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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
If you haven’t heard of Get Lost Automotive yet, I imagine you will have very soon, as they have just unveiled their very first vehicle – Project Safari, a ground-up reimagining of the Elise S1. Get Lost was founded by automotive photographer GFWilliams and is all about creating cars that are fun but are also […]
H&H Classics recently hosted an auction at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. Craig and Gordon were in attendance and got to see first-hand that it was a very successful one. Almost 100 lots were up for sale and generated around £2 million with an expected sale rate of 70% (pending post auction deals). One […]
The number of vehicles on UK roads reached an all-time high in 2024, with nearly 42 million cars, vans, buses, and trucks now in use. This is a 1.4% increase from 2023, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Cars account for over 36.1 million of that total, up by […]
The 82nd Goodwood Members’ Meeting took place over the weekend, and the whole thing started with a 70-car parade of Alpine cars to help celebrate the company’s 70th anniversary. The parade included a selection of Alpine models spanning the last seven decades. There were A110s of the 1960s all the way through to the new […]
The McMurtry Spéirling has become the first car to drive upside down. If that wasn’t impressive enough, it did it from stationary! It was possible for the all-electric hypercar to do this because of its Downforce-on-Demand™ fan system. This essentially vacuums the car to any surface, even a rotating platform turned completely upside down. It […]
The entire Bridge Classic Cars team is extremely proud to say that our very own Nick has been named a finalist in the 2025 International Auto Film Festa for his film, “Memory Lane.” The awards are based in Japan and are all about celebrating short films (up to 15 minutes) that are about cars and […]
Our MG Midget competition shoot needed to have the feel of spring and this beautiful spot surround by daffodils was just perfect, the bright orange of the car, the luscious green grass and the yellow flowers gives all the spring vibes!
The Alvis Car Company is just a few days away from showing off its Lancefield Continuation, 88 years after the original. First seen at the 1938 London Motor Show, the original car was built for a Japanese customer. The recent continuation has been built by hand and will be delivered to another Japanese collector, almost […]
Frontline Cars has revealed its new MGA Factory Edition. While it may look like an original MGA, it has been brought into the modern era. That means you can enjoy the look, the feel, and all the good bits of a classic car but with the reliability that comes with modern technology and engineering. The […]
Caterham has confirmed a new engine supplier for its 2026 Academy Championship. From next year, Caterham Academy cars will be powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged HR13 engine developed by Horse Technologies. The HR13 four-cylinder engine will replace the long-serving Ford Sigma unit, which has been part of the Academy series since 2008. With bespoke tuning, […]
As we have been talking about Coachbuilt Whiskey quite a bit lately, it was great to see co-founder, and former Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button, share one of our social media posts to his 1.7 million followers on Instagram. We are very pleased that not only has Jenson seen our content but liked it […]
As the first run of the all-new Morgan Supersport has begun, the end of the Plus Six era is now here! After six years of production, the Plus Six has moved aside for the Supersport to take its place as the flagship model for the brand. To mark the occasion, Morgan team members all got […]
On Saturday night, we hosted an Evening With Coachbuilt Whisky. This event was exclusively for our members and our specially invited guests. We welcomed around 60 people into The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars, where they were met with a selection of Coachbuilt Whisky to try, including some incredible cocktails made by Max from […]
The UK government has officially relaxed its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. One of the key points from this update is that hybrid cars will not be banned until 2035, as long as they can cover a “significant distance” using electric power alone. A Smoother Transition The government says […]
Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo has revealed what they are calling ‘Mjølner’, a 6.6-litre quad-turbo V12 hybrid powertrain. Capable of producing up to 1,850bhp, it’s the most powerful V12 engine ever fitted to a road-legal car. Mjølner will be part of Zenvo’s upcoming Aurora hypercar, currently deep in development. While the V12 alone delivers 1,250bhp, an […]
McLaren Automotive is set to merge with British electric vehicle start-up Forseven – one of the biggest changes in the company’s 62-year history. The merger aims to expand McLaren’s model range beyond its traditional mid-engined supercars, potentially helping them produce SUVs and other vehicle types. The merger is facilitated by CYVN Holdings, an Abu […]
Last year, I wrote an article talking about the collapse of Cazoo. Now, though, it is making a comeback after being taken over by MOTORS. Earlier this week, on 2nd April 2025, Cazoo relaunched as a dedicated used car search platform. With a fresh website and over 200,000 listings from more than 5,000 UK dealers, […]
H&H Classics is hosting its ‘Take Off Sale’ at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, on Wednesday 9th April 2025. The auction will feature 145 lots covering classic, collectible, and performance cars, with a combined estimated value of more than £4.8 million! The most valuable vehicle is a 1924 Rolls-Royce Springfield 40/50hp Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster, […]
Aston Martin has officially been granted a Royal Warrant by His Majesty King Charles III. This means that, for the first time in the brand’s 112-year history, it will carry the royal arms of the reigning British sovereign. The news follows formal approval in May 2024 and comes after the College of Arms issued the […]
When Allen Swift passed away in 2005 at the age of 102, he left behind a very special car-related story. Back in 1928, while living in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, Allen received a graduation gift that would end up being a big part of his life – a brand-new 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I. His father gave […]
As it is the 1st of April today, we thought we would share our favourite (what we assume to be) April Fools Day prank automotive news stories: Start Rescue Launches Touch-Free Winching with SPOOF Technology Start Rescue has revealed some new (and potentially game changing) recovery tech in the form of a wireless system that […]
Last week, we said goodbye to a longstanding member of the Bridge Classic Cars team as Mike Lloyd officially retired from his role as our accountant. Mike has been a huge part of the business for the last 5 years, and he will certainly be missed. Mike has worked with Gordon for most of his […]