The Lambretta lives on…

The Lambretta lives on…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Shaun is a very good friend to us here at Bridge Classic Cars. Some time back he felt it was time to restore his beloved Lambretta. With a little help from Bridge Classic Cars to revive the tired looking chrome work Shaun has finally completed the project and she looks truly stunning. Ready for the summer, […]

Join the Bridge Classic Cars team

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Exciting times ahead of Bridge Classic Cars as we look to expand the Bridge family and grow our team of exceptional classic and vintage car restorers. If you have the experience we have facilities…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Join Our Team”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Time served motor restorers required to join our small but growing team. We are looking for 3 individuals with […]

4 golden cars arrive in London from the Middle East

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImvIuyhHdO8″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Is this a publicity stunt or a pure stroke of genius from the British public?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_B0SK4yZms”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Jaguar Series 3 E-type, coming soon…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ll soon be welcoming in to the workshops 2 new classic car projects. They are currently en-route from Canada so will be hitting our shores in approximately 5 weeks time. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”3394,3396,3395,3393,3392,3391,3390,3389,3388,3387,3386,3385,3384,3383,3382,3381,3380,3379,3378,3377,3376,3375″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Off to auction…

With final preparations all complete, another four stunning classics were today loaded up at our workshops in Ipswich ready for next week’s Norfolk auction. Join us Saturday 9th April 2016 at Anglia Car Auction for another amazing day.

Our MGTD is possibly the only one left in the world…

If you are as passionate about cars as we are here at Bridge Classic Cars, you’ll know yourself that it is always wonderful to hear the stories and the history behind these amazing classics we get to see everyday. Just like their owners, all cars have a history. The new ones may just be starting […]

Eagle E-Types announce the shape of things to come…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eagle, a British company that has specialized in restomodding classic Jags for over thirty years, has rolled out a new version of their modified E-Type called the Eagle Spyder GT. If you’ve heard of Eagle already, it’s probably for its gorgeous Speedster. The company subsequently followed up with the fixed-roof Low Drag GT, inspired by […]

MGTD and Jaguar E-Type coming soon…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ll soon be welcoming in to the workshops 2 new classic car projects. They are currently en-route from Canada so will be hitting our shores in approximately 5 weeks time.   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”1971 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 V12 Convertible”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The £125,000 cost shown in the ‘For Sale’ section of our site is for this rare E-Type […]

Reminiscing over the past…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Currently sorting through thousands of images, reminiscing about some past classics that have passed through our doors…this beauty brings back some great memories. 1965 Ford Thunderbird. Photographs taken in April 2013[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”3342,3343,3344,3345,3346,3347,3348,3349,3350,3351,3352,3353,3354,3355,3356,3357,3358,3359,3360,3361,3362,3363,3364,3365,3366,3367,3368,3369,3370,3371,3372″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Thylane Blondeau and her classic cars

Source: Instagram @thylaneblondeau French model and founder of clothing brand Heaven May, Thylane Blondeau showing off her ride choices to her 2.9 million Instagram followers. She’s clearly a classic girl at heart.

The real Wolf Of Wall Street Ferrari goes up for sale

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Real life Wolf of Wall Street’s Ferrari made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio is up for sale. Jordan Belfort’s white 1991 Ferrari Testarossa is just as pristine as the day he bought it, having racked up just over 8,000 miles. A Ferrari owned by the real Wolf of Wall Street has is up for sale. […]

Minder cars to be sold at auction

Two cars made famous by the television series Minder are to go to auction next month and both look set to become ‘nice little earners’. A 1981 Daimler Sovereign, driven by the most famous second-hand car dealer on TV, Arthur Daley, and a 1977 Ford Capri driven by his sidekick Terry McCann, have been listed […]

New Arrival – Rolls Royce 20/25 Laundalette – Awaiting Preparation

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Mk Series 2 Lotus Cortina BN Red Livery

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We recently met Ian from Nottingham. Ian saw our Lotus Cortina jack that we were advertising on eBay and that got us talking… He has kindly sent us some pictures of his beautifully restored Mk 2 Series 2 Lotus Cortina. “The car is an original 1969 Ford Lotus Cortina Mk2 Series 2 in its original […]

Matt LeBlanc revealed as new host of Top Gear alongside Chris Evans.

