Advent Calendar Day 22 – Horseracing At Goodwood

Advent Calendar Day 22 – Horseracing At Goodwood

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 The August bank holiday three-day racing festival starts with the annual Friday evening fireworks display. Saturday and Sunday bring a nostalgic summer atmosphere with live music, family entertainment and world-class racing. The prize for day 22 is 2 Richmond passes for one […]

Advent Calendar Day 21 – Driver Subscription

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Driver is a digital publication from Bridge Classic Cars that will have 3 issues per year. It’s a celebration of the stories, people, and machines that make the automotive industry so exciting. As long as you have even the slightest interest in cars, Driver will […]

The UK’s Favorite Roads

As millions prepare for Christmas road trips across the UK, a recent survey of over 3,000 Volkswagen owners has revealed the nation’s favourite motorways. Topping the list is the M6 in Cumbria, loved for its stunning Lake District scenery and the convenience of Tebay services. Close behind are the M4 and M40, with the M40 […]

Advent Calendar Day 20 – Limited100

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Limited100 is based in Nottingham and specialises in limited edition, handcrafted automotive wall art. The name explains the concept very well, each print is limited to just 100 examples and each individual order is numbered with where it fits in the run of […]

A Day Of Filming – Behind The Scenes

This week’s episode of Torque Show was extremely fun to film. We were joined by Max from Coachbuilt Whisky and Mike O’Conner from Ress. We also had one of our technicians, Jonn join us so it will certainly be a jam-packed episode. We are very excited for you to see it tomorrow.

2024 Trends: SUVs Dominate, Electric Cars Gain Momentum

Auto Trader has released information relating to automotive trends that have emerged throughout 2024. As Auto Trader averages over 82 million visits and 203 million advert views per month, the team had a huge amount of data at their disposal to spot patterns in consumer behaviour. SUVs Overtake Hatchbacks SUVs were the most popular body […]

Advent Calendar Day 19 – Bridge Classic Cars Blueprint T-Shirt

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 The Blueprint – Without this millennia old concept, we wouldn’t have a clue what to do on our pride and joy. The artistry and craft of creating a blueprint is something that we here at Bridge Classic Cars celebrate and champion. So much so, […]

Eddie Stobart, Founder of Iconic Lorry Firm, Dies Aged 95

Eddie Stobart, the man behind one of Britain’s most recognisable and well-known haulage firms, has passed away at the age of 95. Eddie first started the business in the 1950s, beginning with agricultural work in Cumbria. Over the years, what started as a small operation grew into a logistics giant under the leadership of his […]

Advent Calendar Day 18 – National Motor Museum

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 In the New Forest in Hampshire, you’ll find one of the most interesting places for petrolheads – the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. Although, even if you aren’t a typical “car person”, the museum is still an incredible place to visit. Established […]

Guild of Motoring Writers

I feel very proud to say that I have become an Associate Member of the Guild of Motoring Writers! The Guild is the UK’s largest organisation for automotive media professionals, and being part of it feels like a huge step forward on my professional journey. For those who don’t know, the Guild is an incredible […]

Advent Calendar Day 17 – Competition Tickets

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Winning a classic car for just a few pounds is always an exciting prospect. However, imagine winning your dream classic without having to pay a penny. The winner of today’s competition will receive 5 free tickets into one of our current competitions. […]

Driver Magazine Launching Soon

On Friday 20th December 2024, the very first issue of Driver, a brand new publication from Bridge Classic Cars will be released! What Is Driver? Driver is a digital publication that will have 3 issues per year. It’s a celebration of the stories, people, and machines that make the automotive industry so exciting. As long […]

Half Of UK Drivers Can’t Identify Dashboard Warning Lights

In a recent study by Warrantywise, conducted in collaboration with OnePoll, it was found that nearly half (46%) of UK drivers cannot identify most of their vehicle’s dashboard warning lights. This could mean that around 23 million drivers don’t know what their car is telling them resulting in poor vehicle maintenance and safety. Don’t Ignore […]

Advent Calendar Day 16 – One Night Bed & Breakfast at Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Just down the road from the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa is a stunning location to stay and relax. The lucky winner will no doubt have an incredible time. The most up-to-date list of prizes in our advent […]

Advent Calendar Day 15 – Bridge Classic Cars Jumper

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 It can get cold in the workshop or at your local classic car meet up. Why not be like the Bridge Classic Cars team and get yourself one of our workshop sweatshirts? Timeless and stylish, our black sweatshirts with screen-printed insignia show the world […]

