I just had to drop you a message and congratulate you on the way you have run the competition and delivered the mgc – the car is exactly as described if not better. The delivery was executed professionally and promptly by Tony and it was a pleasure to meet him. I will send you some […]
Bridge Classic Cars is beginning its mission to change the future of the automotive industry with its latest car competition. The Pettistree-based classic car experts are offering you the chance to win a brand new 2024 all-electric MG Cyberster, an EV that has the potential to change the perception of electric vehicles forever. As part […]
The UK new car market saw a decline of 6.0% in October, compared to last year, with only 144,288 new vehicle registrations, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This is the second market drop this year. Fleet sales, which have held relatively steady through most of the year, also fell in […]
Our technician Steve has been working his magic on the 1975 Cobra project in our workshops ahead of its inspection and tests. This time, Steve has been working on getting the brake hard lines routed safely throughout the engine bay of the replica. After working out the best route for the lines, Steve could get […]
The progress on our 1956 Jensen 541 is flying along as the car heads towards initial road tests very soon around the area of the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. Before then, the team still have a bit of work to do. This time the team have been working on the inside of the classic GT […]
Our paint and body team have been working their magic with the Dino 246GTS we have at our Suffolk HQ for restoration. Like all of our restoration projects, the team here are obsessed with the details as that is where we strive for perfection and the 1973 Dino 246GTS is no exception. Chris, our head […]
Our technician Jon has been busy working on getting our 1960 Triumph TR3A back up to scratch here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. To Begin with, Jon checked the roof on the classic sports car to make sure it fit and there was no damage along with checking the side screens. With the side […]
Molly recently sat down to speak to Clement from Smashing Wines about our upcoming wine tasting event and a very special competition that is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. Wine, classic cars, competition winners – a perfect Friday night.
Over the last few days, almost everyone has had their say on the Autumn 2024 Budget. While, from what I’ve seen anyway, opinion has mostly been negative, there is some good news for us classic car enthusiasts and owners. Despite the announced increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) from 10% to 18% at the lower […]
This week, a car collector and race team owner took delivery of a very special vehicle – Maserati’s most powerful track-only car, the MCXtrema! The delivery took place at Sytner Maserati Ascot in Berkshire where the sight of the car must have created quite a stir. The Maserati MCXtrema Known as “The Beast of Modena,” […]
Our Rover 75 has been though paint and is now back in colour having been prepared by paint technician Mauro. Next job is to flat and polish the car before reassembly in the coming weeks.
In this episode of the Torque Show – Molly, Craig and Rob sit down to talk about all of the goings-on at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ including recent live draws, workshop updates and some recent automotive news. But this episode is mostly from the heart. The team talk about people’s deep connections to cars, […]
There are certain cars that make us stare and admire them no matter how much time has passed since they rolled off the production line. Some obvious ones include the Jaguar E-Type and the Lamborghini Countach. These are the types of cars that are considered iconic but, what is it about them that makes them […]
Just like to say thank you for looking after the Stag roof during the summer. Also, the guy who looked after us while they attached the roof – I think his name was Nick – was very kind and particularly good with my wife, who has Alzheimer’s. He made us coffee and showed us some […]
IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) is edging closer and closer for our Cobra project. Every step of the way it is vital that the rules are met in order for the car to pass. The front part of the wiring loom was very untidy and too long so we have now cut it down to length, […]
As we have donated something for an auction being hosted by Operation Santa Appeal, we got a mention on their social media!
On 30th October, the National Motorcycle Museum will be host of the Classic Motorcycle Auction from H&H Classics. With over 265 classic motorcycles and vintage scooters up for sale, the auction will be one of the biggest bike auctions held by H&H. The bikes on offer actually cover more than 100 years of bike history […]
On Tuesday we called up Garry Smith to tell him the amazing news that he’s now the proud owner of our 2010 Land Rover Defender 90. Having been with us here at Bridge Classic Cars for a number of years this car was an exciting but emotional give away for us…especially me! This has been […]
Work continues on our 1977 Triumph 2500 TC. Jon is still busy getting the car ready for the oad. He has clean out the thermostat housing and fitted a new thermostat. The top rad hose and temp sender bulb have been fitted. We have noticed the vacuum system has a slight pressure loss so Jon […]
A fantastic local organisation, the Ipswich Transport Museum has just launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £100,000 to help them restore the oldest surviving Eastern Counties bus. The vehicle in question is known affectionately as the “Tinkling Tillings” due to the distinctive noise it used to make when it was moving. ‘We think the body […]
I just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting Tony again, & thank you for delivering to me a wonderful car. Also a big thank you to all the team at Bridge Classics for providing & preparing a stunning vehicle for the competition. I consider myself extremely fortunate & lucky to now be the […]
I recently heard about the Gibbs Aquada and, after a bit of research, thought it sounded like a vehicle that could have been something very special but, for whatever reason, it never reached anywhere close to its full potential! Amphibious Cars Amphibious cars have never quite worked out. If you look at the Amphicar, for […]
Jon has been busy in our workshop! In this update, he has began repairs on the 1977 Triumph 2500TC which is in with our team at our Suffolk HQ to be recommissioned. First off, was a couple of simple jobs such as fixing a brake/stop light and replacing the windscreen wipers before Jon could move […]
Our workshop is well versed in all things Jensen 541 – having restored over a dozen of these classic GT cars (with 2 more in our workshop currently going through their restoration journey). So, when it comes to getting this beautiful 1956 Jensen 541 back up and running the team were eager to jump in. […]
Our technician Steve has been working on the 1975 Cobra Replica, checking off the jobs needed to get the ready for its inspection and certification. At this point, Steve has been working on the throttle cable to control that thunderous V8 that lives under the bonnet. After test fitting, Steve noted that the access hole […]
The gearbox for our 1960 Jensen 541R project is back in the building. The transmission had been with a trusted specialist for a rebuild as part of the project to get this incredible classic GT back on the road.
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop team have been going full steam ahead with preparing the 1979 Ferrari 400. Our technician, Jon, has been heading up the project from the moment the car came into our workshop a couple of months ago. To begin with, Jon has had to replace the heater valve nestled deep under […]
After being transported to our friends at Auto Transmissions, our 1973 Rover P5 had some mobile work completed by Jonn and John. Here are Jonn’s notes about the repair: Travel to Mersea island to attend to car. Poor running reported. Strip carbs and remove float bowl tops. Clean out. Remove suction Chambers and blow through […]
In this week’s Torque Show, the Bridge Classic Cars team sit down to talk about how online car platforms are changing and the impact that has on both traders and consumers, before having a chat about a very important moment in every petrolheads life… when we passed our driving tests of the back of a […]
To celebrate 60 years of the Aston Martin and James Bond relationship, Aston Martin has released the DB12 Goldfinger Edition. Limited to just 60 units, this car has been created by Aston’s personalisation and bespoke service – Q by Aston Martin. DB12 Goldfinger It was back in 1964 when the DB5 first appeared alongside James […]