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A New Suffolk Car Show

August 27, 2024

The first-ever Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge event, held yesterday at Suffolk Food Hall, was a great success. Not only were there hundreds

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A Summer BBQ Success

August 2, 2024

Last night, we hosted a very successful summer BBQ at The Classic Lounge. The sun was shining, a huge variety of classic and modern cars

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Suffolk Show 2024

May 10, 2024

We had some very exciting post today, our passes and pitch information for the Suffolk Show 2024 arrived. We are really looking forward to returning

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Rickinghall Car Show

April 29, 2024

The Jaguar Owners Club are holding their annual car show in Rickinghall, once more, on Sunday 19th May. There will be plenty of cars for

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Riley Spring Event

April 4, 2024

The Riley Cars Archive Heritage Trust are holding their Spring Event at the Coventry Canal Basin on Saturday 13th April 2024 to display a selection

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A Successful Bike Meet

March 28, 2024

Last night, we hosted our second Bike Meet, and it was a great success. With delicious food from Prestige Bars & Catering, relaxing music, and

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Mince Pie Drive 2024 – Classic Cars Visit Local Care Homes

December 6, 2024

On 5th December 2024, a small group of us from Bridge Classic Cars took part in our second Mince Pie Drive. This is where we take some of our classic and special cars to local care homes for the residents and staff to take a closer look at. We also take lots of mince pies to share with them too.

The cars that did the Mince Pie Drive this year were our 1961 Austin Mini 850, our 1955 MG Magnette, our 1993 Bentley Turbo R, and our 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S. I was driving my Magnette so I was very happy behind the wheel all day, Nick was also very happy driving the 911, Tony had the Bentley, and Molly, along with the rest of The Three Chordettes went in the Mini.

We took the cars and mince pies to four local care homes – Henley House, The Willows, Silver Birch, and Haughgate House. It was so nice to see some of the residents reminisce about cars they have owned in the past and some even shared some very special stories from their younger years that our cars reminded them of.

At lunchtime, we parked up outside Christchurch Mansion so that members of the public could get up close and admire our cars too. We always like offering people the opportunity to see the cars they love in person so it was great to see the classics being enjoyed.

The whole point of our Mince Pie Drive is to spread a bit of festive cheer to those who may not be with their loved ones at Christmas. This is the second time Nick, Molly, and I have taken part in the event and this year was just as special as the first. The addition of Tony certainly went down a treat with many of the residents!

The whole team here hopes that things like our Mince Pie Drive will inspire more people to be kind, not just at Christmas, but throughout the rest of the year too.

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Classic Motor Show 2024

November 11, 2024

On Friday, we spent the day at the NEC for the Classic Motor Show 2024. Molly, Craig, Nick, and I all got in the Bridge Classic Cars Hilux early so we could get to the show as it was opening.

As always, there was so much to see that one day wasn’t enough to get around every exhibit, but we still managed to see some very impressive cars and chat with some very interesting people too.

One of the very first people we spoke to was the very friendly team from the Classic Car Loan Project. The CCLP is a fantastic intuitive to help more young people into the classic car world. In short, selected young drivers are given the opportunity to borrow a classic car for up to a year. The purpose is to experience what classic car ownership is actually like regardless of whether you can currently afford one or not.

So far, more than 100 young drivers have benefited from the project and I’m sure there will be a lot more in the future.

We also spoke to an old friend – Ben, from DadCars. Back in January 2023, we first spoke to Ben about his then-new project in a Talking Classics. Since then, he has done phenomenally well and it was great to spend some time talking to him and hearing about his journey.

All of us thoroughly enjoyed looking around the show. A personal highlight was getting an up close and personal look at the incredible range of cars going up for sale in the auction hosted by Iconic Auctioneers.

The auction area was busy and seemed to be getting a lot of attention so I’m sure it was a very successful weekend for the Iconic team and sellers.

