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E Type Service
Classic car technician Julian has been servicing our 1970 Jaguar E-Type Series 2.
A TR7 Arrives
We have recently welcomed our 1977 Triumph TR7 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is here, it will be inspected and assessed before eventually going live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
Our Morgan On Social Media
Our 2006 Morgan 4/4 70th Anniversary was recently featured on H&H social media. It’s always great to see our competition cars online whether it’s part of their story before we met or after.
A Winning Delivery
Tony recently delivered our 1979 Triumph Spitfire to lucky winner Michael Stuart de Neys. Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to congratulate Michael again and we hope he enjoys his new classic.
Collecting Our MGB
Our 1972 MGB Roadster was recently collected and transported by Tony to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that it is here, the team will thoroughly inspect and assess this beautiful classic.
Bonnet Structure
Christian has been repairing the bonnet structure on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
GT6 Repairs
Julian has been completing some repairs on our 1971 Triumph GT6 MK3. Here are his notes: Strip out rear axle, replace nearside and offside lower inner and outer bushes and both driveshaft donuts.replaced missing clevis pin for handbrake nearside. Removed
DB2/4 Rear Suspension
Here are Steve’s notes relating to his work on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4:
Work on the 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe
Jon has been continuing his work on waking the stunning 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe up from its sleep. After getting the car fired up the other day, he then moved onto getting the cooling system sorted on the
RM Sotheby’s Cliveden House Auction
RM Sotheby’s first auction at Cliveden House is fast approaching. On the 12th of June 2024, in the beautiful Berkshire countryside, just a short distance from London, some incredible cars are going to be on offer. Set to be an
New Photos
Our 1971 Triumph GT6 MK3 is currently live and waiting to be won on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. To show you just how good-looking this car truly is, Nick decided to give it another photoshoot so you can
New Surroundings
Since arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 1973 Ferrari 246 GTS has been kept safe, secure, and comfortable in The Atelier. However, this morning, the time came for it to leave its spot there and move over to
Morgan And Pininfarina – Midsummer
Morgan Motor Company and Pininfarina S.p.A. have joined forces to create Midsummer, an incredible tribute to the golden age of European barchetta designs. This exclusive model, limited to just 50 units, combines the shared vision and craftsmanship of these two
Press Release – A Suffolk Barn Find – 1952 Austin A40
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2024 Ipswich, May 2024 – Several members of the Bridge Classic Cars team recently set out to investigate a rumoured barn find. What they found was a 1952 Austin A40 Cabriolet bodied by Jensen that had
Final Checks of our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans
Our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans is soon to be honest way to its lucky new owner after being through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions just over a week ago. Jon, one of our restoration technicians, has been going through the
Carburettor Strip and Set Up on the 1955 MG TF
Steve has been working on the 1955 MG TF in the workshop of our Suffolk HQ. To begin with, Steve stripped down the carburettors on the 1500cc 4-cylinder as the front unit was leaking and had a sticking piston. With
Press Release – The World’s Only 1905 Riley 9HP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2024 Historical Rarity: 1905 Riley 9hp, Believed to be Experimental Design, Offered for Sale Bridge Classic Cars are offering collectors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a true piece of automotive history: a meticulously restored 1905 Riley
Press Release – Bridge Classic Cars Members’ Club
For Immediate Release 16th May 2024 Bridge Classic Cars Unveils Exclusive Members’ Club at Their Brand New Venue – The Classic Lounge Woodbridge, UK – May 2024 – Bridge Classic Cars is thrilled to announce the launch of the Bridge
Rear Seats Installed in the 1985 Citroen CX25 GTi
The Bridge Classic Cars trim team have been working on finishing up the interior of our 1985 Citroen CX25 GTi. Lydia has installed the recovered rear seats in place, and at the same time changed over the armrests and and
The Classic Lounge Launch Party – By Invite Only
We are delighted to announce the official launch of The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars, which also includes the launch of our brand new Members’ Club. This exclusive, invite-only event promises to be an evening of celebration, good company,
Mental Health Awareness Week
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. This might seem like an odd way to start an article on a classic car website but, over the last 18 months, we have been working to build a community of enthusiasts that
A Ducati Winner
Yesterday, the lucky winner of our 2002 Ducati 900 Super Sport was found in our live draw from Deben Cafe Bar on HMS Vale Congratulations to Nic Scales, who won with ticket number 2555.
Ipswich to Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run
Every year the Ipswich Transport Museum runs an event that sees 500 cars drive in convoy from Christchurch Park in Ipswich all the way to Felixstowe seafront where they park up for the afternoon. The entire journey is through streets
UK’s Used Car Market Enjoys Robust Growth in Early 2024
The UK’s used car market has kicked off 2024 with an impressive first quarter, experiencing a 6.5% increase in sales. 1,967,923 used cars were purchased, marking the strongest start to a year since the pre-pandemic heights of 2019. This update
MG TF Transport
Tony has collected our 1955 MG TF from its owner and safely transported it to the workshop.
Axle Storage
The axle of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has been safely put into storage.
Fuel Pickup
The new fuel pickup for our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 fits other models so has longer pipes than needed. Steve has modified it so it now fits the tank on our car.
Transit Fuel Sender
Steve has dismantled and cleaned the fuel sender in our Ford Transit Tipper MKII. This cured the bad contacts before the top part of the sender was zinc-plated.
New Springs And Some Extra Info
Julian has fitted 2 new springs to our 2010 Renault Wind Roadster. Also, we have recently been sent some information from Stephen Norman, Worldwide Marketing Director, Renault, 2007-2014 who had this to say about the Wind: “Not many people know
Competition Prep
Jonn has continued his work on our 1989 Daimler Double Six. His notes are below: Continue to replace spark plugs. Remove throttle tower and cruise control diaphragm to gain access to fit new plugs. Refit all components removed. Charge battery.
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