Former Friends star Matt LeBlanc is to be one of the new presenters of Top Gear when the motoring programme returns to BBC Two in May. The US actor will be the show’s first non-British host in its 39-year history. “Matt’s a lifelong fellow petrolhead and I’m thrilled he’s joining Top Gear,” said Chris Evans […]

Back To The Future: DeLoreans To Be Made Again

DeLorean cars – made famous by the Back To The Future movies – are set to go into production again for the first time in around 33 years. The car was originally made by the DeLorean Motor Company in Northern Ireland. Around 9,000 cars were made between 1981 and 1983. Only 6,500 are still believed […]

History of the Ford Lotus Cortina

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lotus Cortina is the commonly used term for the Ford Cortina Lotus, a high-performance sports saloon, which was produced in the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1970 by Ford in collaboration with Lotus cars. The original version, which was based on the Ford Cortina Mk 1, was promoted by Ford as the “Consul Cortina developed by Lotus”, with “Consul” later being dropped from the name. […]

The Nippy Returns

It’s always nice to see old friends. Carl and Lesley Fry are part exchanging their Austin Seven Nippy for our fully restored concours 1957 MGA. 1500cc. They bought the Nippy last year and it has done probably done about 5000 miles as it has been its own little covered trailer with its coat on being […]

Living it up in Vegas!

Whilst most of the team at Bridge Classic Cars are busy working hard back home others are keeping themselves occupied spotting classics out in Vegas. Taken this morning outside the hotel…wow!

What happens when you give a Dodge Viper to the man who designed the Aston DB9?

Henrik Fisker designs another swoopy sports car and now there’s a V10 in place of the batteries! Though little has been heard of Henrik Fisker since his resignation from Fisker Automotive, he’s clearly been a busy man. He is now a shareholder and designer at VLF Automotive, a collaboration between Fisker, former GM vice president Bob […]

Welcome…the brand new MGA roof

It’s been a very busy day today at Bridge Classic Cars, busy but very fulfilling. It was the day Asa and Tommy fitted set to task fitting the brand new roof to the MGA. I, on the other hand, had a busy day in front of the computer. Amazingly I heard no swearing coming from the […]

New Mazda MX-5 Gets Wide-Body Kit From TRA-Kyoto

The world’s best selling roadster ever is very popular with tuners, and its brand-new iteration is no exception. The fourth generation of the Mazda MX-5 has received Tra-Kyoto’s not-so-subtle (to say the least) treatment. Sporting basically the same visual elements that put the small tuning shop on the world map, the ND MX-5 comes with widened fenders, front […]

Seeing things more clearly…

The Maserati Merak has now been fitted with a brand new Maserati windscreen sourced directly to Bridge Classic Cars from Italy.

Badge Refurbishment

When restoring anything in the concours world it is important that you call on the right people at the right time to assist you in your quest. We used Pamela David Enamels to recreate the iconic Maserati badge that will sit on the front nose cone. Out with the old… In with the new…

MGA fitting up the bright work

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MGA now nearing completion, all bright work that has either been re-chromed or renewed. The instrument dials are now away for refurbishment. Interior fitting next week for the end of January full completion and ready for a new owner.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2666,2669,2670,2671″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The return of the Porsche to our workshops

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We eagerly awaited the return of our freshly painted Porsche to the worksop early today. Sure enough, at 3pm, she arrived back safe and well from our paint-shop in Needham Market, looking stunning in Guards Red. Asa and Tommy have a busy few days now putting her back together ready for a full valet and detailing […]

Peter Smith loses his bet

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another night out with the directors of Bridge Classic Cars. Renowned motor sports hill climber and Riley Redwing owner Peter Smith bet that Gordon didn’t have a tattoo of the Monte Carlo rally on his back. If proven wrong Peter reluctantly agreed to walk the length of Elgin high street in Morayshire, Scotland with your […]

MGA ready for refit…

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Kieron Dyer leaves the jungle

KIERON Dyer has come 4th in I’m A Celebrity 2015. The former Ipswich Town footballer narrowly missed out on tomorrow night’s final, following being evicted in tonight’s show, along with Jorgie Porter. On leaving the camp, Kieron – who threatened to quit half-way through – said: “I came in thinking I’d have a game plan, and it would be […]

Porsche 911 Carerra Targa seat piping replacement at Bridge Classic cars

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is always important to look sympathetically at any part of your restoration. We could easily retrim the Porsche seat but the patina of the seat is lost.   Generally the piping of the seat bolster gets worn or rubbed through and in this instance because the original seats are in lovely condition we only […]