He worked as a freelance illustrator when he came to Australia in 1972, working initially for Ford, Holden and International Harvester. Over the years he has painted some of the biggest names in motor racing including Jack Brabham, Michael Schumacher, Peter Brock, Allan Moffat and Valentino Rossi.

Briggs has created commissioned works for a number of private and corporate clients, including Porsche Cars Australia, a motor racing stamp series for Australia Post and even race car liveries for the V8 Supercars of Glenn Seton and Craig Lowndes.