James has started to reassemble our 1964 Amphicar. Starting with electrics, wiring and lighting units he has had to tidy and check all wiring behind the dashboard as a previous wire had melted. All of the wiring has been checked for condition and security before refitting any parts. We are now fitting the engine bay […]
Jon has carried out the Pre Delivery inspection on yesterday’s competition prize, our 1991 Ford Escort RS Turbo. Another trip to Scotland for us; 2 Scottish winners in the 3 weeks, lucky times! Ross will soon be accepting delivery of his new (old) car. Having owned various Fast Fords over the years, Fiestas mainly but […]
Today’s the day we say goodbye to our Land Rover Series 1 for it’s new adventures in the Highlands of Scotland with competition winner Colin. One final adjustment to the project is for Brian to make up the new door straps in colour matching leather.
The larger the yacht, the more extravagant the experience? What is it like to work as part of the crew on these floating gin palaces? Lets explore the differences between crewing on 60m to 90m superyachts, compared to the 100m+ superyachts, shedding light on the unique challenges and perks associated with each. The most apparent […]
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 arrived at the workshop for an urgent repair on its way to a car show. Then, just a couple of weeks ago, Stephen Jenkins sent us a message saying he […]
Change is a constant in life, and today, as Freddie completes his last day here at Bridge Classic Cars, we find ourselves reflecting on the contributions he has made during his tenure as Marketing Manager. Freddie’s time with us has been full of progress, improvement, and success. From the introduction of Bridge Classic Cars Competitions […]
The 2024 Mazda MX-5 has been unveiled to the public at the Japan Mobility Show. The unveiling marks the first time since the current generation was released in 2015, that subtle exterior design updates have been made to Mazda’s award-winning sports car. These changes include a fresh LED headlight design that now incorporates daytime running […]
Highlights of our previous Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet can be seen here. You are invited to our Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet on Thursday, 20th June 2024. The evening promises to be a relaxing and ambient environment where you can share your passion for classic vehicles with other like-minded enthusiasts. Meeting at […]
Another stunning car has entered our secure storage facility, the Hangar. As you can see from the photos below, is very much at home surrounded by other rare, classic, vintage, and sports cars. More information about classic car storage can be found here.
At Bridge Classic Cars, we have spent the last 20 years building a strong reputation as The Classic Car Experts, based on our craftsmanship and attention to detail through our restoration projects. Recently though, we entered the world of marine services, alongside our colleague Jack, an experienced Superyacht captain with over 20 years experience on […]
Fast Fords have been a consistent part of the automotive industry for as long as most of us can remember. From the introduction of the Model T through to the newest electric models, Ford has always been a popular car of choice for racers and everyday drivers alike. Ford Model T The Ford Model T […]
Just to say I visited yesterday and the team was fantastic.
We recently sold a TR6 hood through our sales platform, MyClassics. When the buyer, Russ, came to collect the hood, he couldn’t help but quickly look around the workshop and see the current projects the team was working on. After his visit, Russ sent us a great email sharing his appreciation for what we do. […]
The Ford Escort RS Turbo holds a special place in the hearts of petrolheads, especially those who grew up during the 1980s and 1990s. This compact yet powerful hatchback combined the practicality of a family car with the sportiness of a turbocharged engine. The Birth of the Ford Escort RS Turbo In the early 1980s, […]
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 had one when they first met. They ended up running away together with the car and even lived in it for a couple of weeks! Stephanie recently reached out and […]
When restoring classic cars, it’s not unusual for our team of technicians to find some random items that have made their way into the vehicles over the years. However, from time to time, something a bit special catches their eye. Lydia and Brian have been busy stripping the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 […]
The Club Triumph Round Britain Reliability Run has been an annual tradition since it first began in 1966. Since then, the event has raised more than £800,000 for multiple UK charities. In October of this year, a range of classic Triumph cars, spanning from the 1950s to the 1980s, once again embarked on a mammoth […]
A little while after his classic Triumph Stag was stolen, presenter Jamie Theakston was reunited with his unique and much-loved car.
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.
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 […]
Let’s celebrate the New Year and arrive in 2024 in style! We will be opening the Atelier doors for coffee and bacon baps. Bring along your classic if you have one and have a look around our workshop to see what we will be getting up to this year. From 9am until 11am we welcome […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 van conversion is a challenge that very few people can do to a high-quality level. It involves thorough prep work, skilled craftsmanship, and a whole lot of problem-solving. We are in a very fortunate position to have worked with Blueline Automotive Suffolk and have been able to convert a 2013 Volkswagen T5.1 into a […]