Our restoration technician Jon always has something on his ramp here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ, this time its our 1991 Mercedes 300CE. This 1990’s Coupe was recently won, but the winner decided to take the cash alternative instead of the car, so the Bridge Classic Cars team carried out the PDI on the […]
The 1998 TVR Chimaera has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our restoration technician Jon to carry out the cars PDI and check a non-start issue since it was won by Christopher. Jon carried out his usual PDI criteria but also looked into a non-start issue. On inspection, Jon found the battery was […]
RM Sotheby’s are selling what many consider to be the most significant Formula 1 car ever to go to auction. It is the McLaren MP4/6 that Ayrton Senna won the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix with, his first ever home circuit victory. The car, chassis MP4/6/1, is currently for sale from today through until Thursday 11th December […]
Ipswich Town beat Coventry City 3 – 0 at Portman Road, ending Coventry’s five-game winning run in the Championship. After Sindre Walle Egeli scored just before half-time, George Hirst doubled the lead after 60 minutes before Marcelino Núñez scored the third during the five minutes of injury time. It was a fantastic result that bumped […]
At Bridge Classic Cars, we’ve always believed prize draws should be fair, transparent and responsible. It’s how we’ve run our competitions from day one. We have always had a clear set of rules and have made everything as open and honest as possible. So we’re proud to say we’re now officially listed as a signatory […]
Fifty years after the Lotus Esprit made its debut at the 1975 Paris Motor Show, British firm Encor has unveiled the Series 1; its respectful, ground-up remastering of the original Esprit S1, now made of carbon fibre and reengineered for the 21st century. Limited to just 50 cars, the Encor Series 1 aims to preserve […]
We’ve had two new arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop here in our Suffolk HQ Both Land Rovers, both V8’s and both very different. First up, is the 1987 Land Rover Defender – this has modified and updated aesthetically but now packs a 3.5-litre V8 and manual gearbox under the bonnet. Next is our […]
I recently spoke to Rebecca, the co-founder of Sebring Works. Alongside her husband, Gary, Rebecca has helped shape a company that began through a love of classic cars and a goal to rethink what they can be. From taking on a historic brand to developing an entirely new platform for retro-inspired electric sports cars, Rebecca’s […]
New research from automotive diagnostics company Carly suggests UK motorists might be overpaying by up to 23% for routine car repairs. Based on over 2.8 million diagnostic sessions from more than 550,000 UK drivers, Carly’s analysis seems to suggest that there are instances of inflated pricing, particularly for engine, transmission, and braking system repairs. Obviously, […]
Our restoration technician Dave has started to get to work on the 1963 Morris LD. The classic van has been moved to inside of the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop for the team to put on our 4-post ramp and began to work on recommissioning the Morris. First step, Dave has removed the fuel tank […]
The Bridge Classic Cars paint and body team are working their way through the adjustments and panel moving on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe here at our Suffolk HQ. Mauro, one of our paint and body technicians, has been getting both the passenger and drivers door adjusted on their strikers while also making […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have been chipping away at the job list on our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo. Jon has been working on refitting the engine, and its twin-turbos, into the engine bay of the car. Once he was starting to run the pipe work, he noted that the nearside turbo was crocked incorrectly. With […]
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop is always a hive of activity every day – but our technician Jon always has something new on his ramp every time you turn around. This time, he has been checking over and carrying out a few repairs on the 2010 Jaguar XKR. ”Carry out minor appraisal and check. Unblock […]
Our paint and body team have been working away on the 2005 Mercedes Vito, our original work van, which is being restored at our Suffolk HQ. Adam, one of our massively skilled painters has worked his magic on the panels of our Vito, taking them from primer, into colour and onto clear coat. Whilst the […]
It’s a bit of a strange concept – shooting photos of photos. But, doesn’t make it any less enjoyable for me! The Bridge Classic Cars team have an incredible relationship with the team over at Limited100. Simon, who runs Limited100, has got together some of the greatest automotive photographers and offers very limited runs of […]
