Every year on April 30th, Land Rover enthusiasts celebrate Land Rover Day. On this day in 1948, the very first Land Rover was unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show. We might not have known it at the time, but this would be the start of what would become a global symbol of durability, adventure, and […]
Jonn carried out preparatory work on our 1968 Lotus Cortina ahead of the new camshaft installation. New cam bearings were fitted to the cylinder head and thoroughly coated with engine assembly lube, a process repeated across all ten bearings. The camshaft installation began with the inlet cam, after which the engine was rotated to position […]
Pete has completed the final sections on the 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, with the sills now fully trimmed and the wire-to-chassis welds finished. All holes were plugged and smoothed in preparation for the painters. Work also resumed on the boot lid, addressing previous poor repairs by cutting out the rotten areas to replace the […]
On our 1967 MGB Roadster, the ignition barrel was found to be faulty and could not be tightened due to stripped threads. This issue has also led to twisted wiring behind the barrel, which appears to have been caused during the previous installation attempts. Inspection of the vehicle’s underbody revealed that most of the front […]
Aston Martin has revealed the new DBX S, the next evolution of its performance SUV. Building on the foundations of the DBX707, the DBX S has more power, less weight, and a new look, making it the most dynamically capable SUV to come from Aston Martin. The DBX S has an upgraded version of the […]
Isuzu UK showed off the production model of the New Isuzu D-Max EV at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle Show. This is the first all-electric pick-up in Europe to combine full commercial credentials with zero emissions. It has a payload of over 1,000 kg, a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes, and full-time four-wheel drive. Electric Workhorse […]
As you can imagine, Nick has been a bit busy over the last few days, talking to newspapers and radio stations about his win at the International Auto Film Festa in Japan last weekend. On Ipswich.co.uk Read the full article at Ipswich.co.uk On BBC Radio Suffolk Nick was interviewed live on BBC Radio Suffolk to […]
Bridge Classic Cars Bridge Classic Cars is proud to announce that their in-house photographer and videographer, Nick Skinner, has been awarded the Grand Prize at the International Auto Film Festa 2025 held in Tokyo, Japan, for his film Memory Lane – A Love Letter to the Jaguar E-Type. The beautifully shot short film celebrates the […]
Nick’s international win has been featured in various media outlets – take a look here. The International Auto Film Festa 2025 took place earlier today in Tokyo, Japan. The awards evening is a celebration of the very best automotive storytellers from around the globe, and we were very much focused on this year’s event as […]
It’s said that the Midland Hotel is where Frederick Henry Royce and Charles Stewart Rolls met for the first time. It was this meeting that eventually led to the creation of Rolls-Royce Cars. Craig recently visited the hotel and, of course, had to take some photos of the special site.
A copy of Driver Magazine and a bottle of Coachbuilt whisky were recently spotted in Florida! It’s always great to see our work and partners being supported all over the world.
UK car and commercial vehicle production rose in March 2025. This is in contrast to a weak performance last year. According to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), output increased by 17.1% to 79,018 units. Car production grew for the first time in a year, helped by strong export demand, […]
Land Rover Classic is bringing back the icon of the Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top. This hand-built, made-to-order model brings the spirit of the legendary Defender Soft Top back on to the road. Built on the short-wheelbase 90 chassis and available exclusively through the Works Bespoke service, this is the first soft-top Defender […]
Built to celebrate 20 years of Caterham’s CSR chassis, the CSR Twenty is a limited-edition run of the most premium Seven Caterham has ever built. With only 20 examples allocated to the UK (and another 20 which will be for the US market), it’s an exclusive vehicle that brings all the fun you’d expect from […]
Boreham Motorworks has revealed the Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition, a continuation of the British Saloon Car Championship-winning 1968 and 1969 Alan Mann Racing Ford Escort Mk1. Limited to just 24 hand-assembled examples, the car is built with the same passion and engineering innovation as the original race car. Each one also has a […]
Here’s a time-lapse of putting the roof on our 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. Full project details.
Two McLaren MP4-12C supercars are going up for sale at Broad Arrow’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction on 24th – 25th May 2025, one owned by Sir Lewis Hamilton and one owned by Jenson Button. The MP4-12C was McLaren’s first production road car since the incredible F1 of the 1990s. Developed and fine-tuned with direct […]
First introduced in 1972, the Ford Granada was the replacement for both the British Zephyr and the German P7-series. When it first launched, it had the recognisable Ford mechanics, with options ranging from a 2.0-litre V4 to the more powerful Essex V6 in 2.5 and 3.0-litre versions. The Granada was offered as a saloon, estate, […]
We had a triple live draw this week with our 1987 Morgan 4/4, RESS Jaguar Formula 1 Exhaust Manifold Sculpture, and WhistlePig x Alfa Romeo F1 Team Whiskey finding new homes. We also took a closer look at the incredible 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty.
Our 1978 MG Midget has been prepped, primed, and painted. Adam then polished the newly painted car.
Pete continued his progress on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, focusing on the replacement alloy sections. The rear lower quarters have now been completed, and the front lower rear sections of the wings have been fitted and flushed. Work then moved to the fabrication of both front arches, involving a combination of hand rolling […]
Our 1976 Jensen Interceptor has taken another step closer to paint as Mauro has been continuing the prep work on the body. Lydia also made some progress on the front seat.
Jonn began repairs on our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S by soldering a new sidelight bulb holder to the offside headlight wiring and fitting a new headlight connector. The system was then tested to confirm proper function. He proceeded to strip and fit a manual washer pump, priming the system and clearing blockages in the […]
Steve carried out a thorough check of our MGB GT’s braking system. The rear drums were removed, and the brake shoes were cleaned and adjusted. The old brake fluid was drained and replaced with new fluid to ensure proper braking performance. During the inspection, it was found that the washer jets were loose. To rectify […]
Jonn began by carrying out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1968 Lotus Cortina. He inflated all tyres to the correct pressure and torqued the wheel nuts. The spark plugs were removed, cleaned, and re-gapped before the fuel system was filled with synthetic fuel. A road test was conducted, during which the vehicle was found to […]
At Auto Shanghai 2025, Horse Powertrain showed off its new Future Hybrid Concept powertrain. It is a compact, modular hybrid unit that could potentially change how car manufacturers look at electrified platforms. The Future Hybrid Concept is a single, integrated unit combining an internal combustion engine, electric motor, and gearbox. It’s designed to slot into […]
Renault has shown off its new Emblème, a working prototype that is far from your typical concept car. Developed by Ampere, it’s a sleek, high-tech shooting brake designed to make you guess again as to what family cars can look like in a low-carbon world. The Emblème cuts its lifecycle emissions by a huge 90% […]
We have car number 1 of just 20 being made of the 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. This special edition Seven brings together some of Caterham’s most successful engineering. For example, it pairs the 210 bhp version of the 2.0-litre Ford Duratec engine – the one most likely to be seen in the Seven 420, […]
For the next seven days, we have car number 1 of just 20 being made of the 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. With a unique setup combining the 210bhp 2-litre Ford Duratec with the CSR chassis. More details about this incredible will be coming soon but, for now, here are some images of it arriving […]
Hennessey Special Vehicles has just revealed the Venom F5 Evolution, and, to put it simply, it’s an absolute monster! The Venom F5 is the most powerful internal combustion road car on the planet. The Texas-built hypercar comes with a range of updates designed to increase performance, handling, and everyday usability. Driven by customer feedback and […]