A day of sorting parts for Tony
October 30, 2024
A trip to our storage facility first off to start to get our Jensen Interceptor ready for arrival into the workshops. A few boxes of
1939 Jaguar SS100
SS100 King Pins
August 19, 2024
Jonn has been working on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. He removed the front wheels and brakes in order to gain access to the kingpins. He
Bridge Classic Cars at the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall
August 5, 2024
We had the privilege of being the headline sponsors of the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall this past weekend, and it
2024 Festival of Classic & Sports Cars set up and take down.
August 4, 2024
Set up began early for us on this year’s stand at the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall Gardens. The week prior
Repairs to be done on SS100 after Mille Miglia
July 19, 2024
John has been looking into the headlights not dipping correctly. He’s also removed the gearbox tunnel to gain access to the gear lever so he
Back to the Workshop – Our 1939 Jaguar SS100
July 16, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars transport team have moved our 1939 Jaguar SS100 from our storage facility, The Hangar, to our Pettistree workshop. After the car
Safe and Sound – Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 safely in storage
July 11, 2024
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 has had quite the summer! Completing the Mille Miglia and then going on tour around Europe, its time for the car
Back From Mille Miglia
July 5, 2024
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 successfully completed the Mille Miglia and is now back with us at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. No issues have been
Mille Miglia
June 11, 2024
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
Mille Miglia Prep for our 1939 Jaguar SS100
May 8, 2024
As part of our stewardship of the 1939 Jaguar SS100, our transport team have been to pickup a very important crate. This crate contains all
SS100 Refit
May 2, 2024
Julian has refitted the wings and rubbers on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. The headlights have also been refitted along with the inner panels. Chris also
Workshop Walkaround – A Few Projects
May 1, 2024
With the team here at Bridge Classic Cars always working on something, whether that be the restorations technicians in the various departments, the marketing team
SS100 Progress
April 26, 2024
Technician Julian has been working on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. He has fitted new rear leaf springs as well as the reconditioned shock absorber. He
Tracing – Looking Into an Indicator Issue on the 1939 Jaguar SS100
March 20, 2024
Workshop Manager John has been working on getting to the bottom of an issue with the indicators on the 1939 Jaguar SS100. For this, John
SS100 Lights And Signals
March 4, 2024
The indicators weren’t working correctly on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. They were stripped and checked and diagnosed as needing a new flasher control unit. This
SS100 In The Paintshop
January 19, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars PaintShop has been home to our very special 1939 Jaguar SS100. While in there, Chris and Mauro have been working on
Engine Rebuild
December 18, 2023
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 is currently with our friends at Rushton Engineering having its engine rebuilt. The head and crank are now finished so the
Our SS100 Delivered To Holyhead
July 28, 2023
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 may not have been with us very long but, it has now left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and has been
Getting To Work On Our SS100
July 24, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been starting work on our very special 1939 Jaguar SS100. His investigation was centred around some of the issues the
A Very Special Arrival
July 18, 2023
Earlier today, we welcomed an extremely special classic car to the workshop – our 1939 Jaguar SS100. The SS100 was the successor to the SS90
A day of sorting parts for Tony
October 30, 2024
A trip to our storage facility first off to start to get our Jensen Interceptor ready for arrival into the workshops. A few boxes of parts and the windscreen are now back in the workshops and on the shelves.
Then on to Orwell Precision to collect some parts for our SS100 that need to be de-greased.
SS100 King Pins
August 19, 2024
Jonn has been working on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. He removed the front wheels and brakes in order to gain access to the kingpins.
He removed the hubs and noticed that there was shim material in the crossmemeber where the kingpins go through.
He removed the cross member and sent it off to be machined and new kingpins made.
Bridge Classic Cars at the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall
August 5, 2024
We had the privilege of being the headline sponsors of the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall this past weekend, and it was a huge success. As the main sponsors, we wanted to make a big impression, and we’re thrilled to say we think we did just that!
A Stand to Remember
Our stand proved to be very popular with visitors to the show. Thanks to the incredible canvas setup from Events Under Canvas, we had a comfortable and inviting space. The seating area was perfect for people to relax, chat, and enjoy the cars. It wasn’t just about the vehicles for us; it was about creating a great atmosphere where everyone could share their love for classic cars.
Interesting & Unique Vehicles
The real stars of our stand were the rare and interesting classic cars and bikes we had on display. Each one had its own story such as our 1905 Riley 9HP, 1939 Jaguar SS100, 2022 C-Type Replica, or our beautiful 1959 Ford Zephyr.
All of the cars on our stand generated a lot of interest and got lots of attention. The whole team were very excited to talk to people about each one and tell their stories.
