Another little gem hidden away in a barn…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We were invited to view a fantastic little gem tucked away in a barn in Suffolk today.

This early 1970 MG Midget has been dry stored for a number of years and is one of the most solid examples we’ve come across.

Hopefully sometime in the not-too-distant future she’ll be brought out for a sympathetic restoration to get her back on the roads.

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Snow falls on Long Melford’s Olde Christmas fair

Source: East Anglian Daily Times

The first Long Melford Olde Christmas fair has been hailed a success by organisers, with more than 1,000 people turning out to the event yesterday.

The entire village centre was covered in snow for the occasion, by 10 snow machines that lined the main street, as crowds welcomed Father Christmas and two of his reindeer and donkeys.

Carol singers and a silver band entertained villagers and their guests before the event culminated with a lantern parade at dusk.

Emma Butler Smith, who is on the organising committee, said: “It was brilliant, absolutely fantastic.

“It’s the first time we have done it, but the hope is that it’s the first of many and it becomes a big village tradition.

“Everyone loved Father Christmas. People have been in and out of the shops…the pubs and cafes have done a roaring trade.”

The event has been funded by grants from Long Melford Parish Council and local businesses, as well as donations from residents, and funds raised through the sale of raffle tickets and bake sales in the run up to the event.

Any remaining funds will be used towards the costs of next year’s fair.

Ferrari: Under The Skin

Come and race through 70 years of passion, glamour and design innovation, with unique behind-the-scenes access to one of the most iconic car brands at the Design Museum.

Experience every extreme high and low, from the beginning to the present.

See the very first Ferrari to Michael Schumacher’s winning Formula One car and even the newest hybrid model.

Visitors will be able to take a behind the scenes look into the design and engineering process, Enzo Ferrari’s life, the rich racing history and the famous clientele. Rare cars and memorabilia that can normally be seen only in private collections will be on display in London.

The Design Museum, 224-238 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6AG

Check out the Design Museum for more information

NEC Classic Motor Show 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last Saturday Bridge Classic Cars joined the thousands of visitors at the UK’s biggest annual classic car show; The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2017 held at the Birmingham NEC.

It is incredible to see just how large the show has grown, this year occupying over 5 halls of the world famous venue.

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Looking back to the 1960s

We’ve received some fantastic images today of our building on Deben Road back in what we believe was the 60’s.

As you can see, it’s not looking at it’s best but still great to see and know the history.

Bridge Classic Cars at Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More than 120 years after the very first run was held, last Sunday saw 2017’s Bonhams London to Brighton Car Run and Bridge Classic Cars was there to experience the event for ourselves.

We even bumped into some familiar faces too, here’s Gordon with the host of BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show, the legendary Chris Evans.

Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is the world’s longest running motoring celebration.

The vast number of entrants, from across the globe, who continue to participate in the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox pays testament to the ever-growing popularity of this event.

In true tradition, the Run takes place on the first Sunday of every November and commemorates the Emancipation Run of 14 November 1896, which celebrated the passing into law of the Locomotives on the Highway Act. It was this Act that raised the speed limit for ‘light locomotives’ from 4 mph to 14 mph and abolished the requirement for these vehicles to be preceded by a man on foot. The early law required the man on foot to carry a red flag but that requirement was abolished in 1878. The Locomotive Act was still widely known as the ‘Red Flag Act’ and, to mark this milestone, a red flag was symbolically destroyed at the start of the Emancipation Run, just as it is today before the start of the Run in Hyde Park.

In 2017, as ever, the Run represents a rare opportunity for participants to take their extraordinary automobiles on this historic 60-mile journey from Hyde Park in central London to the seafront in the Sussex resort of Brighton. Few events in today’s international calendar can claim such individuality, personality and character as the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox, where over 400 examples of pre-1905 manufactured vehicles enter the pioneering spirit and engineering ability of the early motorist.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”16019,16018,16017,16016,16015,16014,16013,16012,16011,16010,16009,16008,16007,16006,16005,16004,16003,16002,16001,16000,15999,15998,15997,15996,15995,15994,15993,15992,15991,15990,15989,15988,16021,16080,16079,16078,16077,16076,16075,16074,16073,16072,16071,16070,16069,16068,16067,16066,16065,16064,16063,16062,16061,16060,16059,16058,16057,16056,16055,16054,16053,16052,16051,16050,16049,16048,16047,16046,16045,16044,16043,16042,16041,16040,16039,16038,16037,16036,16035,16034,16033,16032,16031,16030,16029,16028,16027,16026,16025,16024,16023,16022″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Children In Need Bus”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”16083,16084,16085,16086,16087,16088,16089,16090,16091,16092,16093,16094,16095,16096,16097,16098,16099,16100,16101,16102,16103,16104,16105,16106,16107,16108,16109,16110″][/vc_column][/vc_row]