There has been a motorbike parked in The Classic Lounge for a little while now. I see it every day and always appreciate what a good-looking bike it is, but until I was told the story behind it, I didn’t realise quite how special it truly is. This is SOP 367, our 1955 Velocette Viper. […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have welcomed a trio of stunning classics to our Suffolk HQ this morning, with a pair of beautiful classic Austin Healey’s and a gorgeous classic Triumph motorcycle. 1958 Triumph T100: 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite: 1959 Austin Healey 3000:
Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of Kwik Fit has died at the age of 84. The Edinburgh-born entrepreneur sold his first tyre retail business in 1969, before returning to his hometown two years later and launched Kwik Fit. When it began, it was one garage but quickly grew into a global operation. Under Sir Tom’s […]
When you’re looking to get a new car, it’s worth considering the real-world cost of owning your new choice of wheels. If you’re comparing EVs with petrol, diesel, hybrid, or other models, it’s easy to get caught up in upfront prices and fuel economy. It’s no secret that EVs are expensive to buy in the […]
Our paint and body team are always busy here at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ, especially this week with the the addition of two new projects for the team to get to work on. Joining the Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe are another pair of Aston Martins. A 1953 DB2/4 Coupe and our 1969 […]
Our fabricator Clinton has been hard at work on the latest of our Bridge Classic Cars specials, XK120’B’. This time, Clinton has been building the ‘birdcage’ forward to give the handbuilt classic car more of a shape and form with its waist line. The sides of the cockpit gently roll out and back in towards […]
During World War II, the British Army needed strong vehicles to help move big guns around. As it happened, they found one in the form of the Morris C8, nicknamed the “Quad”. This massive vehicle was specially designed to pull heavy field guns and began its work all the way back in 1939 and stayed […]
April was a busy month (as always) here at Bridge Classic Cars. Here’s a quick look back as we now look forward to a big May.
The Honda 0 Series Saloon has been awarded the “Best EV Design” title at the 2025 Top Gear Awards. First shown at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the 0 Series, with the first models being the Saloon and SUV prototypes, shows off Honda’s “Thin, Light, and Wise” design philosophy. The 0 Saloon’s design creates […]
One of our latest competitions is for 1 of just 80 special bottles of Classic Racing Gin, signed by the motorsport legend that is Derek Bell MBE. If you haven’t heard about Derek before, this is why winning a signed bottle for just £1 is such an incredible opportunity. To put it simply, Derek Bell […]
As Suzuki prepares to roll out its first-ever electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, this autumn, the brand is taking a look back at where it all began: a three-metre-long car delivered by Michio Suzuki himself 70 years ago – the Suzulight. In the autumn of 1955, Suzuki personally handed over the very first Suzulight to a […]
A member of the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club recently took advantage of one of the perks offered by our partners. When placing his order with Limited100, our member got a discount and was able to get a stunning print at a special price. Thank you to Limited100 for being a valued partner and offering […]
We recently received our first order of Motul oil. Obviously, this is a great product on its own, but the barrels look incredible and certainly fit in perfectly in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Jack was recently in America and was in attendance at the Barrett-Jackson Opening Night Gala in Palm Beach. As you can see from the photos he sent us, it looked like an incredible event!
NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars on the 18th February 2021. It’s the most advanced robot NASA has ever sent to the Red Planet, and it has been doing some very important work. 1. Looking for Life Long Ago Scientists believe that Mars used to have rivers and lakes, just like Earth. That means it […]
The UK’s new car market experienced a significant drop in April 2025, with new vehicle registrations falling by 10.4% year-on-year to 120,331 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). April’s drop is the sixth one in the past seven months, and has been attributed to a combination of factors such as: […]
Jochen Mass, winner of the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix and the 1989 24 hours of Le Mans has died at the age of 78. Jochen sadly passed away on Sunday due to complications following a stroke he suffered in February. During his racing career, he competed in 114 Formula 1 races and had eight podium […]
Singer has unveiled its latest creation, the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer. Limited to just 100 commissions, it takes its inspiration from the wide-bodied, naturally aspirated 911s of the 1980s, particularly the Carrera with Super Sport Equipment. Each restoration begins with a donor Porsche 911 of the 964 generation, built between 1989 and […]
I’m not saying that the MGB GT is the fastest, coolest, or most famous classic ever made. It’s not. But what I am saying, in my opinion at least, is that it could be the most underrated car of all time. An extremely bold claim, I know…. Also, I should say now that I own […]
Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of the Polo, the little car that was first seen back in May 1975. What began as a simple two-door hatchback has evolved into one of the most successful small cars of all time, with more than 20 million units sold across six generations. Back in the mid-70s, Volkswagen promoted […]
E1 Series – super cool boat racing. The E1 Series is the first-ever championship where electric boats race around the world! What is the E1 Series? The E1 Series is a racing competition, but instead of using cars or motorbikes, it uses electric boats! That means the boats are powered by batteries, just like your […]
Every year on April 30th, Land Rover enthusiasts celebrate Land Rover Day. On this day in 1948, the very first Land Rover was unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show. We might not have known it at the time, but this would be the start of what would become a global symbol of durability, adventure, and […]
Aston Martin has revealed the new DBX S, the next evolution of its performance SUV. Building on the foundations of the DBX707, the DBX S has more power, less weight, and a new look, making it the most dynamically capable SUV to come from Aston Martin. The DBX S has an upgraded version of the […]
Isuzu UK showed off the production model of the New Isuzu D-Max EV at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show. This is the first all-electric pick-up in Europe to combine full commercial credentials with zero emissions. It has a payload of over 1,000 kg, a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes, and full-time four-wheel drive. Electric Workhorse […]
Our fabricator Clinton has been hard at work on the handbuilt 1954 Jaguar XK120’B’ – Our bespoke, coachbuilt, boattail classic Jaguar special. At this point in the build, Clinton is busy building up the birdcage which will help to shape the final look of the car once we begin to shape the aluminium sheets into […]
As you can imagine, Nick has been a bit busy over the last few days, talking to newspapers and radio stations about his win at the International Auto Film Festa in Japan last weekend. On Ipswich.co.uk Read the full article at Ipswich.co.uk On BBC Radio Suffolk Nick was interviewed live on BBC Radio Suffolk to […]
With the weather being incredible this week, we took the chance to update some of the arrival photos for a group of classic cars which are in at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk workshops. 1955 Austin Healey 100: 1957 MGA Roadster: 1960 Jensen 541S: 1967 MGB Roadster: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet: 1999 TVR Chimaera:
Our workshop team have been doing a few small jobs on our 2014 Volkswagen T5 Camper, during the cars inspection we found that the heater cables weren’t working correctly on the camper – so a new set were ordered. Our workshop technician, Jon, carefully took apart the dash to replace and reroute the heater cables. […]
As part of our recomissioning work on the 1934 Hornet, our workshop manager John has been getting the cooling system back up and running correctly. Part of this, is getting the aftermarket fan controller working. Being in one of the cooler hoses, the sensor/switch it had corroded from being submerged for a length of time. […]
Our 1957 MGA Roadster has been at our Suffolk HQ for the restoration technicians to work on getting it back up and running. Part of that, was correcting the starter motor on the car. To make sure that the starter motor engages correctly, it has an angled mount. So, with the new starter motor Steve […]