The Live Draw
One of the highlights of the day was our live draw to find the winner of our stunning 1958 Austin Healey 100/6. As it ended up being a local winner, we were hopeful he might be in attendance at the show but, unfortunately, it wasn’t to be and we had to settle with speaking to him on the phone.
A Day of Fun and Team Spirit
The whole day was great fun for both the visitors and our team. We enjoyed every moment, from setting up the stand to chatting with fellow enthusiasts.
Very simply…it’s days like these that remind us why we love what we do.
Looking Forward to Next Year
As we packed up at the end of the day, we were already excited about next year’s event. We’re eager to build on this year’s success and bring even more excitement to the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall. We’re brainstorming ideas to make our stand even bigger and better and can’t wait to share our plans.
Why We Love Being Part of the Classic Car Community
Being part of the classic car community is more than just a business for us; it’s a passion and a privilege. Events like these allow us to connect with fellow enthusiasts, share our love for these beautiful machines, and contribute to the preservation of automotive history. We’re proud to support and sponsor events that bring people together and celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship of classic cars and the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars certainly does that.
Helmingham Hall
For those who’ve never been, the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall is an amazing event. The stunning backdrop of Helmingham Hall adds to the huge range of cars on display. With its beautiful gardens and historic architecture, it’s the perfect setting for a day dedicated to appreciating the beauty and history of classic vehicles.
Thank You
We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who visited our stand, participated in the live draw, and shared their stories and passion with us. A big shoutout to Events Under Canvas for providing such a fantastic setup. And, of course, congratulations to the lucky winner of the 1958 Austin Healey 100/6, Jeremey, we hope you enjoy many miles with it.
See You Next Time
If you missed out this year, don’t worry—there’s always next year! We’re already counting down the days and planning how to make our presence at the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall even more memorable.
In the meantime, keep an eye on our website and social media for updates on upcoming events.
Thank you for making the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall such a wonderful experience for us at Bridge Classic Cars. Here’s to many more successful events.
See you next year!
2024 Festival of Classic & Sports Cars set up and take down.
August 4, 2024
Set up began early for us on this year’s stand at the Festival of Classic & Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall Gardens. The week prior to the event was glorious sunshine all week and the forecast looked good going in to the weekend so with that in mind we started the installation of the stretch tent from our friends at Events Under Canvas on the Thursday. That meant we were able to start transporting our vehicles over to site and start to lay out the display.
It was certainly less hectic this year having time on our side and the centre tent was a new feature for us this year which was an exciting new addition.
Sunday morning was a bit of a breeze to be honest. A few banners and flags to put up and then we could sit down as a team, grab a coffee and enjoy the surroundings.
The day itself is always so busy at the show that you don’t really get time to enjoy what else is there. This year especially, I didn’t even get to leave the stand so I didn’t manage to see any of the cars on display but Nick, Molly and Rob got to enjoy it a bit more when they were out and about filming the show.
You can check out the proper photos from the day here
And after a full on day which was a huge success, I think the part that was truly quite special was being the last to leave the site after clearing down. I dropped Tamas back off by his car on the top field and then had the opportunity to look back at the incredible all. A few hours previous to these photos the fields were bustling with thousands of cars and spectators all enjoying the atmosphere.
The Festival of Classic & Sports Cars is one of the best shows of the year for us and this year was one of the best of all time. Thank you so much to the team at Helmingham and we are so proud to be a big part of this show and hope to continue our relationship for many years to come.
Repairs to be done on SS100 after Mille Miglia
July 19, 2024
John has been looking into the headlights not dipping correctly. He’s also removed the gearbox tunnel to gain access to the gear lever so he can order new bushes.
Back to the Workshop – Our 1939 Jaguar SS100
July 16, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars transport team have moved our 1939 Jaguar SS100 from our storage facility, The Hangar, to our Pettistree workshop.
After the car finished the gruelling Mille Miglia, the car headed home and went into storage. Soon, the Bridge Classic Cars team will be getting this stunning piece of automotive history up onto the ramps to check it over post adventures.
Safe and Sound – Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 safely in storage
July 11, 2024
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 has had quite the summer! Completing the Mille Miglia and then going on tour around Europe, its time for the car to get a bit of TLC and some rest.
Since arriving back, the car has been looked over by the team and cleaned up ahead of our transport team moving the car over to our safe and secure storage facility. There, it was safely moved into its protective carcoon and put on charge to be kept safe and sound.
Back From Mille Miglia
July 5, 2024
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 successfully completed the Mille Miglia and is now back with us at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
No issues have been reported but it will now undergo a full assessment and any repairs/tweaks will be made accordingly.
