Drive It Day 2023
December 6, 2022
Highlights of Drive It Day can be seen here. Bridge Classic Cars are pleased to be hosting a Drive It Day on Sunday 23rd April
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An Amphicar Comes To Bridge Classic Cars
December 5, 2022
It’s not every day that you get to see an amphibious car up close. However, we were lucky enough to do just that when a
1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible in for a service
November 30, 2022
Arriving earlier this week, our beautiful 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible is in with us for a general check over underneath but more importantly it’s service
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
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
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
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
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
A Visit From Ed Stafford
November 15, 2022
We were lucky enough to welcome explorer and adventurer Ed Stafford to Bridge Classic Cars recently. While he was here, Ed had a tour of
Something Exciting Is Coming…
November 15, 2022
At Bridge Classic Cars we like to be creative, innovative, forward-thinking, and we do our best to bring a modern take to the world of
Bridge Classic Cars At The NEC – The Classic Motor Show
November 14, 2022
This weekend, The Classic Motor Show was held at the NEC in Birmingham. Bridge Classic Cars were lucky enough to be in attendance and we
Porsche Owners Club Meet
November 9, 2022
Read all about our very successful Porsche Owners Club Meet here. The Porsche Owners Club GB will be hosting a private and exclusive event at
Classic Motor Show 2022 – Birmingham NEC
November 4, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars will be attending the Classic Motor Show 2022 being held at the NEC in Birmingham. We are very much looking forward to
Robert Furniss Riding 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E – A Classic Car Saving Lives At Sea
November 2, 2022
One recent addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop comes with much more importance than first meets the eye. Our 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E
Our 1981 MGB GT LE Delivered To Its New Owner
November 1, 2022
The lucky winner of our 1981 MGB GT LE, Martin Godwin, took delivery of his classic car earlier today. Martin was randomly selected as the
Our Very Special 1905 Riley 9HP
November 1, 2022
You can’t get much rarer than our 1905 Riley 9HP. With only 3 believed to be left in existence (including the one in our workshop),
Now Live – Enter To Win Our 1966 Ford Cortina MK1 1500 GT
November 1, 2022
So many of us here at Bridge Classic Cars have been feeling very nostalgic ever since our 1966 Ford Cortina MK1 1500 GT arrived. This
A Hydrogen-Powered Car – Hyundai Nexo
October 31, 2022
As much as electric cars have gained in popularity in recent years, a key issue that has put some people off from making the switch
New On MyClassics.co.uk – 1970 Land Rover Series IIA
October 28, 2022
Newly listed on MyClassics.co.uk is a 1970 Land Rover Series IIA. It is in need of some restoration work but it will no doubt be
Delivering Our 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1
October 28, 2022
We recently delivered our 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 to the very lucky new owner – Martin Tyte. Martin won this impressive classic car through
A Special Car Returns
October 26, 2022
A little over a year ago, we said goodbye to our 1972 Chevron B20. Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars loved this formula 2 car
A Day In The Life Of A Classic Car Technician
October 25, 2022
The classic car technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars spend their days working on a wide range of classic vehicles. As quite a few of
Sending Our Condolences
October 25, 2022
Everyone at Bridge Classic Cars is extremely sad to hear about the unexpected passing of GenX Radio Presenter Tim Gough. Our director Craig was recently
Bridge Classic Cars At Imperial War Museum, Duxford For H And H Auction
October 19, 2022
Today, Bridge Classic Cars are at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford attending the latest H and H auction. There is a wide range of vehicles
Bridge Classic Cars On Gen X Radio
October 19, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars Director Craig was once again interviewed on the radio. This time it was by James Hazel on Gen X Radio. Craig had
Drive It Day 2023
December 6, 2022
Highlights of Drive It Day can be seen here.
Bridge Classic Cars are pleased to be hosting a Drive It Day on Sunday 23rd April 2023.
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 can be seen here.
