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Goodbye To A Special Car
We recently said goodbye to a long-time resident of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop – our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4. It has taken a lot fo hard work from the entire workshop team but now, at last, “Moonbeam” has gone
Morgan – play in the distributor
Here is a picture of old the distributor that had lots of play in the bearings causing the points to open inconsistently. We have fitted a replacement distributor and cap.
Undersealing our Porsche 914
Karl Reilly is one very lucky man having bagged himself his second prize in our competitions. Back in October 2020 Karl received the call that he had won the Triumph TR3. 4 years on, he still owns the TR3 and
Mercedes 500SL fit up continues
Continue to build up from photos. Find engine steady shock for engine mounts and strip and clean and prep for painting. Clean stripped door mirrors, Polish chrome and back to black rubber edging. Pop over to Classic lounge to take
DB2 Engine
Our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 continues on its restoration journey with us. As you can see from the photos below, good progress has been made on its engine and gearbox.
H&H Classic Auction set up day at Duxford
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
Jaguar E-Type, an unexpected arrival
Today, we received delivery of our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Roadster unexpectedly. Having recently been purchased and subsequently imported, the new owner has taken on the car with the hopes and dreams of working on it himself now he celebrates his
DB7 PDI
Jonn carried out the PDI on our 2001 Aston Martin DB7 before it was delivered to its new owner.
Dino In Paint
Our 1973 Ferrari Dino has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop where Chris masked it up and applied epoxy primer ready for bodywork and panel levelling. Chris then fitted the under tray and the sills to the frame work
Rover P5 Number Plates
Jonn has removed the old number plates from our 1973 Rover P5 and removed the tape holding it on. He then marked and drilled the new plate and secured it on the car. The new bolts were then painted black.
Ferrari 400 Repairs
Jonn has continued his work on our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT. Here are his notes on what he has been doing: Start pr3parations for refitting centre console and switches. Tidy wiring and fit new gear selector light. Bulb not working
E-Type Minor Repairs
Jonn has been doing some minor repairs on our 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2. These included some work on the sun visor, cigarette lighter and the dash lights.
MGB Stripdown
Classic car technician Steve has been stripping down our 1973 MGB Roadster.
Motorbike Transport
Tony recently collected several of our motorbikes being stored at our storage facility and brought them back to the workshop.
Press Release – Bridge Classic Cars Welcome the Future with MG Cyberster Test Drive Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday 7th October 2024 Bridge Classic Cars Welcome the Future with MG Cyberster Test Drive Day Bridge Classic Cars, known for its passion for restoring and preserving classic cars, is very excited to announce an exciting event
McLaren W1 Revealed
Just a few hours ago, McLaren revealed its brand new supercar, the W1, as the successor to the iconic McLaren F1 and P1. The W1 combines Formula 1 style aerodynamics, hybrid technology, and lightweight engineering to deliver what McLaren calls
Ford Thunderbird in need of some TLC
Welcome to Bridge Classic Cars! Our latest arrival is our 2002 Ford Thunderbird very much in need of some TLC. The car has been in dry storage for some time now and has made it’s way into our possession from
Torque Show – October 4th 2024
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been at it again! After another jam packed week they sit down to go through everything that’s been going on at the Suffolk HQ. They talk through synthetic fuels after our visit from Jake
Kia UK to Unveil Unique ‘Restomod’ for 80th Anniversary at Bicester Heritage
On Sunday (6th October), Kia UK is going to reveal a very special vehicle as part of the celebrations marking the brand’s 80th anniversary. The exclusive ‘restomod’ – a restored and modified car – will debut at the Bicester Heritage
Gearbox rebuild on Jensen 541R
Work in progress on our gearbox and overdrive unit rebuild.
Vauxhall Begins UK Trials of Hydrogen-Powered Vivaro Van
Vauxhall has started UK customer trials for its hydrogen-powered van, the Vivaro HYDROGEN. Over the next few months, a range of companies, including those with some of the largest fleets in the country, will be involved in these trials. This
No More Coal
The UK is officially turning its back on coal-powered electricity after 142 years, as the final active coal plant in Ratcliffe-on-Soar shut down for the final time this week. It’s hard to put into words how big of a deal
First Norton F1R Ever Produced
The first Norton F1R motorcycle to be produced and raced will be available to buy at an auction hosted by H&H Classics at the National Motorcycle Museum on Wednesday 30th October 2024. The bike is estimated to sell for between
WIN Our MG ZT
The 2003 MG ZT SE 260 V8 was an attention-grabber within MG Rover’s ZT range, as it was a performance-oriented saloon featuring a potent 4.6-litre V8 engine. This was very different from the rest of the ZT lineup, most of
Cars On The Move
Recently, a customer (and good friend) of ours moved house. While this might not mean much to you, he very kindly sent us some photos of his growing car collection being moved from his old house to his new one.
MG Cyberster Test Drive Day
On Saturday 12th October 2024, we will have 2 examples of the brand-new MG Cyberster here at Bridge Classic Cars. One will be on display in The Classic Lounge, so you can take a closer look at every aspect of
Latest Arrivals – 1956 Jensen 541 and 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S
The Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ is always a busy place – with classics and modern cars coming in and out of our workshops every week. Last week, we welcomed 2 more brand new arrivals. A 1956 Jensen 541 and
Help from Hospitality Answers
Tony is very much used to spending his time out on the road, delivering and collecting vehicles in our own covered transport. More often than not it may be an early start or a late finish for Tony but we
Porsche 914 Pre Delivery Inspection
Our Porsche 914 is currently awaiting collection from Karl, our recent double winner, having scooped the first prize of our Triumph TR3 back in 2020. The pre delivery inspection has been completed. We have re-shaped and fitted the driver’s door
British Motorists Are Terrible Drivers
A recent survey conducted by Isuzu UK has given us insight into how UK motorists view their own driving skills and, as it turns out, we are terrible! Well, that’s according to 15% of the drivers polled who admitted that
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