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Craig On Suffolk Sounds

Recently, Craig was on Suffolk Sounds talking to Jenna Ackerly about his career, Bridge Classic Cars, his future plans, and, as expected, classic cars. Listen

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After Dinner Speech

Last night, Gordon and I were invited to attend a dinner at the prestigious Ipswich and Suffolk Club organised by an exclusive group of local

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On BBC Radio Suffolk

During our Mince Pie Drive, Luke Deal from BBC Radio Suffolk met us at Bucklesham Grange Care home, where he spoke to Molly and Lily

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Cleaning Classic Cars

Every week, Colin from Viper Auto Cleaning spends the day at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop making sure our vehicles look pristine for our customers

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Suffolk Sound

Before our very successful 2023 Bridge Classic Car Show, Craig was invited to be on Suffolk Sound as a guest to talk about the show.

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Seen Out In Woodbridge

While Molly, Freddie, Craig, and Nick were out filming the live draw of our 1977 Volkswagen T2 Van, they were photographed by a local photographer

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Shared By Nicola Hume

Our stunning 1958 Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite has now sold out! Before that happened, Nicola Hume helped spread the word of this beautiful classic car via

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Little Eva Spotted

Images of our 1961 Mini Deluxe ‘Little Eva’ were shared recently on social media by N G Vehicle Logistics. They were transporting the beautiful classic

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East Coast Mini Club

Our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Racing Series 1 received some attention in the East Coast Mini Club Facebook group recently. The names of Bridge Classic Cars

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Vint-tro Newsletter

Talking Classics was recently featured in the newsletter sent to the Vint-tro community. CEO of Vint-tro, Simon Bennett, was our guest in a recent Talking

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Good Deed 7/20 – Raising £22,500 for Cancer Support Suffolk

At Bridge Classic Cars, our passion for classic cars goes beyond just restoring them – we believe in using that passion to make a difference in our community. Recently, we had the privilege of combining our love for classic cars with a cause close to our hearts (now more than ever): raising money for Cancer Support Suffolk. Through a competition to win our 1990 Jaguar XJ6 and our sponsorship of the Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge event, we’re very proud to have raised £22,500 for this important charity.

The Beginning

When a member of the Bridge Classic Cars team was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, it quickly became apparent that several other members of the team had also experienced cancer first-hand. After reaching out to our friends and family, we brought together a group of men to help break the silence and encourage conversation about what it means to be diagnosed with the ‘Big C’.

Cancer is often dealt with in silence, especially among men. Societal expectations and personal fears can create barriers to open discussion. Our project sought to take down these barriers. Our video captured raw, honest conversations about the fears, the struggles, and the triumphs of living with and beyond cancer. The men in the video talk about their initial reactions, their treatments, and the emotional toll the disease has taken on them and their loved ones.

Mark Murphey, CEO of Cancer Support Suffolk joined us for the conversation and our journey together had begun…


The Jaguar XJ6 Competition

All proceeds from our Jaguar XJ6 competition went to Cancer Support Suffolk, a charity dedicated to providing care, support, and services to those affected by cancer in the Suffolk area.

Everyone who participated in this competition directly helped individuals and families in their community who are navigating the challenges of cancer.

Cancer touches many lives, and organisations like Cancer Support Suffolk play a crucial role in offering comfort, resources, and hope to those in need.


Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge Event

But our efforts didn’t stop with the competition. We were also proud to be the headline sponsor of the Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge event, held at Suffolk Food Hall. This event brought together enthusiasts from all over the local area, and it was the perfect opportunity to showcase the Jaguar XJ6 and encourage even more support for Cancer Support Suffolk.

At the event, attendees could see the Jaguar up close and buy tickets for the competition as well as donate much-needed funds to the charity.

£22,500 Raised for Cancer Support Suffolk

Now that the competition has come to an end, we are extremely excited to announce that we raised £22,500 for Cancer Support Suffolk. This incredible result was thanks to the generosity of everyone who bought tickets, attended the event, and supported this incredible cause.

The money raised will go directly to Cancer Support Suffolk, helping them continue their essential work providing counselling, support groups, and other services to individuals and families dealing with cancer.


A Big Thank You

This experience has been a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish as a community. At Bridge Classic Cars, we’re committed to continuing our support for Cancer Support Suffolk and other local charities in the future.

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this possible—from our customers and supporters to the wider classic car community. Together, we’ve not only celebrated our love for classic cars, but we’ve also made a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Once again, thank you for being part of this incredible journey with us.


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Craig On Suffolk Sounds

Recently, Craig was on Suffolk Sounds talking to Jenna Ackerly about his career, Bridge Classic Cars, his future plans, and, as expected, classic cars.

Listen here.

Featured On Car & Classic – Our Riley 9HP

Our one-of-one 1905 Riley 9HP has been featured on Car & Classic, one of the most well-known and popular platforms in the world of classic cars. Dale Vinton, head of content, has written a fantastic article that highlights the importance and uniqueness of this incredible car.

I’ve spoken about our Riley 9HP a lot and I love the story it comes with, and Dale’s article does a wonderful job of explaining just how special it is.

A big thank you goes to Car & Classic and Dale for sharing the story of 1905 Riley 9HP.

Read the full article here.

Our Morgan On Social Media

Our 2006 Morgan 4/4 70th Anniversary was recently featured on H&H social media.

It’s always great to see our competition cars online whether it’s part of their story before we met or after.

Spotted At The NEC

Our 1905 Riley 9HP briefly appeared in this video from Gary Mavers.

