The new wheels and tyres for our 1905 Riley 9HP have arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that they are here, they can be prepared and fitted to our very special Riley. Since it now seems that our Riley is a prototype for the first car to have removable wheels, the arrival of […]
We recently welcomed the Porsche Club GB to The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. Having more than 30 Porsches parked up outside while members of the club enjoyed a coffee and a chat before having a personal tour of the workshop was something that everyone here enjoyed just as much as our guests. Thank you […]
The BBC has announced that filming of series 34 of Top Gear has been halted following Freddie Flintoff’s crash back in December. The accident happened while Freddie was driving a Morgan Super 3 which is an open-top 3-wheeled sports car. Although this doesn’t mean Top Gear is no more, it certainly indicates that a likely […]
Yesterday, we welcomed the Essex Austin Seven Club into The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. It was great to see the members of the club spending time with us enjoying coffee and snacks before getting to have a look behind-the-scenes of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, as they had a tour of our facilities. We […]
Our 1986 Daimler DS420 and our 1970 Bristol 411 have left the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and are now on their way back to their owner in the Netherlands. Both cars have been completely transformed from how they looked when they first arrived with us and we are very excited to see them be reunited […]
Another classic car will soon be arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 is coming to us for a full restoration. This will be the 4th concours restoration for one of our customers. We will be working closely with them over the coming weeks and months to determine the final […]
Lucky winner, Michael Bambridge took delivery of his 1968 MGB GT recently. Michael won this beautiful classic car when his ticket number, 2232, was randomly chosen during our live draw held on 9th March 2023. Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars loves MGBs and this one is no exception. We would like to congratulate Michael […]
The brand new Ferrari Roma Spider has been revealed – and it certainly seems to be causing quite a stir. This 612bhp V8 convertible supercar is the first front-engined Ferrari to have a fabric roof since 1969 when the 365 GTS4 was released. The new Spider is heavier than the Roma Coupe (84kg heavier, in […]
Hollywood actor Theo James has been seen driving a 1962 Austin Healey 3000 during the filming of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix adaptation of The Gentlemen. Theo plays the lead character of Eddie Halstead in the highly-anticipated series that takes place in the same world as the widely successful film of the same name from 2019. Theo […]
If you haven’t been to visit us in person yet, you won’t have experienced what it’s like in The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. Work still continues to make this space a very comfortable and enjoyable place to be for petrolheads, car clubs, and other classic car enthusiasts. Since our licensed bar has been installed, […]
Craig has spent the day at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire at an auction hosted by H and H. There was a wide variety of vehicles available for sale throughout the day, and Craig ended up purchasing more than one, which will find their way to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the next […]
We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, our 1977 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing competition has been cancelled. Here’s what you need to know: […]
We hosted our second Coffee & Classics event this morning from The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. It was great to welcome a group of fellow classic car enthusiasts to enjoy a coffee with us as well as have a behind-the-scenes tour of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our Coffee & Classics mornings happen on […]
A recent arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is our 1975 MGB GT V8. It has come to us so our team of classic car technicians can investigate some starting issues. The whole car will be assessed so we are able to come up with a plan of action for its future.
It’s a divisive viewpoint in the classic car world – Do you use your classic in the snow and clean it down afterwards or keep it tucked away? Well, the cold weather was closing in on our Suffolk HQ this morning. As the snow began to fall across the surrounding countryside, some of our own […]
Last night we held the live draw of our 1968 MGB GT from The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. Live draws are always fun and it was great to hear that the lucky winner, Michael Bambridge, was very happy to be chosen at random as the new owner of our classic MGB. If you haven’t […]
Though the weather today may be bleak and in some places snowy, the early flowers popping up in hedgerows and on grassy banks promise that spring is just around the corner. Pops of colour and low yellowy sun symbolise the beginning of another year filled with adventure. For many of you, the winter months signal […]
On March 3rd 2022, the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal was launched. This happened due to the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia. As the situation has continued to progress in the last year, more and more aid is needed and the DEC continues to do all they can to assist as many people as possible. […]
In the latest edition of the Jensen Owners Club magazine, you will find an article that talks about some of the classic Jensens that we have at Bridge Classic Cars. As we have restored and worked on so many Jensens in the past (and still currently have some in the workshop), it is great to […]
The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars continues to transform into a unique events space. Whether it is being used for a live draw through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, a car meet, one of our coffees and classics, or any other occasion, it is a creative space that brings any event to life. As The Atelier […]
We recently welcomed a new vehicle into our secure storage facility, The Hangar. Vehicle storage is important to get right to ensure your car is safe, secure, and kept in the best possible conditions. When we store customers’ vehicles, we use Carcoons to create a protective environment around them. As we welcomed a 2008 Porsche […]
Molly and I headed to Kensington Olympia this weekend for The London Classic Car Show for a fun-filled day of classic cars from up and down the country. On arrival, we were greeted by the organisers who encouraged us to walk around and view all the exhibitions brought together by this event. One of the […]
Founded in 1945, the letters BRM would become synonymous with flying the British flag in the early years of Formula 1 and the following decade. British Racing Motors was founded by Raymond Mays (who was the man behind the brand ERA) and Peter Berthon – who after the war used the engineering know how from […]
Molly takes you behind the scenes of the Bridge Classic Cars workshop and takes a closer look at some of our current projects.
East Anglian Practical Classics will be hosting a private and exclusive event at Bridge Classic Cars on Wednesday 16th August 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 classic car owners. This event is for […]
Images of this successful event can be seen here. The Essex Austin Seven Club hoste a private and exclusive event at Bridge Classic Cars on Thursday 23rd March 2023. Members of the club had the opportunity to have a tour of our workshop as well as enjoy refreshments and spend some time with like-minded fellow […]
A 1980 Range Rover that is believed to have been owned by Bob Marley is going to auction! The original registration document has the name Robert Nesta Marley on it, which is why this classic vehicle is generating such interest. Classic Car Auctions are offering the legendary musician’s Range Rover for sale on Saturday, March […]
Last night, we hosted our very 70s live draw from The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. It was a great night with musical entertainment from the amazingly talented MJ Soul, delicious food from Wagu Burgers and Street Food, as well as the live draws of our 2 1970s classic cars – our 1973 Audi 100 […]
There are never two days the same in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. With a wide range of classic vehicles coming in and out of our doors, there is always something exciting and interesting to see. Our classic car technicians can be found underneath cars, inside cars, or with their heads under the bonnet of […]
Our 2022 Bridge C-Type Replica has recently undergone an IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval Test) to enable us to finally get it licensed for use on the road. After all of the work that has gone into this unique vehicle, it is great to finally see it reaching the end of its build and will soon […]