Molly very much enjoyed finding a classic Fiat 500 in the lots too!

At the end of our day at the Classic Motor Show 2024, we caught up with our friends from the National Motor Museum. On their stand, Anthony Hamilton (father of former F1 World Champion, Lewis Hamilton) was showcasing a car he had restored with his team on behalf of the museum.

We were lucky enough to be able to speak to Anthony and ask him some questions about his project and what his plans for the future are.

The whole day was a lot of fun and we all had a great time being surrounded by fellow classic car people. We are already looking forward to next year when we hope to catch up with even more of you.

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Test Driving MG Cyberster

October 14, 2024

On Saturday, we welcomed Darren and Anthony from EMG Ipswich to Bridge Classic Cars, as we teamed up to host our MG Cyberster Test Drive Day. Based at The Classic Lounge, the day was all about giving people the opportunity to experience what could very well be the future of electric sports cars.

The MG Cyberster

The Cyberster, MG’s eye-catching electric roadster, looked great surrounded by classic cars and out on the road. We had two examples available on Saturday, a Camden Grey example that was on static display (this is my personal favourite colour choice) and a Dynamic red version that was taken out by around 20 people for test drives throughout the day.

The main feedback that was given about the car…it’s fast…very fast!

It’s not just about its speed though. I was fortunate enough to take the Cyberster out for a drive and I found it incredibly easy to drive. For a car that sounds so complex and sophisticated, I was expecting to work hard behind the wheel but, in fact, it was an extremely relaxed and comfortable drive. The only thing to be careful of is that you can quite easily find yourself going very fast in a very short period of time!

Test Driving The Future

It was a fantastic experience to be surrounded by both the past and the future of MG as we had a collection of classic MGs (and others) on display alongside the Cyberster. I really enjoyed the conversations about the potential future of the automotive industry and how EVs, like the Cyberster, might fit into that.

Anthony and Darren were on hand to provide detailed insights into the technical aspects of the Cyberster, guiding guests through the car’s features, battery life, charging options, and performance stats. This collaborative event marks what I hope is an ongoing relationship between Bridge Classic Cars and EMG Ipswich, as bringing the classic and modern motoring worlds together is something that is an exciting prospect.

Thank You

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came along and took the Cyberster out for a drive. We hope you enjoyed the experience and we hope that we will see you all again very soon.

Another thank you to Anthony and Darren for joining us on Saturday and for demonstrating what the Cyberster can do!

One response to “Test Driving MG Cyberster”

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    Steve Jones

    WOW Thank you MG for bringing the X factor back.

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North Norfolk Railway ‘Steam Back to the Forties’

September 24, 2024

I had the pleasure of performing at the North Norfolk Railways annual event Steam Back to the Forties. This is a weekend where the whole railway from Sherringham to Holt is transported back in time to the the 1940s.

The town of Sherringham has joined in on this tradition and is transformed, the shops are dressed to look like war time Britain, which they all do extremally well. You are given a ration book and have to visit all the stores to get your stamps (which is a lovely touch). But the train line is the highlight of the weekend with original classic steam trains running all day to take you to all the vintage entertainment you could wish for. They have actors, re-enactments, war time cooking demonstrations and an array of vintage singers, something for everyone to enjoy at every turn.

Me and The Three Chordettes where singing on the main stage at Holt Station, I also had the honour of singing with “the mini big band with the big band sound”, Skyliner. The steam trains weren’t the only classic vehicles on show as they were joined by some wonderful civilian classic cars and also some military vehicles.

If you love your classic vehicles and fancy being taken back to a bygone era then definitely check this event out next year. I had a wonderful time and hopefully will be back again next year too.

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East Saxons TR Register Group Visit

September 17, 2024

Earlier today, we welcomed the East Saxons Group of the TR Register to The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars.

This was the first time that the group had been to see us and we loved meeting them all.

While they were here, they were able to enjoy a coffee and a catch up with their fellow group members before having an exclusive tour of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.

