Still Going Strong – 1969 Mercedes 280SL (Pagoda)
October 10, 2022
It’s been a little while since our 1969 Mercedes 280SL (Pagoda) left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. After undergoing an engine rebuild with us, it
October 10, 2022
Bridge Classic Car Show 2023
October 10, 2022
The Bridge Classic Car Show 2023 took place on Sunday 30th July and it was a great success. With around 800 cars in attendance, The Hangar,
Hitting The News
October 10, 2022
We were recently featured in an article by the East Anglian Daily Times. The article covers the story of how Bridge Classic Cars came to
World Mental Health Day 2022
October 10, 2022
Today, Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day. At Bridge Classic Cars, we are trying to build a community of classic car enthusiasts that
Jensen Bonnet Strips
October 10, 2022
Our classic car technician, Clinton, has been making parts that will ultimately go on to be fitted into one of our ongoing Jensen projects. The
Going To Auction – 1934 Riley 9 Lynx
October 10, 2022
On the 19th October 2022, at 1 pm, an H and H Classics auction will take place at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. It is
Boot Carpet And More
October 10, 2022
For the last few weeks, the interior of our 1958 Jensen 541R has been getting lots of attention from Lydia and Brian. Recently, Lydia turned
Still Going Strong – 1969 Mercedes 280SL (Pagoda)
October 10, 2022
It’s been a little while since our 1969 Mercedes 280SL (Pagoda) left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. After undergoing an engine rebuild with us, it left the workshop to be returned to its owner a few months ago.
Since then, we have had some great feedback about the performance of the car and it sounds like it is very much at home being back out on the road.
Feedback from the owner includes:
“I have now done over 500 mainly motorway miles in the car and it is running well. Thank you again for the work you have done”.
and
“the car continues to run beautiful and was a pleasure to drive on a long trip to France a couple of weeks back”.
Hearing that a restored car is bringing enjoyment to its owner is something that makes us very happy. Classic cars like this are all about having the perfect driving experience so this is exactly the type of feedback we aim to achieve.
Bridge Classic Car Show 2023
October 10, 2022
The Bridge Classic Car Show 2023 took place on Sunday 30th July and it was a great success. With around 800 cars in attendance, The Hangar, at Bentwaters Parks and the surrounding runways were packed with a huge range of vehicles spanning multiple eras, makes, and models. From a Ford Model T from 1912 to 2023 Aston Martins, there certainly was something for everyone to admire.
With the addition of a vintage fair, swing dancers, a live draw, and much more, our show more than doubled in size from previous years. The Bridge Classic Car Show 2023 was a definite sign that our show could very well be one of the biggest in the local area in the very near future.
Entertainment
The Bridge Classic Car Show 2023 will be so much more than your standard car show. It will be a celebration of all things classic, vintage, and historical.
There will be music from vintage DJ Nigel Woodhouse and his dancers at Simply Swing so, if you fancy it, bring your dancing shoes along or learn how to dance for the first time. You are, of course, welcome to dress to impress in your finest vintage threads.
If you want to fully immerse yourself in the thrills of the day, Sparkle Bar will be available to apply face glitter, vintage afternoon tea will be available, multiple food stalls, and we will be joined by our friends at East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Another new item for this year; a vintage fair! Our show will feature stalls selling a variety of clothes, homeware and other nostalgic items. We will have The Heart of Suffolk Distillery joining us, as well as The Cheese & Pie Man and some other local produce.
Raising Money For East Anglian Air Ambulance
At 3:30 pm, our very special charity competition will come to a conclusion with the winner of our 1973 Triumph Spitfire being drawn live.
The 1973 Triumph Spitfire is a true gem among classic sports cars, renowned for its timeless design, thrilling performance, and undeniable charm. Finished in stunning Carmine Red with a black and red interior, our Spitfire comes with a history file containing invoices, MOT certificates, parts catalogues, and a Haynes manual. Showing 59,000 miles, the car has been transported from its previous home in Scotland to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in Suffolk ready for the lucky winner to take ownership of.
By collaborating with East Anglian Air Ambulance, this charity competition aims to make a significant impact on the charity’s mission of saving lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
You can enter to be in with a chance of winning this beautiful classic car while also supporting the vital work of East Anglian Air Ambulance here.
Best In Show Award
To be in the running for the Bridge Classic Cars’ Best in Show 2023, entry is just £3!
First prize: £100 competition credit, a Bridge Classic Cars T-shirt, a photo shoot with your car and more.
Runners-up prizes: £50 competition credit, Bridge Classic Cars T-shirt and a photoshoot with your car.
Your vehicle can be of any age, make or model. Cars, bikes or any vehicle eligible.
We are delighted to announce that our Best in Show judge will be none other than local radio presenter, Mark Murphy MBE. The judging will take place throughout the morning with the last entrants by 1 pm, with the winner being announced at 2 pm.
