BMW UK has launched a new BMW Classic Partner pilot programme to improve support for classic BMW owners across the country. The pilot begins with four authorised retailers: Halliwell Jones Wilmslow, Sytner Stevenage, Group 1 Hailsham, and Dick Lovett Bristol. Each has now been officially recognised as part of the international BMW Classic Partner network. […]
Earlier today, Craig was interviewed live on Suffolk Sound. He was talking about our Theatre in Education performance and workshop that is currently touring primary schools around Suffolk. This is the interview in full…
Craig, Rob, and John went to the 83rd Goodwood Members’ Meeting. They had a fantastic time, as always, and managed to see a lot of what the event had to offer this year. There will be more to come on this shortly, but for now, here are the highlights of their visit.
Volvo Cars has officially started production of its new fully electric EX60, with the first customer deliveries due to begin in early summer. Built at Volvo’s Torslanda plant just outside Gothenburg, Sweden, the EX60 is a new fully electric mid-size SUV, but it is also the first fully electric Volvo to be designed, developed, and […]
I was recently chatting to our paint shop manager, Chris, about the door cards of a Nissan Figaro. He mentioned that he had just finished painting some, which I found interesting, as painting the interior trim components of a car was something that was a relatively new idea to me. Nissan Figaro Door Cards A […]
The Bridge Classic Cars paint shop is always busy. Today, one of the ongoing jobs is being completed by Adam as he is flattening and polishing our freshly painted 1975 MGB GT V8.
After moving our 1973 MGB GT around the workshop, Will positioned it on the ramp to begin work on the steering components and tyres. He swapped the spare wheel back into place and fitted the two new tyres onto the rear. Turning his attention to the steering rack, Will removed the track rod ends, carefully […]
Our paint technician, Mauro, has continued his work on the bonnet of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
Progressing further with the engine bay of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL, Jon studied reference photos to determine the correct placement of components before securing them in position once satisfied with their alignment. As each part was addressed, he cleaned the associated pipework and applied lacquer to preserve the finish and protect against future corrosion. Working […]
Will removed the exhaust headers of our 1969 Audi 70 L in preparation for refinishing, carefully taping and preparing them before carrying out the sandblasting process to strip them back. Once cleaned, he re-taped and prepped the surfaces for paint, ensuring everything was ready for coating. He then applied the first coat of VHT black […]
Steve has fitted new drive shaft boots to address the oil leak on our 1970 Volkswagen Dune Buggy, ensuring the joints are now properly sealed. He also installed a new indicator and high beam switch gear. He also identified several points where the roll cage had been knocking against the body. In some of these […]
Greg has continued his work on our 1970 Aston Martin DBS Vantage. This time, he has been giving his attention to the wing, boot, and sill.
As preparations were made to deliver our 1978 MG Midget, Jon carried out a full PDI, beginning with inflating the tyres to the correct pressures and torquing the wheel nuts. On checking the engine, he noted the oil level was too high, so he removed the excess via the dipstick tube before rechecking to ensure […]
Picking up from the previous stages of work on our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo, Will began by fitting a new radiator cap before turning his attention to the fuel system. He carefully cleaned and inspected the replacement fuel sender unit, removing corrosion and debris from the terminals, then tested it on the car to confirm the […]
With the finishing stages of our 1959 Jaguar MKIX in sight, John carried out a series of tasks to bring both functionality and authenticity up to standard. At the customer’s request, he fitted a hazard switch to the car, though this proved more involved than expected due to the presence of a DB10 relay. To […]
As the restoration of our 1975 MGB GT V8 continues to move forward, Adam completed the painting of the car’s shell and engine bay, applying a clear coat over the finish to give it both protection and depth. He then turned his attention to the individual engine components, refinishing them in gloss black while picking […]
With attention turned to the braking and cooling systems on our 1978 MGB GT, Ben replaced the master cylinder and then bled the brakes through until there was a properly firm, solid pedal. He also bled the clutch, making sure that side of the hydraulic system was correct at the same time. Around the engine […]
Rilee, the Little Red Car is available to order right now. The Story of Rilee is our debut storybook, introducing Rilee, a very old, very special car brought back to life in a world very different from the one he remembers. Alongside new friends Luxy and Eco, Rilee learns to navigate change with kindness, acceptance, […]
Ariel has recently revealed the most extreme Atom it’s ever built in the form of the new Ariel Atom 4RR. This is a track-focused but road-legal car that has been built to celebrate 25 years of the now iconic lightweight performance car. Powered by a bespoke hand-built motorsport-spec 2-litre Honda-based engine producing 525bhp and 550Nm […]
Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale has been revealed as a new all-electric coachbuilt roadster that will be limited to 100 examples worldwide. It is the first model in the marque’s new Coachbuild Collection and, while still described as a production concept, the design is said to be largely locked in ahead of testing later in 2026. Client […]
Last week was the very first episode of Torque Show Live. Streamed live from The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars, this was the first of our weekly series. Each week, we will be sharing all of the latest news from the automotive industry, as well as some behind-the-scenes goings on in the Bridge Classic […]
The first quarter of 2026 is done, and what a quarter it was! Here’s a look back at March 2026 here at Bridge Classic Cars… Workshop The workshop team has been hard at work with restorations continuing to make progress, and lots more service and maintenance jobs coming through the door. Our 1979 Aston Martin […]
A little while ago, Rilee went to a very fancy awards ceremony as Bridge Classic Cars Kids was a finalist in the Behaviour Change Campaign of the Year category at the 2026 East Anglia Clean and Green Awards. Although we didn’t win, it was a fantastic evening meeting other people who are equally as committed […]
Molecular UK is a local company to us here in Suffolk that makes a range of car cleaning chemicals. With a team that has quite literally produced millions of litres of high-quality cleaning products for various companies, they now make their own for the automotive world. I recently had a conversation with Jordan Coulter, Director […]
NASA is about to send humans on a journey around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years! The mission is called Artemis II, and it is a huge step in space exploration. The last time astronauts travelled toward the Moon was in 1972. Now, a brand-new team is preparing to go […]
A few years ago, four-year-old Sophie got to drive a full-size lorry. She controlled it with a remote control and showed just how strong and tough some lorries made by Volvo can be. This is what happened… Read more news for kids here
Registered in 2000, our Hayabusa is one of the early UK bikes, built right at the beginning of the model’s now legendary run. Back then, the Hayabusa wasn’t just fast; it pretty much redefined what fast meant. Built to Beat the Blackbird In the late 1990s, Honda made the world’s fastest production motorcycle in the […]
Nick is currently on a course to learn some new tips and tricks surrounding InDesign. As well as being our photographer and videographer, Nick is the person who puts the visual side of Driver Magazine together. Using the programs and software he currently has available to him, he has done an incredible job in making […]
Over the last few weeks, Max and Molly have been working hard, practising their performance of The Story of Rilee. This is so they are fully prepared to visit primary schools all around Suffolk and tell Rilee’s story in April. It’s been hard work, but lots of fun and Max and Molly are very excited […]