The drive will begin at our secure storage facility, The Hangar, located at Bentwaters Parks – a former military air base. There will be time to have a coffee, talk to other enthusiasts, and admire all of the special vehicles in attendance. At noon, we will travel, in convoy, covering a 7-mile scenic route to our workshop in Pettistree, Woodbridge. Here we will have live music from The Buskateers, food from Otis Breading and Suffolk Fried Chicken, and The Atelier Bar will be open until 3 pm.
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
Highlights
An Amphicar Comes To Bridge Classic Cars
December 5, 2022
It’s not every day that you get to see an amphibious car up close. However, we were lucky enough to do just that when a 1964 Amphicar 7-70 came to visit the Bridge Classic Cars workshop recently.
This is a very interesting car and it will likely be returning to us very soon so we can complete some work on it for its owner.
Seeing interesting vehicles like this in the workshop is always exciting so we look forward to welcoming this 1964 Amphicar 7-70 back very soon.
1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible in for a service
November 30, 2022
Arriving earlier this week, our beautiful 1988 Jaguar XJS Convertible is in with us for a general check over underneath but more importantly it’s service is due.
The car has been undersealed so the owner is interested to see the integrity of the sealant and whether any additional work is required.
The car will also undergo a full service with an overhaul of the brake fluid too.
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
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.
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
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
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
Reserve Your Place
A Visit From Ed Stafford
November 15, 2022
We were lucky enough to welcome explorer and adventurer Ed Stafford to Bridge Classic Cars recently.
While he was here, Ed had a tour of the workshop, he spoke to some of the team about the work they do and some of the classic cars they have been working on, and he was also involved in one of our new projects which is coming very soon.
Everyone here really enjoyed Ed’s visit. He had lots of interesting stories to share, not only about his adventures, tv shows, and upcoming projects, but also about his 2015 Land Rover Defender 110 that was recently stolen and stripped.
Ed is currently working on rebuilding his Defender and, as there is still some cosmetic work to go, we hope to be able to help him out with this in the very near future.
We hope that Ed will be a regular face in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and we look forward to welcoming him back in the new year.
Something Exciting Is Coming…
November 15, 2022
At Bridge Classic Cars we like to be creative, innovative, forward-thinking, and we do our best to bring a modern take to the world of classic cars.
Part of that involves developing new ideas and making the most out of our facilities.
With that in mind, there is something new and very exciting coming to Bridge Classic Cars. Work has begun and will continue over the coming weeks ready for our new idea to come to life. Once work is complete, it will open up the classic car community to even more people.
From classic car clubs to independent enthusiasts and everyone in between. We have big plans and everyone will be welcome!
In the meantime, the photos below show some of the progress being made in our very exciting new project.
Bridge Classic Cars At The NEC – The Classic Motor Show
November 14, 2022
This weekend, The Classic Motor Show was held at the NEC in Birmingham. Bridge Classic Cars were lucky enough to be in attendance and we loved spending time with fellow classic car enthusiasts.
If you have never been to The Classic Motor Show before, it is a place where anyone with even the smallest of interests in classic vehicles can find something to catch their eye. From car clubs to tool kits and even the odd celebrity or two, the show is a hub for the classic car community.
Throughout our time at the show, we got to meet some old friends and made some new ones too!
Who Was There?
Members of the Jensen Owners Club were extremely welcoming and we spent some time talking to them about our love of Jensens. We were particularly drawn to a 1960 Jensen 541R that was being displayed on their stand. This impressive-looking car has paint and interior work that is 35 years old yet still looks as good as new. We were even told that no one has sat on the actual seats in the car as seat covers have always been used!
The Rover P6 Club had a range of P6s available to look at including ‘Joseph’ the multi-coloured, award-winning P6 owned by Clive who runs M H Annable & Son. Clive has worked on P6s for more than 40 years and is now a key member of the P6 club.
