The Bridge Classic Cars team have begun working on stripping down the internals and wiring of our 1975 Cobra Project. This has been headed up by our technician Mauro ahead of the body and paint team beginning to work on the car in our in-house paint and body shop. The team have carefully gone through […]
It has charm, character, and nostalgia. It’s been a workhorse, a celebrated classic and a family friend – The Morris Minor. In any configuration, from Traveller to Convertible, the humble Morris Minor is beloved by generations. From school carol concerts, sleepy nighttime drives after spending time with family or bringing home the Christmas tree, the […]
We’ve got a new arrival at our Suffolk HQ today, with this beautiful 1969 MGC GT. The car is just beginning its journey here at our restoration workshop so keep an eye out on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates very soon!
Over the past few weeks, we’ve welcomed a very special addition to the workshop. The third in a line of Aston Martin DB2/4’s which are being completely restored by our classic car restoration technicians at our Suffolk HQ. This particular car, is a 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe and one of a rarefied few […]
Hailed as the modern successor to the legendary BMW E30 M3, the 1M took the world by storm on its release. This rare, straight-six powered miniature meanie is a rare sight to see, especially in the UK and in all black. BMW M, or M Division, was created in the mid-1970s as BMW’s in-house performance […]
Although it has been in a workshop for a little while now, and our restoration teams have begun the process of bringing this wonderful early DB2/4 back to its former glory, we never did get to take some of usual arrival photos with the car. On a Friday evening, our entire Suffolk HQ down tools […]
Our 1970 Lotus Europa is now live! The Lotus Europa is without doubt one of the quirkiest and individual sports cars of the 1970s. A low slung, mid-engined, racecar inspired drivers’ cars which has garnered a following amongst marque enthusiasts and classic car fans across the world. The Europa, with its slab back design, would […]
Our stunning 1932 Austin 7 ‘Ulster’ is now live to be won on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. The humble Austin 7 – The car which played a pivotal role in getting Britain on the move would form the basis of some of the earliest homegrown racing efforts across this green and pleasant isle. […]
Mauro is continuing on with the MG B Roadster rust removal.
Pictures show the brake discs that were covered in surface corrosion but were in good condition and cleaned up very well. Pictures show washer bottle before and after cleaning of sludgy deposits that were blocking jets.
Jon is working on the final preparations of the Lotus Europa, ready for the filming to take place, hopefully, the week after next . A new, modified fuel sender has been fitted into the tank. Fuel has then been added to check the integrity of sender seal and all ok. We have fitted tank into […]
Brian has fitted up the Transit Mk2 with new rubber seals. Help in today’s Storm Ciaran weather!
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 […]
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 […]
Over the weekend, one of the most prestigious car shows in the world took to the palace grounds of Hampton Court to celebrate the most unique, rare and beautiful pieces of machinery the world has ever seen – The Concours of Elegance 2023. From the moment you stepped foot through the east gate into the […]
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we have the rare and unique chance to deal with some of the most amazing classic and collectible cars on a near daily basis. Some are rare and iconic, others are storied and well-traveled. This 1935 Bentley Van Den Plas Sports Saloon is all of those wrapped into one. The […]
Our 1976 Aston Martin AMV8 will soon be headed for auction through our friends over at Car & Classic. Some of you may remember, this stunning left-hand drive example of the DB6 replacement came to us from the USA as a claret US spec car but over the course of the last 8 months has […]
The equipment in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop gets a lot of use so we are always keeping an eye on when new additions are needed. Recently, classic car technician Jonn had the task of assembling our new transmission jack. Our new jack is a hydraulic vertical transmission jack with a telescopic twin-stage ram. It […]
1938 Vauxhall GY25 Wingham Cabriolet long wheelbase with coachwork by renowned coach builders Martin-Walter Ltd. Martin-Walter have been crafting bespoke bodywork since 1773 and working for not only Vauxhall but also Rolls Royce motor cars during their history. This particular long wheelbase Wingham Cabriolet that only became available in 1938 features the extended luggage boot, […]
Last week, Tom and Nick went to deliver our 1972 Triumph Stag to its new owner Dudley. Dudley had won the car the previous week through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions and was excited to take delivery of his new pride and joy. Upon meeting Dudley and finding out a bit more about his story, his […]
We recently said goodbye to two of the Bridge Classic Cars team, Lydia and Scott. They joined us as a couple and they left us as a couple too. Lydia has done some incredible work in our trim shop and we are sure that she will continue to put her skills to good use in […]
News broke in the last couple of days, that automotive pioneer and multiple land speed record holder Craig Breedlove sadly passed away aged 86. Breedlove was part of a small alumni that would push and reset the boundaries of speed in the 1950s and 60s while living to tell the tale, in a sport that […]
Last night, we invited all of our Mini friends to come over to our Pettistree workshops for the live draw of our 1979 Austin Morris Mini in our Atelier building. With the weather holding off, we opened the doors for everyone to come in with incredible woodfired pizzas from Picollo Pizza Box and the Atelier […]
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 […]
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.
After 2 decades in production and over 100,000 units having been produced, Bentley have finally announced that the production of their now legendary W12 engine will stop in April of 2024. This engine came to define so much of the high-tech/high-performance character of modern Bentley’s of the 2000’s. The wonderfully balanced and soulful 6-litre power […]
The classic car technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars spend their days working on a wide range of classic vehicles. As quite a few of the classic cars that find themselves in the workshop are very rare, it’s not surprising that the technicians have to be creative, experienced, and highly skilled in what they do […]
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 […]
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 […]