Our 2002 Ducati 900SS has made its way to its new home with its lucky new owner, Nic. Nic recently won our limited edition superbike last week and we wish him many happy miles with this incredible machine.
The Bridge Classic Cars team have welcomed back a previous project into our Suffolk HQ to carry out a couple of bits on this beautiful classic. Our technician Julian has removed all fuel lines and the fuel tank in order to carry out work on the fuel system. Whilst the fuel tank was out, he […]
AC Cars, Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has started the first dynamic demonstrations and experience drives of the new AC Cobra GT Roadster. This highly anticipated sports car is being showcased to clients and VIP guests, giving them the opportunity to experience its performance firsthand. A New Chapter at Donington Park The dynamic demonstrations mark […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been working on carrying out a few jobs on our classic TR7 ahead of its live draw and eventual delivery to its lucky new owner. First up, Julian worked on the rear suspension of the classic sports car. He replaced the upper and lower trailing arm bushes before removing […]
Our technician Julian has been hard at work with the rebuild of our 1975 Cobra Replica. With the engine back in the newly painted frame, he could begin to get the various system test hit and then fully placed into the car such as the cooling system, as well as some of the various brackets […]
Our technician Steve has been working on fitting up the brakes to our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. The first step in the process is for Steve to make up the new metal pipework and fit the necessary flexi-hoses to the system.
Between the 12th and 16th of June 2024, there will be a sale of vintage fairground rides and vehicles. Announced by Joby Carter, there are some extraordinary items that will be available to purchase and I have no doubt it will attract a wide range of collectors and enthusiasts. Perhaps the main event of the […]
Last week, Mark Harper, Secretary of State for the Department for Transport, addressed an event hosted by the Historic & Classic Vehicles Alliance (HCVA) at Bicester Heritage. He called on the classic car industry and its enthusiasts to assist in safeguarding the future of historic vehicles. During his speech, MP Harper announced an eight-week consultation […]
The shortlist for the Newspress Awards 2024 has been announced, revealing who is in the running to be recognised as the stars of the UK’s automotive journalism and PR industries. We have made the shortlist in 3 separate categories – me in the Automotive Rising Star (Journalist) of the Year sponsored by Suzuki, Nick in […]
The Rover 75…is it a future classic or one that’ll be forgotten? What about if you whack an MG badge on it, add the ZT styling and upgrades and drop the mighty Ford Mustang 4.6 V8 in it. Now we’re talking! Let’s talk about this very special car, underneath you might say ‘it’s a Rover’ […]
RM Sotheby’s first auction at Cliveden House is fast approaching. On the 12th of June 2024, in the beautiful Berkshire countryside, just a short distance from London, some incredible cars are going to be on offer. Set to be an annual fixture, the Cliveden House Auction perfectly complements RM Sotheby’s London sale in November. 1960 […]
Morgan Motor Company and Pininfarina S.p.A. have joined forces to create Midsummer, an incredible tribute to the golden age of European barchetta designs. This exclusive model, limited to just 50 units, combines the shared vision and craftsmanship of these two legendary coachbuilders. The Genesis of Midsummer Midsummer represents a unique collaboration between Morgan and Pininfarina, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2024 Ipswich, May 2024 – Several members of the Bridge Classic Cars team recently set out to investigate a rumoured barn find. What they found was a 1952 Austin A40 Cabriolet bodied by Jensen that had been securely stored away in a locked metal shed since at least 1987. The team […]
Our 1991 Jaguar XJS Le Mans is soon to be honest way to its lucky new owner after being through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions just over a week ago. Jon, one of our restoration technicians, has been going through the car to check everything over. Before carrying out the final road tests, Jon a loose […]
Steve has been working on the 1955 MG TF in the workshop of our Suffolk HQ. To begin with, Steve stripped down the carburettors on the 1500cc 4-cylinder as the front unit was leaking and had a sticking piston. With a new set of seals and gaskets, Steve worked his magic to get both units […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2024 Historical Rarity: 1905 Riley 9hp, Believed to be Experimental Design, Offered for Sale Bridge Classic Cars are offering collectors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a true piece of automotive history: a meticulously restored 1905 Riley 9hp, believed to be an experimental design from the pioneering days of British motoring. This […]
For Immediate Release 16th May 2024 Bridge Classic Cars Unveils Exclusive Members’ Club at Their Brand New Venue – The Classic Lounge Woodbridge, UK – May 2024 – Bridge Classic Cars is thrilled to announce the launch of the Bridge Classic Cars Members’ Club, an exclusive community for classic car enthusiasts across the UK. This […]
The Bridge Classic Cars trim team have been working on finishing up the interior of our 1985 Citroen CX25 GTi. Lydia has installed the recovered rear seats in place, and at the same time changed over the armrests and and centre console to match the rest of the interior in the correct fabric.
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. This might seem like an odd way to start an article on a classic car website but, over the last 18 months, we have been working to build a community of enthusiasts that not only assist each other with car-related issues, but also offer support in times of […]
Every year the Ipswich Transport Museum runs an event that sees 500 cars drive in convoy from Christchurch Park in Ipswich all the way to Felixstowe seafront where they park up for the afternoon. The entire journey is through streets lined with people all waiting to catch a glimpse of their favourite classic, for many […]
The UK’s used car market has kicked off 2024 with an impressive first quarter, experiencing a 6.5% increase in sales. 1,967,923 used cars were purchased, marking the strongest start to a year since the pre-pandemic heights of 2019. This update comes from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), indicating a positive trend that’s […]
Since 1966, Hethel (a quiet part of Norfolk) has been home to the development of some of the most exciting and innovative cars of our time. The Bridge Classic Cars team have organised a very special trip to Hethel to experience, first-hand, what goes on at the Lotus factory. You will get to see the […]
Last week, the Bridge Classic Cars transport team loaded up our 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider and headed off to its new owner – Lee. Lee won our Alfa Romeo Spider a couple of months ago but the car has been in our safe and secure storage facility, The Hangar, whilst Lee organised a space for […]
The fabrication team have been working on repairing the valance on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. Our fabricator Chris has worked his magic on the front end of this classic British pickup in order to get it fitted up perfectly. Each section has been carefully templated and made by hand specifically for that section and […]
Jon has been working on getting our stunning 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe fired up for the first time in nearly 20 years! Working through each of the systems, Jon has meticulously checked and double checked each part of the classic Jaguar. To begin with, Jon fit the new oil filter to the straight-six […]
Earlier today, several members of the Bridge Classic Cars team headed to Ipswich to take a look at a true barn find. We’d heard about it but we hadn’t seen it so we had no idea the condition of the car that had been safely locked away since at least 1987. When we arrived, we […]
Our technician Jon has been diving deeper into the 1962 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe currently in our care for its new owner. As part of the appraisal process, he has drained the engine of oil and all fluids along with removing the oil filter to inspect. As part of removing the fluids, the team […]
With our C-Type getting closer and closer to being completed every day, the team have had a few jobs to do before the car was due to be transported to a local specialist to protect the Seafoam Green paintwork for many years to come. First up, the team had some repairs to do on the […]
As part of our stewardship of the 1939 Jaguar SS100, our transport team have been to pickup a very important crate. This crate contains all of the spare parts and sundries needed for our vintage Jaguar to take part and charge on in the Mille Miglia. Even though the event is now more of a […]
With the exterior panels such as the front and rear wings being worked on in the prep area of our Suffolk HQ, the body shell of our 1960 MGA has been into the paint booth for its date with the spray gun. Our technician Mauro, who has been working on this project, has laid down […]