Top Gear is cancelled! At least for the ‘foreseeable future’ anyway. The decision to pause production of one of the top money makers and most watched shows for the BBC, comes following a crash involving presenter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, during filming last December. Back in the days of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, […]
The restoration of our one-of-a-kind 1905 Rilep 9HP has been something of a labour of love and dedication. With very little reference material to work from, bringing this piece of automotive history back to life has been challenging, to say the least. However, the project has made even more progress recently, as its wooden body […]
The Bridge Classic Cars Mince Pie Drive has been featured in some local news outlets. Living In Suffolk has created a great post about the event and Choose Woodbridge has also shared it on their Facebook Page. The Mince Pie Drive will be a fantastic event where we will be spreading some early Christmas cheer […]
For many drivers, a personalised number plate adds an extra bit of character and charm to their car. While most personalised plates tend to be special to their owner, sometimes, a number plate becomes available that appeals to drivers, collectors, and historians from all walks of life. One such number plate is ‘AU 1’, as […]
The Historic Motoring Awards is an annual celebration of automotive excellence, honouring the best that the automotive industry has to offer. Bridge Classic Cars may not have been nominated this year but we would like to extend a huge congratulations to all of the deserving winners. Among the list of talented individuals recognised, we were […]
On 13th November, during the Contemporary and Modern Art sale, hosted by RM Sotheby’s in New York, a 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO became the second highest-priced car ever sold at auction, and the most valuable Ferrari ever sold at auction with the winning bid coming in at $51.7 million (approx £42 million). […]
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. […]
Monty has completed the weld repairs to the arch of the S2000.
Terry is already getting his teeth stuck into things here at Bridge Classic Cars. He is busy stripping down the front suspension of our Austin Devon pickup.
Jon is currently carrying out the pre delivery inspection on our 1958 Austin Healey 100-6. He has secured both front seat bases as the bolts were missing in the frames. Tighten and test and all ok. He has drained approximately 3 litres of coolant and replenish with anti freeze. He has slackened the handbrake cable […]
Back in July we said our final goodbyes to a very good friend of Bridge Classic Cars, Hugh Mitchell. Hugh was a huge car lover and not only a good friend to Gordon but a great fan of the work we do here at the workshops. Some of you may have met Hugh at one […]
Darin from Ashbocking Joinery is completing the final few pieces of our Riley 9 woodwork. Here is the new tool box and trembler being finished.
Alan has been busy prepping the underside of our 1976 Triumph Spitfire ready for the Raptor treatment. He has applied an epoxy primer then seam sealed all of joints before covering in raptured.
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 […]
James has started to reassemble our 1964 Amphicar. Starting with electrics, wiring and lighting units he has had to tidy and check all wiring behind the dashboard as a previous wire had melted. All of the wiring has been checked for condition and security before refitting any parts. We are now fitting the engine bay […]
James has been working on the finishing touches to our Mk 1 Ford Transit. The gearbox has been removed, the engine sump and rear main oil seal plate have also been removed. All parts were fully cleaned and decreased, then reassembled with new gaskets. New oil was added and the gearbox refitted with a new […]
Steve has stripped down the boot lock mechanism to get to a broken bolt. He has removed the lock clean and replaced with clean tumblers ready for refit. Whilst working on the Scimitar Steve has gone ahead and fitted a new fuel filter too.
Change is a constant in life, and today, as Freddie completes his last day here at Bridge Classic Cars, we find ourselves reflecting on the contributions he has made during his tenure as Marketing Manager. Freddie’s time with us has been full of progress, improvement, and success. From the introduction of Bridge Classic Cars Competitions […]
Highlights of our previous Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet can be seen here. You are invited to our Sunset Classic Car & Bike Meet on Thursday, 20th June 2024. The evening promises to be a relaxing and ambient environment where you can share your passion for classic vehicles with other like-minded enthusiasts. Meeting at […]
Another stunning car has entered our secure storage facility, the Hangar. As you can see from the photos below, is very much at home surrounded by other rare, classic, vintage, and sports cars. More information about classic car storage can be found here.
The Bridge Classics Car team are looking forward to attending the Suffolk Show once again in 2024. It is a great opportunity for us to talk to other local businesses and see what it is we do so well in Suffolk. It is exciting to sample county produced products and discuss the potential of collaborating […]
Fast Fords have been a consistent part of the automotive industry for as long as most of us can remember. From the introduction of the Model T through to the newest electric models, Ford has always been a popular car of choice for racers and everyday drivers alike. Ford Model T The Ford Model T […]
We recently sold a TR6 hood through our sales platform, MyClassics. When the buyer, Russ, came to collect the hood, he couldn’t help but quickly look around the workshop and see the current projects the team was working on. After his visit, Russ sent us a great email sharing his appreciation for what we do. […]
Stephanie Penn was the lucky winner of our 1958 Austin Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite. This wasn’t her first experience with a Frogeye though as her husband had one when they first met. They ended up running away together with the car and even lived in it for a couple of weeks! Stephanie recently reached out and […]
When restoring classic cars, it’s not unusual for our team of technicians to find some random items that have made their way into the vehicles over the years. However, from time to time, something a bit special catches their eye. Lydia and Brian have been busy stripping the interior of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 […]
The Club Triumph Round Britain Reliability Run has been an annual tradition since it first began in 1966. Since then, the event has raised more than £800,000 for multiple UK charities. In October of this year, a range of classic Triumph cars, spanning from the 1950s to the 1980s, once again embarked on a mammoth […]
A little while after his classic Triumph Stag was stolen, presenter Jamie Theakston was reunited with his unique and much-loved car.
Soon to be arriving at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop is this Jaguar XK120. It is coming from overseas but we are very much looking forward to its arrival so work can begin on bringing this beautiful classic car back to life.
They may be a long way from home but two iconic American classics, a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and a 1963 Chevrolet C10 SWB Stepside Pickup arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop yesterday. Our 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, eye-catching in striking blue, has the unmistakable muscular curves of a true American legend. Its 7-litre […]