New Arrivals: 1976 Land Rover Series 3 and 1998 Rover Mini

New in our showroom this week we have our truly stunning 1976 Land Rover Series 3. Described by a Land Rover specialist Williams Classics as “perfect in almost every detail and is exactly as it left the factory 42 years ago. This is a very honest 43-year-old Series Land Rover. You will have to go a long way to find a better vehicle.”

Awaiting preparation and new images.

Next up we have our 1998 Mini, a fantastic project for the mini and/or vehicle DIY enthusiasts.

The car is a runner, once a new battery has been fitted. A full description and images will be available very soon.

Latest from our sponsored race cars

We love to support local talent and here are some of our sponsored vehicles out on the track at some recent events. Unfortunately some not finishing as well as they hoped.

Here is Andrew Warne in his BriSCA F2 racing at Mildenhall.

Carl Offord had a fantastic weekend in his Lightning Rod, finsihing 3rd in the midland Championship and returning home to finish 3rd in the Southern Championship.

And this weekend saw Ady and Carl Offord battling against one another in Ipswich. Ady’s first time out for a few years, showing off his freshly paint race car.

And a special thank you to GridArt for sharing pictures of our cars across their Facebook community.

One for the future: 1991 Peugeot 205 GTi

We are hoping to see this wonderful 1991 Peugeot 205 GTi in our workshops some day in the future. The current owner is debating what to do with the car, whether to look at a possible sale in it’s current position or to be a future restoration project.

Watch this space…

Coming Soon – 1993 TVR Chimaera and 1976 Land Rover

Arriving this week and available to market we have our 1993 TVR Chimaera and 1976 Land Rover Series III/Series 3.

We’ll begin with our 1993 TVR Chimaera 430. Finished in Cherry Red Pearl, the current owner is very familiar with the TVR brand and the car is often seen amongst the TVR fraternity at many local shows.

Approximately 200 of this model was made, with a 280 bhp 4.3l V8, the car is fitted with a LT77 gearbox and has covered just 69000 miles. This makes for a very rare car!

Full TVR Service History comprising with just 4 TVR specialists working on her: Kerridges TVR, Castle TVR, Offord TVR and Mat Smith TVR

As well as going through our workshops prior to any new owner taking the keys, the car comes with a very long MOT, recent service by Mat Smith TVR, new outriggers by Mat Smith TVR, 4 x brand new Rainsport 3 tyres with wheel alignment, new plugs, leads, alternator, fuel pipes and hard lines, engine bay soft lines and a reltitively new radiator.

This has been a second car for over 9 years and has always garaged.

We will be able to assess the car in greater detail once in with us but the current owner describes the alloys, bodywork and hood all in excellent condition. Still with its original paint with very few marks (she’s 26 years old!). The half leather seats, mushroom interior, face off CD player, all in very good condition too.

Fitted with central locking, alarm, electric mirrors, translucent rear number plate. The car comes with 2 keys, the original owners handbook (fully stamped with service history) and receipts for last 12 years. The Accumate trickle charger (with lead from battery to cabin), Steve Heath bible and indoor car cover included.

Runs faultlessly, very revy, very loud, amazing to drive, precise, solid gear change, lovely gentle burble on overrun. Real goosebump stuff!

Car is standard & unmodified making it a great blank canvas to make it ‘Yours’!

Independently road tested by Classic Car Weekly (Wednesday 10 July edition) – see pic for a write up by a freelance road tester, who saw the car in the timeline at Burghley, representing the rarer TVR Chimaera incarnation!

New photographs will be available very soon.

Next up, we have a very special 1976 diesel Land Rover in excellent condition. The current owner is selling due to unfortunate and very sad circumstance but has been their pride and joy for many years.

It is MOT and Tax exempt but we would be happy to carry out an MOT for peace of mind for the new owner. It was last MOT’d on 05/06/2018 even though it is MOT exempt.

The present mileage is 48,000 and has only done 200 miles since that said MOT.

The vehicle is garaged in dry conditions and is described as beautiful.

