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Daimler Double Six Returns
No sooner had the car arrived with the new owner were we back on the road going to collect it. As with all classic cars there are often trials and tribulations that have to be overcome. Things that go un-noticed
Mercedes 500SL fitting up continues
To help with the fitting up of our Mercedes 500SL Jon has used the Mercedes 380SL that we currently have in The Classic Lounge as a good reference point. As with all of our restorations the technicians and marketing teams
Continuing Work on the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup
Our paint and body specialist Alan has been working on getting the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup back into tip top condition. He has been working the panels and making sure that not only are all the gaps perfect but also
Land Rover Defender – preparing for competition
With the arrival of my new (old) Land Rover Defender 110 I have decided to hand my beloved 2010 Land Rover Defender 90 over to the competition team as a future giveaway. For some time now we’ve all been torn
Rebuilding the Carburettor of the 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window
Our amazing workshop manager, John, has been working on the 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Bay Window which is in our workshops for a couple of jobs. This time, John has been rebuilding the carburettor of the classic aircooled Volkswagen chasing
Building Up our 1979 Ferrari 400
The workshop team at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ have been working their way through our classic 1979 Ferrari 400, recommissioning each system of the car. This time, Jon has been continuing his work on the underside of the
Inspecting Our E-Type
In preparation for it to be won very soon through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, Jonn got our 1970 Jaguar E-Type into the workshop and began its pre-delivery inspection. After taking a look at things with it on the floor, he
Back Together – The Body of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 Back on the Chassis
Our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has taken a massive step forward over the past week as the Bridge Classic Cars restoration team have reunited the repaired body back onto the refurbished and refinished chassis of this classic Aston Martin. Rob,
MG Midget Carbs And Exhaust
Rob completed his work on our 1966 MG Midget by looking at the carbs and exhaust. Once he had finished, the car was loaded into the trailer ready for Tony to deliver it back to its owner.
Preparing Our MGB For Delivery
The two Johns have been completing the preparations for our 1973 MGB Roadster to be delivered to its new owner very soon. John replaced the heater valve and heater control cable before replacing the heater knob too. He also topped
A Motorbike Delivered
Tony recently loaded up our 1960 Royal Enfield 250 and delivered it to Dave Emmett, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions with ticket number 1356. Congratulations again to Dave and we hope you enjoy your new bike.
Building up the suspension of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe
The workshop team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been continuing their work on getting the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe closer to getting back on the road – this time quite literally! Rob, one of our
Jensen 541R Rear Axle
Paul has been busy working on the rear axle of our 1960 Jensen 541R. After stripping the old axle for parts, he prepped the removed parts for paint and plating. Paul then went on to fit the rear axle and
Torque Show – 27th September 2024
From Molly’s weekend at the ‘Steam Back to the Forties’ event hosted by North Norfolk Railways to Jaguar C-Type Replicas, and a q&a about classic car auctions, this episode is full of a whole lot of automotive chat. Filmed in
McLaren W1
McLaren Automotive has just confirmed the successor to the now iconic F1 and P1…the McLaren W1. The new car will be revealed on Sunday 6th October 2024 at 13:00 BST and, I imagine, it’s going to be something as eye-catching
Torque Show – Behind The Scenes
While filming episode 4 of the Bridge Classic Cars Torque Show, it seemed like a great opportunity to take some candid photos to show you how things work in putting a show like this together. It may only be a
Live Draw – Behind The Scenes
During our live draws for Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, the whole team is busy making sure things go as smoothly as possible. However, we always try to take some candid behind-the-scenes photos from time to time so you can see
H&H Classics Best Of British Auction 2024
On Wednesday, 9th October, H&H Classics will host an auction at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. At the company’s final Cambridgeshire auction of the year, there will be 160 classic, collectable, and performance cars going under the hammer. The
Dutch Barn Vodka In The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars
At Bridge Classic Cars, we want to give our guests a special experience every time they come to see us. That’s why we’re very excited to have a bottle of Dutch Barn Vodka in The Classic Lounge. The Story Behind
UK Car Production
UK car production saw a drop of 8.4% in August, according to recent data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Traditionally, August is a low-production month anyway as a result of summer shutdowns, and this year’s decrease
Hennessey Venom 800 F-150
Hennessey, a hypercar and high-performance vehicle manufacturer in Texas, has just released its even more potent alternative to the Ford F-150 Raptor – the Hennessey Venom 800 F-150 and it is an absolute beast! As there were so many customers
Saab needs it’s sparkle back
We last saw our Saab 9-3 in our workshops back in 2019 for some work on the engine and now it returns for a thoroughly good clean. The car has been sitting outside (undercover) for a few years now. The
Land Cruiser Work Begins
The owner of our 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser has been waiting patiently for work to begin on bringing this beast of a car back to life. Now, finally, space in the workshop has allowed work to begin. After removing the
She’s Back
After leaving us a little while ago, our VW Beetle known as Delilah is back for some repairs. It’s great to see this stunning car back in the workshop.
A Popular Classic Car
We have welcomed another classic car into the workshop recently in the form of our 1973 MGB Roadster. These are always popular classics so we are very pleased to have this one in our collection.
North Norfolk Railway ‘Steam Back to the Forties’
I had the pleasure of performing at the North Norfolk Railways annual event Steam Back to the Forties. This is a weekend where the whole railway from Sherringham to Holt is transported back in time to the the 1940s. The
Classic Car Auctions & Iconic Auctioneers
Back in 2015, the team behind Iconic Auctioneers (previously known as Silverstone Auctions), formed Classic Car Auctions (CCA). The company has always operated independently of its sister company and has specialised in Everyman Classics. However, things are changing and the
Another New Arrival
Another new arrival entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop recently in the form of our 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S.
A 1930s Arrival
We recently welcomed our absolutely stunning 1939 Morris 8 Cabriolet into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. All being well, this will be live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website very soon.
Ready To Go
Our 1959 Ford Zephyr has been loaded into the trailer and is ready to be delivered to the lucky winner very soon.
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