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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 atย VLF Automotive, a collaboration between Fisker, former GM vice president Bob […]

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

The worldโ€™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 receivedย Tra-Kyoto’sย 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 comesย with widened fenders, front […]

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 […]

Kieron Dyer leaves the jungle

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

Kieron Dyer – I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

He is somewhat notorious for his bad boy behaviour during his lengthy stint as a premier league footballer. But Keiron Dyer has revealed is hoping to alter the public’s perceptions of him when he appears in this year’s series of ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Now happily married to […]

Ed Sheeran passes his driving text in Ipswich

Ed Sheeran can ditch the L-plates after passing his practical driving test… less than three months after smashing theory. He might be 24, but as one of the world’s top musicians, it’s fair to say he’s has a busy few years. But singerย Ed Sheeranย can finally ditch the L-plates after he passed his practical driving test […]

Better test your brakes before driving this route!

Better test your brakes before driving this route! Incredible images show nerve-shredding cliff-side road in China – with 45 deadly hairpins in just three miles. A spectacular mountain road in southwest China has become the new talking point among petrolheadsย after pictures of the mind-boggling motorway emerged on the Internet. Breathtaking photographs onย People’s Daily Onlineย capture the […]

Some future classics spotted today by Gordon of Bridge Classic Cars

      at Dubai Mall…must be a doughnut shop near by!

Bridge Classic Cars spends evening at Moray Motor Museum.

There’s a magical place, We’re on our way there, With toys in their millions, All under one roof, It’s called…Moray Motor Museum Being very good friends with racing legend Darren McWhirter does come with some huge perks! Like spending a good few evenings at Moray Motor Museum and seeing some of the incredible vehicles he […]

The Mills and Stills Tour 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Joining Bridge Classic Cars in the beautiful Mansion House Hotel in Elgin, Morayshire, are the drivers and their companions on the “Mills and Stills Tour” 2015. The week long event that promises to be suitable for all sizes and types of veteran cars. The Laich of Morayโ€™s quiet country roads are ideal for the early […]

Modern classics, a sound investment

Classic experts from across the globe share market intelligence on the models gaining in value โ€“ and highlight the ones that are struggling. Market experts from both sides of the Atlantic say prices for 1980s and 1990s modern classics will continue to rise โ€“ and theyโ€™re predicting that cars from the early 2000s will become […]

The future is bright at Bridge Classic Cars

Today’s the day Jack Smith, Bridge Classic Car’s exceptional young talent starts his 2 year apprenticeship at Colchester Institute. Jack is a very gifted individual with the flair and qualities you’d expect to find in someone with many more years of experience. The future looks bright for Jack as he starts his journey on a […]

Top Gear presenter Chris Evans auctioning ยฃ11 MILLION worth of classic cars including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New Top Gear presenter Chris Evans, is selling off ยฃ11million worth of classic cars at auction next month. Evans, whoย is replacing Jeremy Clarkson as the new presenter for the BBC show,ย has consigned 13 cars to the Bonhams Goodwood Revival Sale including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Evans revealed that he had bought the 1936 Chitty Chitty […]

Stonham Barns Classic Car Show 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Stonham Barns Classic Car Show received more than 800+ entries in 2014, and even more showed up this year. Aย better turn out of a wide range of amazing classic cars too. Car clubs are the absolute lifeblood of the classic car scene and there was plenty of clubs present offering information, and of course […]

Festival of Classic and Sports Cars

Sunday 2nd August 2015: 10:00am – 5:00pm Held in association with the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC). Over 5,000 people attended the 2014 festival. The event attracts classic and sports car owners who exhibit their cars some of which parade up and down the main drive on the two concourse runs throughout the day. Over […]

The Merak’s V6

The Merak’s V6 engine descended from the 2.7 L Tipo C.114, originally designed by Giulio Alfieri in 1967 for use in the Citroรซn SM, that was bored out to 91.6 mm (piston stroke remained 75 mm) to displace 3 litres (2,965 cc). It was a chain-driven double overhead camshaft, 12-valve unit featuring an unusual 90ยฐ […]

Now Recruiting…Classic Vehicle Restorer

Here at Bridge Classic Cars we are looking for new talent. If you have a love for classic vehicles then we want to hear from you. We are searching for a new restorer to join the team and help us grow! If you have experience in restoring classic vehicles, welding, motor mechanics, engine rebuilding, auto […]

