A Competition Camper – Live Now
April 28, 2023
Our 2000 Toyota Regius Camper is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. If you’re planning lots of summer adventures out on the
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Undersealing
April 28, 2023
Our 2013 Mazda MX-5 recently spent a short period of time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. While it was here, the underside was cleaned
St George’s Day Run
April 28, 2023
We have been sent some great images of the St George’s Day Run hosted by the Lancashire Automobile Club as part of the Federation of
F3 Track Day
April 28, 2023
Our good friend Jack recently spent some time at Circuit Paul Ricard for an F3 track day. Driving an F3 car around a track like
Golf Headliner
April 28, 2023
Our 1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI has been with classic car technician Brian as he has been fitting a new ceiling cloth. After removing the sun
MGA Carbs
April 28, 2023
Classic car technician Steve has been working on the carbs of our 1960 MGA 1600. He stripped the carbs, cleaned them, and fitted new seals
Headliner Finished
April 28, 2023
Classic car technician Brian continued his work on our 1993 Mercedes E220 and recently finished repairing the headliner of this classic car. He glued the
How Many Balloons Can You Get In A Spitfire?
April 28, 2023
As part of our Drive It Day event, to raise money for the NSPCC, we held a competition for attendees to guess how many balloons
Just Arrived – 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE
April 27, 2023
Just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ is this 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE. It will be going into our classic
Recent Arrival – 1997 Fiat 20v Turbo
April 27, 2023
A recent arrival into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is this 1997 Fiat 20v Turbo. The car has come in for our fabrication team to
More Paint
April 26, 2023
Classic car technician Al has continued his work painting our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 in Deep Carriage Green. The body of this stunning classic car
A Busy Trip To Scotland
April 26, 2023
Tom recently took the long drive from the workshop here in Suffolk, all the way up to Scotland to deliver our 1958 Austin Healey ‘Frogeye’
The Workshop Is Filling Up – Another New Arrival
April 26, 2023
It’s no secret that everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars loves an MG! In particular, the MGB has proven to be extremely popular with the
A Summer Arrival
April 26, 2023
A very summery arrival has entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1977 Volkswagen T2 Kombi. This stunning camper is a
More Paint Work For Our 541
April 26, 2023
Our 1956 Jensen 541 has continued its stay in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop as classic car technicians Chris, Al, and Mauro have been
Finishing Touches
April 26, 2023
Classic car technician John has been putting the finishing touches to our 1980 Saab 99 Turbo. Before things were completed, John needed to replace the
A New Arrival
April 26, 2023
Our 1973 Triumph Spitfire has recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It will now be assessed by the workshop team before eventually becoming
Just Arrived – 1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI
April 25, 2023
We have welcomed another new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI. During its time in
Drive It Day 2024
April 25, 2023
Highlights of Drive It Day 2023 can be seen here. Bridge Classic Cars are pleased to be hosting a Drive It Day on Sunday 21st
Progress Continues
April 25, 2023
Rebuild progress on our 1959 Jensen 541R has continued recently with classic car technician Rob still working hard to bring this newly-painted classic back to
Rebuilding Our Quad
April 25, 2023
Our 1940 Morris Gun Tractor has been the focus of classic car technician John once again recently. Now that John has had this imposing vehicle
Interceptor Progress
April 25, 2023
Our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3 has continued its stay in the fabrication bay with classic car technician Chris. Chris has been busy working on various
Doors And More
April 25, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has continued his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4. After getting the engine back into this rare classic car, Scott
Rolls-Royce & Bentley Enthusiasts Visit Bridge Classic Cars
April 25, 2023
On Sunday, 16th April we welcomed the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Enthusiasts to Bridge Classic Cars. Having such a fantastic collection of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars
Drive It Day 2023 – Over £2000 Raised For The NSPCC
April 25, 2023
On Sunday 23rd April, Bridge Classic Cars hosted Drive It Day. Starting at The Hangar, at Bentwaters Parks, around 150 cars arrived and were put
Entry Now Open – 1971 Ford Escort RS Mexico Recreation
April 24, 2023
Our 1971 Ford Escort RS Mexico Recreation is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. Starting its life as a standard Ford Escort
A streak of Tigers
April 24, 2023
We’ve all been there; when you’re driving along the road and someone comes passed you driving the same car as you. Do you smile and
A New Roof Cover
April 21, 2023
Our 1990 Nissan Figaro has spent a short time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It came in for our team of technicians to fit
A Visit From An Oscar Winner
April 21, 2023
On Wednesday, we welcomed Oscar-winning Writer and Director, Mat Kirkby to The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. Mat sat down with Craig to have a
Engine Back Together
April 21, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has been putting the engine of our 1964 Amphicar 770 back together again. Now that is rebuilt, it will soon go
A Competition Camper – Live Now
April 28, 2023
Our 2000 Toyota Regius Camper is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
If you’re planning lots of summer adventures out on the road, then you can’t really go wrong with this home on wheels.