It was a great morning and we hope to welcome you all back again very soon.

International Autojumble at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu

September 16, 2024

At the weekend, I headed down to Beaulieu with Nick and Molly for the International Autojumble at the National Motor Museum. As we are around classic cars every day, it can take quite a lot to wow us when it comes to motoring history. However, after spending some time in the museum and browsing the autojumble, all three of us were very impressed

We would all like to say a big thank you to Poppy and the rest of the team at the museum for reaching out to Molly and inviting us to the event – we all had a fantastic day!

The Best Bits of the International Autojumble

1. The National Motor Museum

The National Motor Museum is home to close to 300 vehicles, from early motor cars to more modern machines.

A personal favourite of mine was the 1000bhp Sunbeam that is currently being restored at the museum.

This car, known as ‘The Slug’ was the one that Major Henry Segrave drove on Daytona Beach at more than 200mph on the 29th of March 1927. This was the first time that any car had ever reached this speed and set a new land speed record. Now, almost 100 years later, the museum is slowly bringing this ground-breaking car back to life thanks to its fundraising campaign.

The campaign aims to raise £300,000 for a full restoration and to take ‘The Slug’ back to Daytona Beach in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the record in 2027. Restoring a car that has two 22.5-litre V12 engines is obviously a huge task so a major fundraising campaign is needed to make it possible.

As well as ‘The Slug’, Nick clearly enjoyed seeing a 1953 Volkswagen Type 1 “Beetle” that was very similar to one he used to own. He has also said that 1953 produced his favourite version of this iconic classic.

Molly also had a great time putting the many interactive exhibits to good use!

2. Classic Cars for Sale

It was great to be able to spend some time getting a closer look at some of the cars going under the hammer with Bonhams. From MGBs to E-Types and everything in between, there was a huge variety of vehicles up for sale.

The three of us haven’t been to many car auctions so to get up close with cars of this calibre certainly added another level of excitement to our day.

3. The Automart

The Automart is where you go to find a project. Whether you are looking for a shell of a car to rebuild and bring back to life or a non-runner that will be back up and running with a little bit of time and attention – there are plenty of options.

We see cars in various stages of restoration in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop so it’s really nice that everyone in attendance had the opportunity to see some of the best-looking cars of all time in various states of repair!

4. The Autojumble

The International Autojumble is a huge event that features a wide variety of car parts, memorabilia, display pieces, and everything in between.

Perhaps one example that goes some way in explaining the range of things available is by looking at what the three of us purchased. Nick got a framed poster of the Silver Arrow W196 that sold for £19 million, Molly bought a Lambretta poster, and I got a small Rolls-Royce picture and a steering wheel!

In addition to our purchases, we saw old workshop manuals, vintage petrol pumps, signs, classic car brochures from back in the day, and more tools than the entire workshop team could ever need!

The Monorail, Top Gear, and More

We couldn’t visit the National Motor Museum without taking a ride on the monorail. The short trip allowed us to see a big part of the autojumble from above (and have a great time while doing so).

The Top Gear exhibition was definitely something all three of us loved. With Top Gear and The Grand Tour now coming to an end, it seemed so relevant that we could see some of the most iconic and memorable vehicles from the show in person.

The on-screen cars exhibit also brought back memories of TV shows and films that we have all watched over the years.

Bridge Classic Cars at the International Autojumble

The International Autojumble was a fantastic event for us to attend. There was so much to see and so many different vehicles to look at on top of the vast number of stallholders selling some hard-to-find pieces.

As I have said previously, we have cars from the early 1900s all the way through to modern cars around us every day in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop but, even with that in mind, Molly, Nick, and I found the display vehicles to be attention-grabbing and we loved every minute of our visit.

This was our first time at the International Autojumble and we will certainly be going back again. Once again, thank you to everyone at the National Motor Museum for such a great day and we hope to see you again very soon!

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