Entry Is Now Open – 2005 Aston Martin DB9
November 25, 2022
Our 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. This was Bridge Classic Cars Director, Craig’s personal car and
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Ready To Be Won
November 24, 2022
Our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is ready for someone to win in the latest draw over at Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Before a new owner is
Just Arrived – 1967 MGB GT
November 24, 2022
The latest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1967 MGB GT. It has come to us for an appraisal and possible further
Just Arrived – 1964 Rover P5 Coupe
November 22, 2022
Another new arrival has made its way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The latest addition to the collection is our 1964 Rover P5 3-litre
Entry Is Now Open – 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E
November 22, 2022
Our very special 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. This car was formerly owned by the
Just Arrived – 1971 Jensen FF MKII
November 22, 2022
Another rare car has recently arrived at Bridge Classic Cars in the form of our 1971 Jensen FF MKII. With only 320 of these beautiful
Jensen 54R1 Modifications
November 22, 2022
Classic car technician Rob has, once again, been working hard on our 1959 Jensen 541R. Rob modified the front chassis of this classic car to
New Rear Panels
November 22, 2022
Classic car technicians Monty and Christian have continued their work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3. After new front panels were fitted their attention turned
Paint Repairs – 1998 Mercedes E240
November 22, 2022
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with classic car technician Mauro recently. Mauro stripped parts of the car
A Leaking Steering Rack
November 22, 2022
The steering rack of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 is leaking and needs to be rebuilt! To rectify the issue, we have securely packaged it
New Year’s Car Rally
November 22, 2022
The New Year’s Car Rally was a great success! Read our thoughts on it here. Here are some of the highlights: Welcome in the New
Assessment Of Our 1975 MGB GT V8
November 22, 2022
Our 1975 MGB GT V8 has been undergoing its initial checks and assessment by classic car technician Steve. When any classic vehicle arrives at the
1986 Daimler DS420 – Prep And Paint
November 21, 2022
Our 1986 Daimler DS420 has had a new coat of paint! Before its final coat could be applied though, the entire car and its components
Work Continues – 1977 Triumph Spitfire
November 21, 2022
Classic car technician Jon has once again been investigating the running issues facing our 1977 Triumph Spitfire. After his initial investigations and subsequent work with
New Clutch Pedal – 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible
November 21, 2022
When it comes to classic cars, like our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible, there are a wide range of components that have to fit perfectly
Repairing The Floor – 1976 Aston Martin AMV8
November 21, 2022
Classic car technician Scott has had his work cut out with our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. After his investigation and prep work on this attention-grabbing
1954 Jaguar MKVII – The Restoration Continues
November 21, 2022
The restoration of our 1954 Jaguar MKVII has continued recently with quite a bit of work being completed by classic car technician Dave. After the
Saying Goodbye (Again) – 1972 Chevron B20
November 21, 2022
It doesn’t seem that long ago that we first said goodbye to our 1972 Chevron B20. There was a mix of emotions felt when it
Supporting The RNLI
November 21, 2022
The late Robert Furniss Riding (known as Bob) was a passionate supporter of maritime charities. He had a past love of sailing and felt it
£2000 Donated To The NHS
November 21, 2022
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Bridge Classic Cars wanted to show our support for the incredible work the NHS was doing. Not only did
£38,500 Raised For The DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal
November 21, 2022
When Russian forces invaded Ukraine, a huge number of people were left in a very bad situation. Aid was desperately needed and that meant money
Raising £100 000 For The Community Sports Foundation Charity
November 21, 2022
In October 2021, Bridge Classic Cars teamed up with Lotus and the Norwich City Football Club charity – the Community Sports Foundation (CSF). We worked
Rickinghall Car Show
November 18, 2022
Highlights of our day at The Rickinghall Car Show can be seen here. The Rickinghall Car Show will be taking place on Sunday 21st May
Holton Village Classic Car Show
November 18, 2022
On Sunday 18th June 2023, Bridge Classic Cars attended the Holton Village Classic Car Show. I brought my dad along for the adventure as a
Delivered – Our 1966 Ford Cortina MK1 1500 GT
November 17, 2022
Lucky winner Diego Walker took delivery of his 1966 Ford Cortina MK1 1500 GT earlier today. Diego was randomly selected as the winner of our
Good Luck!