We are hoping for both vehicles to be with us this week and viewings there after are very welcome. In the meantime, if you would like any further information or to book an appointment please do not heistate to get in touch on 01473742038 or email info@bridgeclassiccars.co.uk . Finance can be arranged by a third party. Office hours are Monday to Friday (Saturdays and Sundays can be arranged) 8am to 5pm. 

2017 Alfa Romeo 4C 50th Anniversary visiting Bridge Classic Cars

We had a visit this weekend from our good friend Andy with his latest purchase, the truly stunning Alfa Romeo 4C 50th Anniversary.

Source: Alfa Romeo’s History

The story that inspired automotive history…

24th June 1910, Milan. The Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (A.L.F.A.) comes to life. The first car ever created was the 24 HP, designed by Giuseppe Merosi. Five years later, the company changed its name to Alfa Romeo, when Nicola Romeo took over the property. Alfa Romeo became synonymous with passion. Its unique approach in creating cars inspired the best car makers around the world. Its logo became the unmistakable icon of the purest driving emotions for millions of enthusiasts, and it always will.

Over a century of racing passion…

Since its foundation, Alfa Romeo has competed with its creations in motor racing. The Quadrifoglio badge ruled every legendary competition, as Targa Florio, Mille Miglia and Le Mans. It won 5 world titles: the first GP World Championship ever in 1925 with the P2, the first two F1 championships with its legendary 158 and 159 Alfetta, the 1975 World Manifacturer’s Championship with the 33 TT 12 and the 1977 World Sport Championship with the 33 SC 12.
Alfa Romeo wrote many other indelible pages of motor sport with the outstanding P3, the amazing 6C 1750, the unforgettable 8C, the uncompromising 155 V6 TI DTM. But the last chapter of this legend is unwritten: the future belongs to those who have a great history.

The heart and soul of the car industry…

In over a century of history Alfa Romeo didn’t simply build cars. It created them. Every model is imagined to deliver a beautiful, inspirational and human-centric driving experience. Each Alfa Romeo is more than a mere machine, it is embodiment of an unyielding technological quest and engineering evolution, symbolic of the uncompromising excellence Made in Italy. That’s why Alfa Romeo is still one of the most desired brands in the world for real car enthusiasts, thanks to iconic road models such as the 1900, Giulietta, Giulia, 1600 Spider Duetto, 75, 164 and 147 and many, many others.

Making sure the past stays in the past...

It’s a passion that comes from the turn of a key; an engine’s roar or even just a glance out of the corner of an eye. Alfa Romeo has captured the imagination and hearts of anyone who is lucky enough to own one since its earliest beginnings. Now, with the impeccable services from FCA Heritage, the passion for Alfa Romeo truly becomes timeless. There are enthusiasts just like you; the ones who want to make sure that the vehicle demands respect and authenticity with certifications of origin. Additionally, guaranteeing a restoration process where the vehicle will look as fresh as brand-new.

Access All Areas at RAF Bentwaters

Recently, Bridge Classic Cars spent the afternoon with Alan from Silverstone Auctions as we were given ‘access all areas permission’ of the RAF Bentwaters site for a very unique and special photo shoot on our 1984 Ferrari 308 GTS QV.

Guided by security we were shown some of the iconic sites normally hidden away from view at Bentwaters as we visited: The Hush House, Star Wars Building, Bomb Stores, Runways, Production Offices, Control Tower, South West Development, Stunt Areas and Back Lots, Hardened Air Craft Hangars, the ‘Victor Alert’ Area before being let loose to explore for ourselves.

Thank you so much to the Bentwaters office team and security who were all very accommodating. Thank you as well to Alan and Steven of Silverstone Auctions.

Check out some of the amazing photos we captured…

Our 1984 Ferrari 308 GTS will feature in the Silverstone Auctions Ferrari & Porsche 2019.

Viewing will take place as follows:

From 1.00pm to 5.00pm on Friday 20th September;
From 9am Saturday 21st September.

The auction takes place on Saturday 21st September 2019.

10.30am – Automobilia – a selection of Ferrari and Porsche themed collectables and memorabilia.
12.30pm – A Sale of Ferrari’s in association with Ferrari Owners Club GB.
2.30pm – The Porsche Sale in association with Porsche Club GB.

