In this week’s Torque Show – Craig, Rob and Nick sit down to talk about the automotive news on everyone’s lips: The Rebrand of @jaguarcars . We have a chat about our history with Jaguar’s such as our E-Type competitions, caring for a real SS100, building our idea of the perfect ‘Fast Cat’ and some of […]
Toyota has recently demonstrated a concept model that explores how hydrogen gas, which is generated while driving, can be used to potentially increase the efficiency of liquid hydrogen as fuel. By capturing vaporised hydrogen, known as “boil-off gas,” which is typically lost to the atmosphere, this new technology could improve energy efficiency making it a […]
Our friends at H&H Classics have had a very successful 2024 so far and I’m sure that will continue as they host their final auction of the year – the Winter Classic Car Sale, at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens on Wednesday, November 27th. Rare and Desirable Cars The auction will feature 135 lots including some single-owner […]
A few little electrical issues have occurred on our 1936 Riley Nine so we’ve welcomed the car back in to look at the problem. Turns out, a mouse has made it’s way in and has chewed on a few wires. We have addressed the issues, tidied up the wiring and the car is good to […]
The UK automotive industry is highly likely to miss electric vehicle sales targets for 2024. As a result, manufacturers could face penalties due to the rules set out by the UK government in the Zero Emissions Vehicles Mandate. Nissan has stepped up and is pushing for the government to review the mandate in order to […]
Last night, Craig and I were in London for the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2024. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House which was a stunning venue for the night. I was fortunate enough to be shortlisted in the Rising Star category and, although I didn’t win, I had a great time and it was […]
Our 1979 Ferrari 400 has gone into the next round of preparation by our workshop. This time, Jon and Pete have been on the underside of the classic V12 grand tourer to get it back up and running properly. Jon began by fitting up new front brake pads into the calipers before turning his attention […]
The little 1970 Fiat 500 has been on the ramps at our Suffolk HQ for the team to get the last few bits and pieces done on the car before it is handed over to our marketing team to become a future competition car. Jon has recently replaced the track rod ends on the car […]
Our workshop are a bit of a dab hand when it comes to Jensen’s – it is without doubt the most frequent car that we have restored in nearly 20 years. The most recent 541 which our team have been working is this beautiful Grey 1956 Jensen 541. Most recently, Jon has been working on […]
Our technician Jon recently worked on getting our 1974 Triumph TR6 to head off to its new home after recently being won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions by Michael. One of the last jobs to do before it was handed over to our logistics coordinator, Tony, to deliver was to replace the starter motor of […]
Recently, we welcomed a new addition to our Suffolk HQ with this stunning 1967 Mercedes 250SL Pagoda which was recently picked up by our transport coordinator, Tony. Once safely back at our workshops, the team took their time to take a look through the classic German GT car as part of the cars appraisal, where […]
On November 19, 2024, Jaguar launched its new (and very different) branding strategy as part of its transition to an all-electric vehicle lineup by 2025. Jaguar described the change as a way to “reinvent the modern luxury experience” but, in the process seem to have caused an online debate about history, legacy, the future, and […]
Jaguar has officially rebranded today. The reimagining of its iconic brand identity gives a nod to Jaguar’s founder, Sir William Lyons, and his philosophy of “Copy Nothing.” The common theme throughout the new branding is Exuberant Modernism, which looks to show Jaguar as a brand with fearless creativity and original thinking. “Jaguar has its roots […]
Alan Mann Racing (AMR), has joined Boreham Motorworks as its in-house high-performance division. This collaboration will bring AMR’s racing history together with Boreham’s performance engineering which will further add to the current offerings of the DRVN Automotive Group. This move is made even more special as 2024 marks AMR’s 60th anniversary. Beginning the next chapter […]
It’s almost a decade since a MINI Cooper Convertible was produced at MINI Plant Oxford. However, that changes today as production of the open-top icon starts again! Production of the convertible Cooper will run alongside the MINI Cooper 3-Door and 5-Door models already produced at the plant. With the convertible now joining the lineup, Oxford […]
This weeks Torque Show comes to you from the @ClassicMotorShowNEC at the Birmingham NEC. The team got the chance to have a chat with some of our friends such as Ben from @dadcars about what makes the ultimate family car, Anthony Hamilton (father of racing drivers Sir Lewis Hamilton and Nicolas Hamilton) about his recent […]
Barn finds are always exciting and this one, as it is just down the road from us here in Suffolk, is extra exciting as the two cars discovered are going up for sale in an auction hosted by Reeman Danise on Saturday 16th November. 1952 Mercedes-Benz 220 Type A Cabriolet (Reg. FCF 902D) With only […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2024 Bridge Classic Cars, an award-winning classic car restoration business, is taking a big step into the world of sustainability by running all of its competition cars on sustainable synthetic fuel. Every week, the Pettistree-based team hold a live draw where one lucky person wins a classic car for just a […]
At Bridge Classic Cars, we’ve always been passionate about keeping the past alive in the form of all of the classic cars that enter the workshop. Each one, regardless of make and model, comes with a story from the time it left the production line to the day it arrived here with us. In essence, […]
Our brightwork has returned from the chromers/polishers this week. Wyatt Polishing have done an incredible job as always on our Aston chrome work. Tony has photographed and sorted through all of the pieces and stored them away safely ready for reassembly.
To celebrate 20 years of the CSR chassis, Caterham has released a very limited-edition car in the form of the Seven CSR Twenty. There will only be 20 vehicles made and these will be exclusively for UK customers. To make the Seven CSR Twenty even more special, it is the first vehicle that will be […]
Nick and I were out filming again, this shoot was a little different. We ventured down the road into the quaint market town of Wickham Market. We had planned to shoot on the market square but unfortunately there wasn’t any spaces. This meant we had to come up with a different plan of action. Whilst […]
Our 1961 Austin Mini has been in the workshop being checked over by Jonn. Here are his notes: Clean outlets and refit rad hoses. Carry out vacuum test. Fit a small washer to heater valve to help seal. Re vacuum test and tighten all hose clips. Refill with new coolant. Raise in air and clean […]
On Friday, we spent the day at the NEC for the Classic Motor Show 2024. Molly, Craig, Nick, and I all got in the Bridge Classic Cars Hilux early so we could get to the show as it was opening. As always, there was so much to see that one day wasn’t enough to get […]
The team are back again in the Classic Lounge for this week’s Torque Show! Molly, Craig and Rob sit down to talk about some very exciting news looking forward into the future of Bridge Classic Cars. We talk about our latest competition, the 2024 MG Cyberster – an all-electric sports car from MG which is […]
The first customer Speed Six Continuation Series car has been finished, and is soon going to be delivered to its new American owner. This delivery will be the first time a new Bentley Speed Six has been delivered since 1930. Commissioned just over 12 months ago, the classically curated Speed Six looks incredible in Parsons […]
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 […]