Work progressed on our 1956 Jensen 541 with Jonn and John refitting the cylinder head, along with cleaning and refitting associated components and hoses, ensuring all were properly secured. The original head, having previously been skimmed, was refitted to the engine. However, upon refilling the fluids, a leak was observed at the rear of the […]
Greg and Ben have been working on our 1970 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vantage. The front suspension has been removed from the car. Ben and Greg worked on a side each and then worked together on the rear axle. They had to use heat in a couple of places to remove stubborn bolts. Mauro has […]
Lucky winner Gareth took delivery of his 1998 Mercedes SL500 recently. After a pre-delivery inspection, the car was loaded into our trailer and delivered to Gareth’s door. As one of our latest competition winners, everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars hopes he enjoys the car for many miles.
Just one year after launching in the UK, OMODA has become the country’s fastest-growing car brand. In the twelve months since its arrival, the premium SUV maker has introduced three new models, rolled out a national dealer and service network, and completed more than 25,000 UK sales. In fact, in July 2025, OMODA UK and […]
For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 2025 Woodbridge, UK – September 2025 – Bridge Classic Cars is delighted to announce a brand-new partnership with Lancaster Insurance, one of the UK’s leading specialists in classic and high-net-worth car insurance. From Thursday 4th September 2025, every winner of a Bridge Classic Cars competition car will also receive up to £250 […]
We are very excited to announce a brand-new partnership with Lancaster Insurance, one of the UK’s leading specialists in classic and high-net-worth car insurance. From Thursday 4th September 2025, when we launched our Caterham Seven 310 Encore competition, every winner of a Bridge Classic Cars competition car will also receive up to £250 towards a […]
A bespoke, racecar-inspired 1982 BMW 3-Series has won the UK leg of the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour, held during this year’s Gravity Show at the NEC in Birmingham. The car was built over 14 years by father and son, Paul and Ethan Foster. The wide-arched E21 beat more than 200 other entries to earn […]
It was fantastic to see Suffolk host the opening stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain for the third year in a row. Stage one of the race started just down the road from us in Woodbridge and ended in Southwold. The entire stage covered 168.36km, and the participants had a 1,042m ascent. Good luck […]
Last year, we were the headline sponsor of Classic and Sports Cars by the Bridge. This was a fantastic event raising funds for Cancer Support Suffolk. Held at Suffolk Food Hall, the 2025 show was even more successful and raised a huge amount of money for a very important local charity. The 2025 Classic and […]
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we run all of our competition cars on synthetic fuel. From the beginning, we have always partnered with P1 Fuels. We have continued our support of the P1 team and products during their recent financial troubles, and we are very happy to hear things are looking extremely positive moving forward. […]
Bridge Classic Cars has been selected and approved for the WCBRB Best Businesses In the United Kingdom 2025. WCBRB Worldwide Certified Business Review Board assesses and evaluates all the businesses in the United Kingdom and verifies only the top businesses for meeting the WCBRB UK Business Review Standards. We were recognised for our commitment to […]
Audi has revealed the Concept C, an all-electric two-seat sports car, in Milan. The Concept C is an introduction to Audi’s new design philosophy, focused on what the brand calls “radical simplicity”. The Concept C shows this with a clean, minimalist form that strips away unnecessary detail. Its defining feature is a vertical frame at […]
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been hit by a cyber-attack that has severely disrupted vehicle production, including operations at its two main UK manufacturing plants in Halewood and Solihull. The attack, which began on Sunday, triggered an emergency shutdown of the company’s IT systems in an attempt to limit the damage. As a result, production […]
From 2028, BMW’s Plant Steyr in Austria will begin series production of BMW’s third-generation hydrogen fuel cell systems, bringing zero-emissions powertrains into its mainstream product range. Prototype systems are already being made at BMW’s hydrogen centres in Munich and Steyr, while additional components will be supplied from the Landshut tech hub. “The launch of the […]
Work continued on our 1956 Jensen 541 with the removal of the cylinder head, which John then stripped down and thoroughly cleaned before sending it away to be skimmed. During the removal of the exhaust, two studs sheared off; these were carefully drilled out, and the threads retapped in preparation for the head’s reinstallation. John […]
Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, has begun production of its all-new HR12 LPG engine. This is a global first as it combines direct injection technology with LPG fuel. The 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged unit is the latest powertrain in Horse’s growing lineup of hybrid and combustion systems. Alongside its use of direct injection for […]
During our recent visit to Caterham, we were lucky enough to have a guided tour of the incredible factory. The Caterham team have called the new factory home for the last 18 months, so it was a fantastic opportunity to not only visit, but have a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most recognisable British […]
Colin, who won our Ultimate Adventure Collection earlier this year, recently got in touch to give us an update on how he is finding his 2 new cars. I think it’s safe to say we have another happy winner! “Back in May, I won your Ultimate Adventure Collection, i.e. the BMW Z3, Landrover 90 and […]
Back in May, I won your Ultimate Adventure Collection, i.e. the BMW Z3 , Landrover 90 and Latitude Roof Tent Since winning the Landrover I’ve made Land Rover owner friends and done what Land Rover owners do i.e head for the hills! Thanks again for the cars, they are awesome.
