John and I went out filming our 1971 Mini 1100. We tried to make the shoot as Christmassy as possible because this car is going to be live on the competitions section of the website very close to the big day! Take a look at my behind the scenes video blog!
The UK Government has confirmed that vehicles over 40 years old will remain exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). Announced as part of the 2025 Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision has been widely well-received. Currently, there are more than 1.9 million classic cars and motorcycles on UK roads, with over 350,000 qualifying for the […]
Whilst our workshop technician Rob is working his way through the various jobs on the 1960 Jensen 541R, our in-house trimmer Lydia has begun to get the cars bespoke carpet set loaded into the car. As with all of our work, each individual panel is custom made and cut to perfectly fit each unique car […]
Our paint and body technician Mauro has been working on the 1955 Aston Martin DB2 Drophead Coupe for this phase of the cars rebirth. To begin with, Mauro has prepared the cars radiator for refinishing as well as cleaning and protecting specific areas which we have known to corroded easily on the DB2 radiators. After […]
Steve, one of our incredible technicians here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop, has been busy ticking off things from the job list on the 1953 Aston Martin DB2 project. To begin with, Steve has assembled and refit then headlights and indicators into the car, which visually makes it look more like a finished […]
With our 2004 BMW E46 M3 being won by Angus a couple of weeks ago, the Bridge Classic Cars team got the modern classic into our restoration workshop for the team to PDI and do its last repairs. Our workshop manager John was on hand to check over the car and replace a lower ball […]
Our workshop manager John has been working on the 1944 Ford GPW Jeep over the past few days in order to get it back on the road and running perfectly. First step was getting the 4-cylinder engine to fire up and run properly. John removed the carburettor and stripped it down for inspection as well […]
Brad Pitt has become the ambassador for the upcoming Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. The actor and film producer will represent the new model, which will make its official debut in 2026 as the first vehicle built on the brand’s next-generation AMG.EA platform. “We’re thrilled to welcome Brad Pitt to Mercedes‑AMG. His authenticity and his […]
Our technician Dave has been plowing forward with progress on the 1969 Audi 70L here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. As with a car as rare as our 1969 Audi 70L, sometimes you can’t get parts off the shelf and thats where the Bridge Classic Cars team come into their own. Fitting up the […]
We launched Bridge Classic Cars Kids just over a year ago with the aim of using storytelling, classic cars, and sustainability to inspire children to fall in love with our history as much as we have. With our debut story, “The Story of Rilee“, coming out very soon, it is an extremely exciting time for […]
The first Gordon Murray Special Vehicles S1 LM has sold for $20,630,000 (£15,772,773.78 million) at auction in Las Vegas, setting a new world record for the highest price ever paid for a new car at auction (excluding charity sales). The auction took place during the amfAR Gala, hosted alongside the Las Vegas Formula One Grand […]
Bridge Classic Cars are the first to reveal an exclusive collaboration between Coachbuilt Whisky and one of the world’s finest superyachts. We’re proud to unveil images of a truly unique collaboration that blends the world of automotive, luxury spirits, and the exclusive world of superyachts. In partnership with Coachbuilt Whisky, a blended Scotch founded by […]
It’s almost official…Bridge Classic Cars has joined the Ipswich Town box club having secured our own seasonal Cobbold Box. I say ‘it’s almost official’ because we haven’t yet decided on which of the two options we have been given will be the one we take. But for now, myself and Gordon enjoyed a great game […]
The paint and body team here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ have finished off some of the parts for our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. Mauro, one of our technicians, has carefully colour matched the refurbished bonnet hinges so the team can test fit the bonnet and begin to make their adjustments to get it fitting […]
This charming 1949 MG TC has come into the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop for a few jobs, the first is with our amazing in-house trim team. Lydia has carefully tailored and fit the roof to the car, creating a weatherproof but also not sagging or too tight that makes it difficult for the owner […]
