Marcos Motor Company Ltd has owned the original assets of the Marcos brand since 2022, and now, it has announced its return to car building with the first three Marcos projects in almost 20 years. The three projects cover a mix of reimagined classics and all-new models, aimed at both road and track use. All […]
Our restoration technician Jon has been working his magic on our (Craig’s) 1987 Mercedes Benz 500SL. The classic German GT car has been progressing around other restoration projects in our finishing room but this time Jon is beginning to get some of the trim back onto the car – like the rear bumper. Jon has […]
Antonio Filosa has officially taken his role as CEO of Stellantis. He is accompanied by a newly appointed leadership team that he put together from across the company’s global operations. The reshuffled leadership builds on changes first outlined in February 2025, matching Stellantis’ strategy of making product decisions within the regions where they will be […]
The entire Bridge Classic Cars team are very excited to be supporting Alex Alloro in the 2025 750 Motor Club Cup 200 season. We have known Alex for a little while now, so we are very pleased to see our logo on his car as he races at various circuits such as Snetterton and Donington […]
Rolls-Royce have had some help at their factory in Goodwood from Year 2 pupils from The March CE Primary School! These children planted the very first tree on the site where Rolls-Royce is building an extension. The tree was an elderberry tree, known for its stunning flowers and tasty berries. This special planting took place […]
The Volvo XC60 has officially become the best-selling model in the company’s history, with over 2.7 million units sold globally, overtaking the Volvo 240. Since its release in 2008, the mid-size SUV has become a huge part of Volvo’s line-up and appealed to a wide range of drivers thanks to its focus on safety, quality, […]
The Dacia Duster has won ‘Best Value Car’ in the 2025 Autocar Awards. Despite having a fairly modest price tag, the Duster was said to offer drivers much more than they might expect. Judges said that they liked the Duster’s “chunky, fresh styling”, which they describe as giving the Duster “far more than an economy […]
Ipswich Town Women will play their home games at Colchester United’s JobServe Community Stadium across the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons, as the Club prepares for its first campaign in the newly renamed WSL2. This is a very positive step after playing home games at Felixstowe & Walton United’s Martello Ground for more than 10 years. […]
MG will reveal two new models at this year’s Festival of Speed, the Cyberster Black and the Cyber X. Both cars will be revealed at 11am on Thursday, 10th July. The MG Cyberster, MG’s all-electric two-seat roadster, is making its return to Goodwood but with a new look. Finished in deep black paint with chrome […]
Ben is inviting everyone in the automotive industry to take part in Ben’s Big Breakfast in October. This is all about sitting down together and having a chat because, in some cases, it literally could save someone’s life Now in its fifth year, Ben’s Big Breakfast is inviting workplaces and individuals across the entire automotive industry […]
Toyota has revealed the latest addition to the Toyota Professional range, it’s all-new Land Cruiser Commercial. This is a factory conversion of the newly launched Land Cruiser passenger SUV, which combines the Land Cruiser’s famed all-terrain ability with commercial vehicle practicality. Built at Toyota’s Burnaston facility in Derbyshire, the conversion turns the five-door, long-wheelbase Land […]
On Thursday 19th June, we welcomed the MG Owners Club into The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars. The club met here before heading off on a drive in some very nice MGs. Thank you all for coming, and we hope you enjoyed your visit.