Triumph Cars featuring our Triumph TR3A

A familiar face was looking back at me this morning as I made my way through the recent updates on my Facebook feed. The Triumph Cars Facebook group posted an article about Triumph Ladies and it was lovely to see our Charlotte in front of the Triumph TR3A we gave away back in 2021.

Nick On Suffolk Sounds

Nick was on Suffolk Sounds radio talking about 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster.

After Dinner Speech

Last night, Gordon and I were invited to attend a dinner at the prestigious Ipswich and Suffolk Club organised by an exclusive group of local business investors. They get together to discuss opportunities over a meal and drinks and hear from different speakers specialising in all aspects of business and culture.

We were there to discuss the future of classic cars, to answer questions on Bridge Classic Cars and the market trends we are seeing in the classic car world and to talk about what we believe would be the right investment opportunities.

After dinner speaking does not come naturally to either myself nor Gordon but we both thoroughly enjoyed it. I guess what made it that little bit easier was that we both love what we do and classic cars are in our blood, it’s our passion.

Thank you for the opportunity and if you are reading this and were there on the evening, I hope you enjoyed what we had to say.

And if you want to add a touch of class to your event, forget me and Gordon, why not consider having Molly and the Bridge team come along.

Molly’s experience with classic cars and vintage lifestyle is extensive. As a seasoned presenter at Bridge Classic Cars, she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge in classic cars. Alongside this, she is a professional singer and actress who graduated with a BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre. Molly is part of The Three Chordettes, a female vocal harmony group, specialising in vintage swing and jazz hits from the 1940s and 1950s.

Her passion for these classic vehicles and all things vintage shines through in every word she speaks, captivating audiences with fascinating insights into the history, mechanics, and stories behind each classic car.

On BBC Radio Suffolk

During our Mince Pie Drive, Luke Deal from BBC Radio Suffolk met us at Bucklesham Grange Care home, where he spoke to Molly and Lily about what we were up to.

Our Mince Pie Drive In The Local News

The Bridge Classic Cars Mince Pie Drive has been featured in some local news outlets.

Living In Suffolk has created a great post about the event and Choose Woodbridge has also shared it on their Facebook Page.

The Mince Pie Drive will be a fantastic event where we will be spreading some early Christmas cheer to the residents and staff at four local care homes.

Full details of the event can be seen here.

Suffolk Sound

Before our very successful 2023 Bridge Classic Car Show, Craig was invited to be on Suffolk Sound as a guest to talk about the show.

Craig had a great time talking to Mark Murphy MBE, who was the judge for best in show.

Thank you to Mark and the team at Suffolk Sound for inviting Craig into the studio.

Seen Out In Woodbridge

While Molly, Freddie, Craig, and Nick were out filming the live draw of our 1977 Volkswagen T2 Van, they were photographed by a local photographer who shared a post on Facebook.

Thank you to Mike for posting.

https://www.facebook.com/mikewhitby2/posts/pfbid02prktHkLad91fpBXbjRuHBZE8Nwj6cy9SB35gDMeWSNNUiZAsikZufgoh2GMw7Bgul

Featured On mr02ssy YouTube Channel

Our first-ever Sunset Classic Car and Bike Meet was a very successful event.

If you’d like to see the full highlights, they can be seen here.

mr02ssy attended the event and made his own video that you can see below too.

Thank you to mr02ssy for coming along and for sharing his experience on his YouTube channel – we hope to see you again soon!

Woodbridge Community News

In the June 2023 edition of Woodbridge Community News, we were featured for our Drive It Day event in aid of NSPCC.

The short article in the publication describes the successful event and shares the total of £2062 being raised for a very important charity.

Shared By Nicola Hume

Our stunning 1958 Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite has now sold out!

Before that happened, Nicola Hume helped spread the word of this beautiful classic car via her Instagram story.

Little Eva Spotted

Images of our 1961 Mini Deluxe ‘Little Eva’ were shared recently on social media by N G Vehicle Logistics. They were transporting the beautiful classic Mini to Somerset on behalf of South Norfolk Classics.

Little Eva was won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions back in October 2022 and we hope that she will be enjoyed in Somerset or anywhere else she ends up.

Featured In The Jensen Owners Club Magazine

In the latest edition of the Jensen Owners Club magazine, you will find an article that talks about some of the classic Jensens that we have at Bridge Classic Cars.

As we have restored and worked on so many Jensens in the past (and still currently have some in the workshop), it is great to have an article published by the JOC.

East Coast Mini Club

Our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Racing Series 1 received some attention in the East Coast Mini Club Facebook group recently.

The names of Bridge Classic Cars Directors, Gordon and Craig Ranson can be seen on the car.

Our racing E-type is back with us and we are very much looking forward to getting it running and ready for more photo opportunities in the future.

Featured In Land Rover Monthly

Our 2015 Land Rover Defender 110 has been heavily featured in Land Rover Monthly with its owner Ed Stafford.

In the interesting multi-page article, Ed talks in great detail about his Land Rover, his life, and his future plans. He even talks about the work we are doing on his Defender!

The article is an interesting read and shows how capable this vehicle is.

Vint-tro Newsletter

Talking Classics was recently featured in the newsletter sent to the Vint-tro community.

CEO of Vint-tro, Simon Bennett, was our guest in a recent Talking Classics, and the conversation he had with us was shared with his company’s followers.

Bridge Classic Cars On Gen X Radio

Bridge Classic Cars Director Craig was once again interviewed on the radio. This time it was by James Hazel on Gen X Radio.

Craig had a good chat with James and spoke about what we do, how Bridge Classic Cars began, and how, through Bridge Classic Cars competitions, we are giving everyone the opportunity to own a classic vehicle

The full interview can be listened to below.