In the new Spider-Man film, Spider-Man Brand New Day, Spider-Man is seen with BMW’s new iX3 and the 5 Series. A Car That Can Change Its Look To celebrate the film, BMW has created a very special one-of-a-kind car called the BMW iX3 Flow – Spider-Man Brand New Day. Instead of being just one colour, […]
When it went on sale in Japan in late 1997, the Toyota Prius was the world’s first mass-produced petrol-electric hybrid car. Hybrid technology itself was not new, but Toyota was the first manufacturer to solve enough of the practical problems to put it into series production as an ordinary family car. It’s important to remember […]
When Max and Molly visited Suffolk primary schools to share the Story of Rilee, they asked the children they met to design their very own sustainable car. It could be powered by absolutely anything and Max and Molly were amazed by the incredible imaginations being displayed. We will be sharing lots of the groundbreaking machines […]
This stunning Cobra replica from AK Sportscars has arrived at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Our technicians will begin working on it shortly to investigate why it is running poorly.
We have recently welcomed a 2003 Mercedes SL500 into the workshop. This will eventually go on to be a competition car, so keep an eye out for updates.
As our 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser left us, a 2026 Lexus NX450h+ arrived. Like the Land Cruiser, this will be with us to experience firsthand and review in detail. There will no doubt be lots of content to come, so stay tuned for more…
Following a visit from the customer, technician John carried out the requested work on our 1980 TVR 3000S by plumbing in the centre vents. He modified the elbows so they fitted correctly onto the vents, and found that the pipe passing through the bulkhead lined up almost perfectly. It was deliberately left slightly longer to […]
On Sunday, we welcomed hundreds of people to Bridge Classic Cars for our 2026 Summer Show. It was fantastic to see such a range of cars and bikes and, despite a short downpour, the sun stayed out for most of the show. A recent winner, Roger Freeman, came along and was able to collect his […]
Another important stage of the interior restoration moved forward as Rachael prepared the first front seat base for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. To strengthen the original seat while preserving as much of its existing structure as possible, coconut fibre was used to reinforce the existing foam before the underside webbing was replaced. […]
With routine servicing underway on our 2012 Aston Martin Virage, Ben drained the engine oil after removing the undertray to gain the necessary access. He also removed the intake system so that the oil filter could be reached, before fitting a replacement filter and refilling the engine with fresh oil. As part of the service, […]
As our 2004 Jaguar XKR is due to launch as one of our competition cars very soon, it took part in a photoshoot with John and Molly. It might not technically be a classic, but it still looks fantastic in these shots.
First registered on 30th June 1989, F302 NVA is a UK-supplied, five-door Volkswagen Golf GTI finished in Tornado Red and powered by a 1.8-litre eight-valve engine. As it comes with a comprehensive history file, I’ve been able to put together a detailed picture of its life. The original Volkswagen service book begins before the car […]
Twenty-five years after the original Aston Martin Vanquish made its debut, the brand has revealed the Vanquish 25, an exclusive limited edition model that celebrates one of the company’s most significant modern nameplates. Created by Q by Aston Martin, only 50 examples of the Vanquish 25 will be made worldwide, split equally between Coupe and […]
We recently welcomed a 1975 MG Midget into the workshop. Our technicians have already got to work on it, and more updates will come soon.
Toyota has launched a six-month renewable fuel trial that could help demonstrate how existing petrol-powered cars can reduce their carbon footprint without requiring new vehicles or new refuelling infrastructure. In collaboration with BMW Group, Bosch and Repsol, the idea is not to replace electrification but to demonstrate how different technologies can work together to support […]
Our Aston Martin DB7, with chassis number SCFAA1117SK100278, was first registered in August 1995 and is an early, supercharged six-cylinder DB7 coupé fitted with the five-speed manual gearbox. It is finished in Chiltern Green, paired with a cream and dark-green leather interior, walnut trim and green carpeting. An Aston Martin From A Turning Point For […]
Lancaster Insurance has introduced its new Young Accompanied Driver endorsement, giving customers the opportunity to let younger drivers experience driving a classic car while keeping their insurance policy protected. This is an extremely important offering as it means that classic car owners can encourage the next generation of enthusiasts who might otherwise be unable to […]
The artist who illustrated the very famous children’s book, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is an extremely talented lady called Helen Oxenbury, and she’s returning to her hometown of Ipswich for a special exhibition celebrating her incredible work. Helen illustrated the story, written by Michael Rosen, in 1989. Since then, the book has been read […]
When Max and Molly visited Suffolk primary schools to share the Story of Rilee, they asked the children they met to design their very own sustainable car. It could be powered by absolutely anything and Max and Molly were amazed by the incredible imaginations being displayed. We will be sharing lots of the groundbreaking machines […]
We recently gave a donation to We Are Music following a charity competition for our 1966 Land Rover Series 2A. We Are Music is a charity that we learned about through our work with Decoy Studios, and is a youth-led charity that uses music to bring young people together. It gives them the chance to […]
Last week, we were announced as Medium Business of the Year at the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards 2026. It has taken a few days for this achievement to fully sink in, and we are all incredibly proud of being recognised for our hard work. After all of the internal celebrations since last Thursday […]
At the weekend, we welcomed the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club to Bridge Classic Cars. It was great to spend the morning with fellow petrolheads and admire some of the stunning cars in attendance. We hope to see the JEC again soon.
Here is a quick look at what May 2026 looked like at Bridge Classic Cars. Workshop We currently have multiple Aston Martin projects which have been making good progress over the last few weeks. Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has been primed ready for painting, and our 1970 Aston Martin DBS Vantage has […]
First registered on 24th April 1987, D125 SGN is a UK-supplied Maserati Biturbo Coupé finished in red and powered by the desirable 2.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6. Unlike the 2-litre cars sold in Italy, UK-market Biturbos were fitted with the larger 2,491cc engine, producing improved grand touring performance. Our Birurbo still has its original registration, D125 SGN, […]
Tonight, Gordon and Anthony will be heading to the East Anglian Business Awards, as Bridge Classic Cars are finalists for Medium Business of the Year. This is the third time we’ve been finalists, so we’re hoping it might be third time lucky for us! Winning would mean a huge amount to the entire Bridge Classic […]
The UK Government has launched a consultation that could strengthen the laws surrounding vehicle emissions. The Department for Transport (DfT) wants to make sure vehicles continue to meet the emissions standards that applied when they were built and first registered. In simple terms, if a car left the factory as a Euro 6 vehicle, the […]
One of the most significant cars in McLaren’s history will make its first public appearance later this week at Goodwood Festival of Speed. The stunning M6GT has been fully restored by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) and has been rebuilt using original body moulds, archive drawings, period photographs, and authentic reference materials. The result is that […]
New analysis from Vehicle Data Global (VDG) has found that the average car now takes up almost one square metre more road space than it did 20 years ago. On a typical 200-metre residential street, that increase is enough to reduce kerbside parking capacity by the equivalent of around four vehicles. According to VDG, the […]
Thank you for the use of the Classic Lounge on Saturday night. All our guests said it was a great venue; it made our night. Nick was his helpful self as always; he is a credit to Bridge Classics Cars. Sue & Trevor
Next week, McMurtry Automotive will officially reveal the production version of its record-breaking electric hyper track car, the Spéirling PURE. While the Spéirling has already demonstrated its incredible performance by setting records at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Top Gear Test Track, the final production model has been developed with a different priority. […]