Coming Soon: For Sale: 1972 MG BGT

Coming Soon: For Sale: 1972 MG BGT

Arriving to Bridge Classic Cars in mid-August we have a lovely 1972 MG B GT available for sale. Having recently purchased a Morris Minor the current owners of our MG are happy for her to go to a new home where she will be used and enjoyed. A full description and plenty more images will […]

Getting ready for the new arches

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s been a long time coming and this date has been in our diary for many months. Our 1983 Mercedes 230E is now in our workshops ready to have the first sign of corrosion addressed and the new arches secured into position. Monday morning we will get on it right away as we have a […]

Our Jaguar E-Type Roadster is now smiling!!

The nose cone, grille and badge is now in position and looking amazing. The front headlamp assembly and bumpers will follow very soon.

Re-positioning and securing the radiator

The pipework is now fitted to the brand new aluminium radiator which means the radiator can be positioned and fixed securely.

Fitting up the E-Type pipework

Week 1 in our new Pettistree workshops and no slowing down for us as we continue to make good progress on our current projects. Dave has been busy fitting up the new pipework and hoses to the engine bay of our 1971 Jaguar E-Type as we look to finish off the engine ready for the […]

1925 Riley Redwing

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Introduced in 1922, Riley’s ‘Redwing’ series was aimed squarely at the sporting motorist. With its distinctive polished aluminium coachwork (in either two- or four-seater form). Cardinal red wings, chassis, wheels and upholstery. The Redwing (or Red Winger) was one of the most desirable light cars of its period. The 1,496cc 10.8hp side valve engine […]

Waiting for the new tyres

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]All mechanical aspects of our 1929 Hillman Fourteen recommissioning project are now complete. All levels have been monitored. Before we can let her back out on the roads we’ve called upon our friends at Vintage Tyres for a new set of front tyres. Graeme will soon be here from We Fit Any Tyres to fit them […]

Commissioning a new set of door handle gaskets

A big thank you to the guys at GP Products in West Sussex for producing a brand new set of Jaguar XJR door handle gaskets for us. Amazingly, these gaskets are almost impossible to find as spares (like a lot of spares for the XJR) so our only option was to commission a new set using a […]

Removing our Stag’s Engine

We love to see our classic cars return to the workshops but we’d always prefer to see them for their annual service and maintenance schedules. Unfortunately on this occasion we welcome back our 1978 Triumph Stag, one of the amazing collection from Big Sky Classic Car Hire with a potentially big issue. Having been out on a recent rental […]

1971 Bedford J Type work will soon commence

A late finish tonight at Bridge HQ as we finally met the owner f this wonderful Bedford J Type. Since being here in Pettistree we have stirred up a huge amount of interest with the truck without actually undertaking any serious work. Having a good look over the truck we had a good idea of […]

More Jensen parts to chrome

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A couple of extra parts to get re-chromed, an over-rider, brackets and oil filler cap. A few weeks time we’ll have these back and ready to be fitted. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Jensen 541S: fitting up the new power steering

We are currently in the process of fitting up power steering to our 1960 Jensen 541S. Obviously not an original install when rolled out of the factory in 1960 but an excellent addition to the restoration. EZ Power Steering specialise in power steering for classic vehicles. Their main offices are in Holland where they manufacture the […]

Getting our 1928 Hillman back on the Suffolk roads

Work as begun on the re-commissioning of our 1928 Hillman Fourteen. She has been very well looked after over the years but as she has been standing for some time without a lot of use the owner has agreed for us to have her in the workshops for a full health check ready for the […]

Belgravia Classic Car Show 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Following the success of the inaugural event last year, Belgrave Square Garden once again opened to the public with the second Belgravia Classic Car Show which took place on Sunday 24 June 2018. The event showcased 150 of some of the finest motors throughout history and also featured live music, swing dancing and a range of […]

Fabricating the new door skin

The thick layer of external filler has now been successfully removed and a new door skin has been rebuilt and fitted. We are not too far away now from having the body shell ready for paint.

AMR: Aston Martin Racing at LeMans

Outside the Aston Martin Racing and Toyota Racing workshops at Le Mans 24 hour.

Aston Martin at Le Mans 24 Hours 2018

The Aston Martin racing team were out in force this year with some incredible cars on show.

DH Coaching & Consulting out in her Aston

‘Hugo ready for his first driving lesson’. Our good friend Danielle, Director of DH Coaching & Consulting and Hugo enjoying a day out with Hugo in her Aston Martin.

Our neighbours at Le Mans

They put us next to the noisy, rowdy lot this year at Le Mans this year but we didn’t mind…

Bridge Classic Cars arriving in Le Mans

Day 1 of our trip to Le Mans 24 Hours 2018. The days officially start Saturday 16th June but we got in early to get a sea view! Source: Wikipedia The 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans (French: 86e 24 Heures du Mans) will be an automobile endurance event that will take place on 16 and 17 June 2018 at the Circuit […]

Installing the E-Type fuel tank

Not as simple as it looks, the fuel tank is now successfully fitted and the pipework in position.

Correcting the running issues on our 1979 Ford Escort

The original task was to install new, upgraded carbs to our 1979 Ford Escort but having seen the carbs that Mr B was hoping to have fitted we advised that this would not be a suitable choice. Whilst in, we decided to correct the running issues that had occurred. We carried out a cylinder leakage […]

Riley Redwing History

About the little ‘Redwinger’ Here we have some old cuttings relating to the origins of our little 1925 Riley Redwing.

A Very Special Car: 1925 Riley Redwing Coming Soon

The Riley Redwing (or Red Winger) was one of the most desirable light cars of its period. This particular model is believed to be 1 of only 4 ever produced. Currently en-route to join the Bridge Classic Cars family, this very special car will soon be with us and available to buy.

Refitting the refurbished interior

After a full interior detail and a deep clean of the carpets. the newly refurbished interior has now been refitted.

Bridge Classic Cars Is Recruiting

Would you like to join one of the most successful car restoration companies in the U.K? As the move to our new bespoke premises in Pettestree near Woodbridge is nearing completion we are looking for new stars to join us. If you have the experience we have the facilities… Time served motor mechanics and restorers […]

1968 Jaguar 240

Having been stored locally in a garage in Ipswich for many years our latest addition is our 1968 Jaguar 240. At present she’s a non runner with the brakes completely seized but after a little TLC we’ll have her back up and running in no time. Due to our current workload we are considering selling her […]

New arrival: 1971 Bedford J Type Truck

New arrival to Bridge Classic Cars, our 1971 Bedford J Type Truck is in with us a future project. At this early stage we are unsure what the end result could be as the owner has many ideas for her new life. All we know is that she has spent the majority of her life […]

The brand new windscreen is manufactured

The order was placed at the back end of 2017 so it has been a long wait for the production of our Jensen 541S windscreen but the wait is over. Due to the rarity of the car itself there are very few, if not any, brand new screens still in existence.  We therefore commissioned for […]

Refurbishing the XJR Wheels.

Our wheels have returned fully refurbished thanks to the guys at Wheelworx in Bury St Edmunds. Now fitted on brand new Continental 225 45 17R tyres supplied by Ken and the team at Fast-Fit next door. We are now on the final stages of the restoration with just the finishing touches to complete. The paint imperfections are now being […]