Advent Calendar Day 14 – Limited100

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Limited100 is based in Nottingham and specialises in limited edition, handcrafted automotive wall art. The name explains the concept very well, each print is limited to just 100 examples and each individual order is numbered with where it fits in the run of […]

Advent Calendar Day 13 – Sparkling Afternoon Tea At Buxton Crescent Health Spa Hotel

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 The stunning heritage building of Buxton Crescent Health Spa Hotel is the perfect backdrop for a relaxed, afternoon tea. With freshly made finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and clotted cream, and a selection of sweet treats, this is a great prize […]

Advent Calendar Day 12 – Bridge Classic Cars T-Shirt

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Finished in Bridge Black with our signature white insignia, ‘The Original’ sits at the core of our classic cars. All of our ‘Original’ T-Shirts are made to the highest quality and finish we achieve with our restorations, and you can show everyone […]

Advent Calendar Day 11 – Competition Tickets

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Winning a classic car for just a few pounds is always an exciting prospect. However, imagine winning your dream classic without having to pay a penny. The winner of today’s competition will receive 5 free tickets into one of our current competitions. […]

Advent Calendar Day 10 – A Bottle Of Wine

We have a great range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars. Today’s winner will be the lucky recipient of one of our bottles of wine. The bottle will be personally selected by Craig, Managing Director, and will be with the winner in time to enjoy a glass or […]

Advent Calendar Day 9 – Bridge Classic Cars Jacket

This style of jacket first appeared in the 1930s however, it wasn’t until the 1960s when the Harrington Jacket really took on its classic and stylish persona. You can celebrate 20 years of Bridge Classic Cars with our classic Camel Trojan Harrington Jacket. Worn by Steve McQueen, James Dean and Frank Sinatra (to name just a few), […]

Advent Calendar Day 8 – Heart of Suffolk Gin

Our friends at Heart of Suffolk Distillery have kindly provided today’s prize in the form of three 20cl bottles of their gin. Styled on a London Dry Gin, Betty’s has a slight orange undertone and is best served with a slice of orange, a handful of ice and premium tonic water. This complements the nine […]

Bernie Ecclestone’s Collection For Sale

Tom Hartley Jnr has been given the job of selling Bernie Ecclestone’s collection of Grand Prix and Formula 1 cars. At 94 years old, Ecclestone, the former commercial rights holder of Formula 1, is the man widely credited with transforming the sport into the global phenomenon it is today. His personal collection of 69 historic […]

Prince Albert Of Monaco Drives A Hydrogen Car

Prince Albert II of Monaco has recently been test-driving the Pioneer 25, a hydrogen-powered racing car developed by Extreme H. These tests took place ahead of the Monaco Hydrogen Alliance’s annual forum, where the Prince drove the car from the Palace of Monaco through the principality’s streets, as you would have seen in Formula 1 […]

Advent Calendar Day 7 – The Schumacher

Kindly provided by Ress, this pendant is made from 3 grams of Michael Schumacher’s first Formula 1 car. It comes with a certificate of authenticity and is going to be a perfect gift for any Formula 1 fan. Thank you to Mike and the rest of the team for this incredible prize!

Mince Pie Drive 2024 – Classic Cars Visit Local Care Homes

On 5th December 2024, a small group of us from Bridge Classic Cars took part in our second Mince Pie Drive. This is where we take some of our classic and special cars to local care homes for the residents and staff to take a closer look at. We also take lots of mince pies […]

Advent Calendar Day 6 – Limited100

Limited100 is based in Nottingham and specialises in limited edition, handcrafted automotive wall art. The name explains the concept very well, each print is limited to just 100 examples and each individual order is numbered with where it fits in the run of 100. The subject of the prints is always a desirable car and […]

All Races At Goodwood Revival 2025 To Be Run On Sustainable Fuel

It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were talking about this year’s Goodwood Revival, but the early bird tickets for 2025 are already available! The 2025 event will follow the same format as the 2024 Revival with all 15 of the races only involving cars powered by sustainable fuel!  All competitors must use fuel […]

Advent Calendar Day 5 – Houndstooth T-Shirt

See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 A classic print for a modern world It’s a timeless design that’s graced everything from classic cars to stately homes. It’s roots can be traced back to medieval Scottish farmers and but its look comes from the style and sophistication of the […]

Pagoda Brakes

Our 1967 Mercedes 250SL has had the handbrake cables on the rear replaced. This involved the removal of the road wheels, callipers and discs on both sides to access the cable ends inside the drum of the discs. Once they were stripped down, Pete found a few more issues hidden away – one of the […]