The sale takes place in the IXL centre at Dallas Burston Polo Club located in the spectacular Warwickshire countryside. In addition to refreshments being available within the sale venue the site also boasts its own Country Pub – The Millstone Hare.

Porsche Club GB will be running a number of member events throughout the day .

Check out the fascinating story of the History of RAF Bentwaters on Bentwaters Cold War Museum official website

R1’s Mollie King spotted a Chevy

Always one to spot and admire a classic car, Radio 1 DJ Mollie King took to Instagram to share her latest find, a 1970 Chevrolet.

“Saw a FAB car… pretended it was mine for 10 minutes… All going so well until someone you know walks past…”

Bridge Classic Cars at Ed Sheeran’s homecoming gigs in Chantry Park, Ipswich

On Friday 23rd August 2019 Ipswich welcomed home Ed Sheeran for four nights at Chantry Park as he completed his two year Divide tour back home with us.

Bridge Classic Cars attended two of the four nights. Mauro and Gordon had an amazing time on the opening night.

And Craig was amongst the 40,000 spending Saturday night in the park to see the incredible show, supported by Passenger, The Darkness.

Lots of reviews and photos online but a great summary from BBC Suffolk.

Source: BBC Suffolk

Ed Sheeran kicked off the final stop on his record-breaking world tour in front of his home fans.

The singer-songwriter told the crowd of 40,000 on Friday he was “so happy” to be ending his Divide tour over four nights in Ipswich.

He was supported by fellow Suffolk rockers The Darkness and a local act chosen through BBC Introducing.

By the end of the tour the 28-year-old will have spent 893 days on the road, eclipsing U2’s previous 760-day mark.

Fans began queuing at dawn to get their spots at the front, with some having travelled thousands of miles to be there.

“This feels really, really weird and cool for me to be able to stand on stage in the place that I was brought up and that I live,” said Sheeran.

“I did do the typical musician thing where you think that you have to move to LA, so I moved to LA and hated everything about it.

“But I’ve lived back here for sort of, like, seven years and I just love being here and I’m so happy to be able to end the tour here.”

Classic Car Showroom – Progress So far

With a constant flow of traffic to our classic car showroom it is difficult to juggle the last few pieces of decoration and interior work as well as keeping the places stocked and busy.

All of our current stock is now on site and the indoor photo studio and social space is being built alongside. We have had a good couple of weeks with sales which means some cars will be leaving us very soon.

As always, if you have a car to sell get in touch. Our showroom is the perfect spot to sell your classic and with our very reasonable commission rates we can take the hassle away from you.

Spotted: Volvo P1800 S and Porsche Speedster Recreation

We’ve spotted a couple of fantastic classics on our travels this week.

Firstly, our 1969 Volvo P1800 S parked up looking beautiful (and wet) outside Ufford Park Hotel, Golf and Spa. Next up we visited the guys down at Broadwater MOT Centre in Framlingham and caught a glimpse of the wonderful Porsche Speedster Recreation.

Lieke – Angels Inc – BGT

Here’s Lieke from girl group Angels Inc alongside the iconic classic Ford van.

Bridge Classic Cars at Great Dorset Steam Rally

The Fifty-First Great Dorset Steam Fair

The show has something for everyone, whatever your interests! Maybe you are a collector, a steam fanatic, an exhibitor, a heavy horse fan, an avid camper, a music fan or just on holiday in the South of England over the August Bank Holiday weekend and fancy an excursion to what is described as the most remarkable show on earth!

Browse through our website and you will find everything you need to know about the show, whether you have visited it before or if you are a complete beginner. You can contact us with enquiries to do with anything relating to the show by just clicking on the contact us button.

You can see all of our features detailed on this site, and keep track of days to go, check trade stand prices, information on exhibiting, see details of tickets for visitors, advanced booking incentives, camping and entertainments amongst other valuable information.

The Great Dorset Steam Fair is a typically British event offering a unique blend of nostalgia and entertainment. Come and soak up the special festival atmosphere whether as a day visitor or taking in the full five days by camping on site. There is no other event like it anywhere in the world which is why over 200,000 visitors attend each year both from the UK and from all over the World!