I recently received a lovely email from Iain, who won our Alpina Roadster S, updating us on his time with the car so far. I love getting this type of email and it’s always great to hear how much the car is being enjoyed! Thanks for the update, Iain. I hope you continue to enjoy […]
I was the winner of the Alpina Roadster S. I wanted to say what a fantastic experience, and what a wonderful machine it is. The car makes me smile on a daily basis, and has covered 350, mostly roof down, miles in my 2 weeks of ownership. I’m not sure if you ever do follow […]
Lotus has confirmed it will cut 550 jobs at its Hethel site in Norfolk, following a review of its business strategy in light of shifting market conditions. The announcement comes just months after the company dismissed speculation that it planned to close its UK factory in favour of a new facility in the United States. […]
In 2024, the Mazda MX-5 became the best-selling convertible of any kind. According to global sales data from Jato, 27,669 MX-5s were sold last year, outperforming every other open-top car in the world, and that has continued into 2025. Originally launched in 1989, the MX-5 has seen four generations and more than 1.25 million units […]
A recent survey of 2,000 drivers across 17 major cities by YourParkingSpace, found that Norwich is the UK’s worst city for parking based on cost, stress, availability, and convenience. However, Liverpool was found to be the best. In Norwich, nearly a third of drivers (32%) said parking is too expensive. A quarter (26%) also complained […]
According to figures obtained via a Freedom of Information request submitted by eBay to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), over one million cars failed their MOT between June 2024 and June 2025 due to worn-out tyres with tread below the legal minimum of 1.6mm. Suspension issues were another common reason for failure, with […]
Two Nissan Qashqai e-POWER cars have driven all the way from the very bottom of the UK (a place called Land’s End) to the very top (a place called John O’Groats). That’s 837 miles, and they did it using just one tank of fuel! What makes this car special? The Nissan Qashqai e-POWER is a […]
A highly original 1956 Jaguar D-Type, one of just 71 ever built, is set to go to auction at Broad Arrow’s Zürich Auction on 1st November 2025. Held in partnership with Auto Zürich, the auction will take place at the Dolder Grand hotel, with the un-raced D-Type looking to be one of the most popular […]
Two new Nissan Qashqai e-POWER models have completed the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats journey on a single tank of fuel, covering 837 miles (1,347km) and still finishing with 100 miles (160km) left in the tank. The test was conducted by engineers from Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield. Over 18 hours and […]
The new Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor has driven 581.3 miles (935.44 km) on a single charge – the longest distance ever travelled by an electric SUV without plugging in, according to Guinness World Records. The attempt, which took just under 23 hours to complete, was carried out on public roads across the UK. […]
For the first time since the 1980s, the DVLA has announced significant changes to its vehicle registration policies surrounding classic and historic cars. These changes come into force on Tuesday 26th August 2025, and will aim to simplify processes and safeguard classic car heritage. What’s Changing? In simple terms, the new policy introduces two strands […]