The 1962 Lotus Elite has been on the ramps and being worked on by our workshop manager John. The team have previously found the coolant was making its way out of the cylinder head studs, so decided to try a new process – ceramic coating. The team used the solutions to seal and coat the […]
Created by designer and Bentley External Creative Director Mai Ikuzawa, the 1919 Collection launches exclusively at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Monterey Car Week. The 1919 Collection Chore Coat The chore coat is the highlight of the 1919 Collection, a durable jacket in hardwearing cotton oxford fabric that will ‘wear in’ over time and […]
Thank you very much to Simon and the team at VINTTRO for featuring our Director Gordon in part 3 of their member’s Spotlight. Their Member Spotlight celebrates the incredible community that VINTTRO has build over the years, focusing on the extraordinary journeys of the people behind the wheel. Meet Gordon Ranson – Director at Bridge […]
Last night I spent an evening in the company of one of the UK’s most successful broadcasters. His podcast is listened to by millions, all over the world and he has sat down with some of the most influential people of our generation to hear their life stories; all very real and quite often, very […]
Something a bit different here at HQ, Oscar has been working on suspension and brakes of this 2014 Range Rover Sport here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk workshop. As well as a new set of pads and discs all round, Oscar noticed that there was damage to a lower arm which has been replaced,
Over half of all children in England should be walking or cycling to school within the next 10 years. That’s what our government is aiming to achieve in their new active travel plans. In the new plans, millions more 5 to 16 year olds will be able to walk or bike to schools and clubs […]
For many years, Bridge Classic Cars has provided an Auction Representation service. Working with our network of successful auction houses, we manage the entire process of buying and selling vehicles on behalf of our customers, making sure their vehicles are presented at their absolute best, to the right audience, at the right auction. Recently, Gordon […]
The 2026/27 Premier League fixtures were announced at 10am this morning and Bridge Classic Cars had the privilege of enjoying a lovely breakfast in the Sir Bobby Robson Suite, at the stadium, with our fellow hospitality supporters. We were also joined by Leif Davis and CEO Mark Ashton discussing the future plans and what to […]
Strip and clean rear brakes. Remove seized wheel cylinders and free off adjusters. Prep for new shoes etc. Strip front brakes and remove hub. Clean and rebrease bearings and test. Both noisy when rotated. Finish front brakes. Strip and remove rear axle. Drain diff. Remove hubs and half shafts and remove diff complete from axle […]
It’s the day we can officially reveal the exciting news that Bridge Classic Cars are East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards 2026 finalists. The EADT Business Awards celebrates the excellence, innovation and determination that defines Suffolk’s business landscape. It’s a time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our local business community. Being a finalist for […]
On a recent visit to Decoy Studios we noticed a nice little pair perched on the coffee table. Decoy Studios is the home of award-winning producer and engineer Cenzo Townshendan and is a lovely secluded studio located in the picturesque English countryside, right here in Suffolk. Some of the biggest names in the music industry spend […]
Let’s say hellow to Louis. He’s an eight-year-old St Bernard who’s making people smile wherever he goes. He has become something of a local celebrity thanks to his owner, Alan, who has found a unique way for them to travel together, by motorbike and side car. Louis isn’t perched on the bike itself. Instead, he […]
Thanks to Jonathan Reed of Paddy & Scotts, The Story of Rilee is now being enjoyed by the children of Kenya. On a recent trip to Africa, Jonathan kindly agreed to take some of the First Editions with him to give to the children in the nearby schools. Here’s why Paddy & Scotts spend time […]
Congratulations to Ipswich Town Football Club on being awarded Gold status in the 2025/26 EFL Family Excellence Scheme. The award recognises the club’s continued commitment to providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for families visiting Portman Road. Having also achieved Gold status following the 2023/24 campaign, Town retained the award after returning to the EFL, […]