Having a chat with members of The Mercedes-Benz Club was good fun and we loved seeing all of the beautiful Mercedes vehicles they had on show. We were particularly impressed by the members-only cafe where members of the Mercedes-Benz club could enjoy a hot drink and snacks away from the busy main show area.
One of the most popular areas of this year’s Classic Motor Show was the stand occupied by The Smallest Cog. This is the restoration company (and soon-to-be classic racing team) owned by Richard Hammond. The highlight of the exhibit was Richard’s 1972 MGB GT. This was the last car he ever drove on Top Gear and is the car that his team will be racing in the near future. As well as his current projects, some of Richard’s iconic cars from his TV shows were on display too – any Top Gear fan will know the Opel Kadett known as ‘Oliver’!
The Classic Motor Show 2023 – A Great Show And We Will Be Back
We all had a fantastic time at The Classic Motor Show 2023 and we will certainly be back again next year. Seeing such a wide variety of classic vehicles, speaking to so many classic car enthusiasts, and experiencing the excitement of the event is something we definitely want to do again.
As you can see from the photos below, there was a lot to explore at this year’s show and we can’t wait to return next year!
Porsche Owners Club Meet
November 9, 2022
Read all about our very successful Porsche Owners Club Meet here.
The Porsche Owners Club GB will be hosting a private and exclusive event at Bridge Classic Cars on Saturday 25th March 2023.
Members of the club will have the opportunity to have a tour of our workshop as well as enjoy refreshments and spend some time with like-minded fellow Porsche owners.
This event is for members only!
More information can be found here.
Classic Motor Show 2022 – Birmingham NEC
November 4, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars will be attending the Classic Motor Show 2022 being held at the NEC in Birmingham.
We are very much looking forward to spending a day or two with an arena full of fellow classic car enthusiasts. The Classic Motor Show is a place to exhibit classic cars and bikes as well as to listen to talks from industry experts and spend plenty of time surrounded by classic vehicles.
There will be classic car displays, exhibitors of all things classic car related, classic car and bike clubs will be in attendance, and there will also be live music performances too.
This is one car show that we attend regularly. It is one of the biggest and best classic car shows and it is a place where you really can find everything classic car related. A number of the Bridge Classic Cars team will be in attendance this year and we are hoping to see lots of familiar faces as well as meet new friends too.
The Classic Motor Show 2022 runs from Friday 11th November through to Sunday 13th November.
We hope to see you there!
Robert Furniss Riding 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E – A Classic Car Saving Lives At Sea
November 2, 2022
One recent addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop comes with much more importance than first meets the eye.
Our 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E was previously owned by Robert Furniss Riding. Known as Bob, Robert was a hardworking man. He progressed in his banking career into the role of Group Treasurer of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Bob had a keen interest in sailing while working in the city. However, after moving to the Isle of Man, his attention turned to collecting quality cars. He ended up getting involved with numerous car clubs and was even appointed as Chairman of the Conister Trust and Manx Classic Car Club. He was also President of the Manx Motor Racing Club and he became something of a classic car enthusiast.
Bob’s car collection grew to one of considerable size. In fact, he even moved to a large country house in order to have enough garage space to keep his ever-growing collection safe.
After his sad passing in May, Bob left his car collection (worth around £1.5million) to charity. He had been a keen supporter of local charities for a while. Even after his death, Bob wanted to continue to make a difference. He had a particular passion for maritime charities (thanks to his previous love of sailing) and for charities that helped young people.
The RNLI was named the Residuary Beneficiary of the Robert Furniss Riding estate. This meant that when his collection of cars went to auction (including our Maserati), the proceeds went to the charity. The funds raised will help support them in their extremely important work of keeping people safe at sea.
1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E
Our 1991 Maserati Bi-Turbo Spyder E is a very cool car. It is one of just 147 right-hand drive 2.8-litre Spyders made and brings a whole load of style to this modern classic.
However, what makes this car truly special is that its former owner was a hardworking individual who loved generously sharing his seemingly endless knowledge of classic cars with anyone who needed it. He supported multiple charities and has made a big difference to their operations.