November 17, 2022
A good friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Karina (also known as Bike Like A Mum) is heading off for module 1 (MOD1) of her bike
Classic Car Specialists – Bridge Classic Cars
November 17, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars are classic car specialists. We have restored hundreds of classic cars since we first opened our doors back in 2004. Things are
Sold On MyClassics.co.uk – 1961 Francis Barnett Trials
November 17, 2022
Our very special bike has recently left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop after being sold on MyClassics.co.uk This is a very rare bike that is
Win Our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire – Entry Is Now Open!
November 16, 2022
Entry is now open for our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. This is a particularly special competition for two reasons. The first is that this car was
Bridge Classic Cars Festive Live Draw
November 16, 2022
Congratulations to Daniel Fallon, winner of our 1985 Ferrari Mondial and Nick Jones, winner of our 2005 Aston Martin DB9. The highlights of the Bridge
Entry Is Now Open – 2005 Aston Martin DB9
November 25, 2022
Our 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
This was Bridge Classic Cars Director, Craig’s personal car and it is a beautiful example of the DB9.
It has recently gone through a pre-delivery inspection with our experienced team of classic car technicians and it is now ready to be won by its new owner.
All the details you need can be found here.
Ready To Be Won
November 24, 2022
Our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is ready for someone to win in the latest draw over at Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
Before a new owner is found, there were some small areas of the car that our team of classic car technicians wanted to work on.
After Brian replaced the headliner in our Crossfire, classic car technician Alan repaired and painted the spoiler and this is now working exactly as it should and looking good doing it too.
While Alan was working on our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire, he noticed that there was some flakey paint on the windscreen frame. This was primed, painted, and fully resolved.
Our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is now ready for a new owner to be found so make sure you get your tickets now to be in with a chance of winning it.
Just Arrived – 1967 MGB GT
November 24, 2022
The latest addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1967 MGB GT.
It has come to us for an appraisal and possible further work depending on what our team of classic car technicians find during their assessment.
Everyone here loves a classic MG and this one will certainly get its fair share of attention while it is with us.
Once an initial assessment has been completed, a detailed plan of action for the future of this beautiful classic car will be made.
Just Arrived – 1964 Rover P5 Coupe
November 22, 2022
Another new arrival has made its way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. The latest addition to the collection is our 1964 Rover P5 3-litre Coupe.
It will soon undergo a thorough inspection and assessment by our classic car technicians before it can move on to the next stage of its journey.
The current plan is for this to be a competition car over at Bridge Classic Cars Competitions so, if you like the look of this impressive classic car, keep an eye on the competitions website for your chance to win it.
Entry Is Now Open – 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E
November 22, 2022
Our very special 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
This car was formerly owned by the late Robert Furniss Riding and was part of his collection sold at auction that raised more than £1 million for the RNLI.
Entry is now open so you can get your tickets for this beautiful classic car for just £5.
At this low price and with a story like this car has, tickets are unlikely to be available for long.
Just Arrived – 1971 Jensen FF MKII
November 22, 2022
Another rare car has recently arrived at Bridge Classic Cars in the form of our 1971 Jensen FF MKII. With only 320 of these beautiful classic cars being made, we are very excited to have one in our workshop.
After not being used for a while, the car is experiencing some issues that we will be looking to resolve.
While our 1971 Jensen FF MKII is with us, we will be replacing the original ignition with an electronic kit, replacing all spark plugs, investigating a suspected hole in the fuel tank, overhauling the cooling system, looking at some of the switches on the front console, and other investigative tasks too.
The FF (Ferguson Formula) is a rare four-wheel-drive variant of the Jensen Interceptor. At the time of its release, the FF cost around 30% more than the Interceptor and was owned by those who wanted more luxury from their car. Jensen only made the FF with an automatic gearbox to further increase the feeling of comfort and luxury the car provided its driver.
This is a beautiful example of a very rare classic car and we look forward to seeing it progress through its restoration journey with us.
