Austin Metro Turns 44
October 9, 2024
Yesterday marked the 44th birthday of the Austin Metro. The Metro was once a common sight on roads all over the country and was launched
Nostalgia
Nostalgia: a feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when you think about things that happened in the past.
This is where we celebrate the vehicles that have been important at various points throughout our lives.
Whether it was the car you learned to drive in, the car you and your family travelled in, or even a neighbour’s bike that you admired from a distance; if you have photos of a vehicle that is special to you, we’d love to share its story.
It doesn’t matter the make, model, colour, shape, or size of the car (or bike), if it holds a special place in your memory, then we want to hear about it.
While you’re here, you can read the stories of other people’s nostalgic vehicles and share each other’s memories of yesteryear.
Nostalgia – Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
February 9, 2024
Here is another incredible story from Keith Belcher, in his own words, about his Dad’s Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire: “It was a Saturday evening in the
Nostalgia – 1938 Morgan 3-Wheeler F Super
January 22, 2024
This is the story of John Piper and his 1938 Morgan F Super, told in John’s own words. “My first car was a 1938 Morgan
Nostalgia – 1937 Austin Ten Cambridge
January 12, 2024
This is the story of Chris Owen and his 1937 Austin Ten Cambridge, known as Harriet, told in Chris’s own words. “My first car was
Nostalgia – 1977 Mini 850
November 24, 2023
This is the story of Joe Collett and his Mini 850. From Joe, in his own words… “My first mini, 850, off the road we
Nostalgia – 1960s Ford Capri
November 17, 2023
Here is another incredible story from Keith Belcher, in his own words, about his Ford Capri 2000 GT XLR: “50 odd years ago Bristol Street
Nostalgia – 1961 Alvis TD21
October 27, 2023
On the 6th of September 2021, we posted on the Bridge Classic Cars Facebook page telling the story of a 1961 Alvis TD21 that unexpectedly
Nostalgia – Austin Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite
October 13, 2023
Stephanie Penn was the lucky winner of our 1958 Austin Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite. This wasn’t her first experience with a Frogeye though as her husband
Nostalgia – 1960s Ford Escort
October 6, 2023
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,
Nostalgia – 1967 MGB
September 29, 2023
Here is an incredible story from Keith Belcher about his first MGB, told in his own words: “We left Castle Bromwich at 3:30pm on Saturday
Nostalgia – 1970 Ford Cortina 1600 GT
September 22, 2023
Our very special 1970 Ford Cortina 1600 GT comes with a lot of history and a very personal local story. Richard, the car’s previous owner
Nostalgia -1977 Peugeot J7 Van
September 22, 2023
This is the story of a man with a dream and the classic vehicle that helped him achieve it. Scott from Good Vibes Coffee told
Nostalgia – 1958 Wolseley 1500
September 20, 2023
From Derek Davis, in his own words: “The picture is of my very first car that I bought from my Dad for £20 in 1972.
Nostalgia – 1987 Ford Fiesta
September 20, 2023
This is the story of Danny Gardner and his 1987 Ford Fiesta 1.1L, imported to the UK in 1988 and affectionately known as Evop! From
A DB2/4 Throwback
August 15, 2023
We have been given some photos of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 from earlier on in its life. Even in the black and white pictures,
Nostalgia – Our Friend Tony Meets an Old Friend!
August 16, 2022
A good friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Tony, had a run-in with a dear old friend at this year’s Helmingham Hall Classic & Sports Car
Nostalgia – Our 1966 Jaguar Mk2 in South Africa
August 8, 2022
The former owner of our 1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 has sent over some photos of its previous life in South Africa! The photos show everything
Nostalgia – History of the 1971 MG B Roadster
July 18, 2022
Every car has a story. The series of events from the day its first owner stared wide-eyed at their new car to the teary-eyed day
Nostalgia – 1955 Jensen 541 ”Number 8” and Its Former Life
July 5, 2022
Our 1955 Jensen 541 ”Number 8” has an amazing history. Through reference materials and historical documents, EX9090 is believed to be only the 8th Jensen
Nostalgia – Found in the History File of our 1934 Riley 9 Lynx
June 29, 2022
More often than not, in the history files of our cars here at Bridge Classic Cars we’ll find some little gems that help to build
Nostalgia – Photos of the 1968 Austin Morris Minor Van’s Restoration by its Previous Owner
June 20, 2022
The simple van is both humble and proud. It’s a reliable workhorse which has transported generations of trade and ferried countless numbers of people into
Nostalgia – 1957 MGA Roadster in the 2000 Monte Challenge
March 28, 2022
We’ve been sent in these amazing photos of our 1957 MGA Roadster as part of its previous life. The car took part in the Monte
Nostalgia – Hayley Kay
February 21, 2022
This Nostalgia comes from Bridge Classic Cars very own, Hayley Kay Hayley’s love and passion for cars stems all the way back to her childhood.
