A Summer Arrival
April 26, 2023
A very summery arrival has entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1977 Volkswagen T2 Kombi. This stunning camper is a
Classic Campervan
Reassembly – Putting the 2005 Suzuki Every Coming Back Together
September 8, 2022
The paint and body team have been working hard on the 2005 Suzuki Every. The freshly repainted body has been carefully put back together as
Spotted: American Camper
June 23, 2021
Craig recently spotted this fantastic American classic camper in Woodbridge. We’re loving classic campers at the moment with our VW T2 Westfalia that’s up on
Local Couple Convert Rare Van Into Off-Grid Home
February 3, 2021
A local couple from Southwold have recently bought their second van that they plan to turn into their own portable home as they get set
Happy Camper
November 10, 2020
Our beautiful 1973 VW T2 had its primer applied post acid bath. Unfortunately, the process of removing the rust revealed a bigger than expected project underneath
A Summer Arrival
April 26, 2023
A very summery arrival has entered the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1977 Volkswagen T2 Kombi.
This stunning camper is a fantastic example of an iconic vehicle, and we are very excited to have it with us. Once it has gone through a thorough inspection and assessment with our team of technicians, the plan is to give you the opportunity to win this perfect summer accessory through Bridge Classics Cars Competitions.
Reassembly – Putting the 2005 Suzuki Every Coming Back Together
September 8, 2022
The paint and body team have been working hard on the 2005 Suzuki Every.
The freshly repainted body has been carefully put back together as part of its aesthetic overhaul. The team have put the freshly painted and refined bumpers as well as the front and rear lights put in and aligned along with the trim work.
Spotted: American Camper
June 23, 2021
Craig recently spotted this fantastic American classic camper in Woodbridge. We’re loving classic campers at the moment with our VW T2 Westfalia that’s up on our competition website currently.
Local Couple Convert Rare Van Into Off-Grid Home
February 3, 2021
A local couple from Southwold have recently bought their second van that they plan to turn into their own portable home as they get set to venture off around the world post-pandemic.
Abbie and Toby (@our.roaminghome) have been planning towards an off-grid lifestyle of travel in their own-build campervan, a classic 1984 Freight Rover Sherpa named Betty. They spent the first lockdown building Betty into a campervan from scratch and their plans haven’t stopped there.
Now completed, the pair are putting Betty up for sale after finding their dream van, a rare 2004 Mercedes Vario, named Vinnie, for which they plan to convert and travel in.
Toby told the Ipswich Star in a recent interview, “We never wanted sales jobs, but we have always wanted to travel and spend time on the roads.
“We love the idea of being independent and living off-grid, being amongst nature. There is so much more to life, and happiness is much more important than money.”
In their new van, they’re aiming to build a platform bed with storage space underneath, a kitchen, shower, compost toilet and a large seating area. Using the intuitive spatial design, Abby and Toby will be able to create a compact but cosy space to live in.
However they’re not just stopping at the basics, the couple is also planning on installing an instant boiler and log burner for those colder trips, a projector fitted in the ceiling, solar panels for on-the-go electricity and a wooden roof deck, perfect to take in their surroundings and watch the sunset.
Their long-term plan is to buy a food trailer to pull behind Vinnie, earning money as they go.
Here’s a few photos from Abbie and Toby’s Instagram page: @our.roaminghome where you can keep up to date with their restoration and travels.
Happy Camper
November 10, 2020
Our beautiful 1973 VW T2 had its primer applied post acid bath.
Unfortunately, the process of removing the rust revealed a bigger than expected project underneath so the owner took the decision to store the VW and resume its work next year.
We’re excited to re-start work on this in 2021 as we know this T2 is going to look amazing when restored to its former glory!