Jensen 54R1 Modifications
November 22, 2022
Classic car technician Rob has, once again, been working hard on our 1959 Jensen 541R.
Rob modified the front chassis of this classic car to fit the chassis cross-member. Making sure everything fits together perfectly is extremely important so, sometimes, modifications need to be made in order to get cars like this back on the road again.
Once the modifications to the chassis had been complete, Rob went on to repair the skin fitted on the right-hand door. Once this had been repaired, he was able to fit the door onto the car. He then fitted the right-hand door skin and door too.
Rob needed to make some additional modifications to the bonnet hinges as well. He made some alloy spacers which helped him fit the bonnet to this rare 541R.
The modifications weren’t quite complete just yet though, as Rob had to also modify the boot lid to ensure it fit the car perfectly.
This type of work, where our classic car technicians have to handcraft and modify components in their restoration work, shows how skilled our workshop team is. Technicians like Rob are able to complete this type of work only because they have years of experience to call upon and they are well-equipped to restore a rare car like this from the ground up.
Classic car technician Rob will continue his work on our 1959 Jensen 541R and we are very excited to see it continue to make progress through its restoration journey. Seeing classic cars like this evolve from an empty chassis to the final product that drives out of the workshop is an exciting process to see.
We are looking forward to seeing the rest of the Jensen restoration journey take place and we hope to see this beautiful classic car back with its owner and on the road in the future.
New Rear Panels
November 22, 2022
Classic car technicians Monty and Christian have continued their work on our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3.
After new front panels were fitted their attention turned to the rear of the car. Monty and Christian removed the rear quarter before fitting new panels in its place. Some of the new panel pieces needed to be made by the two technicians to ensure they fit perfectly onto the car.
To make sure everything was installed correctly, Monty referred to photographs taken of the car during the old panel removal process. He was then able to double-check everything he was doing as the new panels were installed.
Our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3 continues to make progress towards how it will eventually look when it is fully restored. It has already come a long way since it first arrived with us here at Bridge Classic Cars and, as work continues, it will become an even more eye-catching classic car.
Paint Repairs – 1998 Mercedes E240
November 22, 2022
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with classic car technician Mauro recently.
Mauro stripped parts of the car down in preparation for paint repairs to be completed. As you can see from the photos below, the main area of focus was on the off-side rear door.
Once Mauro had stripped the door and appropriately prepped it, the paint repairs could be done.
Our 1998 Mercedes E240 already has an improved look since it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and we are looking forward to seeing the finished product very soon.
A Leaking Steering Rack
November 22, 2022
The steering rack of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 is leaking and needs to be rebuilt!
To rectify the issue, we have securely packaged it up and have sent it off to our steering rack specialist who will be able to find the cause of the leak and fix it ready for us to reinstall the steering rack back into the car.
As experienced and highly skilled as our classic car technicians are, sometimes we call on our friends to assist in some of the restoration work we do here at Bridge Classic Cars. We have a large network of contacts who specialise in various areas of the automotive industry.
As a result, we are confident that the steering rack of our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 will be back with us very soon and the car will be one step closer to getting back out onto the road with its owner.
The photos below show the steering rack being packaged and ready to be sent to our steering rack specialist.
New Year’s Car Rally
November 22, 2022
The New Year’s Car Rally was a great success! Read our thoughts on it here.
Here are some of the highlights:
Welcome in the New Year with Bridge Classic Cars.
You are invited to our New Year’s car meet and rally.
We will be meeting at the Bridge Classic Cars workshops for a 9am start where snacks and hot drinks will be available.
Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, Woodbridge, IP13 0HH.
Then at 10:30am, the rally will begin as we travel, in convoy, through the Suffolk countryside.
We will arrive at Friday Street Kitchen for a quick pit stop!
From there, we continue en-route to our final stop at The White Hart in Blythburgh for a traditional Sunday lunch. Number’s at the restaurant are limited so please ensure you book with us below to avoid disappointment.
If you just want to join us for the meet at our premises that’s perfectly fine too.
And don’t be put off by the unpredictable January weather, all cars are welcome!
