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An impressive collection of Matchbox toy cars, assembled by owner Danny James, recently found new homes at an auction hosted by Vectis Auctions. The Danny James Collection featured models produced between 1975 and 1982 and included some exceptionally rare colour…

A very special Ford Sierra Cosworth is going up for sale at an auction hosted by Iconic Auctioneers at the NEC Classic Motor Show on 11th November. Initially used as a Ford press and promotional vehicle, this fantastic car has…

Jessica Hawkins, the Driver Ambassador for the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula 1 Team (AMF1 Team), recently became the first woman in almost five years to drive a Formula 1 car as she test-drove the team’s car at the Hungaroring…

Today, we found out who the lucky new winner of our 1973 Triumph TR6 is! Our beautiful Mimosa Yellow TR6 was won by Paul King, with ticket number 3086.

Our very special 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 project is coming to the end of its time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Classic car technician Brian has been working on the interior of this beautiful classic, that will soon…

Brian and Lydia have been hard at work and making good progress on our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle as it moves towards the end of its time in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Once the headliner was installed, foam was glued…

Classic car technician Rob has continued his work putting our 1959 Jensen 541R back together. The steering wheel has been stripped and a new rim has been fitted to the refurbished hub. The rear screen is also back in the…

Classic car technician Rob has been stripping parts from our 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500. This is in preparation for them to be sandblasted before being painted or sand-coated. Once the chassis and parts return from the sandblasters, the next phase…

Our 1972 Ford Transit Tipper MKI has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with classic car technician Mauro. After being primed, the vehicle was ready for Mauro to begin the painting process. As you can see from the photos…

Now that our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Racing Series 1 is back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, classic car technician Jonn has begun his work on getting it ready to get back out on the road. In the early stages…

Our Ford Transit MkII Tipper has spent some time in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop with classic car technician Chris. Chris has been prepping and priming the vehicle ready for it to be painted in the near future. This classic…

Our very special 1970 Ford Cortina 1600 GT comes with a lot of history and a very personal local story. Richard, the car’s previous owner tells this story below in his own words: “My stepdad bought the car new from…

This is the story of a man with a dream and the classic vehicle that helped him achieve it. Scott from Good Vibes Coffee told the story of his 1977 Peugeot J7 in his own words: “In 2018 I set…

We have recently welcomed our 1971 Morgan Plus Four into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. This will join our ever-growing collection of competition cars for Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, once it has gone through its initial workshop inspection and assessment….

One more arrival has made its way into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1996 MG R V8. Originally finished in Woodcote Green, it spent the first part of its life in Japan before coming back…

Earlier today, we welcomed a new addition to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The plan is for it to soon be available to win through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions and,…

One of the purchases made at auction this week was our 1953 Land Rover Series 1. Once it has gone through its workshop inspection, it will go on to be offered as a prize through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. This…

At the recent 30th Anniversary sale hosted by H&H, a very special and unique vehicle was up for sale. The 1950 (1961) Aston Martin-Triumph DB1 Special. The Story Of The Aston Martin-Triumph DB1 Special The roots of the story can…

The Ford Mustang has become something of an icon. With a consistent presence throughout automotive history, it has now taken its rightful place as a legend of American muscle and performance. Birth Of A Legend The story of the Ford…

It was announced last night, by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, that the introduction of a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been pushed back five years, from 2030 to 2035. The Announcement On The Petrol…

From Derek Davis, in his own words: “The picture is of my very first car that I bought from my Dad for £20 in 1972. It’s a 1958 Wolseley 1500 built like a tank with a Walnut dash, leather seats,…

Bridge Classic Cars Directors, Gordon and Craig have spent the day at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford at the H&H 30th Anniversary Sale. Throughout the day, they have seen a wide range of interesting cars. One car in particular that…

This is the story of Danny Gardner and his 1987 Ford Fiesta 1.1L, imported to the UK in 1988 and affectionately known as Evop! From Danny, in his own words… “My late father bought me the car back in January…

RM Sotheby’s Private Sales has an incredible vehicle available for sale, a 2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro. Only 40 of these stunning machines were ever made, making this the rarest of all Valkyrie models. If that wasn’t enough, it…

The strip down of our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup has begun and is now well underway. As you can see from the photos below, a lot of work is needed to bring this practical classic pickup back to life.

This morning, the lucky winner of our 1958 Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite was found in our live draw from The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. Live draws are always exciting and this one was no different. The photos below will give…

In March this year, Lady Susie Moss sadly passed away. This was just three years after the death of her late husband, Sir Stirling Moss. Goodwood Road Racing Club booklet paid tribute to the couple by saying: “It is with…

Our 1976 TVR 2500M was won very recently through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions. The lucky winner of this beautiful classic car will get lots of information in the history file that comes with the car. Part of that file includes…

Brian has continued his work on the headliner of our 1974 Volkswagen Beetle. After fitting the plastic trims to cover the roof hinges, the front edge of the roof inner pad was fitted to the frame. Webbing straps were then…

The Motoring Hall of Fame (MHoF) has added four more automotive powerhouses to its small and highly exclusive club. At a ceremony held at this year’s British Motor Show, Dr. Andy Palmer, Linda Jackson, Steve Nash and Vera Park were…