John fitted a new ECT sensor to our 1994 TVR Chimaera, which is currently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to look into a running issue, and reconnected it before taking the car outside to run up. As the engine warmed, the idle became progressively worse. He checked the ignition timing and adjusted it to […]
Our 1973 MGB Roadster, which was recently won by Stephen, has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our technicians to do the cars final checks before it was loaded into our enclosed transport trailer bound for its new home. Our technician Jon was in charge of preparing the car and this, is what […]
Our transport logistics coordinator Tony, has been out and about this week – one of those jobs was to pick up our new BMW M3. We’re big fans of every generation of the BMW M3 here at Bridge Classic Cars.
Today, we heard the very sad news of the passing of a much loved figure in the automotive world, Kevin Morfett, founder of Historika Porsche. All of us at Bridge Classic Cars are saddened to read the news shared by Historika. Tributes are coming in thick and fast on the Historika social pages which just […]
Our 1956 Jensen 541 seems to be settling in well in it’s new home. We’ve received images back from the new owner on a day out at Royal William Yard. We’ll soon see the car back once again for the full nut and bolt check having under-gone a comprehensive restoration. Once the car has covered […]
We’ve had to keep these photos under wraps for some time but we’ve officially been given the go-ahead so let’s go! Some would say it’s a story reminiscent of that of Charles Steward Rolls and Henry Royce meeting at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. Others would disagree… Back in August 2025 a meeting took place […]
Here is a great story from Andy Maddams, in his own words, about his Renault 12TL: Back in about 1985, I purchased a red Renault 12TL for the princely sum of £90. I had, and still have, a high regard for the 12. They were tough, reliable and reasonably economical to run. The estate was […]
Steve, one of our classic car restoration technicians cleaned, lubricated, and fitted the wiper linkage to the scuttle panel on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 which is currently undergoing a full, ground up restoration here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop.
Chris, our paint and bodyshop manager has polished up our 1971 Fiat 500 Silver and completed the final fittings, leaving the car fully prepared and ready to head back home from the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop.
Chris, our paintshop manager, applied epoxy primer to various parts of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL in preparation for panel levelling here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops. He began fitting up the car to check the panel gaps and carry out the necessary adjustments, including the first fitting of the bumpers and some of […]
Steve, one of our restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, documented the condition of our 1998 Citroën Saxo VTR, noting a cracked spare tyre, corrosion on the rear sills, and broken clips on the sill covers. He found the offside outer CV boot leaking and a missing clip on the nearside. The rear discs […]
Our 1965 Jaguar Mk2 has had a bit of an issue with its cooling fan. During testing, the fan made contact with the car’s radiator and caused some damage to the unit. So Tony, our logistics coordinator transported the radiator to a local specialist (Shelldrake & Wells) to have the unit refurbished.
Well, it’s been quite the week here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for new arrivals. This week we’ve welcomed everything from our new 2025 Renault Traffic (which shall be picking up the duties of our beloved 2005 Mercedes Vito) to a 1973 Dino 246GT, and there’s even an early 2000’s BMW M3 thrown in […]
Carblah.com has launched today. This is the UK’s first dedicated car review platform written entirely by owners. Designed to bring honest, real-world feedback to car buyers, the new site allows drivers to rate and review the cars they actually live with. Carblah is the creation of automotive editor Steve Fowler, known for leading Auto Express, […]
Our paint and body team have been busy here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ doing some repairs on our director’s Range Rover Sport which had a bit of a run in with something but we’ve got the right guys on the job. Our paintshop manager Chris carefully dismantled the front bumoer in order to […]
Tsutomu “Tom” Matano, the automotive designer best known for creating the original Mazda MX‑5 Miata, sadly died on 20th September 2025 at the age of 76. Early Life and Education Born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1947, Matano studied engineering before moving to the United States in late 1969. In 1971, he enrolled at the Art […]
I must say, what a well thought out and top quality magazine. You have done a fantastic job. All I need is me in your next issue when I win!!!
Woodbridge, Suffolk, Bridge Classic Cars will be hosting An Evening With Lili Myers on Saturday 11th October 2025, 7pm to 10pm. Lili Myers will be talking about her new book, Dave and Me, which is all about her life and relationship with her late husband Dave Myers, one half of the much-loved Hairy Bikers. Guests […]
The new BMW X5 will be offered with five different drivetrain choices: battery electric, plug-in hybrid, petrol, diesel, and hydrogen fuel cell. This is all part of the company’s “technology-open” strategy, promoting flexibility in meeting global demand for different propulsion systems. “By launching the new BMW X5 with a choice of five drive system variants, […]
Our workshop is always a busy place, with up to 20 different projects going on at any one time. But, its not just classics that the Bridge Classic Cars team work on – we also can service most ‘modern’ cars – we say ‘modern’ but with our 2006 Lotus Elise Sports Racer approaching 20 years […]
The brand-new issue of Driver Magazine is now available to view digitally! I’m always extremely proud when new issues are released. It’s been a project I’ve worked on since the beginning, so to get another issue out there is really rewarding. In this issue, I review the Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. It seems so long […]
Our 1969 MGC GT, which was won recently by Jeremy, has been in the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops to have it pre-delivery inspection and a few small repairs done on the classic sports car. Here’s what Jon has been doing: ”Carry out PDI and minor repairs. Fit new rear axle strap to offside rear. […]
We’ve had some new faces turn up at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops here in Suffolk this afternoon. The first being this absolutely stunning 1972 Ford Capri 1600GT. This particular one is one of the cleanest and best presented examples of the cult classic blue oval icon that we have ever come across. We’ve […]
We’ve recently welcomed another classic Rolls Royce to the Bridge Classic Cars workshops here in Suffolk. This absolutely stunning 1964 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III Convertible – this car will soon be checked over by the workshop team and various departments.
Tony, our logistics co-ordinator, transported our 1976 Jensen Interceptor to be taken to a specialist paint protection company a few hours away from the Bridge Classic Cars HQ here in Suffolk.
Rob, one of our restoration technicians, built up and fitted the front hubs on our 1955 Aston Martin DB24 Drophead Coupé, then bolted on the brake drums and connected the handbrake cables. At the same time our fabricator. Clintion, worked on the bonnet and floor as well as the spare wheel carrier. Over in the […]
Jon investigated why the driver’s door on our 1994 Rover 220 Turbo in blue, which has been in the Bridge Classic Cars resotration workshop, would not open from the outside handle. He stripped and removed the door panel to inspect and discovered that the operating rod from the handle to the lock was positioned on […]
Chris, one of our paint and body technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has polished our 1969 Audi 70L, giving attention to both the bodywork and the wheels to bring up a clean, bright finish – this car has been top coated with a special eco-friendly topcoat from our friends over the Lechler.
Jon carried out an inspection and service on the 1994 TVR Chimaera here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ while also investigating some running issues. He checked the engine bay for potential faults and arranged for a new coolant temperature sensor to be ordered, as this is a common cause of problems on these engines. […]
Jon, one of the Bridge Classic Cars restoration technicians, carried out an appraisal of our 2006 Lotus Elise Sports Racer, beginning with a quick check and road test before returning the car to the workshop to continue the inspection on the ramp. He removed the front covers and placed two large batteries in the front […]