One of the most time consuming and precise process in the painting of a car, is the flattening and polishing process. Our paint and body technicians though are masters at this craft as Mauro begins the process of sanding, polishing, checking, cutting back and polishing the 1987 Mercedes 500SL which will soon be back in […]
The Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer got a ride out this morning as I headed in to Ipswich to see our friends James and Adam as they opened up their workshops for another Coffee and Cars event at Wheel House Allow Wheel Refurbishment & Repairs. I’ve never seen so many incredible wheels in one place. The […]
The third edition of The Distillers One of One, whocasing some of the world’s ultra-rare whisky will be held at Hopetoun House, near Edinburgh, on Friday, 10 October 2025. Presented in partnership with Sotheby’s, the auction showcases a collection of unique, one-of-a-kind Scotch whiskies. Some creations that will never be replicated, from distilleries spanning the […]
Today, we heard the very sad news of the passing of a much loved figure in the automotive world, Kevin Morfett, founder of Historika Porsche. All of us at Bridge Classic Cars are saddened to read the news shared by Historika. Tributes are coming in thick and fast on the Historika social pages which just […]
As we look forward to the next H&H Auction, held at Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, we take a look back at images from the most recent auction at Kelham Hall. Highlights from the Kelham Hall auction can be found here. We were recently treated to a loan of the 2025 Lotus Emira V6 from our […]
Our 1956 Jensen 541 seems to be settling in well in it’s new home. We’ve received images back from the new owner on a day out at Royal William Yard. We’ll soon see the car back once again for the full nut and bolt check having under-gone a comprehensive restoration. Once the car has covered […]
We’ve had to keep these photos under wraps for some time but we’ve officially been given the go-ahead so let’s go! Some would say it’s a story reminiscent of that of Charles Steward Rolls and Henry Royce meeting at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. Others would disagree… Back in August 2025 a meeting took place […]
On Saturday 20th September, the 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts all came together for a huge fundraising event and we were there to support the troups. A big congratulations goes to the 70 young members of the 5WSS who laced up their boots to “Walk the Deben.” For the very first time, children and young people […]
Last week was a crazy busy week for the team at Bridge Classic Cars. Rob and Myself spent most of our week in a car together on the motorway. Luckily, the car in quesiton was our 2025 Lotus Emira so we didn’t have too much to complain about (apart from the M25 tunnel being completely […]
A lot of people think we only work our magic on classic car restorations but that’s not the case…and it’s not always classic cars too. Here we are working on perfecting some paint issues on a VW Beetle. Will this be a future classic? Maybe so…but for now, it’s once again looking lovely.
The new and improved MyClassics by Bridge Classic Cars service is still in the early stages but already proving to be a big hit for our users. MyClassics gives everyone (private and trade) the opportunity to advertise their vehicles in front of the Bridge Classic Cars audience for FREE. No buyers fees, no sellers fees, […]
Last weekend, I took a trip, with the family to The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley. I can totally see why it is but describing this incredible place a museum does not do it the justice it deserves…it’s more like an experience! What a day it turned out to be! I have to admit […]
A late night trip to see Steve at Carousel Promotional Clothing to make some last minute alterations to our ltd run of F1 Monza shirts. Gordon leaves soon for a couple of weeks away in Italy, taking in the Italian Grand Prix with some friends. We have prepared a handful of custom made race inspired […]
We have two new arrivals heading in to the workshops very soon. Both vehicles are destined for competition status but both are vastly different from one another. Let’s head back to 1931, 94 years ago to be precise. The roads were very different to what we see today. Construction of the one of the world’s […]
I can think of worst things to do at 6am on a Wednesday morning. This was my job for this morning, test driving our lovely 1964 Daimler 250 V8. The car performed beautifully. We will continue to test throughout the coming days so so far the results are looking very promising.
I cornered Nick this morning as he arrived in the office. I noticed how we were very much behind in our arrival photos which is not good and not something we orinarily get behind in. When a car arrives in to Bridge Classic Cars HQ, the first position is the imporant one as this is […]
As a business owner, it’s lovely to scroll through your phone in an evening and see the technicians speaking so highly of their work and being proud to show off what they can do…for themselves and for the business. Take Mauro. He’s been with Bridge Classic Cars for some time now and since joining us […]
The Classic Lounge | Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH Save the date – The Bridge Classic Cars Summer BBQ returns on Sunday 26th July 2026 Please note: this is a ticketed event, and tickets will be checked upon arrival. Your ticket includes a choice of burger, hot dog or halloumi and […]
Aston Martin DBS ‘6’ Vantage saloon. Registration SMB 183H. Date of first registration 21/05/1970. Gordon and myself recently attended the Clarke and Simpson – Vintage and Classic Tractors, Cars, Implements and Spares as we had our eye on one of the lots up for grabs. We weren’t alone, it felt like we in a room […]
Our Stag is in to diagnose an oil leak. Jon raised on the ramp to inspect for oil leak around oil cooler area. Few drips from various places and cooler pipes appear wet around unions. Tighten both pipes and wipe off. Take outside and run up. Carry out minor road test and return. Check for […]
1963 Jaguar Mk2 2.4 The Jaguar MkII has been freshened up. 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Just one wheel required repairing on the VW Golf R. Wheel House have done what they do best, the wheel was taken away, repaired and returned before we knew it. Great work as always.
The offside wheel arch is now complete and work starts on the nearside. Once this is complete we’ll look at the sills before prepping and coating. the underside.
Lydia has now completed the interior work on my Land Rover Defender 90, just in time for our upcoming shows. I wanted to carpet out the rear area and under the front seats to give the interior a more stylish and comfortable look. I’m sure it’ll also help with sound deadening. With the rear windows […]
Sold today via MyClassics, 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro has now found a new home. The van’s new owner will be using it to transport their son around the UK and Europe on his motocross career. The first big journey will be to Belgium. We wish you all the best on your motocross career. View the original […]
What an epic weekend we’ve just experienced here at Bridge Classic Cars. Like the rest of Suffolk right now, pink played a massive part in our celebrations. Let’s start with Thursday and Goodwood Festival of Speed. I was joined this year by Rob who was experiencing all that a Goodwood event has to offer for […]
More progress being made on the sympathetic restoration of our Mercedes Vito van. All too often we see the effects corrosion has on Mercedes and I know myself, with my SL500 R107 just how severe it can be. Not to worry though, as a restoration company we are very much used to dealing with this.
As Rob and I set off very soon for Goodwood Festival Of Speed, I have just finalised details for our latest arrival, our 2009 Aston martin AMV8 Vantage Convertible. This is a bit of a risky one as I have bought the car unseen. This is most certainly out of the ordinary for us but […]
Having been our trusted workhorse for many many years, it’s now time to bid a fond farewell to our Mercedes Vito van as it heads into retirement. But this is certainly not a sad story! This is the beginning of a new career. I wonder how many Mercedes Vito vans have been restored. That’s exactly […]
Six months ago, we announced details of our newest initiative at Bridge Classic Cars, to inspire the next generation of car lovers. Bridge Classic Cars Kids was born. We introduced the world to Rilee and The Story of Rilee, a charming tale told for children. At the heart of the story is Rilee, a 1905 […]
Back in May, Rob and Nick were invited along to the SMMT Test Day held at UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground, best known as the testing facilities for some of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. I heard all about the day when they returned; how much fun they had, what they got to drive and just […]