Have a look at our upcoming competitions, take in our brand new bar and browse through our Bridge Classic Cars workshops. We will be on hand to give you a warm welcome.
The route will be a scenic route via the country roads and will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
If you are planning on attending our New Year’s Car Rally, please register your interest on the form below so we know how many people (and cars) we will be expecting. You can book a meet and rally ticket only or one that includes a lunch booking.
Reserve Your Place
Assessment Of Our 1975 MGB GT V8
November 22, 2022
Our 1975 MGB GT V8 has been undergoing its initial checks and assessment by classic car technician Steve.
When any classic vehicle arrives at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, it is thoroughly inspected and assessed to identify any restoration work that may need to be carried out before the car is ready to move on through its restoration journey, back to its owner, or over to Bridge Classic Cars Competitions for someone to win.
Some of the tasks that were completed to make sure everything is as it should be on this beautiful classic car include Steve checking and cleaning the rear brakes as well as cleaning the sump and engine gasket surfaces before reassembling them.
While Steve was working on our 1975 MGB GT V8, he noticed that there appeared to be coolant leaking from the car. To find the cause of the leak, he removed the inlet manifold and water pump rear housing. Once these were removed, Steve was able to identify that there were actually two leaks – one coming from the inlet manifold gasket and the other from the steel heater pipe under the manifold.
Steve’s inspection and assessment of our MGB GT V8 will continue until he is completely satisfied that the car is ready to move on to the next chapter of its story.
If you can see yourself as the new owner of our 1975 MGB GT V8, then keep an eye on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website as, at some point in the near future, it will be one of the impressive classic vehicles you can win for yourself.
In the meantime though, it will continue its stay in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop while Steve and the rest of the workshop team continue making sure it drives as good as it looks!
1986 Daimler DS420 – Prep And Paint
November 21, 2022
Our 1986 Daimler DS420 has had a new coat of paint!
Before its final coat could be applied though, the entire car and its components needed to have primer applied,
Some of the parts of this classic car had to be removed and prepped separately from the rest of the vehicle. These were painted on both their interior and external surfaces while they were detached from the main body of the car.
The car itself was also prepped for painting. It was masked up before getting its final coat of paint applied.
To make sure our 1986 Daimler DS420 looks its very best, classic car technician Chris polished the newly painted doors. As you can see from the progress photos below, this makes a big difference to the overall final look of the doors.
Now that our DS420 has been painted, it looks very different to how it did when it first arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop all the way from the United States of America. There is still a good amount of restoration work needing to be done but progress is certainly being made and this classic car continues to get better and better.
Work Continues – 1977 Triumph Spitfire
November 21, 2022
Classic car technician Jon has once again been investigating the running issues facing our 1977 Triumph Spitfire. After his initial investigations and subsequent work with the brake fluid being used in the car, he has had to continue his work to find the cause of the running issues being experienced.
Jon stripped the carbs so he could thoroughly inspect them. He found dirt in both float bowls so these were blown out before Jon cleaned them out ready for reassembly.
The fuel lines were also blown out and the filter was removed and cleaned too. Jon found a small leak at the gearbox end of the fuel line so he fitted new seals to rectify the issue.
After this was all done, Jon balanced the carbs and rechecked and adjusted the ignition timing. Although Jon was keen to take our 1977 Triumph Spitfire out for a test drive to ensure everything was moving in the right direction, unfortunately, the weather was not suitable on his first attempt.
During his investigations, Jon bypassed the ballast resistor in the wiring loom by running the power wire directly to the coil. Doing this got the car running perfectly. Jon found an ignition-fed live wire which he traced back to the rear of the fuse box where he soldered the wire from fuse number 1 to the coil-positive terminal.
Jon tested everything and all was working as expected. The last thing to do was to tidy up the wiring and to refit the components.
Now that Jon has been spending some time with our Spitfire, it looks to be making good progress and will soon be back with its owner and on the road again.
New Clutch Pedal – 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible
November 21, 2022
When it comes to classic cars, like our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible, there are a wide range of components that have to fit perfectly together to form the beautiful classic vehicles you see leaving the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. While some of these components will be as unique as the vehicles themselves, there are some parts that will be very familiar to modern car owners too.