Our 2019 Porsche 911 enjoyed a ride out recently with Porsche Club GB. Owner Mark reported back to us with updates and images of his amazing trip across the highlands. Over 600 miles of driving across Scotland and over to the the Isle of Skye. With stunning luxury hotels at every location, what an incredible […]
I’ve just experienced one of those moments that I will all be talking about for many years to come. When you hear tails from your grandad of when he used to go to the football, that’ll be me one day and this weekend will be the story I tell. The atmosphere around the ground, both […]
This may look like just a pile of envelopes on a seat but let me tell you, there is so much more to this post than just that. The fact that we have white envelopes as well as yellow is because we ran out of yellow. We ran out of yellow because we didn’t quite […]
Thanks to our friends at Decoy Studios, we heard that BIIRD would be performing a live session at our local pub, The Kings Head here in Woodbridge. Formed in 2024, the all-female Irish folk band describes itself as “an Irish traditional music collective collaborating with Ireland’s leading designers and stylists to change the perception of […]
As part of the maintenance on the 1978 MGB GT, the Bridge Classic Cars team have been under the bonnet to get this ‘survivor’ running like a champ. ‘Clean and tune carbs. Clean pistons and suction chambers. Set jet depths at 1mm and refit pistons etc. Run up and take outside. Get up to temp […]
Ipswich Town climbed back into second place in the Championship after snatching a point with a late penalty in a tightly contested clash with rivals Middlesbrough. With Millwall having moved into second on Saturday following their win over QPR, and Southampton keeping their late push alive with a dramatic victory at Swansea, both teams came […]
With the Bridge Classic Cars team having gone through and recommissioned the 1980 Toyota Hilux, the stunning classic pickup truck was loaded up by our transport team for the journey back home to its excited owner.
We returned to Box 19 earlier in the week to see Ipswich Town take on Birmingham City. It was a shaky start to the game but we came from behind to secure all three, much needed, points taking us into 2nd place in the Championship. Carlos Vicente opened the scoring for Birmingham City but we […]
It may be the first year for Bridge Classic Cars Kids but the second year for Bridge Classic Cars being named a finalist in the Behaviour Change Campaign of the Year category at the Clean & Green Awards 2026! In 2025 we managed to pick up the award for our work with FU3L Advanced Biofuels. Molly and I […]
Source: Tru7 Great communities are built when people care and want to help others. That’s exactly what’s happening in Kesgrave with a brand-new BMX pump track! It’s being paid for by Guy Nicholls from the Tru7 Group who wants to create a fun and healthy place for young people to enjoy. A Special Project For […]
What a weekend. A fantastic game of football enjoyed by a brilliant group of people. We returned to Box 19 this weekend to see Ipswich Town take on Millwall. With just one place separated the two teams, it was always going to be a very close game! Town remain third ahead of Millwall in fourth […]
Guests who visit Bridge Classic Cars HQ are often surprised by the space we offer here. Four workshops that are full of stunning classic cars, we have The Cold Store, home to Clinton and Greg busy producing the most beautiful metalwork you have ever seen. The Paint Shop where you’ll find Chris, Adam and Mauro […]
On Wednesday 5 March 2026, Bridge Classic Cars were guests of Josh Yasar, Finance & Commercial Director of Pound Gates at the Risky Business Breakfast with Katie Piper OBE. Held at the prestigious Milsoms Kesgrave Hall, to a packed room of over 260 business figures from around East Anglia, Katie shared the remarkable story of […]
A tense afternoon at Portman Road saw Ipswich Town extend their unbeaten run to four matches, though it was far from straightforward as the game ended in a 1–1 draw with Leicester City. Town went behind during a difficult first half, with Leicester taking the lead and putting Ipswich on the back foot. It was […]
This weekend we witnessed Kieran McKenna’s 100th win in charge of Ipswich Town, and his 210th match in charge, beating a record held by England’s 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey. In the words of a fellow Box owner Matt Clemence from Kerseys Solicitors. “Wow! Talk about squeaky bum time, as we witnessed yet […]
Recently, the Bridge Classic Cars team took the journey up north to check out the latest Auctions at Manor Park. Having been going to the auctions for many years, Craig and Gordon got to look around dozens of cars, motorcycles and memorabilia which was up for grabs. By the end of the auction, they had […]