Moving Forward on the 1976 Jensen Interceptor Coupe

Moving Forward on the 1976 Jensen Interceptor Coupe

The workshop team have been hard at it to get all systems up and running on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor Coupe which is in at our Suffolk HQ for restoration. Our technicians Ben and Steve have been working on refitting parts and pieces to the interior of what many consider a ‘British Muscle Car’ whilst […]

A Whole New Look – Adding some attitude to our 1954 Jaguar XK120’B’

The right wheel and tyre combination can instantly change any cars character – it’s one of the first modifications many of us do to our cars whether it be back in our youths or still to this day. As the Bridge Classic Cars team press forward on our one-off 1954 Jaguar XK120’B’ we decided it […]

New Arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ

Every week we welcome a fleet of new cars to the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops. As one leaves, it seems 3 arrive! This week, we’ve welcomed a trio of stunning cars to the Pettistree workshops. 1989 Volkswagen Golf GTi: 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster: 2003 Honda S2000:

Electric Car Prices to Drop as UK Launches £650 Million Grant Scheme

From 16th July 2025, UK drivers will be able to claim up to £3,750 off a new electric car, thanks to a new £650 million government grant aimed at making EVs more affordable and encouraging the transition away from petrol and diesel. The new Electric Car Grant (ECG) will apply to new zero-emission vehicles priced […]

Festival Of Speed 2025

The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 is now finished! We were lucky enough to be there, and it was another incredible event, albeit an extremely hot and sweaty one. Celebrating 75 Years of Formula 1 The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed had a heavy focus on Formula 1. It was all part of the celebration […]

Seabed 2030: Mapping The Ocean Floor

Over 70% of Earth’s surface is covered by the ocean, but only about a quarter of the seafloor has actually been mapped. That’s going to change, though, thanks to a project called Seabed 2030. What is Seabed 2030? The goal of Seabed 2030 is to map every bit of the ocean floor by the year […]

Jaguar Type 00 – Seeing It In Person

Yesterday, I stood next to the Jaguar Type 00. I’ve obviously written about this car before, and I’ve seen images and a range of videos. However, seeing it in person and having a conversation with the Director of Jaguar UK, next to the car, really brought it to life. Attention Grabbing Jaguar Type 00 The […]

RBW EV Cars

RBW EV Cars, the British company making hand-built electric vehicles styled like classic roadsters, is making its first appearance at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Founded in 2017 by Peter Swain and a team of former Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, and Jaguar engineers, RBW doesn’t convert classic cars to EVs; instead, they build from the […]

MG IM5 And IM6 Revealed With Cyberster Black And Cyber X

MG has revealed two new all-electric models at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new MG IM5 saloon and MG IM6 SUV fit under MG’s “Intelligence in Motion” banner, which is all about combining cutting-edge tech with performance and everyday usability. The IM5 is an executive saloon that offers up to 441 miles of […]

Corvette E-Ray Makes UK Debut

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray has officially been revealed in the UK, making its debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, and it looks incredible! This new Corvette has been designed to give everyday usability without compromising on raw performance. Offered as both a coupe and a convertible, […]

Christian Horner Sacked From Red Bull

Red Bull has announced the departure of Christian Horner, ending his two‑decade tenure as Team Principal of Red Bull Racing. Appointed in 2005, Horner led the team to huge success. His leadership secured eight drivers’ championships (four of them with Max Verstappen) and six constructors’ titles, including four with Sebastian Vettel (2010–2013). In a statement, Red […]

Collecting New Motors

Tony collected our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 2+2 along with a bike from WB & Sons.

Boxster Repairs 

Jonn placed the roof of our 2003 Porsche Boxster into the service position and removed the necessary covers to access the top of the engine. He then removed the air pipes and disconnected both the battery and the electrical connections to the starter motor. After unbolting and removing the old starter, a new unit was […]

500SL Grille

The workshop team has finished cleaning and polishing the grille of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. IThe grille was then rebuilt with new screws.

Painting A Classic Pickup

Painting of the wooden side pieces in the bed of our 1951 Austin Devon.

Ignition Switch

The starter of our 1984 Morgan 4/4 was engaging after the key was removed. The ignition switch was removed and checked for faults. The switch had fallen apart internally and was beyond repair, so a new switch was ordered

Oil Leak

Jonn found a small oil leak coming from a side cover plate gasket on our 1973 Jaguar E-Type. The plate was removed, both surfaces cleaned, and a new gasket fitted.

Underseal

Our 1963 Rover P4 has had underseal applied to help keep the car in good condition now and in the future.

Engine Bay 

Various engine bay components have been replaced on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL.

Making our Porsche beep again.

Jonn removed the steering wheel on our 1973 Porsche 914 Blue to address an issue with the horn, which was sounding continuously. He resolved the fault to restore normal operation.

Electric issues with our Daimler

John began work on our 1985 Daimler DS420 Limo, which had come in for recommissioning and presented several electrical issues. He first addressed the non-functional hazard lights. Upon inspection of the switch wiring, he discovered that the power supply to the switch was under 9 volts. When power was supplied directly from the battery, the […]

Appraisal and repairs of our Austin Healey

Jonn continued with the appraisal and repair work on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite. He checked the oil levels in both the rear axle and gearbox, topping up where necessary, and proceeded to grease all lubrication points. The brakes were stripped down and inspected, then cleaned and adjusted. He investigated an issue with the […]

Repairs on our Mercedes 500 SL

Jonn sourced and fitted headlight wipers to our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL in grey. He then built up the front bumper using a new fitting kit, fully assembling it on the floor. With the lower front valance already loosely in place, he aligned and loosely fitted the bumper. The chrome sections were slackened to allow […]

Paint work on our Mercedes 500SL

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Repairing rust on our Mercedes

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 […]

A new rubber seal for our MGB GT

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 […]

New upholstery for our Defender

Lydia has been working on your 2010 land Rover Defender focusing on the interior specifically the windows.

Wiring repairs on our Rover P4

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, […]

Fitting headlights on our Mercedes 500SL

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 […]

Prepping our Audi 70L for paint

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.