With all the home comforts you need such as a fridge, stove, TV, bed, and microwave, there’s no reason why you can’t travel in comfort and style.
Entry is now open and you can get your tickets for just £7.50
Undersealing
April 28, 2023
Our 2013 Mazda MX-5 recently spent a short period of time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. While it was here, the underside was cleaned and prepped for undersealing before classic car technician Chris completed the undersealing.
It was nice to see our Mazda come into the workshop and leave in even better condition than it arrived in.
St George’s Day Run
April 28, 2023
We have been sent some great images of the St George’s Day Run hosted by the Lancashire Automobile Club as part of the Federation of British Historic Vehicles Club’s annual Drive It Day.
The drive covered around 90 miles and went through areas such as Treales, Knott End, Trough of Bowland, the Ribble Valley, and Pendle Hill.
As we celebrated Drive It Day here at Bridge Classic Cars, along with our friends at the NSPCC, it’s great to see other classic car enthusiasts enjoying their special vehicles too.
F3 Track Day
April 28, 2023
Our good friend Jack recently spent some time at Circuit Paul Ricard for an F3 track day.
Driving an F3 car around a track like this must have been an unforgettable experience and, as you can see from the photos below, it looks like an amazing thing to do.
As cool as Jack looks in the car, we couldn’t help but notice his extra cool attire when he was out of the car too!
Golf Headliner
April 28, 2023
Our 1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI has been with classic car technician Brian as he has been fitting a new ceiling cloth. After removing the sun visors, centre panel, light, and grab handles, he undid the headliner clips and removed the seal around the roof.
Brian then had to undo the headliner around the sunroof before undoing the seat belts and C Post panels too. After undoing the rear window trim panel, the headliner board was removed.
The sunroof inner panel was next to come out before the clips were removed from it. New material was cut out and the sunroof inner panel was covered.
Once the old glue and foam had been cleaned off the headliner board, Brian cut calico material to use to repair the broken parts of the board. There was a missing part of the board which Brian repaired with a piece of millboard. The calico material was glued to the back of the board to repair the damaged areas as well as to strengthen the board.
Once the headliner board was repaired, new foam was glued to it before the cover was glued on too. The interior components that had been removed were cleaned and the roof centre panel was recovered before the light was refitted.
The headliner board was fitted into the car and new sun visor clips went in too. The sun visors were fitted before Brian replaced the missing nuts on the speaker. The C-post panels and rear seat belts were next followed by the rear grab handles and the B-post panels.
Brian went on to fit the front seat belts back into the car as well as fitting longer clips to the rear edge trim panel before trimming the hole for the sunroof. The trim was fitted to the edge of the sunroof hole and the sunroof headliner panel was reinstalled. Finally, the wind deflector and headliner clips were put on and the headliner repairs were complete.
A new DAB aerial was also fitted recently.
MGA Carbs
April 28, 2023
Classic car technician Steve has been working on the carbs of our 1960 MGA 1600. He stripped the carbs, cleaned them, and fitted new seals before reassembling.
Now that work has begun on our MGA, it should be on the way to going back home to Spain in the near future.
Headliner Finished
April 28, 2023
Classic car technician Brian continued his work on our 1993 Mercedes E220 and recently finished repairing the headliner of this classic car.
He glued the wood to the back of the headliner board for the rear blind hooks before glueing the foam to the board too. Brian then glued the headliner material to the board and fitted a velcro strip behind the sunroof opening.
The board was fitted into the car and the light was put back into the rear of the roof. The grab handles were reinstalled, as were the front pad and sun visors. Brian fitted the metal trims to the edge of the sunroof and the headliner repair was complete.
How Many Balloons Can You Get In A Spitfire?
April 28, 2023
As part of our Drive It Day event, to raise money for the NSPCC, we held a competition for attendees to guess how many balloons we had put inside our 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Of all the people who entered the competition, there were several who were surprisingly close. However, the correct answer was……there were 74 balloons in our Spitfire.
The winner, whose guess was the closest, thought there were 76 balloons inside – just two away from the actual number.
The prize of £150 Bridge Classic Cars Competitions site credit will soon be on its way to the winning balloon counter.
