Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, on March 20, 1853, Henry Edmunds was fascinated by electricity from a young age. His father, an engineer and iron merchant, sparked his interest, leading Henry into a career that would see him cross paths with Joseph Swan (the inventor of the incandescent lightbulb), Thomas Edison (the inventor of almost […]
It’s been a long time coming but we have finally completed the pre delivery inspection on our 1976 Leyland Mini Clubman 1100. The road test proved a success. Just had to inflate the tyres and torque up the wheel nuts. Jon has refitted the engine identification plate after the engine work has been carried out […]
Every day is that one step closer to revealing the finished project. Our 2023 Jaguar C-Type replica is coming on leaps and bounds now with the refit well and truly underway. John has been busy fitting the lights back up and the wiring back in. The next biggest piece in the colour changing process was […]
Bridge Classic Cars will be opening their doors to a private event being held by the MGOC. There will be drinks as well as a workshop tour. Please note this is a private event, any enquiries about attending should be directed to the MGOC. If you would like to bring your club along for an […]
We’re excited to share that The Classic Lounge is hosting a special event for the Aston Martin Owners Club. Club members will enjoy the cosy and welcoming atmosphere of The Classic Lounge, where the bar will be open and ready to serve a mix of hot and cold drinks. It’s the perfect setting to relax, […]
The team are looking forward to attending the Classic Car & Restoration Show at the Birmingham NEC. We will be on the Riley stand with our 1905 Riley 9hp which has been restored to it’s former glory by our team of technicians. Craig, Nick and Gordon will be wandering around the show as well as […]
The team are looking forward to attending the Classic Car & Restoration Show at the Birmingham NEC. We will be on the Riley stand with our 1905 Riley 9hp which has been restored to it’s former glory by our team of technicians. Craig, Nick and Gordon will be wandering around the show as well as […]
Nick was on Suffolk Sounds radio talking about 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 Roadster.
Today, Gordon and Craig are at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford for the H and H Classic Motorcars auction. Car auctions are always a great experience and we have found some incredible vehicles here in the past. You never know….some of the vehicles in the photos below might just end up being available to […]
Bridge Classic Cars has won the Best Classic Car Restoration Service award from the UK Business Awards. We take great pride in all of the work that is completed in the workshop so winning an award like this shows that we are doing things properly. With this award comes added motivation to continue to grow […]
Our first of 20 good deeds we will be completing this year was giving away one of our Bridge Classic Cars branded Harrington jackets. We asked you to nominate someone deserving in a recent social media post by tagging them in the comments. Once time ran out, we used Google’s random number generator to choose […]
Received a call from Luke at LRH Cars this morning to tell me he has sold his freshly listed Fiat 500, just 6 days after listing. He’s a very happy man and I’m sure he will soon have a very happy customer, if not already! Great work, great result. If you have a car for […]
In February our Riley 9hp underwent the next stage of its restoration by paying a visit to Joby Carter’s workshop in Berkshire. Joby Carter is a traditional sign writer who is an expert in fairground style art. Up until 2022 his work could be seen decorating every ride as part of his touring steam fair. […]
A cornerstone of the British sports car world. A car recognised and loved by so many for its usability, practicality, and it’s gorgeous looks. We are proud to offer for sale our 1975 MGB GT V8. The most sought after of the MGB GT’s. Its elegant, sophisticated looks paired with the glorious rumble of the […]
In Bury St Edmunds, a unique bar experience has been created – The Secret Distillery. Situated at 3 Short Brackland, this is not your ordinary bar, but is a throwback to the past, recreating the atmosphere of a 1920s speakeasy, a time when such establishments operated in the shadows of Prohibition America. A Nod To […]
Jon has now completed the inspection on our 1993 Bentley Turbo R. He’s carried out the necessary repairs which included; sorting the connections on the nearside headlight and main beam. He’s stripped the nearside door panel and repositioned the electric window switch. The car has been taken off the ramp and a road test has […]
Back in July 2022 we surprised David with the amazing news that he had won our 1997 Rover Mini. Soon after, he visited our Suffolk workshops in person to see the car for himself. Almost 2 years on, as I scroll through my feed I recognised a familiar car pop up in a post on […]
We seen a few cars added this week to our ‘free to buy, free to sell’ website MyClassics. First up, (and I do very much have a soft spot for these), is a lovely 2010 Fiat 500 1.2 Pop currently available from LRH Cars in Hadleigh, Suffolk. The car comes with a comprehensive service history […]
The TV culinary world has lost one of its most beloved figures, Dave Myers, at the age of 66. Best known as one half of the duo, The Hairy Bikers, Myers’ died two years after announcing his diagnosis with cancer. His death is not only the loss of a great chef but also a loved […]
Recently, we have packed up a container with various car parts ready for it to be taken to London docklands. It’s final destination…South Africa
Work is now complete on the hood of our Rover 216 so only one more job for Tony to complete, that’s returning the car back home looking lovely in our covered transporter.
The Classic Lounge will be opening its doors for an exclusive event for the Norfolk and Suffolk branches of the BMW Car Club. The bar will be open for hot and cold drinks and a workshop tour will take place. This is a private event, contact the club for more information. If you would like […]
Christmas is just around the corner and we will be beginning our festive celebrations with our Mince Pie Drive 2024. On Friday 5th December, we will be taking a small convoy of our classic cars to four local care homes to deliver mince pies, festive cheer, and some nostalgia in the form of cars from […]
We have recently welcomed another car into our new secure storage facility, The Hangar. This time, it was a classic MG that is now safe and secure in its controlled environment in a Carcoon.
Our friend Caroline, from Global Workshop, who provide us with our restoration management software recently attended the Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show 2024. While she was there, she took some photos to show just how great the day was.
We are very excited to be returning to The Classic Car Show at Culford in 2024 after the enjoyment we experienced last year. The highlights from 2023 can be found here. The team will be on a stand once more and will be on hand to chat to you about our current projects as well […]
We are extremely happy to be the main sponsor of the Classic and Sports Cars By The Bridge event in aid of Cancer Support Suffolk. The entire team here at Bridge Classic Cars understand how important the charity’s work is and we are very proud to be doing our part in helping them raise much-needed […]
We’re excited to invite you to the Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge event happening on Monday, 26th August 2024. This special event, hosted and organised by Suffolk Food Hall, is all about bringing together car enthusiasts for a great cause—raising money for Cancer Support Suffolk. As the headline sponsor, we are thrilled to […]
We recently welcomed a much more modern vehicle into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our 2023 Toyota Hilux has been in the paintshop so Chris could repair a crack in the bumper and dent on the door. The truck was then primed and prepped for paint.
We understand that cars can hold a very special place in the hearts of their current and previous owners. It’s for this reason that we are asking for your help to find a 1934 Lagonda Rapier. The Story I recently received an email from John Baker asking if we had seen his former vehicle, his […]