Meet the Gibbs Aquada – The Car That Could Swim

Meet the Gibbs Aquada – The Car That Could Swim

More than 20 years ago, there was a car that was known as the Gibbs Aquada. This was a special car, though, as it could drive on the road like a normal car, but it could also drive on water like a boat! What Was The Gibbs Aquada? The Gibbs Aquada was built in the […]

Volvo Cars To Use Near Zero-Emissions Steel In Car Production

Volvo Cars has signed a new supply agreement with Swedish steelmaker SSAB for high-quality, recycled, near-zero-emission steel. This is the first time a car manufacturer has committed to using this type of steel in large-scale production. Beginning this year, the steel will be used in Volvo’s upcoming fully electric EX60 SUV and other future models […]

Caterham Seven 310 Encore

Caterham is saying goodbye to the Ford Sigma engine with the release of the Caterham Seven 310 Encore. For over five decades, 1.6-litre Ford engines have powered Caterham cars, and now, the Caterham Seven 310 Encore is the swan song of the 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine, with just 25 units available across the UK, US, […]

Delivery Of Our Ford Transit Mk2

Tony delivered our Ford Transit MK2 back to its owner.

Transport Of Our Jaguar E-Type – Series 3

Tony collected our Jaguar E-type series 3 from Coltec where it had been undergoing some engine work.

1987 Mercedes 500 SL Boot Panel

Jonn fitted the panel in the boot of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL to conceal the fuel tank. As the bolts wouldn’t start, he tapped out all the holes to ensure proper fitment and cut several bolts down to the correct length before securing the panel in place. He then refitted the nearside door window […]

Paint Repairs – Golf GTI

Chris loaded our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI into the paint booth, carried out the masking process, and applied the primer coat.

Golf GTI

The rust on our Golf GTI has been investigated, and work has begun to resolve the issues.

Daimler Health Check

Jonn worked through the list of customer concerns on our 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8, beginning by tightening and adjusting the interior mirror. He then carried out a visual inspection of the engine from cold, where a small trace of coolant was observed around the inlet manifold and distributor mount. A pressure test of the cooling […]

The Hood Is Back On Our E-Type

Uber To Trial Driverless Taxis

Uber is ready to trial fully autonomous vehicles in London next spring. When the trial starts, Uber, working alongside British AI firm Wayve, will put cars without a human safety driver on UK roads for the very first time. Wayve has already been quietly testing autonomous tech in London, albeit with a human safety net, […]

The Invention That Saved 1 Million Lives

There is one invention that has saved more than 1 million lives, and that is the three-point seat belt, which you’ll find in almost every car you see today. Nils Bohlin was an engineer who worked for Volvo Cars back in 1959. It was during his time there that he realised the seat belts being […]

Molly’s Busy Vintage Weekend

I ventured to London to perform this weekend. The Three Chordettes were invited to perform for Collectif Vintage in Spitalfields, for the world renowned vintage clothing company’s D-Day Celebration. The day started off with a delayed train, but this only brought good fortune as we were upgraded to first class. Having had a relaxing journey […]

Audi Q3 – Third Generation

On 16th June 2025, Audi will present the third generation of its Q3 model. Since Audi introduced the Q3 back in 2011, more than 2 million have been sold worldwide, and it has become one of the brands best selling models. “With a total of more than two million vehicles sold worldwide since the launch […]

Jensen Interceptor Headlights

Ben is currently fitting up the components on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor. Headlights are going in, some of the chrome trim is also being fitted. The owner of this incredible machine is visiting later this week so we look forward to showing him the progress to date.

In The Classic Lounge

Recently, one of our members, Trevor, decided that he wanted to host his birthday party in The Classic Lounge here at Bridge Classic Cars. We are very happy that Trevor and his friends and family enjoyed themselves and we hope to see them again soon. You can join the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club here.

Oil Leak investigation on our Ford Escort.

Jonn investigated an oil leak on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i, with the source suspected to be the inlet camshaft sensor. He removed the sensor and inspected the O-ring seal, which was found to have gone flat. Using the seal kit, he made a new O-ring, applied grease, and refitted the sensor securely. The electrical […]

1967 MG B Roadster White

Put bits back on the car ?????? (Sorry Rob not sure what to do with that one!)

1978 Mercedes 350SL Red bits in DTM

Prepping our 1976 Jensen Interceptor

Geoff has prepped the Jensen interceptor for its first layer of undercoat.

Getting our 1947 Wolseley Eight running.

Jonn checked fluid levels on our 1947 Wolseley Eight and topped up the engine oil. On inspection, the fuel in the filter appeared dirty and showed signs of water contamination. He used the car’s fuel pump to begin emptying the tank but, after disconnecting the pipe and switching the ignition on, no fuel was coming […]

Working on the windows of our Mercedes.

Jonn continued work on our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL by fitting the window seals, carefully cutting and shaping them to ensure a precise fit. During the process, the window channel runner detached from the glass, which he then bonded securely back into position before refitting. Next Jonn carried out preparation work on our 1987 Mercedes […]

Finding and solving problems on our Ford Escort

Greg identified that the front right lower control arm bushing on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i is failing and noted that the front disc brakes require replacement. He also addressed a rust hole in the centre muffler, which he was able to repair with a weld. Additionally, the front speakers were replaced.

Setting up the accelerator on our Austin Healey

Jonn continued setting up the accelerator on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 in line with the provided instructions. He repositioned the rod to the carburettors and achieved the best possible result, although a slight amount of play remains in all the ball and socket rods. A test confirmed the setup seems satisfactory, with throttle response […]

Fixing the coolant header tank on our MG Midget

Jonn was unable to source the correct coolant header tank for our 1978 MG Midget 1500, so he modified the one available and refitted it. He carried out a test fit and fabricated a new strap to secure the tank in place. As the tank sits close to the radiator, he made a small bracket […]

Stripping our 1977 Leyland Mini 1000.

Mauro stripped the Mini ready to start body work.

Work on our Triumph Stag

John refitted the driver’s carpet on our 1972 Triumph Stag as neatly as possible. The roof catches were repaired to eliminate free play and subsequently adjusted for proper engagement. He also repositioned the door sticker to achieve a better fit. The movement in the roof catches was addressed as part of the adjustments.

New Car Market Returns To Growth

The UK’s new car market saw a slight growth in May, with registrations up 1.6% year-on-year to 150,070 units, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This was the strongest May performance since 2021, although figures are still nearly a fifth below pre-pandemic levels from 2019. The growth […]

The exhaust is back on the Triumph Stag

John refitted the exhaust on our 1972 Triumph Stag following its repair, using new rubbers to secure it in place.

More repairs for our Austin Healey

Jonn continued work on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 with the arrival of the throttle bar bushes. He used trimmed P-clips to secure the new bushes within the existing brackets and determined the most effective method for mounting before proceeding with fitting them back onto the car. The rod position on the end of the […]