Just Arrived – 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE
April 27, 2023
Just arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at our Suffolk HQ is this 1973 Reliant Scimitar GTE.
It will be going into our classic car restoration workshop to be inspected by our classic car technicians who will compile their condition reports. Keep a look out on the Bridge Classic Cars newspage very soon for more on this rare and unique classic.
Recent Arrival – 1997 Fiat 20v Turbo
April 27, 2023
A recent arrival into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is this 1997 Fiat 20v Turbo.
The car has come in for our fabrication team to take a look at a couple of issues with the bodywork along with some mechanical jobs being scheduled to be done in our main workshop. It’s nice to see one of these Italian sports coupes in the workshop as they are getting rarer and rarer out on the roads.
More Paint
April 26, 2023
Classic car technician Al has continued his work painting our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 in Deep Carriage Green.
The body of this stunning classic car was in the paint booth this time as Al gave it a completely new look in its stylish new colour.
The painted body, along with the components Al has already painted are already looking great so we are very much looking forward to seeing the complete car back together and looking as good as ever!
A Busy Trip To Scotland
April 26, 2023
Tom recently took the long drive from the workshop here in Suffolk, all the way up to Scotland to deliver our 1958 Austin Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite to lucky winner William Gordon. William was selected as the winner when his ticket number, 1486, was randomly selected during the live draw held on 13th April 2023.
As the drive took Tom hundreds of miles up North, we used his trip to Scotland to acquire some new additions to the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions collection. The first new addition actually came from William himself in the form of the ‘Frogeye’ Sprite that he already owned.
We are now organising the transport of William’s blue ‘Frogeye’ back to the workshop ready for us to get it ready to become a future competition car.
After staying in the Radstone Hotel Larkhill, Tom visited Paul Williamson Cars to pick up the second future competition car of his trip. Before that though, he enjoyed his hotel stay and made sure he was fuelled up and ready for another day of car collecting!
The second competition car that Tom went on to collect was our 1973 Triumph Spitfire. This made the journey back with Tom and is now in the workshop waiting for the team to assess it ready for it to be won in the very near future.
The Workshop Is Filling Up – Another New Arrival
April 26, 2023
It’s no secret that everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars loves an MG! In particular, the MGB has proven to be extremely popular with the team here and with our customers too.
That’s just one of the reasons why we are excited to welcome our 1971 MGB Convertible into the workshop. We have it with us to investigate and resolve several issues that its owner has been experiencing.
After being rebuilt in 1998, it has been used infrequently and was SORN from 2009 through to 2019. Now that it has come out of storage, the list of issues to look at include a broken sender on the petrol tank, fitting a new battery, finding out why the radiator is losing water, and repair the faulty spline on the spare wheel.
The car will also undergo a full valet and will be prepared to MOT level.
A Summer Arrival
April 26, 2023
A very summery arrival has entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1977 Volkswagen T2 Kombi.
This stunning camper is a fantastic example of an iconic vehicle, and we are very excited to have it with us. Once it has gone through a thorough inspection and assessment with our team of technicians, the plan is to give you the opportunity to win this perfect summer accessory through Bridge Classics Cars Competitions.
More Paint Work For Our 541
April 26, 2023
Our 1956 Jensen 541 has continued its stay in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop as classic car technicians Chris, Al, and Mauro have been finishing off the painting of the body and other components.
Mauro has been painting various engine bay components black, while Chris spent some time polishing the newly painted body.
Finishing Touches
April 26, 2023
Classic car technician John has been putting the finishing touches to our 1980 Saab 99 Turbo. Before things were completed, John needed to replace the faulty fan. The initial plan was to use a fan we already had in the workshop, so John duplicated the bracket that was initially used on the old fan. However, even after modifying the slam plate, it became apparent that a slimline fan would be needed to fit the space for the fan in the Saab.
Once the new slimline fan arrived, John fitted it and reinstalled the radiator. Everything was put back together and the coolant was filled.
While on a test drive, John noticed that something wasn’t quite right with the vehicle. Upon investigation, he found split or perished vac hoses that needed to be replaced. After stripping and replacing all the hoses, John found that the vac accumulator was leaking. This was sealed up and refitted before our Saab got back on the road for another road test.
Finally, the body mouldings were put on the car bringing this restoration to an end. The future for our 1980 Saab 99 Turbo is still being decided but, whatever happens, it is leaving the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in fantastic shape!
A New Arrival
April 26, 2023
Our 1973 Triumph Spitfire has recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It will now be assessed by the workshop team before eventually becoming a competition car on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
During our travels around the country picking up and delivering classic vehicles, we visited Paul Williamson Cars up in Scotland who had the Spitfire in the showroom.
