in Norwich, who had taken the car to around 98% complete.
The car was purchased from the executor by Bridge Classic Cars, who completed the final works, had the car MOT’d and managed to get the original “Paisley” Scotland registration retained.
The car has beautiful black paintwork with the famous Vauxhall chrome fluted bonnet as well as custom made hood and tan leather interior by Moore’s Classic Car Interiors.
The 3.2-litre straight-six engine runs strong and balanced and is akin to the wonderful Vauxhall 30/98 engine of the period in terms of performance.
Every part of this car has been painstakingly restored over the span of 40-years by teams of true enthusiasts and passionate craftspeople. From the bespoke wooden cappings to the quirky full opening chauffeur and bride doors, this 1938 Vauxhall Wingham Cabriolet celebrates the artisan nature of coach built cars.
The car will be offered at auction very soon on Car & Classic
New Information
May 17, 2023
We recently received a certificate of manufacture from Vauxhall Heritage which gave us a bit more information about our Vauxhall Wingham.
As a result of getting the certificate, we have updated this project as, rather than a 1937 model, our Vauxhall Wingham was actually manufactured in July 1938.
As there are so few of these cars left worldwide (estimates indicate five) finding out accurate information about each vehicle can be difficult. However, as this has come from Vauxhall Heritage, we believe this new information to be factual.
Despite the difference in year of manufacture, our Vauxhall Wingham is a beautiful classic that we are very pleased to have in our collection.
A Photoshoot For A Rare Classic
May 10, 2023
Our 1937 Vauxhall 25 Wingham Cabriolet is an exceptionally rare car. It is believed that there are only five surviving examples left worldwide, so each one is a very special vehicle.
We happen to own one of the remaining examples and it is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
After having interior work completed at Moore’s Classic Car Interiors, our team of skilled technicians have painted the underside, fitted a new exhaust system, made and fitted a boot floor carpet and corner covers for the bonnet, replaced a radiator hose, and cleaned the braking system.
During its time with Moore’s, it underwent work on the front and rear seats, door upholstery, headlining, and soft top.
Now that our rare Wingham is looking as good as it does, we thought it was only right to organise a photoshoot to show off a classic car that you likely won’t get the chance to see in person yourself, considering there are so few remaining anywhere in the world.
Nick took our Wingham out of the workshop and down to a more open area of our facility and, as you can see from the photos below, the results certainly go some way in showing just how beautiful and special this car really is.
Wingham Improvements
April 14, 2023
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 has also made the cover for the spare tyre.
Lydia also made the corner covers for the bonnet of our Wingham.
The Investigation Continues
March 28, 2023
Classic car technician Steve has been working on our 1937 Vauxhall 25 Wingham Cabriolet. While working on this rare and extremely good-looking classic car, Steve replaced the bottom radiator hose. He also went on to check and clean the brakes to ensure these are working exactly as they should be when our Wingham gets back out on the road.
Work Begins On A New Arrival
March 23, 2023
Our 1937 Vauxhall 25 Wingham Cabriolet recently arrived in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, and work has already begun on this rare but extremely eye-catching classic car.
Since it’s been in the workshop, classic car technician Mauro has been painting the underside of our Wingham as well as fitting a new exhaust system.
As well as Mauro’s work on our classic Vauxhall, Brian has been working on the boot shelf. Brian also made paper patterns for the boot floor carpet. He then moved on to making the patterns for the corner covers for the bonnet.
Brian removed the old seals on the A post-panels ready for new ones to be made. He made the new seals from vinyl and clear tubing. He glued the vinyl around the tube before stapling them to the A post-panels.
After cutting out the bonnet protection covers, Brian trial-fitted these before cutting them out of leather.
Carpet was fitted to the boot shelf and boot floor before work started on the window seals. After undoing the side window seal panels, Brian added plywood to the top section of the panel to make it thicker before recovering the side window panels.
