Greg addressed areas of corrosion within our 1978 Mercedes 350SL, focusing on the engine bay’s inner wing and the front frame. He carefully removed the rusted sections of metal from the affected inner wing, cutting back to solid material to ensure a sound repair. New steel was fabricated and welded into place, recreating the original […]
Mauro replaced the rubber seal on the boot lid of our 1968 MGB GT. The old seal was carefully removed, and the mounting surface was cleaned to ensure proper adhesion. A new rubber seal was then fitted securely along the entire perimeter of the boot lid, ensuring a consistent seal to prevent water ingress and […]
Lydia has been working on your 2010 land Rover Defender focusing on the interior specifically the windows.
Steve inspected the wiring on our 1963 Rover P4 110 and identified several connectors for the lighting system that were either poor in condition or showing signs of corrosion. These faulty connectors were replaced to restore proper function and ensure reliable connections throughout the lighting circuit. Steve has now fitted the rear lower panels, bumper, […]
Jonn worked on the front end of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL, beginning by removing the headlights to allow for drilling and fitting of the chrome trims positioned above them. Once the trims were in place, he refitted and securely mounted the headlights. The freshly painted lower trim beneath the headlights was then fitted and […]
Chris prepped our 1969 Audi 70L for paint. Mauro carried out work on our 1969 Audi 70L by removing rust spots that had developed on the roof, preparing the surface for further refinishing.
John found that the bonnet flap on our 1956 Jensen 541 had been incorrectly installed, causing it to operate in the wrong direction. To correct this, he fabricated new brackets and re-routed the cable, ensuring the flap now functions as intended. John completed the installation of the bonnet flap cable on our 1956 Jensen 541 […]
Rob addressed a noise coming from our 1971 Triumph TR6’s rear hub by replacing the affected component with a fully reconditioned unit.
The third model in McLarens ‘1’ car lineage is making its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. There will only be 399 examples of the McLaren W1, and all of them have already been allocated. This means that the Festival of Speed will likely be your only chance to see one up […]
Stellantis has launched a recall affecting a wide range of diesel vehicles across Europe due to a potential issue with the camshaft chain in certain 1.5 BlueHDi engines. The recall targets cars produced between October 2017 and January 2023 under the Peugeot, Citroën, Opel/Vauxhall, DS, and Fiat brands. According to Stellantis, some of these vehicles […]
The UK’s new car market saw a strong performance in June 2025. Looking back on the first half of the year, there looks to be pretty significant changes in consumer behaviour, brand standings, and the ongoing transition to electrification. The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show a 6.7% year-on-year […]
To celebrate 20 years of teamwork with the charity Greenpower Education Trust, Ford recently turned its high-tech test track at Dunton Campus into a racetrack filled with over 55 electric cars, all designed and built by students aged 9 to 16! As well as having a lot of fun along the way, these young racers […]
Ferrari is famous for building very cool cars that can go extremely fast. The Ferrari team are now trying something new; they have built a very special racing boat! It’s called the Ferrari Hypersail, and it’s unlike any boat you would have seen before. It’s A Flying Boat Well, kind of. The Hypersail is a […]
Various parts of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 have been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. They have been painted black in preparation to be fitted back on the car.
The Lucas P80 lights of our JXK120B project have been sent off for refurbishment to Genius of the lamp.
Jonn installed a new starter motor in our 1984 Morgan 4/4. The new starter fitted well, both in terms of specification and physical installation. He secured the unit and fitted all associated wiring, including fitting a new spade terminal to the exciter wire before making the connection. After reconnecting the battery, Jonn tested the system […]
Greg has been continuing his repairs on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. This time, he has been focusing on the inner fenders and engine bay bits.
Geely Auto Group is officially entering the UK market. The company’s first model is the all-electric EX5 SUV, which made its public debut at the Octopus Electric Vehicles Drive Day, with first sales expected towards the end of 2025. The EX5 is Geely’s first passenger car operation in Europe, and is part of its strategy […]
Mauro treated the front door jams areas of our 1963 Rover P4 110 with epoxy before painting them in the correct body colour.
Steve fitted a new fuel pump to our 1971 Triumph TR6 in red, as the existing unit was unable to reach the required 105 psi and was fluctuating between 75 and 85 psi.
BYD has set a new record with its all-electric compact hatchback, the DOLPHIN SURF, as the one millionth unit rolled off the line at its Xi’an facility in China, just 27 months after the model launched. Known as the SEAGULL in China and the DOLPHIN MINI in Latin America, the DOLPHIN SURF has been hugely […]
Steve carried out an oil change on our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3, replacing the oil filter in the process. After tightening both the sump bung and the filter, he applied paint marks to indicate they had been correctly secured.
Jonn collected our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite from our storage facility and brought it back to the workshop to begin the appraisal process. He reviewed the list of tasks on the job card, checked the rear of the vehicle, and inflated the spare tyre. The luggage rack at the back was secured using spring […]
Chris carried out the removal of rust on our 1969 Audi 70L and applied rust stabiliser in preparation for sanding. He also removed the boot rubber.
Jon moved our 2007 Bentley Flying Spur over to the storage facility and proceeded to fit a new catch to the nearside boot storage bin.
Bentley will be at this year’s Le Mans Classic, with four Continuation Series cars in the largest works team entry for Bentley since 1930. The cars include three Blower Continuation Series models and a single Speed Six, each built and race-prepared by Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke division. The cars, all modern recreations of pre-war racers, have […]
Ben, the automotive industry charity, is asking for the automotive community to support a family who are set to be filmed on DIY SOS in July. Ben is appealing for volunteers and donations to help bring a family’s beloved 13‑year‑old son, Dan Flemen, home. Dan, who was an active and sociable teenager, started experiencing flu-like […]
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release30th June 2025 Woodbridge, UK – June 2025 – To coincide with the first anniversary of The Classic Lounge, Bridge Classic Cars is excited to reveal details of their new and improved Members’ Club going into the second year, now offering even greater value while building a country-wide community of car lovers. […]
British model, David Gandy, has become the owner of the very first Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM. This comes as the result of a bespoke collaboration that reimagines the classic Mini with modern features. Originally unveiled in Warwick, the car was most recently on display at Heveningham Concours and is the beginning of a […]