Everyone at Bridge Classic Cars sends our condolences to Bob’s friends, family, and loved ones. We will make sure his Spyder is well looked after!
Our 1981 MGB GT LE Delivered To Its New Owner
November 1, 2022
The lucky winner of our 1981 MGB GT LE, Martin Godwin, took delivery of his classic car earlier today.
Martin was randomly selected as the winner in our live draw held on 27th October 2022 with ticket number 1562.
Everyone at Bridge Classic Cars offers our congratulations to Martin and we wish him all the best on his future road trips in this beautiful car.
Our Very Special 1905 Riley 9HP
November 1, 2022
You can’t get much rarer than our 1905 Riley 9HP. With only 3 believed to be left in existence (including the one in our workshop), we understand how important it is to bring this truly classic car back to life.
Our team of highly skilled classic car technicians have been working hard to rebuild our 9HP and, despite numerous setbacks and challenges, progress is still being made in the restoration of this more-than-a-century-old car.
Now Live – Enter To Win Our 1966 Ford Cortina MK1 1500 GT
November 1, 2022
So many of us here at Bridge Classic Cars have been feeling very nostalgic ever since our 1966 Ford Cortina MK1 1500 GT arrived.
This is a classic car that a lot of people have fond memories of thanks to how popular they were through the 70s and 80s.
If you want to experience owning a Ford Cortina all over again, then you can enter the draw to be in with a chance of winning our 1966 Ford Cortina MK1 1500 GT as it is now live on Bridge Classic Cars Competitions.
A Hydrogen-Powered Car – Hyundai Nexo
October 31, 2022
As much as electric cars have gained in popularity in recent years, a key issue that has put some people off from making the switch over is their long charge times. Hyundai has come up with the next generation of more environmentally-friendly hydrogen-powered cars in the form of the new Hyundai Nexo.
Technically, the Nexo is an electric car. However, what makes it different to other electric vehicles is that it has an onboard fuel cell generating its power, rather than a big battery pack.
Using Hydrogen to feed the fuel cell means that you can completely fill the tank of the Nexo in around 5 minutes. This is substantially quicker than you can fully charge standard electric cars. What is potentially even more impressive is that, after a Hydrogen refill, you can expect a range of over 400 miles before you’ll need to top-up again.
When it comes to the Nexo’s environmental impact, you can drive knowing that you are keeping your emissions as low as possible. Hydrogen-powered cars, like the Nexo, produce emissions in the form of purified air and water. This is obviously much more environmentally friendly than petrol or diesel-powered vehicles.
What’s Different About The Hyundai Nexo?
There have been hydrogen-powered systems before but Hyundai has engineered the one used in the Nexo to make sure interior space isn’t sacrificed for the sake of powering the car. It does seem that the brand has been pretty successful in this too. The boot of the Nexo isn’t too far away from that of a petrol or diesel-powered SUV and there is a decent amount of space for passengers in the back of the car as well.
As the fuel cell and everything that goes with it have been so efficiently built into the Nexo, it has enough space to be used as a practical family car which is important considering its price.
The Price
Hyundai is expecting to sell the Nexo in large quantities. While this seems like an obvious thing to say, the price tag of a little under £70 000 might be too much for the vast majority of motorists to afford.
Is This The Future Of Motoring?
The Nexo certainly seems to have the potential for laying the foundations for the future of the motor industry. A practical car that drives well, has plenty of space and produces zero emissions does tick a lot of boxes of what a future-proof car looks like.
However, the cost, the low number of hydrogen filling stations, and the current popularity of electric cars could make it a challenge for hydrogen-powered cars like this to completely take over.
New On MyClassics.co.uk – 1970 Land Rover Series IIA
October 28, 2022
Newly listed on MyClassics.co.uk is a 1970 Land Rover Series IIA. It is in need of some restoration work but it will no doubt be up and running again with a little bit of attention given to it.