Craig and Gordon recently took a trip to London for the RAC Historic Motoring Awards, as Bridge Classic Cars Kids was one of three finalists in the Innovation category. While we ultimately didn’t win the award, to be recognised at such a special industry awards was an incredible experience. Bridge Classic Cars Kids will continue to grow, […]
The majority of us here at Bridge Classic Cars have been supporters of Ipswich Town since our childhoods. Our local club we are immensly proud of that we have followed through promotion and relagation over the years, so when the opportunity came up for the Bridge Classic Cars team to have a base at our […]
In 2026, Audi will be celebrating half a century since the launch of its five-cylinder engine. From its debut in the Audi 100 in 1976 to the high-performance RS 3 of today, the five-cylinder has become a recognisable part of Audi’s innovation, motorsport success, and incredible sound. Performance In 1976, the second-generation Audi 100 introduced […]
The 1973 Mercedes 250 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars mechanical workshop after our paint and body had finished with their jobs in this classic German saloon car. Our technician Jon has been working his way through the mechnical work the car needs. ”Clean block and manifold. Clean all exhaust flanges. Fit new gasket, […]
Our technician Greg has been progressing his way through the metalwork repairs on our barn find 1970 Aston Martin DBS. Greg has been working his way through the entire car to make sure it is a sound base for the team to begin transforming the rare classic GT car back to its former glory. Greg […]
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reportedly fired Chief Creative Officer Gerry McGovern after more than two decades with the company. It’s worth noting though that JLR has not officially confirmed the news. McGovern was responsible for the design of models like the Range Rover Evoque, the modern Defender, and more recently, the all-electric Jaguar Type […]
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop is always a hive of activity, this time its with our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. Steve, one of our restoration technicians, has been working his magic on some of the finer details of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 with the fitting of the bonnet chrome aswell as the bonnet light.
Dave, one of our restoration technicians here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ, has been making steady progress on the 1969 Audi 70L. At this stage, Dave has been working on getting the heating system plumbed and fitted in the engine bay of the freshly restored German saloon. ”Sandblasted T pieces for heater hoses, made […]
Our 1989 Porsche 928 has been back into the workshop here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ for our team to get the car ready for its new owner. Our technician Jon has been working on carrying out the PDI and any last jobs on the car, ”Carry out PDI and check over. Refit spare […]
Our 1991 TVR V8S has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop for our classic car restoration technicians to get checked over and readied for its new life with its lucky owner. John, our workshop manager, has checked over the entire car performing a few small repairs to the car including an issue with headlights […]
A 1965 Aston Martin DB5 has returned to its birthplace in Newport Pagnell for a full restoration, 50 years after it was bought for just £900 by a then 19-year-old from North Wales. John Williams, a welder and garage owner, first saw the Vantage-spec DB5 in a 1973 issue of Motorsport Magazine. At the time, […]
The last Bugatti Bolide has left the Molsheim Atelier, bringing production of the track-only Hypercar to an end. First shown as a concept in 2020 and developed from August 2021, the Bolide was Bugatti’s demonstration of what happens when it’s W16 doesn’t need to meet road safety requirements and can be used to its full […]
At Bridge Classic Cars, we are passionate about preserving the beauty and legacy of classic cars, but we have a new passion for doing this while also doing our bit to tackle climate change. We know that there are a lot of people who can’t imagine classic cars without a combustion engine. We understand this, but we […]
Did you know that the cars we have on the road today can be made more sustainable simply by changing the fuel they use? Rilee’s friend Eco runs on synthetic fuel, which is much better for the planet. This is how it’s made.
The paint and body team have been looking after this 1981 Mini after it had a bit of an accident and sustained some damage to the front wing. Our paint and body manager Chris has been looking into the issue and how to fix it. He took the headlight out and began to strip back […]