1995 Jaguar XJS: Our workshop manager John has been looking over our 1995 Jaguar XJS as part of its intake assessment. After going through the various systems here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, John noted that the alternator wasn’t working so it has been replaced as part of the cars appraisal. 1989 Jaguar XJS: […]
Our fabrication team have been diving deep into the 1970 Aston Martin DBS currently undergoing its restoration here at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. With each of the 70 or so DBS’s, no two are exactly the same, so Greg has had to work his magic on getting this to fit up properly as there’s […]
This is a massive milestone in the restoration journey of our retired faithful work van. Our paint and body technician Adam has worked his magic on getting our 2005 Mercedes Vito into its original Silver colour but even better than when it came out the factory. Adam has spent quite a considerable amount of time […]
The Bridge Classic Cars paint and body team have been working their magic perfecting the bodywork on the 1978 Mercedes 350SL. Our paint and body manager Chris has been working on getting the drivers door to fit up and sit properly on the body by making small but crucial adjustments to the support braces to […]
After being given its sign off by our restoration technician Jon, the car had the green light for our transport team to get it ready for its new owner. Tony, the Bridge Classic Cars logistics co-ordinator, safely strapped the classic sports car down in our enclosed trailer ready for the 26 hour round trip to […]
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles has announced that the first and final available S1 LM, Chassis #1, will go up for sale at auction with RM Sotheby’s during the amfAR Gala at the 2025 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The auction takes place on 21st November at the Wynn Las Vegas, where Professor Gordon Murray […]
Genesis has revealed its first sports car concept in the form of Magma GT. Shown at Le Castellet in France, this stunning car is meant to lay the foundation for the brand’s high-performance direction over the next 10 years. First Pure Sportscar from Genesis The Magma GT Concept is the brand’s first pure sports car. […]
Tonight is a very special one for us, as Craig and Gordon are at the RAC Historic Motoring Awards, as Bridge Classic Cars Kids has been named one of just three finalists in the Innovation category. Our kids project started with the goal of inspiring the next generation of car lovers, so being recognised in […]
Broad Arrow Auctions, part of the Hagerty group, has announced a new online auction series titled Global Icons, set to go live in January 2026. The event will cover multiple locations across the UK and Europe, and will feature digital bidding with in-person previews. Global Icons will be a three-part series: “Global Icons introduces an […]
The brand-new Hot Wheels Formula 1 Grand Prix Race Circuit is one of the 15 most-wanted toys for 2025, according to the official DreamToys list The track lets you toy versions of real Formula 1 cars around at high speeds and they can even overtake each other. twisting, turning track. There’s also a lap counter […]
A 2010 Porsche 911 (997.2) Carrera S, owned from new by television presenter and motoring journalist James May, is now up for auction on Collecting Cars until 25th November 2025. Finished in Carrara White with an Ocean Blue extended leather interior, it’s done just 31,294 miles and reflects May’s well-documented passion for engaging, characterful cars. […]
The Bridge Classic Cars team have welcomed a new arrival for our safe, secure storage facility. This 1955 International Harvester will be headed to ‘The Hangar’ to be put away for winter hibernation by the team here for its owner.
New research commissioned by Isuzu UK, ahead of the upcoming release of its fully electric D-Max EV, has revealed that 58% of EV owners feel emotionally connected to their car and have started giving them names. With the 2030 deadline approaching for all new cars to be electric, 50% of Brits say EVs are changing […]
The Lotus Emeya, the brand’s all-electric hyper-GT, is now officially one of the fastest-charging EVs available on public infrastructure. The new record was set in Kuwait by Lotus Al Ghanim, the brand’s official dealer in the region. Using Lotus’ own 450kW DC charger, the Emeya achieved a peak charging power of 443kW, nearly the full […]
In the reception area of the main entrance to Addenbrooke’s Hospital is a huge pillar. On that pillar is some amazing facts on the hospital. These fun facts show just how important and special our medical staff are: Walking from one end of the hospital to the other would be like walking over 1000 steps. […]