Normally we clean the cars as soon as they come into the workshop. However, in this instance, we felt it more appropriate to let the Mille Miglia dust stay on this beautiful race car for a little longer as a display piece.
Mille Miglia
June 11, 2024
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).
Mille Miglia Prep for our 1939 Jaguar SS100
May 8, 2024
As part of our stewardship of the 1939 Jaguar SS100, our transport team have been to pickup a very important crate.
This crate contains all of the spare parts and sundries needed for our vintage Jaguar to take part and charge on in the Mille Miglia. Even though the event is now more of a formality, the mileage and weather takes its toll on the priceless classics that take part, so a wealth of specific and known extras are an essential part of being involved.
Our workshop manager John will be meticulously going through every item to double check its condition and its usability on the car.
SS100 Refit
May 2, 2024
Julian has refitted the wings and rubbers on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. The headlights have also been refitted along with the inner panels.
Chris also repaired and painted the sills.
Workshop Walkaround – A Few Projects
May 1, 2024
With the team here at Bridge Classic Cars always working on something, whether that be the restorations technicians in the various departments, the marketing team or the leadership teams, we are all focused around our incredible workshop.
We’re all incredibly lucky to be able to be surrounded by these cars on a daily basis and every day is different as each project is unique and individual.
For example, the cars which are currently in the workshop – span nearly 115 years between them. From our 1905 Riley 9HP which Steve has been preparing ahead of its first drive all the way up to our 2022 Bridge C-Type which is also being readied for its maiden voyage in its period-correct trim. In between those extremes, is our 1939 Jaguar SS100 which Julian has been working on reassembling after a spring change and our 1958 Austin-Healey 100/6 (which was recently removed from a local barn) is being recommissioned and shown a bit of TLC.
SS100 Progress
April 26, 2024
Technician Julian has been working on our 1939 Jaguar SS100.
He has fitted new rear leaf springs as well as the reconditioned shock absorber. He has also fitted the lower side panels ready to be painted.
Tracing – Looking Into an Indicator Issue on the 1939 Jaguar SS100
March 20, 2024
Workshop Manager John has been working on getting to the bottom of an issue with the indicators on the 1939 Jaguar SS100.
For this, John has been tracing the wiring back through the car to get to the bottom of why the nearside indicators won’t cancel. For this, he has had to remove certain sections and panels in the rare cars interior to gain access to the harness and test as it winds its way through the cabin and the car.
SS100 Lights And Signals
March 4, 2024
The indicators weren’t working correctly on our 1939 Jaguar SS100. They were stripped and checked and diagnosed as needing a new flasher control unit. This was fitted and all the lights were tested fully, then the interior trims and carpets were refitted and checked.
SS100 In The Paintshop
January 19, 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars PaintShop has been home to our very special 1939 Jaguar SS100.
While in there, Chris and Mauro have been working on the rear wing. Mauro prepped and primed the rear wing before fixing the dent on the wing.
Chris then painted the rear wing.
Engine Rebuild
December 18, 2023
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 is currently with our friends at Rushton Engineering having its engine rebuilt.
The head and crank are now finished so the rebuild can continue making good progress.
Our SS100 Delivered To Holyhead
July 28, 2023
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 may not have been with us very long but, it has now left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and has been delivered to Holyhead to its owner.
It will now travel to Ireland where it will be driven across the country and enjoyed as it should be.
Getting To Work On Our SS100
July 24, 2023
Classic car technician Jonn has been starting work on our very special 1939 Jaguar SS100. His investigation was centred around some of the issues the owner of this beautiful classic car has reported to us.
Jonn also removed the stickers that have been placed on the car throughout its life. The removal was done with a heat gun after Jonn had taped the area to protect it. These have all been kept in a folder which will be returned to the owner to help keep a record of the history of this special Jaguar.
Workshop manager John also worked on our SS100 by repairing the wiper motor.
A Very Special Arrival
July 18, 2023
Earlier today, we welcomed an extremely special classic car to the workshop – our 1939 Jaguar SS100.
The SS100 was the successor to the SS90 and was given its name thanks to its top speed at the time of 100mph. It was one of the first cars to have independent front suspension and quickly became a hit when it was revealed at the 1936 London Motor Show. During the three years it was in production (1936 – 1939), it was very popular with racing enthusiasts as well as the rich and famous.
It could be argued that if it hadn’t been for the start of World War II, the SS100 would have had a much longer production run. However, it wasn’t until 1948 that Jaguar was finally able to release its next sports car – the XK120.
Our 1939 Jaguar SS100 has come to us to investigate a couple of issues the owner has been experiencing such as the brakes binding. As it has been driven around America and, all being well, will leave us to be driven around Ireland very soon – this 3.5-litre classic is certainly being used and enjoyed as it should be!
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