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Thunderbird Wheels
Our friends at Wheelhouse Alloys recently delivered the wheels to our 2002 Ford Thunderbird.
Wine Tasting
A couple of weeks ago, we hosted our wine-tasting event in collaboration with Smashing Wines. It was a very well-attended event with lots of wine being tasted and classic cars being admired. Thank you to everyone who joined us and
Local Superstar Video Release
Global superstar Ed Sheeran is releasing the video for his new song “Under the Tree” at 2pm today. Ed is local to us as he grew up just down the road from the Bridge Classic Cars workshop here in Suffolk.
Pagoda Fuel Pump
The fuel pump in our 1967 Mercedes SL250 has been dripping consistently since the workshop team got the car up and running. Peter removed the pump and stripped it. He found that it had previously been sealed using normal silicone
More XJS Progress
Peter has made more progress with our 1993 Jaguar XJS. The front and rear brakes were checked over and he cleaned up any loose debris. He made minor repairs to the driver’s front backing plate as it was misshapen leading
Bridge Classic Cars Christmas Gifts
Today marks exactly one month until Christmas Day! As scary as it is to think about how quickly this year has gone, it’s probably wise to get your Christmas shopping done soon to avoid the rush and stress of leaving
As Seen On TV
Auctions are always a fantastic place to see rare, interesting, and even unique vehicles being offered for sale. Quite a lot of the time, it’s the cars we see on TV that appeal most. That’s why it looks like the
Torque Show – 22nd November 2024
In this week’s Torque Show – Craig, Rob and Nick sit down to talk about the automotive news on everyone’s lips: The Rebrand of @jaguarcars . We have a chat about our history with Jaguar’s such as our E-Type competitions, caring
Jensen Carb Mixtures
Jonn has been adjusting the carb mixtures of our 1956 Jensen 541. He left the air filter housing in place and removed the brass jet covers from underneath and adjusted each jet in turn. He then refitted the brass caps,
Rover 75 Transport
Earlier today, Tony loaded and delivered our 2003 Rover 75 back to its owner.
AC Cobra Heat Shielding
Steve has been fitting the heat shielding around the inner wings of our 1975 AC Cobra replica, where the exhaust manifold exits the engine.
MGC Appraisal
Peter has been conducting an appraisal on our 1968 MGC Roadster. Here are his findings: Appraisal.. drivers door lock seized, can’t check keys, passenger door lock spinning in door can’t seem to fit a key, passenger door button sticks in
Ferrari – Completed
It’s been a long time coming but our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT is now pretty much ready to be photographed and filmed before going live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. After Jonn took the car out for a
Dino Dash Done
Lydia has completed our Dino dash ready for install. I think you’ll agree, it looks sensational.
Toyota Demonstrates Possibilities For Liquid Hydrogen Power
Toyota has recently demonstrated a concept model that explores how hydrogen gas, which is generated while driving, can be used to potentially increase the efficiency of liquid hydrogen as fuel. By capturing vaporised hydrogen, known as “boil-off gas,” which is
H&H Classics’ Final Auction of 2024 in Buxton
Our friends at H&H Classics have had a very successful 2024 so far and I’m sure that will continue as they host their final auction of the year – the Winter Classic Car Sale, at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens on Wednesday,
Rodents have been at the Riley
A few little electrical issues have occurred on our 1936 Riley Nine so we’ve welcomed the car back in to look at the problem. Turns out, a mouse has made it’s way in and has chewed on a few wires.
Jaguar Strip Down
It’s been a busy week in the headlines for Jaguar and it’s been a busy week for Jaguar in our workshops too. Peter started with us at the beginning of the week and he’s already making great progress on some
Rover P4 Repair Work
Mauro has not only been busy taking photos but he’s been working on perfecting our Rover P4 corrosion. The interior has been completely and the welding on the bottom of the A and B pillar, along with the chassis bracket
ZEV Manadate – Nissan Propose Changes
The UK automotive industry is highly likely to miss electric vehicle sales targets for 2024. As a result, manufacturers could face penalties due to the rules set out by the UK government in the Zero Emissions Vehicles Mandate. Nissan has
Maserati BiTurbo – 11000 miles!
The wait is over. Our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo has been in The Hangar for some time now but work has finally begun on getting the car back on the road. Although, the car has a genuine 11,000 miles on the
Awards Night
Last night, Craig and I were in London for the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2024. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House which was a stunning venue for the night. I was fortunate enough to be shortlisted in the Rising
New addition in storage
Arriving to us for storage over the winter months is our lovely little 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. The car is now safely tucked away in a CarCoon
Ferrari 400 on the ramps
Our 1979 Ferrari 400 has gone into the next round of preparation by our workshop. This time, Jon and Pete have been on the underside of the classic V12 grand tourer to get it back up and running properly. Jon
Working on our 1970 Fiat 500
The little 1970 Fiat 500 has been on the ramps at our Suffolk HQ for the team to get the last few bits and pieces done on the car before it is handed over to our marketing team to become
Tuning the 1956 Jensen 541
Our workshop are a bit of a dab hand when it comes to Jensen’s – it is without doubt the most frequent car that we have restored in nearly 20 years. The most recent 541 which our team have been
Final work and delivering our 1974 Triumph TR6
Our technician Jon recently worked on getting our 1974 Triumph TR6 to head off to its new home after recently being won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions by Michael. One of the last jobs to do before it was handed
Working on the 1967 Mercedes 250SL Pagoda
Recently, we welcomed a new addition to our Suffolk HQ with this stunning 1967 Mercedes 250SL Pagoda which was recently picked up by our transport coordinator, Tony. Once safely back at our workshops, the team took their time to take
Plate change on our Defender
A simple plate change shouldn’t take too long right? Our Defender plates caused a bit of a headache for Jon today as the existing plates were quite happy where they were.
The Controversial Rebranding Of Jaguar
On November 19, 2024, Jaguar launched its new (and very different) branding strategy as part of its transition to an all-electric vehicle lineup by 2025. Jaguar described the change as a way to “reinvent the modern luxury experience” but, in
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