Our technician Pete has been completing the final jobs on the recommission of the 1967 Mercedes 250SL ‘Pagoda’ at our Suffolk HQ. This time, Pete has installed the new handbrake cables along with, new discs, the calipers and new captive backing plates. Once everything was in place and tightened to spec, Pete performed final road […]
Pete has been working his way through the 1993 Jaguar XJS that is currently on the ramps here our restoration workshops at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ. This time, it involves a bit of back and forth to get this round of jobs done on the car. First up, Pete removed the seats from […]
AC Cars has announced a new 2.0-litre performance-focused engine option that will debut in 2026. This addition will complement the existing naturally aspirated and supercharged V8 models in the GT Roadster and GT Coupe lineup. Lightweight and Powerful Design The new engine, designed in collaboration with a leading global powertrain developer, will be tailored to […]
Broad Arrow Auctions will be offering a 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider with Scaglietti coachwork, chassis number 1451 GT for sale during its third annual Amelia Auction on March 7th & 8th 2025. This auction will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island in Florida, and the vehicle is estimated to sell for […]
Honda and Nissan, two of Japan’s largest car manufacturers, have announced plans to merge, potentially forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales. Mitsubishi Motors, a smaller partner in Nissan’s alliance, is also involved in the discussions. The move comes as car makers face the urgent need to adapt to the industry’s rapid transition to electric […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Winning a classic car for just a few pounds is always an exciting prospect. However, imagine winning your dream classic without having to pay a penny. The winner of today’s competition will receive £50 of site credit added to their account. This […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 The August bank holiday three-day racing festival starts with the annual Friday evening fireworks display. Saturday and Sunday bring a nostalgic summer atmosphere with live music, family entertainment and world-class racing. The prize for day 22 is 2 Richmond passes for one […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Driver is a digital publication from Bridge Classic Cars that will have 3 issues per year. It’s a celebration of the stories, people, and machines that make the automotive industry so exciting. As long as you have even the slightest interest in cars, Driver will […]
It’s that time again! This week’s Torque Show is absolutely jam-packed. Molly sits down with Rob to talk about a very exciting new release from the Bridge Classic Cars team – Driver. A gorgeous online publication designed, written and produced specifically with the classic and modern car enthusiast in mind. The first issue is out […]
As millions prepare for Christmas road trips across the UK, a recent survey of over 3,000 Volkswagen owners has revealed the nation’s favourite motorways. Topping the list is the M6 in Cumbria, loved for its stunning Lake District scenery and the convenience of Tebay services. Close behind are the M4 and M40, with the M40 […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Limited100 is based in Nottingham and specialises in limited edition, handcrafted automotive wall art. The name explains the concept very well, each print is limited to just 100 examples and each individual order is numbered with where it fits in the run of […]
This week’s episode of Torque Show was extremely fun to film. We were joined by Max from Coachbuilt Whisky and Mike O’Conner from Ress. We also had one of our technicians, Jonn join us so it will certainly be a jam-packed episode. We are very excited for you to see it tomorrow.
Auto Trader has released information relating to automotive trends that have emerged throughout 2024. As Auto Trader averages over 82 million visits and 203 million advert views per month, the team had a huge amount of data at their disposal to spot patterns in consumer behaviour. SUVs Overtake Hatchbacks SUVs were the most popular body […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 The Blueprint – Without this millennia old concept, we wouldn’t have a clue what to do on our pride and joy. The artistry and craft of creating a blueprint is something that we here at Bridge Classic Cars celebrate and champion. So much so, […]
Eddie Stobart, the man behind one of Britain’s most recognisable and well-known haulage firms, has passed away at the age of 95. Eddie first started the business in the 1950s, beginning with agricultural work in Cumbria. Over the years, what started as a small operation grew into a logistics giant under the leadership of his […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 In the New Forest in Hampshire, you’ll find one of the most interesting places for petrolheads – the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. Although, even if you aren’t a typical “car person”, the museum is still an incredible place to visit. Established […]
I feel very proud to say that I have become an Associate Member of the Guild of Motoring Writers! The Guild is the UK’s largest organisation for automotive media professionals, and being part of it feels like a huge step forward on my professional journey. For those who don’t know, the Guild is an incredible […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Winning a classic car for just a few pounds is always an exciting prospect. However, imagine winning your dream classic without having to pay a penny. The winner of today’s competition will receive 5 free tickets into one of our current competitions. […]
On Friday 20th December 2024, the very first issue of Driver, a brand new publication from Bridge Classic Cars will be released! What Is Driver? Driver is a digital publication that will have 3 issues per year. It’s a celebration of the stories, people, and machines that make the automotive industry so exciting. As long […]
In a recent study by Warrantywise, conducted in collaboration with OnePoll, it was found that nearly half (46%) of UK drivers cannot identify most of their vehicle’s dashboard warning lights. This could mean that around 23 million drivers don’t know what their car is telling them resulting in poor vehicle maintenance and safety. Don’t Ignore […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Just down the road from the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, Seckford Hall Hotel & Spa is a stunning location to stay and relax. The lucky winner will no doubt have an incredible time. The most up-to-date list of prizes in our advent […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 It can get cold in the workshop or at your local classic car meet up. Why not be like the Bridge Classic Cars team and get yourself one of our workshop sweatshirts? Timeless and stylish, our black sweatshirts with screen-printed insignia show the world […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Limited100 is based in Nottingham and specialises in limited edition, handcrafted automotive wall art. The name explains the concept very well, each print is limited to just 100 examples and each individual order is numbered with where it fits in the run of […]
Our technician Steve has been working away on the gorgeous 1967 Mercedes 250SL ‘Pagoda’ that we currently have in our workshop. The car had reportedly developed a knocking or clunking sound which was isolated to the selector rod hitting the gearbox mount due to excessive play in the mount itself. Steve swapped out the old […]
This week’s episode of the Torque Show comes to you from our usual spot, The Classic Lounge. Molly is first off joined by Craig and Gordon to talk about how we source cars not only for our classic car competitions but also restoration projects for customers, friends and ourselves but also some of the things […]
Our technician Jon has been working his magic on the 1969 Daimler 250V8 which is currently being checked over and repaired in our restoration workshops at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ in Suffolk. When the car arrived, it was taken out on test and found that under load it would lose 2 cylinders. So, Jon […]
Removing the paint, exposing the corrosion and starting to rectify the issues we face on our 1977 Triumph 2500TC. As a part of the projects, the customer would like to upgrade his dashboard to the newer MkII version. We have been able to source the correct dashboard but modifications will be required as the car […]
We’re lucky to have some incredibly talented and skillful friends, such as our friend Mike. Not only is he a sensational driver (who we did a Talking Classics with about his love for 1990s Formula 1 cars, which you can see here) but he also creates beautiful pieces of art and jewelry connected to the […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 The stunning heritage building of Buxton Crescent Health Spa Hotel is the perfect backdrop for a relaxed, afternoon tea. With freshly made finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and clotted cream, and a selection of sweet treats, this is a great prize […]
See all the current winners of the Bridge Classic Cars Advent Calendar 2024 Finished in Bridge Black with our signature white insignia, ‘The Original’ sits at the core of our classic cars. All of our ‘Original’ T-Shirts are made to the highest quality and finish we achieve with our restorations, and you can show everyone […]