The body of our 1963 Rover P4 has now been painted. Polishing is the next stage of its restoration, and it will no doubt look amazing once this is complete.
Volvo Cars has just revealed a world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, designed to deliver smarter, more personalised protection in real-world crashes. The new safety belt will make its official debut in the fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026 and will use data from both inside and outside the car to adjust how it responds to different […]
Tony spends a lot of time on the road covering hundreds of miles every single week, picking up and delivering classic cars all over the country. Whether he’s taking one of our competition winners’ their new cars or collecting a barn find to bring back to the workshop for a full restoration, Tony can usually […]
Gregg has been hard at work on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. He has been working on the inner wings as well as completing some rust repairs.
There are some cars that are very special but look like any other car on the road. One example of that is this very cool Skoda Superb. You probably can’t tell, but this car is actually bulletproof! How Do You Make A Car Bulletproof? There is a company called UTAC Special Vehicles that can make […]
While on our Great Northern Road Trip, Craig, Nick, and I had the pleasure of staying in the Buxton Crescent Hotel. Obviously, this is a stunning hotel and a fantastic place to stay, but for someone like me who enjoys the story of how and why things came to be in the first place, the […]
For a long time, we have been in the fortunate position to call former Vauxhall Managing Director, Stephen Norman, a friend of Bridge Classic Cars. While Stephen may have retired from the automotive industry a little while ago, we have always followed the progress of the position he once held. That’s why we are pleased […]
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from our visit to Crich Tramway Village. I knew there’d be trams, obviously. But what I didn’t expect was to step into a fully recreated street that could very easily be mistaken for a village where people still live and work. Cobbled roads, vintage shopfronts, original signs from […]
While we were on our great northern road trip, Craig spent the day at the “Peaks Sale” auction hosted by H&H Classics. Held at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, the auction saw nearly 100 lots sold, with total sales going above £1.7 million and over 70% of vehicles finding new homes. A 1961 Jaguar MkII […]
Tucked away in Ambergate, there’s a blue building that might normally be easy to drive past without paying too much attention. However, as we knew what was inside, we made sure to call in to The Great British Car Journey. The layout of the museum flows chronologically, which works well. You start with the likes […]
Housed in the former Rolls-Royce Light Alloy Foundry, the Great Northern Classics building itself has an incredible history. Constructed in the 1930s, it once produced components for the Merlin engines that powered Spitfires, Lancasters, and Hurricanes. Today, it’s been turned into part museum, part workshop, part classroom, and full petrolhead paradise! When Nick and I […]
The Classic Lounge | Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH Please note: this is a ticketed event, and tickets will be checked upon arrival. It is with great pleasure that we invite you to an Evening With two influential figures in the classic car auction world, Paul Cheetham and James McWilliam […]
The Classic Lounge | Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH Please note: this is a ticketed event, and tickets will be checked upon arrival. We are very excited to invite you to An Evening With Matt Hole, Managing Director of Morgan Motor Company. This exclusive evening will give you the chance […]
Škoda has shown off its latest concept, an electric reinterpretation of the Favorit, the brand’s popular hatchback from the late 1980s. The new design aims to combine modern electric tech with nods to a car that once reshaped Škoda’s future. The Favorit concept is the latest example in Škoda’s ongoing project to reimagine some of […]
When Nick and I started out on the first leg of the Bridge Classic Cars Great Northern Road Trip, we were looking forward to seeing the landscape change from the flat fields of Suffolk into the hilly terrain of the Peak District. Our car of choice for driving the 100+ miles was a 2021 Audi […]
The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is back in the UK for 2025, looking for a car that will be turned into a 1:64 scale die-cast model. This is the fifth UK edition of the global competition, which is now in its eighth year overall. The winning vehicle will not only be made into a Hot […]
This weekend, something exciting happened at the Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk: the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) took over the track! We spent the day watching fast cars race each other, while also meeting cool people and making some incredible memories. Driving Fast One of the best drivers of the day was Dan Cammish from […]
There are different ways that cars can be made more sustainable and better for the environment. One way this can be done is by making them run on electricity. One great example is the brand-new Nissan Micra. This little car has been around for more than 40 years, but the newest version runs on electricity […]
Volvo Cars has announced it will reduce its workforce by around 3,000 positions, mostly affecting office-based roles in Sweden. The decision forms part of an ongoing cost-cutting drive aimed at making the company leaner and more resilient. The Swedish car maker, owned by China’s Geely Holding Group, said that the cuts are part of a […]
The motorsport community is in mourning following a tragic day on 24th May 2025. In the last 24 hours, three separate fatal incidents happened across Europe. In Scotland, co-driver Dai Roberts lost his life during the Jim Clark Rally near Duns, with driver James Williams sustaining serious injuries. Motorsport UK has launched an investigation into […]
Jonn conducted an initial inspection and performed a rod test on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 before returning the vehicle to the workshop for a full appraisal. He greased all lubrication points and drained the differential oil, which had emulsified and appeared creamy, indicating potential water contamination. He then checked and cleared the rear axle […]
Steve has replaced the old, burnt-out ignition switch of our Wolseley Hornet. The amp gauge was also replaced before an investigation into why the fuel wasn’t working took place. The issue was that the float rod needed tightening and adjusting.
Lots of progress has been made on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. After the sub frame repairs were made and various components were painted in satin black, the restoration of the bodywork can now begin.
Back in 1926, a car rolled off the production line. It was a 1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp Tourer! Built to be a little smaller and more affordable than the famous Silver Ghost, this car still had all the elegance and charm Rolls-Royce was known for, but more people were able to own one. After starting its […]
Toyota has just revealed the sixth generation RAV4. The extremely popular SUV now has smarter technology, improved styling, and a performance upgrade. Over 15 million RAV4s have been sold globally since its 1994, with more than 2.5 million sold in Europe. This latest model is designed to keep that momentum going, balancing city refinement with […]
SUVs are taking over Britain’s roads! According to data from CarGurus, over half (52%) of all new car models on sale in the UK this year are SUVs, with a record 193 different models to choose from. Incredibly, that’s a 543% increase since the year 2000, when just 30 were available. Every one of the […]
There is an event where cars race against each other around a track with no drivers, and it’s happening this year at the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL). What Is A2RL? A2RL is a special kind of race where futuristic cars drive themselves around the track using computer programs called algorithms. These races test […]
Today, we welcomed back our 1987 Rover Vitesse. It has come back to us for some paint work, and we are looking forward to getting started on this stunning car.
Ben, the automotive industry charity, has just released its annual Health and Wellbeing Report, and it shows that it’s been a challenging year for those working in our industry. The charity surveyed over 1,000 people across the sector and found the top five issues affecting their health and wellbeing. Stress was the biggest, affecting 57% […]
Lots more progress has been made with the painting of our 1963 Rover P4.