The old vinyl hood was removed from our 1979 MGB Roadster. It was replaced with a new double-duck canvas type one instead.
Various pieces of carpet from our 1976 Jensen Interceptor have been removed and replaced. The rear panel under the window was also taken out and a new one was made from cardboard and then covered in leather
Our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 has been having some repairs completed on its bodywork.
Jonn attended to the insecure driver’s door card on our 1997 Mercedes 280SL by stripping and removing the panel. Upon inspection, he found that the top of the panel was damaged where it should fit into the weather strip clips, and two fixings were missing. He removed the weather strip and repositioned the clips along […]
Jonn carried out a recheck of the valve clearances on our 1968 Lotus Cortina and replaced the cam cap nuts with new nyloc nuts, torquing all caps to 9 lb/ft. He then cleaned the rocker cover, secured the gasket in place, refitted the cover, and torqued it to 7 lb/ft. After running the engine, he […]
Škoda has released its latest concept vehicle. This one isn’t a car, though; it’s a motorbike. The Slavia B Concept is an electric café racer that has been designed as a tribute to the brand’s first two-wheeler from 1899. Škoda has said that the reinterpretation of their first bike is all about mixing the old […]
All four rear shock absorbers have been replaced on our 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series as one of the old ones was leaking and the others looked like they would start to leak soon.
Jonn’s latest work on our 1994 Rover 220 Turbo involved returning the car’s audio system to its factory specification. First, the aftermarket stereo and its mounting cage were removed from the dash. In its place, he installed the original Rover radio cage, ensuring a proper and secure fit for the stock unit. With the correct […]
H&H Classics is hosting its next auction at The Pavilion Gardens in Buxton on Wednesday 21st May 2025. “The Peaks Sale” will feature over 130 classic, collector, and performance cars with a combined estimated value of more than £3 million. One car of note is a 1960 Maserati 3500 GT. Beautifully restored and showing minimal […]
Jonn began work on the TVR Chimaera by removing the remaining mastic from the nearside rear light and masking the area in preparation for re-bonding. While Chris edged the lens in black, Jonn proceeded to charge the vehicle’s battery. The car was then taken outside and brought up to temperature. It was run for half […]
Nissan has announced another major round of job cuts, with 11,000 positions set to go worldwide as part of a company-wide restructuring in response to slowing sales and a difficult market environment. This will bring the total number of layoffs announced by the Japanese manufacturer over the past year to around 20,000. That’s roughly 15% […]
Back in 1955, a special motorcycle named SOP 367 was built. The reason it was so special is that it was the very first Velocette Viper ever made to ride on the road. A Special Motorbike In April 1956, a magazine called Motor Cycling tested this brand-new bike. They were very impressed! The Viper could […]
One of our members has arranged an event for their clients, and we will be hosting this in The Classic Lounge on Wednesday, 14th May 2025. East Anglian Financial Planning will be holding its Driving Sustainable Futures Event, which is being held at Bridge Classic Cars. They will be hosting presentations on: Navigating Markets: Budget Impacts & Market TrendsSmart Tax Planning: […]
On Sunday 3rd August 2025, the Bridge Classic Cars team will be at the Festival of Classic and Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall. We have attended this event for several years, and we are returning again in 2025 as the main sponsor. The Festival of Classic and Sports Cars regularly has over 1000 classic and […]
Our paint and body manager Chris has been working his magic on the 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 which is currently undergoing its ground up restoration by the Bridge Classic Cars team at our Suffolk HQ. Chris is going all the way through the bodywork of the car, gently refining it with the use of minimal […]
Our latest ‘special’ – the 1954 Jaguar XK120’B’ has been slowly finding its shape and form in the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication shop in the masterful hands of our fabricator Clinton. This entirely bespoke classic Jaguar is being built in the style of a pre-war boattail special, with influences coming from some of the truly […]
There has been a motorbike parked in The Classic Lounge for a little while now. I see it every day and always appreciate what a good-looking bike it is, but until I was told the story behind it, I didn’t realise quite how special it truly is. This is SOP 367, our 1955 Velocette Viper. […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have welcomed a trio of stunning classics to our Suffolk HQ this morning, with a pair of beautiful classic Austin Healey’s and a gorgeous classic Triumph motorcycle. 1958 Triumph T100: 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite: 1959 Austin Healey 3000:
Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of Kwik Fit has died at the age of 84. The Edinburgh-born entrepreneur sold his first tyre retail business in 1969, before returning to his hometown two years later and launched Kwik Fit. When it began, it was one garage but quickly grew into a global operation. Under Sir Tom’s […]
When you’re looking to get a new car, it’s worth considering the real-world cost of owning your new choice of wheels. If you’re comparing EVs with petrol, diesel, hybrid, or other models, it’s easy to get caught up in upfront prices and fuel economy. It’s no secret that EVs are expensive to buy in the […]
Our paint and body team are always busy here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ, especially this week with the the addition of two new projects for the team to get to work on. Joining the Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe are another pair of Aston Martins. A 1953 DB2/4 Coupe and our 1969 […]
Our fabricator Clinton has been hard at work on the latest of our Bridge Classic Cars specials, XK120’B’. This time, Clinton has been building the ‘birdcage’ forward to give the handbuilt classic car more of a shape and form with its waist line. The sides of the cockpit gently roll out and back in towards […]
During World War II, the British Army needed strong vehicles to help move big guns around. As it happened, they found one in the form of the Morris C8, nicknamed the “Quad”. This massive vehicle was specially designed to pull heavy field guns and began its work all the way back in 1939 and stayed […]
April was a busy month (as always) here at Bridge Classic Cars. Here’s a quick look back as we now look forward to a big May.
The Honda 0 Series Saloon has been awarded the “Best EV Design” title at the 2025 Top Gear Awards. First shown at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the 0 Series, with the first models being the Saloon and SUV prototypes, shows off Honda’s “Thin, Light, and Wise” design philosophy. The 0 Saloon’s design creates […]
One of our latest competitions is for 1 of just 80 special bottles of Classic Racing Gin, signed by the motorsport legend that is Derek Bell MBE. If you haven’t heard about Derek before, this is why winning a signed bottle for just £1 is such an incredible opportunity. To put it simply, Derek Bell […]
As Suzuki prepares to roll out its first-ever electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, this autumn, the brand is taking a look back at where it all began: a three-metre-long car delivered by Michio Suzuki himself 70 years ago – the Suzulight. In the autumn of 1955, Suzuki personally handed over the very first Suzulight to a […]
A member of the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club recently took advantage of one of the perks offered by our partners. When placing his order with Limited100, our member got a discount and was able to get a stunning print at a special price. Thank you to Limited100 for being a valued partner and offering […]
We recently received our first order of Motul oil. Obviously, this is a great product on its own, but the barrels look incredible and certainly fit in perfectly in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Jack was recently in America and was in attendance at the Barrett-Jackson Opening Night Gala in Palm Beach. As you can see from the photos he sent us, it looked like an incredible event!