Bridge Classic Cars have the absolute honour of restoring one of 3 1905 Riley 9hp’s left. And for that, we’ve managed to get some plans. These appear to be copies of the original drawings made for the car. These are crucial for our lead restoration technician Dave to work from. They give our team chassis […]
Bridge Classic Cars has the honour of beginning the restoration on this incredible 1905 Riley 9HP, believed to be one of just three remaining in the world. Our in-house restoration teams have this once in a lifetime opportunity to work on this amazing project. The rebuild and assessment of the project will be headed up […]
The brass parts of the 1905 Riley 9HP are in need of a clean and refurb. So, these are being carefully catalogued and packaged to be sent off to a specialist to come back as good as new. These parts are over 100 years old so special care is needed with the refurbishment of them. […]
As the story goes; the car was discovered having been stored in what looked to be a purpose-built building to hide the car during wartime. Whether this was to protect the car from any war damage or to hide it away from sight. Bought recently by Bridge Classic Cars to restore at leisure is our […]
Bridge Classic Car’s Directors, father and son team Gordon and Craig visited the British Motor Museum this week on one very specific mission – to learn all about their 1905 Riley 9HP. The museum is home to what is believed to be one of only three 1905 Riley’s in existence. Gordon and Craig were invited […]
Recently acquired by us here at Bridge Classic Cars with the intention of carrying out a full and well deserved restoration. Our car features in the Riley Motors V Twins article Source: Riley Motors V Twins “Also in the Register membership CW151 a 1905 1200V Twin. Engine bears the number 20850/860 cast into the side so probably engine […]