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VW Beetle Repairs
Jonn has been working on our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle. He started by stripping and removing the nearside window regulator, which was found to be worn out. He fitted a larger washer to secure the nearside seat trim and painted it
XJS AC Condenser
Pete has been removing the AC condenser on our 1993 Jagura XJS. It proved to be quite tricky getting the old collapsed unit from the car and freeing all the seized pipes and fittings The new part was incorrect so
Bridge Classic Cars Kids
At Bridge Classic Cars, we want our love of classic cars to continue through future generations. That’s why we’ve launched a new project just for kids! We’re introducing a dedicated Kids’ YouTube Channel, where classic cars come to life in
2025 Hagerty Bull Market List: Ten Cars to Watch This Year
Hagerty UK has released its 2025 Bull Market List. This is a list of ten cars that look like they will be good buys this year. Some of the cars listed are predicted to rise in value while others have
Triumph 2500TC Repairs
Jonn has been completing some repair work on our 1977 Triumph 2500TC. He began by getting the car onto the ramp and raising it up so he could get a detailed look at the work that needed to be done.
Kingpin And Welding
Steve has fitted a new kingpin to the assembly on our 1964 Mercedes 230SL. He also fitted new top and bottom joints, and new bushes too. He also made some welding repairs before noticing that the driver’s footwell carpet had
Torque Show – 3rd January 2025
2024 was full of friends (both new and old), exciting projects, lots of content, and even more classic cars. Trying to summarise it in full was always going to be impossible, so here’s a 17-minute video of the very best
Cocktails With Coachbuilt Whisky
It’s no secret that we are big fans of Coachbuilt Whisky. We have several bottles behind the bar in The Classic Lounge and we are planning to work even closer with the Coachbuilt team over the coming weeks and months.
Taking Things To The Next Level
After some time off over Christmas, the team at Bridge Classic Cars is now back and ready to hit the ground running in 2025. One of our first jobs was to get together and look ahead to the next 12
Happy Retirement
At the end of 2024, we said goodbye to one of our technicians, Paul, as he retired. The whole team here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to say a big thank you to Paul for all of his incredible
EVs In 2025
There’s no doubt that the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is one of the biggest changes in the automotive industry’s history. The forecast for 2025 presents a mix of progress and hurdles, which I believe we need to address collectively
Cars Becoming Classics In 2025
In 2025, there will be a whole new group of cars hitting their 40th birthday and officially being recognised as a classic! Have a look at the short list we’ve put together and add any other cars turning 40 this
Osamu Suzuki Dies
Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that Mr. Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor of the Company has passed away on 25 December 2024. Name Osamu Suzuki Born on 30 January 1930 (age at death: 94) Birthplace Gero City, Gifu Prefecture
Torque Show – 27th December 2024
What a year 2024 has been! So many exciting projects complete but so many more to come in 2025.
Volkswagen Polo Entering Its 50th Year
Since its launch in 1975, the Volkswagen Polo has been a hugely popular choice in its class. With over 20 million units sold across six generations, the Polo will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025, confirming that it is one
Local Racing Driver Takes On Next Challenge
Lydia Walmsley, a racing driver from Kesgrave, just down the road from the Bridge Classic Cars workshop here in Suffolk, was the first female to achieve a podium finish in the JCW Mini Challenge Championship. She’s now looking to take
Petrol And Diesel Ban Changed Again?
The UK government is consulting the motor industry on plans to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, reinstating the original deadline outlined in Labour’s election manifesto. This follows a previous extension to 2035 under
Rear Brakes on the 1967 Mercedes 250SL
Our technician Pete has been completing the final jobs on the recommission of the 1967 Mercedes 250SL ‘Pagoda’ at our Suffolk HQ. This time, Pete has installed the new handbrake cables along with, new discs, the calipers and new captive
Repairs on the 1963 Rover P4
The fabrication team here at Bridge Classic Cars have been continuing with their work of getting the 1963 Rover P4 at our restoration workshops ‘back in the metal’. First off, our technician Rob has been working on getting the right
Hand Brakes, Seat Buckles and Fabrication – Working on our 1993 Jaguar XJS
Pete has been working his way through the 1993 Jaguar XJS that is currently on the ramps here our restoration workshops at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. This time, it involves a bit of back and forth to get
Triumph 2500 – welding ready for paint
Final stages of the welding ready to go into final prep and paint of welded areas. We are not painting the car as it is important to keep the patina. Paint is now complete and returned to the workshop to
Repairing the heater controls
The heater control would not go to hot and the dash had been replaced with an incorrect wood fascia. We have now removed the centre console and the heater control panel, reshaped the heater cable, replaced the fascia and replaced
AC Cars Introduces New Engine Option for Cobra GT Range
AC Cars has announced a new 2.0-litre performance-focused engine option that will debut in 2026. This addition will complement the existing naturally aspirated and supercharged V8 models in the GT Roadster and GT Coupe lineup. Lightweight and Powerful Design The
Quick round up before Christmas
Some weeks at Bridge Classic Cars we have a workshop full of customer’s car, other weeks we have a workshop full of our own competition cars. No two weeks are the same and heading into the final week of 2024
Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider
Broad Arrow Auctions will be offering a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider with Scaglietti coachwork, chassis number 1451 GT for sale during its third annual Amelia Auction on March 7th & 8th 2025. This auction will take place
Honda and Nissan Announce Merger Talks to Create Industry Giant
Honda and Nissan, two of Japan’s largest car manufacturers, have announced plans to merge, potentially forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales. Mitsubishi Motors, a smaller partner in Nissan’s alliance, is also involved in the discussions. The move comes as
Advent Calendar Day 23 – £50 Site Credit
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Winning a classic car for just a few pounds is always an exciting prospect. However, imagine winning your dream classic without having to pay a penny. The
Advent Calendar Day 22 – Horseracing At Goodwood
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 The August bank holiday three-day racing festival starts with the annual Friday evening fireworks display. Saturday and Sunday bring a nostalgic summer atmosphere with live music, family
Advent Calendar Day 21 – Driver Subscription
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Driver is a digital publication from Bridge Classic Cars that will have 3 issues per year. It’s a celebration of the stories, people, and machines that make the
Torque Show – 20th December 2024
It’s that time again! This week’s Torque Show is absolutely jam-packed. Molly sits down with Rob to talk about a very exciting new release from the Bridge Classic Cars team – Driver. A gorgeous online publication designed, written and produced
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