One such example of this is the latest work classic car technician Scott has been completing on our 1969 Morris Minor 1000 Convertible. Scott has recently installed a new clutch pedal and bushes to this very popular classic car.
As you can see from the photos below, Scott spent some time tucked into the front of this beautiful classic car while he was completing the task and he has now bought it one step closer to leaving us to go back to its owner.
Repairing The Floor – 1976 Aston Martin AMV8
November 21, 2022
Classic car technician Scott has had his work cut out with our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8. After his investigation and prep work on this attention-grabbing classic car, he looked at the fuel system as part of his preparations to start the engine, and he also started removing some of the interior so he could access the floor pans.
Scott recently continued his work of stripping the interior of our AMV8 so he could get a better look at the rust issues the car seems to be suffering from. Once Scott had stripped the interior, he went on to remove the fuel lines and brake master before cutting out any rust that he found.
After cutting out the rust, repair panels were needed. Scott made these and welded them into place before dressing the welds. Once this was done, the welded-in panels fit smoothly into the car while also resolving the rust issues.
Finally, Scott primed and painted the areas where new panels had been fitted before re-installing the interior.
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 has made good progress since first arriving in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Its long journey from America to us here in Suffolk was just the beginning as it now continues to make progress through the rest of its restoration journey.
1954 Jaguar MKVII – The Restoration Continues
November 21, 2022
The restoration of our 1954 Jaguar MKVII has continued recently with quite a bit of work being completed by classic car technician Dave.
After the engine of this beautiful classic car was removed a little while ago, it has now been rebuilt by our friends at Coltec and delivered back to us here at Bridge Classic Cars. Dave has been working on getting the engine back into the car so it can continue on its restoration journey.
Prior to the engine returning to us, we were able to see the pistons being machined so it was great to see the full engine back with us and ready to go back into the car.
Once the engine was back in, Dave was able to get it running and conduct a check of its condition. He was pleased with the temperature levels but did some additional work on other areas of the car.
The 2 fuel pumps were drained, removed, and replaced.
While working on our 1954 Jaguar MKVII, Dave noticed that the fan was broken. A new fan was installed but, as is the case with a lot of the classic cars we work on, the new fan didn’t quite fit into place exactly as it should. Luckily, our classic car technicians are master craftsmen so Dave was able to weld some new lugs onto the car so it would accept the new fan being installed.
To make sure the new lugs blended perfectly with the rest of the car, Dave painted them black and, as you can see from the photos below, they are now in perfect keeping with the rest of this classic car.
Now that the engine is back with the car, work can continue on our 1954 Jaguar MKVII. We are looking forward to seeing things progress over the coming weeks and we are excited to see this impressive classic car back out on the road with its owner.
Saying Goodbye (Again) – 1972 Chevron B20
November 21, 2022
It doesn’t seem that long ago that we first said goodbye to our 1972 Chevron B20. There was a mix of emotions felt when it left as this is a special classic car that we don’t usually see in the workshop. That being said, we were excited to see it move on to the next stage of its adventure.
When it returned to us last month, we were happy to have it back in the workshop and our team of classic car technicians were very keen to get their hands on this incredible car one more time.
Although its time with us was short, our 1972 Chevron B20 was stripped and underwent checks for asbestos here at Bridge Classic Cars before being given the all-clear to continue with the plans to move it to Victoria, Australia.
The F2 race car was collected from our secure storage facility, The Hangar, and set off for the next stage of its epic journey to the other side of the world.
Even when being loaded into the back of a transport lorry, it’s hard not to stare at a car like this. It looks extremely cool whether it’s sat on the tarmac, in our workshop, or in the back of a lorry.
Our 1972 Chevron B20 is moving on to the next chapter of its story in Australia. We hope that, eventually, it will end up back on a race track but, whatever happens, we hope its owner enjoys having such a special car in their collection.
We have said goodbye to this car twice now and, although this seems like it could be the last time, we hope that we see it again in some form in the future as we really do like having our 1972 Chevron B20 with us.
For now though, we will admire it from afar!
