Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of Kwik Fit has died at the age of 84. The Edinburgh-born entrepreneur sold his first tyre retail business in 1969, before returning to his hometown two years later and launched Kwik Fit. When it began, it was one garage but quickly grew into a global operation. Under Sir Tom’s […]
When you’re looking to get a new car, it’s worth considering the real-world cost of owning your new choice of wheels. If you’re comparing EVs with petrol, diesel, hybrid, or other models, it’s easy to get caught up in upfront prices and fuel economy. It’s no secret that EVs are expensive to buy in the […]
April was a busy month (as always) here at Bridge Classic Cars. Here’s a quick look back as we now look forward to a big May.
The Honda 0 Series Saloon has been awarded the “Best EV Design” title at the 2025 Top Gear Awards. First shown at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the 0 Series, with the first models being the Saloon and SUV prototypes, shows off Honda’s “Thin, Light, and Wise” design philosophy. The 0 Saloon’s design creates […]
One of our latest competitions is for 1 of just 80 special bottles of Classic Racing Gin, signed by the motorsport legend that is Derek Bell MBE. If you haven’t heard about Derek before, this is why winning a signed bottle for just £1 is such an incredible opportunity. To put it simply, Derek Bell […]
As Suzuki prepares to roll out its first-ever electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, this autumn, the brand is taking a look back at where it all began: a three-metre-long car delivered by Michio Suzuki himself 70 years ago – the Suzulight. In the autumn of 1955, Suzuki personally handed over the very first Suzulight to a […]
A member of the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club recently took advantage of one of the perks offered by our partners. When placing his order with Limited100, our member got a discount and was able to get a stunning print at a special price. Thank you to Limited100 for being a valued partner and offering […]
We recently received our first order of Motul oil. Obviously, this is a great product on its own, but the barrels look incredible and certainly fit in perfectly in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Jack was recently in America and was in attendance at the Barrett-Jackson Opening Night Gala in Palm Beach. As you can see from the photos he sent us, it looked like an incredible event!
Lot’s of new arrivals n the workshops this week, we’ll start with the 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Coupe which we are now preparing for competition. Jon is busy appraising the vehicle, listing everything that may need doing on the vehicle prior to the photo shoot taking place. We noticed a smell of fuel when […]
The UK’s new car market experienced a significant drop in April 2025, with new vehicle registrations falling by 10.4% year-on-year to 120,331 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). April’s drop is the sixth one in the past seven months, and has been attributed to a combination of factors such as: […]
Jochen Mass, winner of the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix and the 1989 24 hours of Le Mans has died at the age of 78. Jochen sadly passed away on Sunday due to complications following a stroke he suffered in February. During his racing career, he competed in 114 Formula 1 races and had eight podium […]
Singer has unveiled its latest creation, the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer. Limited to just 100 commissions, it takes its inspiration from the wide-bodied, naturally aspirated 911s of the 1980s, particularly the Carrera with Super Sport Equipment. Each restoration begins with a donor Porsche 911 of the 964 generation, built between 1989 and […]
I’m not saying that the MGB GT is the fastest, coolest, or most famous classic ever made. It’s not. But what I am saying, in my opinion at least, is that it could be the most underrated car of all time. An extremely bold claim, I know…. Also, I should say now that I own […]
Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of the Polo, the little car that was first seen back in May 1975. What began as a simple two-door hatchback has evolved into one of the most successful small cars of all time, with more than 20 million units sold across six generations. Back in the mid-70s, Volkswagen promoted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]