We have had several Spitfires in the workshop over the years and this one looks to be a great example.
Just Arrived – 1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI
April 25, 2023
We have welcomed another new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI.
During its time in the workshop, our team of classic car technicians will be fitting a new ceiling cloth, new sun visor clips, and a new DAB aerial.
We are looking forward to starting work on this classic Golf and can’t wait to see it complete.
Drive It Day 2024
April 25, 2023
Highlights of Drive It Day 2023 can be seen here.
Bridge Classic Cars are pleased to be hosting a Drive It Day on Sunday 21st April 2024.
National Drive It Day was created by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs in 2005. It celebrates the 65 cars that attempted to drive 1000 miles from London to Edinburgh and back again in 1900 to prove the viability of the motor car.
This epic journey began on 23rd April 1900 and ended on 12th May 1900 when 35 of the original 65 cars that began the journey successfully arrived back in London.
National Drive It Day has become even more than a celebration of this mammoth undertaking. It is now an event where classic and historic vehicle enthusiasts can get together to not only share memories and experiences of their own classic vehicles but also raise money for the NSPCC too.
More information on the origins of the event and how you can get your rally plates can be seen here.
Enjoy your drive in the morning and join us at our Pettistree workshop between 11am and 2pm. There will be Mediterranean food from Prestige Catering and the bar will be open for drinks.
Please register to let us know you are attending the event. To take part you must purchases a rally plate. Commemorative rally plates can be purchased from the official Drive It Day website with the money raised from the purchase providing vital funding for Childline.
For more information, please contact Lily via events@bridgeclassiccars.co.uk
Progress Continues
April 25, 2023
Rebuild progress on our 1959 Jensen 541R has continued recently with classic car technician Rob still working hard to bring this newly-painted classic back to life.
Rob has now fitted the left-hand wheel arch, and the sills and doors have also been put on. Inside the car, the handbrake lever has been installed too.
The wiper motor has been rebuilt and the rear bumper has been fitted too. The door quarter lights have been assembled and are in place and the dynamator has been fitted. Rob also installed the water pump and fitted the C post trims and lights.
Rebuilding Our Quad
April 25, 2023
Our 1940 Morris Gun Tractor has been the focus of classic car technician John once again recently.
Now that John has had this imposing vehicle running, he is happy to reassemble the front end and, as you can see from the images below, he has very nearly finished doing so.
John has run into an issue with the fuel delivery though. To try and resolve the issue, he removed the fuel canister to clean and check it. John found that this was full of dirt so he cleaned it out and rebuilt it ready to refit it later on.
Interceptor Progress
April 25, 2023
Our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3 has continued its stay in the fabrication bay with classic car technician Chris.
Chris has been busy working on various areas of this interesting classic car. He began by replacing the floor and installing the sills too. He then went on to add the last little bits to the wings before test-fitting the doors and sorting out any panel gaps.
The steering column mount was repaired and new front inner wings were made before Chris added captive nuts to the radiator frame. The radiator was test fitted before the frame was welded into position.
Repairing the boot lid was next for Chris before he went on to fit up the rear quarter panel. He added length to the panel and checked the B pillar window frame. The boot lid hinges were stripped and sandblasted too.
The front end was then trimmed and fitted to the bumper.
Doors And More
April 25, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has continued his work on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4. After getting the engine back into this rare classic car, Scott turned his attention to the doors. He fitted and built up the doors before fitting the glass, handles, and trim.
On a car that is as rare and as beautiful as this, jobs like this are equally as important as the larger parts of the restoration. The attention to detail that the workshop team have to have is extremely high and, as you can see from the photos below, Scott has demonstrated this perfectly with his recent work.
Scott also finished off the brake lines of our DB2.
Rolls-Royce & Bentley Enthusiasts Visit Bridge Classic Cars
April 25, 2023
On Sunday, 16th April we welcomed the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Enthusiasts to Bridge Classic Cars.
Having such a fantastic collection of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars parked outside the workshop was a great sight to see on a Sunday morning. The event was extremely well attended with around 50 members of the club visiting us and enjoying refreshments from The Atelier bar, as well as taking a look behind the scenes with a tour of our state-of-the-art workshop.
At Bridge Classic Cars, we are in the very privileged position of restoring and working on some of the most recognisable and sought-after classic cars in the world. With a range of classic vehicles coming into the workshop on a regular basis, it can be easy to take for granted just how beautiful these machines are.
