Soon to be arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is this Jaguar XK120. It is coming from overseas but we are very much looking forward to its arrival so work can begin on bringing this beautiful classic car back to life.
Our 1969 Triumph Spitfire has recently entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It has come to us for a full service and inspection, which classic car technician James has been doing. Overall, the car is in good condition, although it looks like it may have been stood for some time. The engine oil and filter […]
Every now and again, a classic vehicle enters the Bridge Classic Cars workshop that most of us haven’t seen before. One such vehicle is our Solex Moped 3300 which came into our collection recently. The Solex moped is a classic and iconic motorised bicycle that was originally produced by the French company Solex as a […]
They may be a long way from home but two iconic American classics, a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and a 1963 Chevrolet C10 SWB Stepside Pickup arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop yesterday. Our 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, eye-catching in striking blue, has the unmistakable muscular curves of a true American legend. Its 7-litre […]
Classic car technician James has been assessing our 1967 Morris Minor Traveller. It came into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop as it would not start. After charging the battery, James removed the spark plugs and cleaned and regapped them to the correct specification. The distributor cap was removed before the points and condenser were replaced. […]
Our 2020 Cobra by AK Sportscars is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. The car comes complete with an extensive history file of invoices for parts to complete the project as well as original correspondence with AK Sportscars including its original build/commissioning sheet. Also in the history file are original build manuals, […]
Classic car technician Rob has continued his work on the restoration of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire. He has been repairing corrosion in various parts of the vehicle. After focussing on the rear seat pan area, Rob strengthened the bulkhead in the spots where Spitfires have a habit of cracking. He did this by welding in […]
Soon to arrive at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is a 2005 Honda S2000. While it is with us, it will be assessed for corrosion before going into storage and eventually have some paint work completed too.
Our 1953 Land Rover Series 1 has had its hard top fitted by classic car technician Jonn and workshop manager. If you thought it looked cool without a roof on, or with its canvas roof, the hard top certainly looks equally as appealing (if not even better).
Classic car technician Steve had to remove the carburettors from our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 recently as he noticed that one of the sliders was sticky and the paint was starting to flake. The removed carbs will now be rebuilt to make sure they are in the condition we expect them to be when the […]
Our 1968 Jaguar E-type is getting close to being ready to be delivered to its new owner, who was lucky enough to win this incredible classic through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Before it leaves us though, classic car technician Steve has been making sure everything is as it should be. While Steve was working on […]
You can now enter to win our 1953 Land Rover Series 1 through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. There aren’t many more iconic vehicles than a Land Rover, and this one is an incredible example that will make someone very happy when it is won on 17th October. All the information you need can be found […]
Here is another incredible story from Keith Belcher about his first company car: “Fifty-odd years ago, or so, Wednesday 18th December 1968, to be exact, an event occurred which changed my life forever, I had a car accident. Whilst my injuries were not actually life-threatening, at the time it was very painful, but let me […]
Classic car technician James has been conducting an appraisal of our 1980 Volvo 245GL. James found that: On the surface, the bodywork and overall condition appeared to be good on top. Underneath however there are several areas of corrosion, some heavy surface rust on the front and rear suspension components, and some more extensive corrosion […]
While working on our 1979 Ford Escort MK2, classic car technician Chris found substantial corrosion on the vehicle meaning plans have had to change for the future of this sought-after classic. As you can see from the photos below, things don’t look particularly good. Alan also polished a quarter panel.
Our MKII Ford Transit Tipper has spent a bit more time in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. It has been with classic car technician Chris who has been priming the classic transit ready for it to be painted in the very near future. This vehicle has already undergone quite a transformation so we are looking […]
Our 1987 Mercedes 500SL is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and work has begun on it once again. Various tasks have already been completed such as replacing the bushes and ball joint on the front suspension. The car has been stripped back so work can continue on getting this classic Mercedes restored and […]
The two Johns have been continuing our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle’s progress towards finishing its restoration with us here at Bridge Classic Cars. The wiring was put in for the interior light and the wing mirror was put on and polished too.
Before our 1991 Ford Escort RS Turbo went out to Bentwaters with Molly and the team for filming, classic car technician Jonn took a look at it to make sure everything was how it should be. During his inspection, Jonn noticed that the header tank mount was pulled out of the wing. A new fixing […]
Our 1970 Lotus Europa has been in the skilled hands of classic car technician Jonn who has been making and fitting a new heatshield. Jonn first made a mock-up of the heatshield from cardboard before making the alloy shield itself. He then went on to fit the new heatshield. While working on the car, Jonn […]
Classic car technicians Jonn and Brian have been working on our 1965 Morris Traveller 1000. Jonn resecured the offside rear door bracket after it was found to be loose, he then went on to bond the fuel cap surround onto the tank neck. Another job for Jonn was to tidy up and secure the wiring […]
Last year, we spent the evening celebrating the Suffolk Business Awards as we were shortlisted for best medium business. This year’s awards took place at Kesgrave Hall on September 28th when the recipients of the 2023 EADT Business Awards were revealed. These annual awards serve as a unifying event for Suffolk’s business community, bringing them […]
Our local football team, Ipswich Town, have been having a fantastic season so far. After their most recent 3-0 victory over Hull, local superstar and supporter of the club, Ed Sheeran spent some time with the very happy players. After Ed was seen pulling pints for fans in the bar, he then enjoyed the game […]
We have recently welcomed our 2010 Maserati GranTurismo S Auto into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This Italian sports car blends performance and luxury. Under the bonnet, you’ll find a 4.7-litre V8 engine, capable of producing 434 brake horsepower. Its design is characterised by sweeping curves and a distinctive grille meaning this car captures attention […]
Our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup has been in the fabrication bay with classic car technician Chris. Chris has begun his work repairing various parts of the chassis and body of this 50s classic. After stripping the vehicle, Chris stripped the rear axle before making the body to chassis caps.
As the Porsche market continues its surge, RM Sotheby’s are preparing to host an incredible sale known simply as The White Collection. The White Collection is a unique group of rare Porsche models, all painted in various shades of white. Set to go to auction at the beginning of December, The White Collection is a […]
Bridge Classic Cars workshop manager John has been working on our 1970 Lotus Europa. He has been returning the wiring of our classic Lotus back to its original specifications. This is in preparation for the car to be won through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions very soon.
Just a little way down the road from the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is the coastal town of Aldeburgh. When Craig and Tom headed to the coast for some fish and chips, they couldn’t help but take a quick picture of this classic Land Rover. We are always on the lookout for classic cars and […]
Our very own Molly is always ready to show off her singing talent with her bandmates from The Three Chordettes. As you can see from the videos below, whether in a restaurant or at a train station; when an opportunity to sing presents itself, the girls will always deliver!
A 1957 Triumph TR3 recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It wasn’t with us for long but, during its short stay, the workshop team put the beautiful classic through a thorough appraisal to investigate an oil leak that its owner had noticed. Classic car technician James conducted the appraisal and said that the […]