Supporting The RNLI
November 21, 2022
The late Robert Furniss Riding (known as Bob) was a passionate supporter of maritime charities. He had a past love of sailing and felt it was very important for charities such as the RNLI to be supported as much as possible.
After Bob’s sad passing in May 2022, his support of the RNLI continued.
Over the years, Bob had acquired a substantial car collection. With many of these being classics and rare vehicles, his collection was worth more than £1.5 million.
To show how generous Bob was, the RNLI was named the Residuary Beneficiary of the Robert Furniss Riding estate. This meant that, after his death, when his collection of cars went to auction, the money raised would go to the charity.
We purchased one of Bob’s cars – our 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E and, in the process, offered our support to the RNLI.
The RNLI does extremely important work keeping people safe at sea. Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars is very proud that we have played a small part in supporting them and we are honoured to be a part of Bob’s story.
Helen Hopkins, head of legacies at the RNLI, said:
‘We are incredibly grateful to the late Robert Furniss Riding for naming the RNLI as one of the beneficiaries of his estate, along with many other beneficiaries.
The sale of the classic car collection will form some of the donation as the RNLI is the residuary beneficiary, so we’re very grateful to see it raise so much money.
Six in 10 lifeboat launches are only possible due to gifts in wills. Any gift left to the RNLI, large or small, makes a huge difference.’
We are very keen to support and promote local and national charities to help support them in their work and this is just one of the ways we have done so in the past.
The full story of our 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E can be seen here.
All of our charity projects can be seen here.
£2000 Donated To The NHS
November 21, 2022
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Bridge Classic Cars wanted to show our support for the incredible work the NHS was doing. Not only did the National Health Service staff put themselves at risk by working through the pandemic, but they also work extremely hard to keep us safe every single day.
We launched Bridge Classic Cars Competitions during lockdown and the very first car drawn, our 1964 MGB Roadster was used to raise money for our amazing NHS.
As a result of the competition, we made a donation of £2000 to the National Health Service.
We are passionate about helping causes that do extremely important work and we can’t think of many more important causes than the NHS.
£38,500 Raised For The DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal
November 21, 2022
When Russian forces invaded Ukraine, a huge number of people were left in a very bad situation. Aid was desperately needed and that meant money needed to be raised. The DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal was set up to get much-needed help to the Ukrainian people.
With more than 13 million people being displaced as a result of the invasion, the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) started their appeal to raise funds to support its work in Ukraine.
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars wanted to help out any way we could and, luckily, some of our friends stepped up too.
One of our previous competition winners, Jar Joyce, got in touch with us and very kindly offered his prize, our 1989 TVR S2 to put back into our competition draw with all the money raised from ticket sales going directly to the DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal.
Other companies such as Hagerty UK, Car & Classic, Classic and Sportscar Magazine, and more got involved too and, together, we were able to raise £38,500.
We are proud to have raised this money to help people in Ukraine who have been so badly affected by the war.
We are extremely grateful to Jar for offering his beautiful car to us, to all the companies and individuals who helped spread the word, and to everyone who bought a ticket for the draw.
Bridge Classic Cars are passionate about supporting the important work of charities such as the DEC. We have worked with several companies and individuals in order to raise a substantial amount of money for worthwhile causes and we will continue to do so in the future.
All of our charity projects can be seen here.
Raising £100 000 For The Community Sports Foundation Charity
November 21, 2022
In October 2021, Bridge Classic Cars teamed up with Lotus and the Norwich City Football Club charity – the Community Sports Foundation (CSF). We worked with these fantastic partners to raise as much money as possible to help with the mission of using the power of sport to support and inspire our community.
Community Sports Foundation
CSF do incredible work all based around the common love of sport. The charity helps drive inclusion for people with disabilities, boosting mental health and wellbeing, inspiring disadvantaged people, and increasing community engagement.
This type of work is hugely important and we wanted to do our little bit to help the charity.
We worked with Lotus and had the opportunity to offer a very special car as one of our prizes in our competitions. The 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition we gave away had the very first VIN of the last run of this model making it a very important car.
Through our combined efforts, our competition was able to raise more than £100 000 for the Community Sports Foundation. This is a huge amount of money and we are extremely proud that we had a hand in making this happen.