Over the years, we have seen several Rolls Royce and Bentley motor cars pass through the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Some have been with us for an extended period, while others have come and gone in seemingly no time at all. Despite the differences in the amount of time we spend with these vehicles, there is one common occurrence – the buzz and excitement of seeing a truly special British classic up close.
The Visit
Molly and Freddie were on hand to welcome club members to The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. They were available to make drinks, talk about all of the current projects we have ongoing, and, of course, admire the stunning array of Rolls-Royce and Bentleys that were parked just a few metres away.
The club visit lasted a few hours and, both Molly and Freddie had a great time getting to know as many members as possible. Freddie particularly enjoyed the round of applause he was given at the end of his tour of the workshop!
After leaving us, it was on to a local pub for some lunch and more car chat – a perfect way to spend a Sunday.
We Hope To See You Again
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to extend our thanks to all who attended this event. We very much enjoyed hosting the club meet and we hope to see all of you (and more) again very soon.
Drive It Day 2023 – Over £2000 Raised For The NSPCC
April 25, 2023
On Sunday 23rd April, Bridge Classic Cars hosted Drive It Day.
Starting at The Hangar, at Bentwaters Parks, around 150 cars arrived and were put on display. Tea and coffee were available and there was plenty of time to admire the wide variety of vehicles in attendance.
At midday, we all travelled, in convoy, to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, in Pettistree – a journey of approximately 7 miles. Once here, there was musical entertainment from The Buskateers, food from Suffolk Fried Chicken and Otis Breading, and The Atelier bar was open too.
The whole day was a lot of fun and it was great to see so many classic car enthusiasts turn out and spend some time with us (despite the poor weather at times!). However, it wasn’t all about fun and cars – Drive It Day helps raise much-needed funds for the NSPCC, specifically Childline.
Our Drive It Day was a great success and more than £2000 was raised over the course of the day.
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to thank everyone who came along and we hope to see even more of you at our future events.
Entry Now Open – 1971 Ford Escort RS Mexico Recreation
April 24, 2023
Our 1971 Ford Escort RS Mexico Recreation is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
Starting its life as a standard Ford Escort in Maroon, it was rebuilt from its shell between 2010 and 2014 and is now a fantastic recreation of an Escort Mexico.
Finished in Le Mans Green, it has had all of the type 49 shell additions to make this a true Mexico replica.
A streak of Tigers
April 24, 2023
We’ve all been there; when you’re driving along the road and someone comes passed you driving the same car as you. Do you smile and acknowledge the fact it’s the same car or do you pretend you haven’t seen it?
Well imagine pulling up at the hotel for the night in your Sunbeam Tiger and you’re greeted with an ambush of them.
Sadly, what you don’t see in the photo is parked the opposite side is two more. If only the SLK had been given the memo not to park there.
Taken outside Ufford Park Hotel and Spa, Woodbridge the morning after Drive It Day 2023. This looks to be one of the Sunbeam driver’s clubs enjoying a good catch up.
A New Roof Cover
April 21, 2023
Our 1990 Nissan Figaro has spent a short time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. It came in for our team of technicians to fit a new hood.
Classic car technician Brian started by undoing the roof and folding it back before removing the rear window inner trim. He then undid the headliner at the back of the car and removed the rear window panel. The front weather seal also had to be removed before the rear edge of the roof was undone too.
Brian removed the rear edge panel in order to repair the rust which was then painted black by Monty. Brain repaired the broken side wires and riveted them back on before glueing the front and rear edges. He went on to remove the cover from the rear window panel and found rust that needed to be repaired. There were a few areas of rust that had to be repaired during the work being completed.
New material was glued to the rear window frame and a hole was cut out for the window. The inner window surround was repaired before the frame was put back in.
As you can see from the photos below, once the repairs were complete and the new roof cover was fitted, our 1990 Nissan Figaro looks great and is ready to go back to its owner.
A Visit From An Oscar Winner
April 21, 2023
On Wednesday, we welcomed Oscar-winning Writer and Director, Mat Kirkby to The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars.
Mat sat down with Craig to have a chat, and it was great to hear all about his work, his Oscar win, and his upcoming projects.
As an added bonus, Mat actually brought his award with him and it was exciting to see it up close. Some of the team even got to hold the 24-carat gold statue and pretend, at least for a minute or two, that we were award winners!
You will see more of Mat’s visit very soon…
Engine Back Together
April 21, 2023
Classic car technician Scott has been putting the engine of our 1964 Amphicar 770 back together again.
Now that is rebuilt, it will soon go back into our amphibious vehicle which continues to progress through its restoration journey in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
