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2 More Arrivals

We have welcomed two more new arrivals into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1968 MGC Roadster and our 1957 AC Ace. Both look incredible and we’re very excited to see what the future holds for…

XK120 Parts

Tony has collected the body and various parts of our 1954 Jaguar XK120 from the sandblasters. These will stay in storage for a short while until they are ready to be put back onto the car.

Transporting A Rare Classic

Our very special and very rare 1929 Dodge DA has recently been transported to our secure storage facility and placed safely into a Carcoon.

Transporting A Classic Mini

Tony recently collected our 1961 Austin Mini and brought it to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.

E-Type PDI

Jonn recently carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 1970 Jaguar E-Type.

Aston Martin Bodyshell Work

Rob has continued his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. He has carried on fabricating and welding on the rear bodyshell.

Ferrari Heater Valve

Jonn has been spending some time looking at the heater valve of our 1979 Ferrari 400 GT. Here are his notes: Carry out pressure test on cooling system. Attend to minor leaks found. System now sealed. Drain coolant. Strip and…

New Exhaust

Steve recently fitted a new stainless steel exhaust to our 1952 Fiat 1900A. This wasn’t quite as straightforward as he had hoped though as the exhaust had to be made in-house as it is not possible to source one of…

E-Type Fuel Filter

After Jonn had removed the fuel filter bowl from our 1973 Jaguar E-Type for cleaning, he noticed that the filter had come loose and the bowl seal was leaking. He fitted a new unit to cure both faults.

500SL Headights And Heater

Our 1987 Mercedes 500SL has been in the hands of Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager, John. He has been stripping down the headlights ready to send the reflector away to be refurbished. John also rebuilt and refitted the refurbished heater…

Aston Martin Sand Blasting

Various parts of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 have been prepared for sandblasting. This is an important step in the restoration of this rare car and we are very excited to see the results back on the car. There has…

Stripping our 1973 MG B Roadster – engine, carbs, heater box, wheels

Week 1 for new guy Dave has already been a busy one as his first project is our 1973 MG B Roadster. Gordon has not started Dave off lightly. The MG B is needing a serious amount of attention but…

Triumph 2500TC Appraisal

After Tony collected our 1977 Triumph 2500TC from our secure storage facility and brought it back tot he Bridge Classic Cars workshop, classic car technician Jonn completed a thorough appraisal of it. Here are his notes: Wiper blades split. Bonnet…

Assessing A Jensen 541

Jonn has been appraising our 1956 Jensen 541. Here are his notes: Grease all points. Remove all wheels and strip and check brakes. Wash down engine and gearbox areas. Refit all brake drums. Start up and check clutch bite point….

Test Driving MG Cyberster

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…

Torque Show – 11th October 2024

This week, the team headed to the incredible Imperial War Museum in Duxford for the recent H&H Classics auction where two of our cars were being represented surrounded by the most sensational display of aircraft anywhere in the UK. Molly…

Arrivals And Departures

We have recently welcomed several new vehicles into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The first is our 2013 Land Rover Defender 110 and, as you can see, it is quite the beast! After our 90 went into competition, it was…

And Another…

Once again, we delivered a special car to one of our lucky winners. This time, it was Stephen who was taking delivery of his 2001 Aston Martin DB7 that he won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Congratulations Stephen, enjoy your…

Another Happy Winner

Tony recently delivered our 1973 MGB Roadster to lucky winner Graham. Tony says this is always the best part about his job here at Bridge Classic Cars – seeing the winners see their new classic for the very first time….

Won For Free

We recently ran a competition for our members where they could win a bottle of Heart of Suffolk Betty’s Gin completely free of charge. If you join the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club, you get a wide range of benefits:…

WIN Our Caterham

You have the opportunity to win our 2007 Caterham Seven Roadsport 120 or, for the first time, a cash alternative of £15,000. Caterham models are known for their interiors being extremely sparse, offering only the essential instruments needed for driving….

AC Ace Is Back

In the very near future, we will be seeing the AC Ace back out on the roads of Britain. AC Cars, Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, has recently announced the upcoming return of one of the most beautiful cars ever…

Behind The Scenes Of Our E Type Draw

Yesterday, we did the live draw of our 1970 Jaguar E-Type when we randomly selected winning ticket number 5592, which belonged to the very lucky Andrew Graves. It’s always great fun finding out who wins our cars through Bridge Classic…

A Day At Auction

Today, Craig and Gordon are at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford for the latest auction hosted by H&H. As you can see from Craig’s photos below, there is a huge range of cars available to buy and, as they…

A Successful 1940s Evening

Last Friday, we opened the doors to The Classic Lounge so our guests could enjoy live music from The Three Chordettes. Everyone had a great time and it was a fantastic evening of music, drinks, and classic cars – a…

Austin Metro Turns 44

Yesterday marked the 44th birthday of the Austin Metro. The Metro was once a common sight on roads all over the country and was launched as a competitor to the highly successful Ford Fiesta; with the idea that it would…

More Classic Pick Up Progress

Our 1951 Austin Devon continues to make progress on its restoration journey.

Priming Our AC Cobra

Our 1975 AC Cobra replica has been primed in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop.

Defender Snorkel

Jonn has refitted the painted rear bench seat to our 2010 Land Rover Defender. He also refitted the snorkel to the offside front wing and screen and secured it in place.

Aston Martin DB2 Bodywork

Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 has been in the fabrication bay with Rob. He has bolted the body centre to the chassis as well as bolting on the rear wheel arches ready to start assembling the rear bodyshell. \rob then…