The lucky winner of our 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 240 didn’t just get his hands on a new car though. He also got to visit the Customer Experience Centre at Lotus Cars to see behind the scenes of one of the greatest automotive manufacturers and most successful racing teams of all time. Not only that, but he also got to drive a range of Lotus cars around the track. He even had a driving experience with former racing driver Martin Donnelly.
Everyone at Bridge Classic Cars is extremely grateful to Lotus and Norwich City Football Club for helping us raise a six-figure sum for a very special local charity.
Full project details can be seen here.
All of our charity projects can be seen here.
Rickinghall Car Show
November 18, 2022
Highlights of our day at The Rickinghall Car Show can be seen here.
The Rickinghall Car Show will be taking place on Sunday 21st May 2023 and Bridge Classic Cars will be in attendance. We will have some of our beautiful classic cars with us and we’d love to see you there.
There will be plenty of cars for you to admire and there is also a craft fair happening inside the village hall at the same time which will have 20 stalls selling things such as wooden giftware, jewellery, cards, sheepskin products, and more.
Food, coffee, and ice cream will be available throughout the show.
For more information about this event, please contact Geoff Short at geoffshort186@gmail.com
Holton Village Classic Car Show
November 18, 2022
On Sunday 18th June 2023, Bridge Classic Cars attended the Holton Village Classic Car Show. I brought my dad along for the adventure as a Father’s day treat. My Dad and I walked around the displays and chatted to lots of exhibitors and their vehicles. The day was hot and the atmosphere friendly, lots of people were milling about with ice creams.
All classic cars, American and modern exotic cars (high-end supercars), and Hot-Rods were welcome at the show. There was a spectacle of super and classic cars spanning the eras.
There was a bar, barbecue, and music too.
The event took place at:
Holton and Blyford Village hall,
Lodge Road,
Holton,
Halesworth,
Suffolk.
The organiser of the event has advised navigating to postcode IP19 8RZ.
A small donation is requested to go towards the running costs of the village hall.
For more information, please contact Neil on 07515854032
Delivered – Our 1966 Ford Cortina MK1 1500 GT
November 17, 2022
Lucky winner Diego Walker took delivery of his 1966 Ford Cortina MK1 1500 GT earlier today.
Diego was randomly selected as the winner of our live draw held on 10th November 2022 with ticket number 1932.
It’s great to see our Cortina in its new home and we’re sure it will be very happy once it’s tucked up nicely in the garage and out of the rain!
Congratulations again to Diego and we hope you enjoy this stunning classic car.
Good Luck!
November 17, 2022
A good friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Karina (also known as Bike Like A Mum) is heading off for module 1 (MOD1) of her bike test today.
We hope that wearing our Blueprint Limited Edition T-Shirt brings you luck and that everything goes well!
It’s been great working with you in the past and seeing you at our live draws, and we hope to see much more of you in the future.
Classic Car Specialists – Bridge Classic Cars
November 17, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars are classic car specialists. We have restored hundreds of classic cars since we first opened our doors back in 2004. Things are very different to how they were back then though.
Classic Car Restoration
Our roots are planted firmly in the world of classic car restoration. Our passion for classic vehicles runs deeply through every member of our workshop team.
We love all classic vehicles regardless of make and model. However, we have cemented ourselves as a world leader when it comes to restoring Jensen 541 models. Over the years, we have had more than 20 of these rare cars come into the workshop. Whether they have been full restorations or if we have been involved in other restoration work, we know the Jensen 541 extremely well.
It’s not just Jensen’s that we restore though. Our current projects include a wide range of classic vehicles and all are in the skilled hands of our classic car technicians.
With close to 400 years of automotive experience between them, even the classic vehicles we restore aren’t as old as the amount of time our technicians have been working on them!
Classic Car Competitions
We pride ourselves on bringing a modern approach to the world of classic cars. We want future generations to look at classic vehicles the same way we do and we want them to find their own passion for them too.
At Bridge Classic Cars we want to make classic car ownership more accessible. That’s why we launched Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. Through this platform, more than £3 million worth of classic vehicles has been won by a wide range of people.
