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A Competition Escort Arrives
We have welcomed our 1979 Ford Escort MK2 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop today. As you can see from the photos, this is a beautiful car and it certainly comes with a big following of Ford Escort enthusiasts. If
All Painted
After going through its prep and prime process with classic car technician Alan, our 1964 Amphicar 7 70 has had its new coat of paint applied. As you can see from Alan’s photos below, the car is looking good now
Hydrogen-Fuelled Toyota Hilux
Toyota has continued its progress towards its zero carbon mobility goals with the unveiling of a prototype hydrogen fuel cell powered Hilux. This prototype is the latest addition to a range of vehicles helping the brand move towards sustainable travel
Classics At Glemham 2023
On Sunday 3rd September, Classics at Glemham at Glemham Hall. took place. The event was aimed at all the family and featured a car show with a huge range of classic cars, military vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorbikes and more. At
Cougar Brakes
Classic car technician Steve has been looking at the corroded brake discs on our Ford Cougar. After removing the corroded discs, new pads and discs were fitted to both the front and rear of the car.
Ferrari – A Film About Enzo Ferrari
Towards the end of 2023, a very exciting film will be released – Ferrari. This is the story of the legendary Enzo Ferrari. Described by Neon as: “Ferrari is set during the summer of 1957. Behind the spectacle and danger
Another Inspection Begins
Classic car technician Jonn has been inspecting and assessing our new arrival, our 2020 AK 427. As this will eventually be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, he wanted to make sure it was on its way to being ready
Inspecting Our Competition Jaguar
Our 2001 Jaguar XKR has been in the hands of classic car technician Jonn as he has begun inspecting the vehicle ready for it to eventually go live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions very soon. During his investigation, Jonn tested
Engine Out
After classic car technician Tom catalogued the components of our Cobra Project, he got to work removing the engine from this classic car. Now that the engine is out, it will be refurbished before being returned to the car further
Concours of Elegance 2023
Over the weekend, one of the most prestigious car shows in the world took to the palace grounds of Hampton Court to celebrate the most unique, rare and beautiful pieces of machinery the world has ever seen – The Concours
Lambretta – The History Of An Icon
There are some vehicles that appear from time to time that become icons of their era. When you think about iconic scooters, one of the names that very quickly comes to mind is Lambretta. The now legendary Italian scooter has
East Anglian Copdock Bike Show
Yesterday, 3rd September, the East Anglian Copdock Bike Show was held at Trinity Park in Ipswich. The show’s history dates back to 1992 when a small group of classic motorcyclists wanted to explore the idea of displaying their personal collections
Win A TVR 2500M
Our 1976 TVR 2500M is now live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Believed to be the car of choice that took centre stage on the TVR stand at the 1976 British Motor Show, this beautiful classic certainly comes with a
Remembering Rob George From Anglia Car Auctions
Rob George (9th February 1968 – 5th August 2023) Today, Craig and Gordon attended the funeral of the late Rob George, formerly of Anglia Car Auctions. As we have purchased and sold many classic cars over the years through ACA,
Twinwood Festival
Twinwood is always the highlight of my calendar year and 2023 did not disappoint. The execution of such a warm and welcoming festival was done in an organised manner with the friendliest of marshals (Ernie, I’m looking at you). The
Looking Back On The Build Of Our AK 427
Our 2020 AK 427 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for just a few days and it is already getting lots of attention. Before it goes live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions ready to be won, we have
Bodywork Begins
Now that our Ford Transit MKII Tipper has come to the end of its time in the fabrication bay, it has been moved over to the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop ready for work on its body to begin. It’s always
The Wolf Of Wall Street Lamborghini Countach Goes To Auction
In some films, certain cars become as iconic as the characters driving them on the silver screen. One such automotive legend is this 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition, which famously made an appearance in Martin Scorsese’s 2013 film, ‘The
Two Familiar Faces For Sale
Two classics that have been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop over the years are currently for sale on Car & Classic. Our 1973 Saab 96 V4 is currently under auction on the site until 4th September at 8:25 pm,
The Restoration Begins
The restoration of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 has begun. This is another exciting project for us as it is for a returning customer who currently lives in France. It is for this reason that the left-hand drive configuration will
Coming Soon
Soon to be arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1965 Mercedes 300SE Fintail for a full restoration. As you can see from the photos below, it will need a lot of work before it is back to
Just Arrived – Ford Mustang
Today, we saw the arrival of our 2017 Ford Mustang GT at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This impressive-looking Mustang will go on to be a competition car through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions with the new owner being found very
SOLD – Our 1935 Bentley
Our 1935 Bentley Van Den Plas Saloon sold earlier this week. After making its way to us from South Africa, it will now go on to its new home with its proud new owner. There’s no denying that this is
Iconic Auctioneers Start A New Chapter
Iconic Auctioneers, previously known as Silverstone Auctions, recently hosted “The Classic Sale” At Silverstone Festival 2023. The auction marked the beginning of a new chapter for the freshly rebranded auction experts and turned out to be a fantastic launch, as
Restoring Cold War Planes
Molly, Freddie, and I went back to the Bentwaters Cold War Museum yesterday. This time though, we visited the very special hangar where an incredible team of volunteers restore aircraft for future generations to admire and appreciate. We were actually
Cataloguing Components
Classic car technician Tom has been going through the long process of cataloguing the components of our AC Cobra project. His main focus has been on the engine, as this will soon be removed from the vehicle so it can
Morris Minor Repairs
After suffering from an unfortunate bump while at home, our 1960 Morris Minor has been needing some repair work completed by classic car technician Mauro. Mauro has been focused on repairing the front wing that seemed to take the brunt
Painting Our Transit Bed Frame
The bed frame of our Ford Transit MKII Tipper has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with Mauro, as he has been giving it a fresh coat of paint. After applying epoxy primer to the bed frame, he went
All Coming Back Together
Lydia and Brian have been working hard on the interior of our 1959 Jensen 541R. Brian has been making and fitting the door panels, while Lydia has been focussing on the interior carpets and seats of our classic Jensen. The
Beetle Interior
Classic car technician Lydia has been starting work on the interior of our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. After undergoing lots of work on its body and chassis, it’s great to finally see the interior begin to go into the classic Beetle,
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