The TV culinary world has lost one of its most beloved figures, Dave Myers, at the age of 66. Best known as one half of the duo, The Hairy Bikers, Myers’ died two years after announcing his diagnosis with cancer. His death is not only the loss of a great chef but also a loved […]
Recently, we have packed up a container with various car parts ready for it to be taken to London docklands. It’s final destination…South Africa
The Classic Lounge will be opening its doors for an exclusive event for the Norfolk and Suffolk branches of the BMW Car Club. The bar will be open for hot and cold drinks and a workshop tour will take place. This is a private event, contact the club for more information. If you would like […]
We have recently welcomed another car into our new secure storage facility, The Hangar. This time, it was a classic MG that is now safe and secure in its controlled environment in a Carcoon.
Our friend Caroline, from Global Workshop, who provide us with our restoration management software recently attended the Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show 2024. While she was there, she took some photos to show just how great the day was.
We are very excited to be returning to The Classic Car Show at Culford in 2024 after the enjoyment we experienced last year. The highlights from 2023 can be found here. The team will be on a stand once more and will be on hand to chat to you about our current projects as well […]
If you ever wanted to combine rock ‘n’ roll and classic cars; you’d probably end up with this…a 1973 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS purchased from new by Peter Grant, the manager of legendary rock group Led Zeppelin – and that’s exactly what’s going up for sale through an online auction with Car & Classic this […]
We are extremely happy to be the main sponsor of the Classic and Sports Cars By The Bridge event in aid of Cancer Support Suffolk. The entire team here at Bridge Classic Cars understand how important the charity’s work is and we are very proud to be doing our part in helping them raise much-needed […]
We understand that cars can hold a very special place in the hearts of their current and previous owners. It’s for this reason that we are asking for your help to find a 1934 Lagonda Rapier. The Story I recently received an email from John Baker asking if we had seen his former vehicle, his […]
As one of the last iterations of the iconic Spider, the 1989 model held true to Alfa Romeo’s legacy. With its classic Pininfarina-designed body, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine gave a spirited driving experience while the stylish interior offered a sense of comfort and luxury. Our 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider is a rare find thanks to […]
The paint team here at Bridge Classic Cars have been hard at work getting our 2022 C-Type Replica into paint. The team have meticulously prepared the body and primer to get to the stage of laying down the first shades of pale green across the iconic silhouette of the car. Dozens, if not hundreds, of […]
In such a fast moving world, there’s a certain allure to embracing the classics. Enter classic cars and superyachts, two realms where craftsmanship, elegance, and adventure unite. From the gleaming chrome and paintwork of classic cars to the opulent interiors of luxury yachts, these icons evoke a sense of nostalgia and sophistication that transcends time […]
The beloved panel van formed a core moment in the automotive lives of so many. Maybe it was your first role of responsibility at work or it was an early runaround filled with friends and laughter, either way it was always there but have become a seldom sight in the UK classic car scene. Just […]
The Bridge Classic Cars Competitions team have got something to ‘blow your doors off’! In the early 1990’s to celebrate the cult classic 1969 film, The Italian Job, the Longbridge company began a small, limited edition run of cars to pay homage to the Peter Collinson film. Featuring unique and special graphics packs, adorning this […]
The humble Mini served as both a way to get from A to B as well as the first steps out onto the open road for a generation of would-be petrolheads. From its earliest days in the late 1950’s all the way to its retirement in the early 2000’s, the classic Mini holds a special […]
The Morgan 4/4 is undeniably and unapologetically British. It is one of the most timeless and nostalgic designs to grace the roads across not only this island, but the world at large. From its earliest days, the company’s DNA has run strong through each of the models combining a beautiful blend of craftsmanship, style, and […]
Over the last week, we’ve welcomed two loads of cars to our Suffolk HQ to be safely put into storage with ourselves. The first batch belong to longtime friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Karl. His classic sports cars, classic Jaguar and Land Rover were unloaded after being transported by EM Rogers to our workshops to […]
Our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has arrived back at our Suffolk HQ following its appointment with the media blasters. The body was carefully removed from the chassis of the 1950’s GT previously by our workshop technicians and carefully transported to a local blasting company to carefully remove the Claret paint as well as exposing any […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team is growing. We have several vacancies that we are currently trying to fill: Classic Car Paint Restoration Specialist We are looking for an enthusiastic and meticulous Classic Car Paint Restoration Specialist. An eye for detail, good time management and experience in a body shop is crucial. The daily duties of […]
We recently received a call from the London & South East England Prestige Awards to let us know that we have been named Automotive Restoration Specialists of the Year! The entire team here at Bridge Classic Cars put a huge amount of time and effort into each task we complete each day, so it is […]
There’s been some incredible progress on our 1905 Riley 9hp in recent weeks. Recently, the team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have been working full-steam ahead on the 1-of-1 antique car. The wooden frame has returned from the team at Ashbocking Joinery ready for the trim team to continue their careful and precise […]
The paint team here at Bridge Classic Cars have been preparing the body of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire for the next phase of its restoration journey. Al has been working on getting the body ready to be finished in its bright vibrant Green colour – with the whole body having every inch poured over so […]
Jon has been carrying out the inspection of our 1974 Mini 850 Van. He began by topping up engine oil and screenwash in washer bottle, aling with checking all other necessary fluids. Next step was a full strip, clean and inspection of all brakes and then refitting the drums and adjusting till just right. Following […]
Our 1964 Triumph TR4 has recently arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This is one of the latest classics to come to us for a full restoration. Once work begins, it will be exciting to see the car slowly come back to life.
Bicester Heritage held its first Scramble of 2024 with a sell-out event on Sunday, January 7th. More than 6500 people attended, despite the cold weather, and were treated to an incredible display of classic and supercars. It’s not very often that you can see an Aston Martin Valkyrie alongside Model Ts and Austin Sevens! We […]
It played an important role in many young petrolheads lives. Whether it be watching the roads pass by from the comfort of the bench back seat, or from behind the wheel with your first taste of automotive freedom, this classic perfectly captures a moment in time for so many of us. It’s our 1963 Vauxhall […]
The pursuit of power in the automotive world is not a modern phenomenon. Some say it happened the day after someone bought the second car ever built, and the owner of the first car found out it was faster. For generations, petrolheads around the globe have been working on furthering the ever expanding horizon of […]
Our 1976 Mini Clubman 1100 is on its way back to our Suffolk HQ! Last year, Oscar won our classic Mini but recently offered for us to have the car back due to it not being used as much and wanting it to go to a good home with someone who will love this bite […]
After a relaxed Christmas break, the team at Bridge Classic Cars got straight back into restoring some stunning classic cars on the 2nd of January 2024. On our first day back, Molly took a look around the workshop to find out what was happening on day 1 of the new working year.
Over the Christmas break, the offices, paint shop and other areas here at Bridge Classic Cars had a bit of a refurbishment. After undergoing a big clean before we went home for the festive season, each area had a fresh coat of paint and they are looking great ready for a busy year ahead.