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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bridge Classic Cars Director Craig was recently interviewed on BBC Radio Suffolk. He was part of a live feature on Mark Murphy’s show where he talked about what we do, plans for the future, as well as sharing the story of how Bridge Classic Cars came to be. He even spoke about how some of […]
A big name is entering the world of electric vehicles, with Rolls-Royce saying that delivery of the all-electric Spectre will begin towards the end of 2023. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is a lightweight, less luxurious Rolls-Royce though. The Spectre has a kerb weight of 2975kg and comes with all the style and luxury […]
Colin Chapman, the late founder of Lotus, once came up with a great idea to put any lotus to the ultimate test. The idea was simple yet provided a challenge to both the car and the driver. You leave your desk when you finish work on a Friday afternoon and drive to Rome and back […]
Looking after a classic car brings some additional responsibilities than looking after a modern car. Something that you may not have considered is classic car storage. With a newer car, you’ll likely be driving it on a regular basis. However, with a classic, it may be parked up for extended periods of time – over […]
Hintlesham Golf Club will be hosting a Remembrance Day Luncheon on Sunday, 13th November. There will be a sit-down meal as well as musical entertainment from Bridge Classic Cars’ very own Molly and her 1940s Trio – The Three Chordettes. Arrival is from 12:30 pm for a 1 pm service. If you would like more […]
On Sunday, the seafront at Felixstowe (just down the road from the Bridge Classic Cars Workshop in Suffolk), was treated to a display of supercars. Everyone who had chosen to visit the beach for the day got to enjoy the sight of 15 supercars travelling together. The cars had actually driven in convoy through several […]
We were recently featured in an article by the East Anglian Daily Times. The article covers the story of how Bridge Classic Cars came to be, what we do, and what we hope to achieve in the future. It also includes some great photos of the workshop as well as a detailed explanation of some […]
We recently received a great email from one of our customers. We are currently restoring their 1958 Jensen 541R and a lot of work has been completed on this classic car over the last few weeks. At Bridge Classic Cars, we do our best to keep everyone up to date with everything that is happening […]
If you want to get technical about it, then a car becomes a classic car somewhere between the age of 15 and 40 years old (depending on who you ask!) However, classic cars are more than just old cars. They are special cars. Classic cars are timeless cars, and it seems unfair to label them […]
After going through a thorough inspection and assessment in the workshop, the team have confirmed that our 1994 Ducati 750 SuperSport is ready to go! This means that you can now enter the draw for your chance to win it. Head over to Bridge Classic Cars Competitions for more information about this stunning bike, including […]
The classic car technicians at Bridge Classic Cars can turn their hand to many jobs. One job that you might not expect them to excel at though is carpet fitting! However, that’s exactly what they have been doing with our 1978 MG B GT. The exterior of this classic car is enough to catch many […]
It’s always an exciting time when we see the arrival of a new car into our workshop. One of the most recent additions is our 2000 TVR Chimaera 450 in blue. Once we have finished lovingly staring at this beautiful classic car, our classic car technicians will take control of it in order to inspect […]
After being recently repainted, our 1981 MG B GT LE had new glass and trim installed. This has not only made the car look neat and tidy, but also taken it one step closer to getting back on the road for everyone to see and enjoy!
The team of classic car technicians at Bridge Classic Cars found some areas of corrosion on our 1986 Daimler DS420 a little while ago. In order to fully inspect all of the corrosion areas, the team have had to gain access to some tricky parts of the car. Recently, the servo was removed to give […]
Scott, one of our classic car technicians, has been hard at work on the restoration of our 1979 Arrow Ferrari Daytona. From having his head under the bonnet to being under the car itself (and everywhere else in between), Scott continues to restore this incredible car so it can be back on the road where […]
There has been a lot of work completed on our 1978 MG B GT to get it into its current state. As it continues to be beautifully restored here at Bridge Classic Cars, our classic car technicians, like Rob, can always be seen working hard to lovingly bring this classic car back to all of […]
Our 1978 MG B GT has taken another big leap forward on its restoration journey. With the fitting of its propshaft and radiator, real progress has been made to get this classic car back on the road, where it rightfully belongs. In addition to the propshaft and radiator, the MG B GT’s headlamps, front spoiler […]
Now that the 1970 Bristol 411 has been converted to a left-hand drive, our classic car technicians have repositioned the steering arm. Doing this improves the steering geometry, which can make a big difference in how the finished car will drive when it is returned to its owner.
After a trip to the blasters, our 1959 Jensen 541R has made its way back to the workshop. Once the newly blasted shell has been inspected by our classic car technicians, the next stage of restoration can begin.
Monty and Christian are working together on our Daimler project. We are hoping that the body repairs will be completed within the next week or so. The front arch lips and rear bottom sections have now been shaped and welded into position.
Areas of corrosion are being dealt with on the offside of our 1969 Morris Minor convertible. The area of interest has been cut out, the underseal has been removed and a brand new repair panel has been fabricated and welded back in to position.
Another lovely classic car has been sold through our new classic car sales platform, MyClassics.co.uk . MyClassics is a completely free sales platform designed for the classic car enthusiast by classic car enthusiasts. It’s easy to see why this classic Land Rover sold so quickly. The chassis is in amazing condition and the vehicle has […]
Scott is making great progress with our 1969 Morris Minor rebuild. Various components are now back on the engine and the fit up of the front end continues.
As we bid farewell to our wonderful Alfa Romeo to start it’s new adventures with Adam up in Scotland we welcome a new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars collection… Our 1992 Mini Cooper 1.3 is now heading down from Scotland to join us here in Suffolk. More information to follow.
Our good friend and colleague Bradley from Drivers4you right now is up in Aberdeenshire for us delivering and collecting a couple of our recent projects. Once the Alfa is delivered, Bradley will be heading 10 minutes up the road to collect our amazing 1992 Rover Mini Cooper. We should hopefully be able to accept deliver […]
A fantastic piece of journalism from Dale Vinton from Car & Classic. Brand Loyalty – It’s Alive and Well When Dale met David Franklin. “David likes Fiat. In fact, David LOVES Fiat. You could say he’s a little obsessed, if you wanted to be dramatic about it, but the fact of the matter remains, David is […]
The 1969 Morris Minor Convertible has been back up on the ramps at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to have a few key jobs sorted out. The first was to cut out and repair a small rust hole in the underside of the car. Our technician Dave carefully made a patch panel to perfectly fit […]