Our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has had a special delivery at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of more parts sent over by its owner for our team to organise and assess as the cars restoration journey begins here at our restoration workshops in Suffolk.
Steve has been working on the 1967 Mercedes SL250 ‘Pagoda’ here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk. This time, he has been servicing the beautiful straight-six. After removing the various filters, and thoroughly cleaning out their respective housings, Steve gapped the new spark plugs before fitting them to the car and running it […]
Our fabrication team have been diving into our 1963 Rover P4 deeper and have been finding areas of the classic saloon that need attention. Our technician Rob, has been getting to the root cause of the corrosion issues in the classic Rover. He has been looking into the right hand A post, and has found […]
Our workshop team have been busy working on the driveline of our 1960 Jensen 541R as it begins the next phase of its restoration journey. Our technician Paul has been working on the pair of 541’s which are currently being restored by our workshop. This time, Paul has been working on the brake system for […]
Our technician Steve has been diving into the 1968 MGC Roadster which is currently in the workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars. As part of the cars assessment, the team found that there was a very small weep coming from one of the core plugs in the engine block, so this would need to be […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Winning a classic car for just a few pounds is always an exciting prospect. However, imagine winning your dream classic without having to pay a penny. The winner of today’s competition will receive 5 free tickets into one of our current competitions. […]
Today, Pete has fitted the DAB antenna, hands free microphone and made adaptions to the way the stereo cage fits in the dash using some hand made rubber spacers. He has made a minor repair and location change to the sun visor clamp as this was sitting wonky and looks to have done so from […]
We have so much going on at Bridge Classic Cars Competitions right now; cars coming in, cars going out, cars finding new homes, cash alternatives flying about all over the placed. It’s difficult to keep up! So I thought I’d do a weekly round up of all competition car updates for you. I’m really sorry […]
We have a great range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars. Today’s winner will be the lucky recipient of one of our bottles of wine. The bottle will be personally selected by Craig, Managing Director, and will be with the winner in time to enjoy a glass or […]
This style of jacket first appeared in the 1930s however, it wasn’t until the 1960s when the Harrington Jacket really took on its classic and stylish persona. You can celebrate 20 years of Bridge Classic Cars with our classic Camel Trojan Harrington Jacket. Worn by Steve McQueen, James Dean and Frank Sinatra (to name just a few), […]
Our friends at Heart of Suffolk Distillery have kindly provided today’s prize in the form of three 20cl bottles of their gin. Styled on a London Dry Gin, Betty’s has a slight orange undertone and is best served with a slice of orange, a handful of ice and premium tonic water. This complements the nine […]
Tom Hartley Jnr has been given the job of selling Bernie Ecclestone’s collection of Grand Prix and Formula 1 cars. At 94 years old, Ecclestone, the former commercial rights holder of Formula 1, is the man widely credited with transforming the sport into the global phenomenon it is today. His personal collection of 69 historic […]
Prince Albert II of Monaco has recently been test-driving the Pioneer 25, a hydrogen-powered racing car developed by Extreme H. These tests took place ahead of the Monaco Hydrogen Alliance’s annual forum, where the Prince drove the car from the Palace of Monaco through the principality’s streets, as you would have seen in Formula 1 […]
Kindly provided by Ress, this pendant is made from 3 grams of Michael Schumacher’s first Formula 1 car. It comes with a certificate of authenticity and is going to be a perfect gift for any Formula 1 fan. Thank you to Mike and the rest of the team for this incredible prize!
Christmas can be a lonely and difficult time for people in care, so for the 2nd year running the Bridge Classic Cars team have loaded up our hamper and headed out on the road with a fleet of classics to try and spread the festive cheer. Molly, the Bridge Classic Cars team and the other […]
On 5th December 2024, a small group of us from Bridge Classic Cars took part in our second Mince Pie Drive. This is where we take some of our classic and special cars to local care homes for the residents and staff to take a closer look at. We also take lots of mince pies […]
Limited100 is based in Nottingham and specialises in limited edition, handcrafted automotive wall art. The name explains the concept very well, each print is limited to just 100 examples and each individual order is numbered with where it fits in the run of 100. The subject of the prints is always a desirable car and […]
It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were talking about this year’s Goodwood Revival, but the early bird tickets for 2025 are already available! The 2025 event will follow the same format as the 2024 Revival with all 15 of the races only involving cars powered by sustainable fuel! All competitors must use fuel […]
It’s a busy Mini today in the workshops as we prepare for our Cooper S to be delivered to Geoff later in the week. We’ve carried out the pre delivery inspection and noticed a fuel leak from carb float bowl. We’ve taken the car outside to warm her up. Checked for previous fuel leak and […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 A classic print for a modern world It’s a timeless design that’s graced everything from classic cars to stately homes. It’s roots can be traced back to medieval Scottish farmers and but its look comes from the style and sophistication of the […]
Boreham Motorworks has announced the launch date of its all-new Ford Escort Mk1, a modern reimagining of the iconic and extremely well-loved model. On Thursday 12th December 2024, at 9am, the car will finally be revealed for the first time. The new model will pay tribute to the Escort’s RS lineage and has been designed […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 If there’s one thing that petrolheads enjoy as much as their cars, it’s car-related merchandise. That’s why we are very excited to give away a collection of MG & Mitsubishi branded merchandise to today’s lucky winner. The most up to date list […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Winning a classic car for just a few pounds is always an exciting prospect. However, imagine winning your dream classic without having to pay a penny. The winner of today’s competition will receive £100 of site credit added to their account. This […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Coachbuilt Whisky is a premium blended Scotch whisky that combines spirits from Scotland’s five whisky regions – Speyside, Highland, Islay, Campbeltown, and Lowlands. The blending process results in a rich, deep, and complex flavour profile, which is then further enhanced by finishing […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 In the New Forest in Hampshire, you’ll find one of the most interesting places for petrolheads – the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. Although, even if you aren’t a typical “car person”, the museum is still an incredible place to visit. Established […]
In one of the final auctions of 2024, Collecting Cars is offering a special Land Rover Collection. The online sale will run from December 1st to December 8th and will include some of the most sought-after Land Rovers in the world. Land Rovers In The Auction Perhaps the main event of the sale is a […]
It’s Friday, which means the latest episode of Torque Show! Molly, Rob and Gordon sit down in the Classic Lounge to talk about the latest classic (and not so classic) car news that has happened this week. With it being the end of the year, it is well and truly awards season… @TopGear have named […]
The SEAT Leon is 25 years old this year. Since its release in 1999, the Leon has been extremely popular in the compact car sector. Over the years, SEAT has sold more than 2.5 million units of the Leon worldwide making it one of the most successful SEAT cars to be made. Four Generations of […]
British car production saw a drop of 15.3% in October, with 77,484 vehicles manufactured, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline. This downturn was largely attributed to ongoing factory retooling for next-generation zero-emission vehicles, as reported by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Both domestic and export markets experienced setbacks, with output falling […]
A preserved Bugatti from the 1930s, once owned by the King of Belgium, has been awarded the title of Car of the Year at the International Historic Motoring Awards (IHMA). Sponsored by Lockton Insurance, the event took place at the Peninsula London on November 22nd, and showcased excellence in the world of classic and collector […]