McLaren Automotive CEO, Michael Leiters thinks that the UK could and should be leader in the electrification of supercar production if investment can be sought for the domestic supply chain. He said that the current UK supply chain is not equipped to meet the unique performance requirements of electric supercars. He wants the UK government […]
Last Thursday, we hosted our Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet and it was a huge success. It was the first time most of our guests had seen inside The Classic Lounge and we were blessed with a warm sunny evening to enjoy and admire all of the cars and bikes that joined us. The […]
The high-performance motorsport division of the DRVN Automotive Group, Boreham Motorworks, has entered a worldwide brand license agreement with the Ford Motor Company. This partnership will see the production and remastering of some of Ford’s most historically significant road, race, and rally icons. The first vehicle to be revived under this agreement is the Ford […]
Bugatti has once again set a new standard in the hypercar world with the introduction of the Bugatti Tourbillon. Following the incredible lineage of the Veyron and Chiron, the Tourbillon marks the beginning of a new era, blending cutting-edge technology and mechanical genius as this beautiful new car combines an all-new V16 engine with an […]
It doesn’t seem that long ago but it has already been two weeks since the Suffolk Show 2024. The Bridge Classic Cars team had a great time on our stand talking to fellow petrol heads and sharing lots of exciting information about our new Members’ Club, competition cars, and much more. One of the highlights […]
Yesterday, we hosted a very successful Cars by the Coast event. After meeting at the brand-new Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars, we spent some time catching up with everyone, having a coffee, and, of course, admiring all of the cars that came along. Before heading off, Nick gave everyone a short briefing about the […]
Join us for an exclusive Bridge Classic Cars members’ tour of the Morgan factory on Tuesday 3rd September 2024. This unique experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship and heritage that have defined Morgan cars for over a century. Event Details: See the traditional skills and the latest modern technology that goes into each […]
A collaboration between eBay and the charity Mission Motorsport is taking a 2016 Subaru BRZ, which was previously a Category N (CAT N) vehicle due to crash damage, and bringing it back to life. To make things more interesting, it’s being done entirely with parts purchased through eBay’s Assured Fit, Certified Recycled Parts, and My […]
At Bridge Classic Cars, we always try to do our bit to raise awareness of important causes. When a member of the team was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, it quickly became apparent that several members of the Bridge Classic Cars team have experienced cancer first-hand. After reaching out to our friends and […]
Since its launch in 1994, Race for Life has grown from a single event in Battersea Park to a nationwide fundraiser. Over the past three decades, it has raised over £970 million, funding groundbreaking research that has helped improve cancer survival rates and treatment options. At the weekend, I went to the Race For Life […]
Cazoo had all the potential to be a huge success and to change the car buying process for millions. Founded in 2018 by Alex Chesterman, who also started LoveFilm and Zoopla, Cazoo aimed to make buying a used car as easy as any other online purchase. Despite early success, the company recently entered administration. What […]
This weekend will see the running of the 92nd edition for what is to many, and myself included, the greatest endurance race on earth. The fabled, 24 hours of Le Mans. It is a race that I fell in love with from a very early age thanks to a illustrated book I bought at school […]
Today sees the launch of the brand new Bridge Classic Cars Members’ Club, an exclusive community for classic car enthusiasts across the UK. This is very different to anything we have done before and the whole team is extremely excited to move into a whole new chapter for the business. The Classic Lounge – An […]
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced an investment of over £1 million to aid the UK police in their fight against vehicle crime. This funding will bolster police operations in known theft hotspots and support crucial intelligence-gathering efforts. Earlier this year, JLR’s CEO, Adrian Mardell, strongly disagreed with claims that Range Rovers were particularly susceptible […]
Mauro has been working on getting the MGA Roadster back into its signature vibrant red. Our 1960 MGA Roadster has been perfectly prepared by the paint and body team here at our Suffolk HQ and now that the panels are in paint, the next step is to bring the body of the car in and […]
Our 2010 Jaguar XKR, which recently around at our Pettistree workshops, has been under the car of our technician Jon. The alloy wheels of the car have been removed to be taken off to a local specialist to be refurbished.
Our 1966 Daimler 250 V8 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ for our restoration technician Julian to have a look over before it becomes a new dream classic on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Julian noted a couple of items which needed his attention. Firstly, he had to replace a […]
Jon has been working on our 1989 Daimler Double Six recently to get it back into shape. To begin with, he’s been working inside the cabin of the V12 saloon car to do some work on the dashboard. This is what he did: ”Disconnect battery. Strip dashboard and remove components to facilitate the removal of […]
Our 1959 Jensen 541R, which was delivered to its new owner a few weeks ago, has been collected by the Bridge Classic Cars transport team to make its way back to our Suffolk HQ for a routine check up. As with all of our ground-up builds, we like to see the cars back after completion […]
Our 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe is ready to head off to our safe and secure storage facility, The Hangar, in preparation for its excited new owner to meet it for the first time in the metal. Before then, our transport driver Tony spent the morning cleaning the classic E-Type to get it ready […]
Our 1975 Jensen Intercepter Mk3 has been making massive progress recently in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. With the car being prepared to go into the spray booth for the final time, our fabrication team have cut the body from the frame jig so it can be more easily moved around before it heads into […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been making progress on our 1956 Jensen 541 which is being built up at our Suffolk HQ at the moment. First off, our painter Chris painted the door hinges on the car as soon, the doors will be test fit onto the car and the team begin to align […]
The paintshop at Bridge Classic Cars are always busy! But recently, the booth was cleared for our painter Chris to get some parts for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe project painted. These are running gear/suspension/chassis parts so Chris has sprayed them in a glossy, thick and hard wearing black.
Our stunning 1957 Triumph TR3, which belongs to our friend Karl, has made its way out of hibernation at our secure storage facility recently and back to our Pettistree workshop for the team to take check it over and get it running properly before it heads back out on the road for the summer. Our […]
We’ve welcomed back an old friend to our Suffolk HQ, this beautiful 1964 Jaguar Mk2 3.8. It’s come in for our workshop team to have a look at a few issues reported by the owner so keep an eye out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates very soon.
The workshop team have been continuing on getting our 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe back on the road after its decades long slumber. The final piece of the puzzle was for Jon to diagnose and repair a fault with the speedo in the car. Jon discovered that the drive from the gearbox (which goes […]
We’ve welcomed this stunning, vibrant red classic Triumph TR6 into the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ for the team to take a look at.
This month marks 60 years of production at the Ellesmere Port plant for Vauxhall. The Ellesmere Port facility, built in 1962 and operational by June 1964, initially produced the Vauxhall Viva. Over the years, it became home to recognisable models like the Vauxhall Chevette and, since 1980, has been the birthplace of seven generations of […]
We are very excited to invite you to our wine-tasting event in The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars. Our wine tasting event is completely FREE. We’ve teamed up with Smashing Wines, who are a fantastic local wine company, to bring you a large selection of their wine. From Premier Cru Champagne to Bordeaux’s & Burgundy’s […]
Mauro has been continuing his work on getting our 1960 MGA Roadster ready to get back into colour! He first off finished several pieces of trim with a light skim of filler before getting them into primer to be ready to shoot colour with the rest of the car. With the trims and smaller panels […]