This iconic classic vehicle runs although the current engine is somewhat smokey. A spare engine comes with the Land Rover though which has been seen running in another vehicle.
Full details can be seen here.
The Land Rover is also listed on eBay.
Delivering Our 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1
October 28, 2022
We recently delivered our 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 to the very lucky new owner – Martin Tyte.
Martin won this impressive classic car through Bridge Classic Car Competitions in our live draw on 20th October 2022, with ticket number 18.
Everyone here is very pleased to hear that Martin loves his new car and we wish him many happy years (and miles) in his stunning new Jaguar.
A Special Car Returns
October 26, 2022
A little over a year ago, we said goodbye to our 1972 Chevron B20. Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars loved this formula 2 car and, although we were happy it was going to a new owner, there was still quite a bit of sadness to see this very special car leave us.
However, today we are all very happy to see it back in our workshop!
Yesterday, we collected the car and transported it back to the workshop here in Suffolk. We were excited just seeing the B20 on our trailer making its journey to us, so you can imagine how excited we have been to actually have it back with us in person.
It has come back to us to be prepared for export as its adventure is set to continue overseas. Our classic car technicians will soon get to work on this very special car and we will certainly enjoy looking after it until the time comes for it to move on once more.
A Day In The Life Of A Classic Car Technician
October 25, 2022
The classic car technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars spend their days working on a wide range of classic vehicles.
As quite a few of the classic cars that find themselves in the workshop are very rare, it’s not surprising that the technicians have to be creative, experienced, and highly skilled in what they do to make things come together as planned.
A classic car technician is able to look at a classic car in a seemingly ruined state and see beyond what is in front of them. They know how beautiful the shell of a vehicle once was and they know that they can return it to that condition again.
Working on such a range of classic cars provides a lot of challenges. From preparing a Jensen 541R for a repaint to trying to rebuild an ultra-rare 1905 Riley 9HP from pictures, each day provides new challenges, requires new skills, and a whole lot of passion for classic cars.
We are very lucky to have such experienced classic car technicians in our workshop. It’s only through years of experience that the team is able to restore some of the most beautiful, most challenging, and some extremely rare classic cars.
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop tends to be a pretty noisy place to be. Whether it’s the technicians sharing a joke, the body of a classic vehicle being worked on, or the sound of heated discussions about the best way of resolving one of the many problems that have to be faced every day. Whatever the cause of the noise, you can be sure it’s classic car related and that the classic car technicians are hard at work restoring a classic vehicle back to its former glory.
If you’ve never seen a classic car technician in action before, the below photos give just a little insight into what a “normal day” looks like for them.
Sending Our Condolences
October 25, 2022
Everyone at Bridge Classic Cars is extremely sad to hear about the unexpected passing of GenX Radio Presenter Tim Gough.
Our director Craig was recently interviewed on GenX and found the team there to be a friendly and professional group of people. We would like to send our condolences to everyone at the radio station as well as to Tim’s friends, family, and listeners.
More details about Tim and his work can be seen on the GenX Radio website.
Bridge Classic Cars At Imperial War Museum, Duxford For H And H Auction
October 19, 2022
Today, Bridge Classic Cars are at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford attending the latest H and H auction. There is a wide range of vehicles available and we are always excited to see which ones catch our eye.
One of the cars being auctioned is our 1934 Riley 9 Lynx so we are particularly excited about that.
The Imperial War Museum is an impressive venue to see all of these beautiful classic cars.
We are on the lookout for some competition cars for Bridge Classic Cars Competitions so, maybe your next car is in one of our pictures below.
Bridge Classic Cars On Gen X Radio
October 19, 2022
Bridge Classic Cars Director Craig was once again interviewed on the radio. This time it was by James Hazel on Gen X Radio.
Craig had a good chat with James and spoke about what we do, how Bridge Classic Cars began, and how, through Bridge Classic Cars competitions, we are giving everyone the opportunity to own a classic vehicle
The full interview can be listened to below.