Owning a classic car is something that not everyone is able to do. Through our competitions, everyone has an equal chance of winning their very own classic car and experiencing everything that makes them so very special.
Bringing Classic Cars Into The Modern World
If you ask a classic car owner what makes a car a classic car, you will be given different answers by different people. For us, classic cars aren’t defined by age, they are defined by the feeling you get when you drive them, the craftsmanship that has gone into making them, and the passion you experience every time you see them.
It can be very hard to explain this to someone who has never been around a classic car. That’s why we are so much more than a restoration company, we are classic car specialists. We are bringing classic cars into the modern world.
Through our website, our social media channels, and being a visible presence at classic car shows around the country, we are helping a new generation of people fall in love with classics the same way we did.
We create written and video content that opens the classic car world up to a whole new audience. Not only do we live stream the draws for our competitions but we also create entertaining videos of all of our classic car adventures.
Bridge Classic Cars – The Classic Car Specialists
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we love classic cars. We love restoring them, we love driving them, and we love sharing them with as many people as possible.
We are playing our part in making sure that classic cars will be around for future generations to enjoy. As much as the world continues to move forward at pace, we believe there is a place for classic cars in the future.
Right now, we restore classic cars, we can offer classic car storage, and so much more.
As we continue to bring classic cars into the modern world, we are working on more events, more projects, and sharing as much classic car news as we can.
We Are Bridge Classic Cars
Sold On MyClassics.co.uk – 1961 Francis Barnett Trials
November 17, 2022
Our very special bike has recently left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop after being sold on MyClassics.co.uk
This is a very rare bike that is an original Francis Barnett factory 250cc model.
After undergoing restoration work on pretty much every part of this bike, it was an enjoyable experience to see it drive out of the workshop and into the hands of its new owner.
Our 1961 Francis Barnett Trials left us to travel to Coven, Staffordshire where we hope it will cover many more miles with its new owner.
Before it left, we started the bike up one more time and experienced this very special bike before we waved goodbye to it.
Win Our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire – Entry Is Now Open!
November 16, 2022
Entry is now open for our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire. This is a particularly special competition for two reasons. The first is that this car was previously owned by a prop supplier for Dr Who. There are definitely little hints of the Time Lord in this car including the custom Dr Who registration.
The second reason why this is a special competition is because it has our best-ever odds. There are only 650 tickets available for this draw so your odds of winning are massively increased.
Our 2005 Chrysler Crossfire is live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website now. You can enter this special draw for £20.
Bridge Classic Cars Festive Live Draw
November 16, 2022
Congratulations to Daniel Fallon, winner of our 1985 Ferrari Mondial and Nick Jones, winner of our 2005 Aston Martin DB9.
The highlights of the Bridge Classic Cars live draw can be seen below:
Come and celebrate Christmas with Bridge Classic Cars.
You are invited to our festive live draw on Thursday 22nd December 2022 where someone will WIN our 1985 Ferrari Mondial!
Not only will someone win their very own Ferrari, but our workshop will be open for attendees to look around. You will also have a chance to speak to some of the team and see the impressive vehicles we are working on.
In addition to all the classic cars you could want, there will also be live music from The Three Chordettes (featuring our very own Molly), as well as mince pies and mulled wine too.
Someone Will Win A Ferrari For Christmas
The main event of the evening will be the live draw where someone will win our 1985 Ferrari Mondial.
What better way to celebrate Christmas 2022 than by becoming the owner of a Ferrari?
It would be the perfect start to our Christmas if the lucky winner was in our live audience so make sure you enter the draw to be in with a chance of winning.
Everyone who joins us on the night will also be entered into bonus draws for some spot prizes such as Bridge Classic Cars t-shirts and more.
The live stream will begin at 7 pm but everyone is welcome from 6 pm.
Come and share some Christmas festivities with Bridge Classic Cars.
The live draw will take place at Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, Woodbridge IP13 OHH
Enter Suffolk Plant Centre and continue up to the gates where Bridge Classic Cars can be seen on the left
We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday 22nd December 2022 at 6 pm
