Works continues on our 1980 Volvo 240 Estate

Works continues on our 1980 Volvo 240 Estate

Steve has fitted new points and condenser to the Volvo as well as a new cambelt, tensioner pully and spring. Both near side and one of the off side tyres are badly cracked so will need replacing.

Recommissioning our Mercedes CLK

Back in July we said our final goodbyes to a very good friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Hugh Mitchell. Hugh was a huge car lover and not only a good friend to Gordon but a great fan of the work we do here at the workshops. Some of you may have met Hugh at one […]

Mercedes SL Front Brakes

Jon has fitted up the new bleed nipples to the freshly painted calipers. The bolts have been cleaned and painted We have cleaned up and reused the pad sensor wires and fitted the calipers to the car. The old pads have been reused as they are nearly new and we used a new fitting kit […]

Rover Hood Work Continues

As you can see, Brian and Lydia have been working together to fit the rear edge of the inner liner to the rear bar of the frame. The zip section to the rear bar, rear window have now been fitted and the rubber seal to the bottom of window. The rubber seal to rear edge […]

Amphicar Hood

Brian is fitting the new hood to the car.

Austin Healey is soooo Negative

John has fitted an electronic rev counter to our Austin Healey and rewired it from positive earth to negative earth. Changing the wiring on the fuel pump and also the battery.

Final stages of our Beetle rebuild

Jon is going through the final few tasks on our VW Beetle before we can take the car back home within the next couple of weeks.

Reliant Scimitar Gear Linkages

Steve has removed the gear linkage, stripped it down and cleaned. He is now for new bushes to arrive to be fitted. He has then moved on to cleaning up and fixing the headlamp wiring connectors where they have corroded and worn away.

Rover 216 Cabriolet Roof Fitting Continued…

The new roof is progressing well on our 1995 Rover 216 Cabriolet. Brian has been busy glueing headliner to the front edge of the roof frame.

Morris Minor Pickup Inspection

Jon is now carrying out repairs whilst inspecting our beautiful 1968 Morris 1000 Pickup. This is all in preparation for Molly and the competition team to take control for filming and marketing. Having been previously restored by the experts at Charles Ware Restoration, the world renowned Morris Minor specialists we don’t expect to find anything […]

Firing up the paint gun for our Spitfire

Alan is now on the exciting stage of preparing the car with epoxy primer. The doors, bonnet, boot lid and body of car are now all primed and ready for the Java Green finished to be applied.

A proper rear wheel drive classic… that could be yours!

Our 1979 Ford Escort Mk2 is now live on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website for you to win! This legendary, rear-wheel drive fun machine is loved the world over – from the snowy forests of Scandinavia to the dusty outback roads of Australia, the Mk2 Ford Escort has cemented its place in the heart […]

A Wonderful New Arrival!

The Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ have welcomed a wonderful new arrival recently. It’s our new 1932 Austin 7 Ulster. This beautiful pre-war road racer, has arrived at our workshops to be checked over by our technicians ahead of one lucky winner ending up with it on their driveway through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions! Take […]

Amphicar – reassembly commence

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 […]

RS Turbo Pre Delivery Inspection

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 […]

Strap in, our Series 1 is off!

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.

Crewing on 60m – 90m Superyachts vs. 100m+.

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 […]

Nostalgia – 1961 Alvis TD21

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 […]

A Fond Farewell To Freddie

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 […]

2024 Mazda MX-5

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 […]

Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet

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 Car In Storage

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.

Monaco To Genoa

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 – From 1908 – 2023

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 […]

Simon Bland – Winner Of Our 2001 Jaguar XKR

Just to say I visited yesterday and the team was fantastic.

Great Feedback

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. […]

Ford Escort RS Turbo – History Of A Future Classic

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, […]

Nostalgia – Austin Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite

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 […]

A Hidden Time Capsule

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 […]

Club Triumph Round Britain Reliability Run

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 […]