John refitted the exhaust on our 1972 Triumph Stag following its repair, using new rubbers to secure it in place.
Jonn continued work on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 with the arrival of the throttle bar bushes. He used trimmed P-clips to secure the new bushes within the existing brackets and determined the most effective method for mounting before proceeding with fitting them back onto the car. The rod position on the end of the […]
Full highlights and photo gallery of the day We will be at the Newton Commercial Open Day on Thursday 12th June 2025 at Eastlands Industrial Estate, Leiston. The event will run from 2pm to 6pm with live demos from the Newton Commercial team, factory tours, classic cars to look at, and a charity raffle. We’ll […]
Tony packed up our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S to be delivered to the lucky winner Derek Brooks.
Lydia has been carefully fitting carpets for our 1976 Jensen Interceptor.
Greg removed the old corroded battery tray from our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i Silver and replaced it with a bespoke fabricated unit. He then applied paint protection and sealed the area to ensure durability and resistance to future corrosion.
Tony collected the headlights for our 1954 Jaguar XK120 Cream from Crawley.
Jonn fitted a new manifold-to-downpipe gasket on our 1984 Morgan 4/4, ensuring it was properly sealed and securely fastened. A new starter motor was sourced, but it proved to be the incorrect type.
Volvo Cars has just revealed a world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, designed to deliver smarter, more personalised protection in real-world crashes. The new safety belt will make its official debut in the fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026 and will use data from both inside and outside the car to adjust how it responds to different […]
Tony spends a lot of time on the road covering hundreds of miles every single week, picking up and delivering classic cars all over the country. Whether he’s taking one of our competition winners’ their new cars or collecting a barn find to bring back to the workshop for a full restoration, Tony can usually […]
There are some cars that are very special but look like any other car on the road. One example of that is this very cool Skoda Superb. You probably can’t tell, but this car is actually bulletproof! How Do You Make A Car Bulletproof? There is a company called UTAC Special Vehicles that can make […]
While on our Great Northern Road Trip, Craig, Nick, and I had the pleasure of staying in the Buxton Crescent Hotel. Obviously, this is a stunning hotel and a fantastic place to stay, but for someone like me who enjoys the story of how and why things came to be in the first place, the […]
Ben worked on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor by scraping down the underside in preparation for protective coating, working alongside Greg to mask off the suspension and paintwork. He then sprayed the underside with 3M underseal, taking care to touch in any hard-to-reach areas for full coverage. The rear springs were also prepped for finishing, with […]
Jonn investigated an exhaust blow on our 1984 Morgan 4/4, traced to the joint between the manifold and downpipe. He applied heat to release and remove the downpipe nuts and studs, then cleaned both mating surfaces as thoroughly as possible given the limited access. The starter motor was removed in preparation for fitting a new […]
John traced a fault in the wiring on our 1978 MG Midget 1500 and identified a section of melted wiring as the source of the issue. He removed the damaged wiring and installed a replacement to restore proper electrical function. Jonn brought our 1978 MG Midget out from the Classic Lounge and conducted a road […]
While the paint shop was carrying out fit-up work on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, damage occurred to the boot catch area. The newly installed metalwork had become significantly distorted, which resulted in the catch U-bolt being pulled from its fixings. Pete has since repaired the affected section, reshaping the metal and reinforcing it […]
Greg carried out cleaning work on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, focusing on the wheel arches and removing the existing undercoat. This preparation is essential ahead of applying a fresh layer of undercoat to ensure proper adhesion and protection.
Mauro applied epoxy primer to the floor panels and gearbox tunnel of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, followed by a coat of direct-to-metal satin black paint to provide a durable and protective finish.
For a long time, we have been in the fortunate position to call former Vauxhall Managing Director, Stephen Norman, a friend of Bridge Classic Cars. While Stephen may have retired from the automotive industry a little while ago, we have always followed the progress of the position he once held. That’s why we are pleased […]
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from our visit to Crich Tramway Village. I knew there’d be trams, obviously. But what I didn’t expect was to step into a fully recreated street that could very easily be mistaken for a village where people still live and work. Cobbled roads, vintage shopfronts, original signs from […]
We’ve had a whole host of new arrivals over the past week or so! From old to brand new, the team always look forward to welcoming any car to our Pettistree workshops. 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi: 1995 TVR Chimaera: 2003 Porsche Boxster: 2004 Alpina Roadster S: 2007 Range Rover: 2014 Range Rover Sport: 2024 Lotus […]
While we were on our great northern road trip, Craig spent the day at the “Peaks Sale” auction hosted by H&H Classics. Held at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, the auction saw nearly 100 lots sold, with total sales going above £1.7 million and over 70% of vehicles finding new homes. A 1961 Jaguar MkII […]
Tucked away in Ambergate, there’s a blue building that might normally be easy to drive past without paying too much attention. However, as we knew what was inside, we made sure to call in to The Great British Car Journey. The layout of the museum flows chronologically, which works well. You start with the likes […]
Housed in the former Rolls-Royce Light Alloy Foundry, the Great Northern Classics building itself has an incredible history. Constructed in the 1930s, it once produced components for the Merlin engines that powered Spitfires, Lancasters, and Hurricanes. Today, it’s been turned into part museum, part workshop, part classroom, and full petrolhead paradise! When Nick and I […]
The Classic Lounge | Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH Please note: this is a ticketed event, and tickets will be checked upon arrival. It is with great pleasure that we invite you to an Evening With two influential figures in the classic car auction world, Paul Cheetham and James McWilliam […]
Ben continued work on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor by fitting the hood stay and making adjustments to the dampers. He cleaned and polished the washer jets to improve their appearance and functionality, and cut new rubber gaskets for the wiper chrome bezels. With these components prepared, he proceeded with fitting the new parts in place.
Škoda has shown off its latest concept, an electric reinterpretation of the Favorit, the brand’s popular hatchback from the late 1980s. The new design aims to combine modern electric tech with nods to a car that once reshaped Škoda’s future. The Favorit concept is the latest example in Škoda’s ongoing project to reimagine some of […]
Pete removed the rear H-frame from our 1978 Mercedes 350SL and began trimming back to the chassis tail ends in preparation for fitting the new rear crossmember, which will be tied into the replacement boot floor. Despite the location being deep behind the bodywork, corrosion was still present in these areas. Fortunately, the acid dip […]
When Nick and I started out on the first leg of the Bridge Classic Cars Great Northern Road Trip, we were looking forward to seeing the landscape change from the flat fields of Suffolk into the hilly terrain of the Peak District. Our car of choice for driving the 100+ miles was a 2021 Audi […]
Lydia has fitted a brand new set of green carpets in the Austin Devon Pickup.