Number Plate News

PEN 15 The government has recently issued a 46-page report outlining the registrations that have been withdrawn from issue for risk of causing offence. It’s a thankless task, over which the licensing authorities have often been ridiculed. But UK number plates have never been intended to represent names or words; it’s just a happy – […]

1949 Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster arrives at Bridge Classic Cars

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bridge Classic Cars have just taken delivery of a beautiful car collection. All the cars are being recommissioned in our workshops in Ipswich. 1949 – Armstrong Siddeley Lancaster – Older sympathetic restoration.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” interval=”3″ images=”837,838,839,840,841,842,843,844,845,846,847,848,849,850,851,852,853″ onclick=”link_image” custom_links_target=”_self”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

1934 Austin Seven Top Hat arrives at Bridge Classic Cars

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bridge Classic Cars have just taken delivery of a beautiful car collection. All the cars are being recommissioned in our workshops in Ipswich. 1934 – Austin Seven Top Hat. Beautiful condition[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” interval=”3″ images=”679,761,760,759,758,757,756,755,762,763,764,765,771,770,769,768,767,766,860,866,865,864,863,862,861,772,773,857,858,859,668,674,673,672,666,667,671,670,868,869,669,867,665,664,678,677,662,663,661,660,676,675″ onclick=”link_image” custom_links_target=”_self”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

1933 Austin Seven Special arrives at Bridge Classic Cars

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bridge Classic Cars have just taken delivery of a beautiful car collection. All the cars are being recommissioned in our workshops in Ipswich. 1933 – Austin Seven Special – Fantastic condition, engineer designed and built. Something special![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” interval=”3″ images=”753,752,751,750,749,748,747,746,745,744″ onclick=”link_image” custom_links_target=”_self”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

1937 Austin Nippy has arrived at Bridge Classic Cars

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bridge Classic Cars have just taken delivery of a beautiful car collection. All the cars are being recommissioned in our workshops in Ipswich. 1937 – Austin Nippy – Truly beautiful and in fantastic condition.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” interval=”3″ images=”873,872,723,639,633,638,636,635,634,880,879,877,875,733,730,729,728,727,725,719,724,722,721,720″ onclick=”link_image” custom_links_target=”_self”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

1967 MGBGT has arrived at Bridge Classic Cars

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bridge Classic Cars have just taken delivery of a beautiful car collection. All the cars are being recommissioned in our workshops in Ipswich. 1967 – MGBGT – Signal Red, black leather piped in red…lovely![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” interval=”3″ images=”618,619,620,621,622,623,624,625,626,627,628,629,617″ onclick=”link_image” custom_links_target=”_self”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Great things happening to Ipswich Town Centre

Tower Ramparts: Work to convert the shopping centre into โ€œSailmakersโ€ is well under way, costing ยฃ4 million. This has prompted existing tenants like Top Shop to commit themselves to the centre while new stores like Pandora jewellery are on the way. Buttermarket: The first phase of the conversion of the shopping centre into a shopping […]

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show 2015

Friday 13 November 2015 – Sunday 15 November 2015 From: ยฃ20.00 Halls 1 – 5 & Pavilion Car Parking: ยฃ12.00 per day Public Show If youโ€™ve got a passion for motoring then head to the NEC this November to The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show. With over 1,800 classic cars, 300 motorcycles, 600 trade stands, […]

Chris Evans to be new Top Gear presenter

TV and radio personality Chris Evans will replace Jeremy Clarkson as the lead presenter of an all-new Top Gear line-up, the BBC has announced. Evans said he was “thrilled” to get the job, describing the motoring show as his “favourite programme of all time”. “I promise I will do everything I possibly can to respect […]

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ยฃ43 million private car collection…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For sale: ยฃ43 million private car collection. It’s so extensive they’ve had to open up another day just to flog them all. Ladies and gentlemen, on 13 August 2015 at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction, a private collection of 30 cars will be offered up for sale. What makes this newsworthy however, is that the […]

Maserati Merak

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bridge Classic Cars can now reveal that the next restoration will be… a Maserati Merak. This 3 litre version, believed to be an SS but still has to be confirmed was purchased after the owner realised that after four years the restoration was beyond his reach. The car originally in Verde Indy Green with red […]

A classic act by Mr Charlie ‘Pimlico’ Mullins!

It’s not everyday that the plumber turns up wearing top hat and tails in the company van – but then it’s not every day a plumber is summoned to Buckingham Palace by the Queen. The occasion was last month whenย Charlie Mullins, founder of London-based Pimlico Plumbers, was awarded an OBE for services to plumbing, recognising […]