Please speak to a member of the team on the day who will be able to register your car and take payment.
Admission
The Bridge Classic Car Show 2023 is completely FREE to attend. However, it would be extremely useful for us to know numbers to make sure we have all we need on the day. With that in mind, please RSVP below to let us know you will be attending and how many other classic car enthusiasts you will be bringing with you. Dogs welcome.
Keep an eye out on here and our social media pages for more news on the 2023 show!
Video highlights of the 2022 show can be seen below:
Reserve Your Place
Hitting The News
October 10, 2022
We were recently featured in an article by the East Anglian Daily Times.
The article covers the story of how Bridge Classic Cars came to be, what we do, and what we hope to achieve in the future. It also includes some great photos of the workshop as well as a detailed explanation of some of the processes involved in restoring a classic car.
The full article can be read here.
World Mental Health Day 2022
October 10, 2022
Today, Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day.
At Bridge Classic Cars, we are trying to build a community of classic car enthusiasts that can rely on each other for not only conversations about their vehicles, but also for support, friendship, companionship, and a listening ear when one is needed.
Whether people watch our live draws, meet us at a car show, or attend one of our events, we love bringing like-minded people together.
With loneliness being an ever-increasing problem, and mental health awareness still needing more focus, we acknowledge today as World Mental Health Day and we encourage anyone who may be struggling, feeling lonely, or feeling like they need someone to talk to, to reach out to a friend, family member, or a mental health charity.
Sharing your struggles with someone else can be the beginning of things getting better, so don’t be afraid to reach out and don’t be afraid of talking about mental health.
Jensen Bonnet Strips
October 10, 2022
Our classic car technician, Clinton, has been making parts that will ultimately go on to be fitted into one of our ongoing Jensen projects.
The bonnet strips he made can be seen in the photos below.
Going To Auction – 1934 Riley 9 Lynx
October 10, 2022
On the 19th October 2022, at 1 pm, an H and H Classics auction will take place at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. It is here that our 1934 Riley 9 Lynx Tourer will be available for sale.
This beautiful classic car has been with us for a little while but, the time has now come for it to move on to a new owner. If you want to know more about how you can become the new owner, take a look at it on the H and H website here.
H and H describe our 1934 Riley 9 Lynx as:
“Introduced in 1933, the Lynx Tourer had much in common with its similarly rakish and elegant Kestrel Saloon sibling. Notably low-slung, both were four-seaters that placed their occupants between the front and rear axles. Powered by a ‘sports’ version of the Coventry marque’s advanced ‘twin-cam’ four-cylinder 1087cc engine mated to four-speed manual transmission, the pair enjoyed a level of performance that belied their 9hp tax rating. Based around a ladder-frame chassis equipped with all round semi-elliptic leaf-sprung suspension and bias-adjustable drum brakes, they were known for their crisp handling too.
Recently repatriated to the UK, ‘AXR 525’ is offered finished in a vivid Blue with a Black full leather interior. A 1934 Riley 9 Lynx Tourer, from the second year of production, the car hides its 88 years incredibly well. The car has lived part of its life in South Africa where the climate appears to have preserved both its paint, wood, bodywork and interior remarkably well, and evidently a testament to the level of care and attention given to the car by its previous owner. The Lynx Tourer comes with a UK V5C.
During the car’s residence with the vendor, we are told that it has been given an inspection by his restoration team. A ‘full’ service, carburettors rebuilt, rear lights and wiring were replaced, as well as a small repair carried out to its folding soft top roof. Additionally, the brakes have had some mechanical fettling, with adjustment all around and road tested on several occasions by the vendor. The gearbox is described as working smoothly, and the engine runs evenly and is said to be balanced through the revs. This is an attractive example of the 9 Lynx Tourer built by Riley which still wears its original brass chassis plate on the top of the firewall. A pre-war classic that would be a beautiful addition to an existing collection or as a single pride and joy for an enthusiast owner.“
Boot Carpet And More
October 10, 2022
For the last few weeks, the interior of our 1958 Jensen 541R has been getting lots of attention from Lydia and Brian. Recently, Lydia turned her attention to the boot of the car – specifically, the boot carpet.
After lots of measuring, cutting, making patterns, and double-checking everything, Lydia was able to get the boot carpet fitted and looking good.
Restoring a classic car isn’t just about getting it running and making the bodywork look good. At Bridge Classic Cars, every part of the car gets the same levels of attention, including areas that most people won’t see – like the boot.
While Lydia was busy working in the boot, Brian was busy completing more work on the interior of the car. He fitted carpet to the front and rear footwells, the bulkhead, and trial fitted the handbrake carpet.
Brian also fitted the sliding covers to the kick panels and cut the sound deadening for the transmission tunnel before glueing it to the tunnel and cutting out the required access holes.