Dave Day 2025 is being held on Saturday 21st June in memory of the late Dave Myers, one half of the much-loved Hairy Bikers. Last year, more than 46,000 bikers rode from Ace Cafe in London all the way to Dave’s hometown of Barrow-in-Furness with a few stops along the way. The event is all […]
A 1996 Ferrari F355 GTS once owned by Jeremy Clarkson will be available to buy at RM Sotheby’s Cliveden House sale, taking place on 8th July 2025. The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter bought the car new in 1996, famously referring to it as “the best car in the world.” Finished in […]
A new study by eBay has revealed that parking sensors are the number one piece of in-car technology that UK drivers say they can’t live without. The survey asked 2,000 drivers what tech they valued the most in their vehicles. Parking sensors were said to be essential by 37% of respondents, followed by USB ports […]
Toyota is rolling out hydrogen fuel cell lorries across its European delivery network. These 40-tonne vehicles, developed by Dutch manufacturer VDL Groep using Toyota’s fuel cell technology, are now transporting parts and accessories from the company’s European Parts Centre in Diest, Belgium. The new lorries are designed to match the performance of traditional diesel vehicles […]
It’s really important that we look after our planet. In the UK, around 90% of bad emissions come from vehicles on the road. That’s such a big number that our leaders are trying to find ways of reducing this while still letting us drive our cars. One possible solution is hydrogen cars. Here are some […]
Saturday 11th October 2025 | 7pm – 10pm The Classic Lounge | Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH Please note: this is a ticketed event, and tickets will be checked upon arrival. You are invited to join us here at Bridge Classic Cars for An Evening With Lili Myers. Lili Myers […]
Jonn carried out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider. As part of the process, he tightened the connections to the number plate lights and resecured the centre console, gluing the trim back into place. He also bonded the offside quarter light handle back onto the window. The tyres were inflated to […]
Chris progressed work on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI by bringing the rear left wing and the back of the car up to primer stage.
You will obviously know Bentley for making luxury cars. However, the brand has moved into the property market too by revealing its flagship penthouse at Bentley Residences Miami. As you can imagine, a penthouse in the first-ever Bentley-branded residential tower comes with a whole load of luxury and a price tag to match! The Bentley […]
John carried out a thorough test of our 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8 and confirmed that everything was functioning correctly. The squeak previously reported by the customer was identified as a brake-related noise, which John believes is coming from the handbrake pads. Additionally, it was noted that the radiator overflow pipe was missing, so a new […]
While the Ford Fiesta was the UK’s most stolen car in 2024 (again), it’s Abarth and Lexus owners who faced the highest proportional risk of theft, according to the latest DVLA data. The figures showed that although 4,719 Fiestas were reported stolen last year (more than double the next model, the Volkswagen Golf), it’s actually […]
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we’re all petrolheads – doesn’t matter what generation we’re from. From classic Ford’s and Mini’s all the way up to relatively new Golf GTi’s and Ford ST’s, we can’t help but be passionate about what fuels us. Just like our technician Steve. Steve, one of our restoration technicians, has been […]
We welcomed a pair of new arrivals to the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop over the weekend. A boxer-engined BMW motorcycle and a classic Jaguar E-Type, both of which will be checked over by our restoration technicians to get back into their former glories. 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe: 2002 BMW R1150RS:
The Red Arrows took part in a global first during the King’s Birthday flypast over London on 14th June 2025, becoming the world’s first national aerobatic team to use sustainable fuels in both propulsion and smoke generation. Nine Hawk T1 jets from RAF Waddington flew over London while being powered by a 43% blend of […]
The Red Arrows are the UK’s most famous flying machines. These acrobatic red planes usually show up at big events and leave red, white, and blue clouds in the sky behind them. During King Charles’s recent birthday parade in London, these amazing planes did something for the very first time, they were powered by sustainable […]
Volkswagen is celebrating half a century of the Golf GTI in 2026, and part of that celebration will be the release of the GTI Edition 50. The new Golf GTI Edition 50 is the most powerful production GTI ever made and will officially be presented on 20th June 2025 at the Nürburgring 24-hour race. Despite […]
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is returning this year with the next event confirmed for 15th November 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit. After a successful debut in April 2024, the A2RL attracted over 10,000 fans to the circuit and more than a million global streaming views. This year promises to build on that momentum […]
Yesterday afternoon, Molly, Nick, and Tony took our 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider thirty minutes down the road to be a part of the Newton Commercial Open Day. While they were there, they had a guided tour of the factory, spoke to lots of enthusiasts, and had a nice afternoon in the sun looking at […]