The last motorcycle ridden by the late Dave Myers, one-half of the Hairy Bikers, is going to be sold at auction for charity. The 2023 BSA Goldstar, which featured in The Hairy Bikers Go West (the last ever series of The Hairy Bikers) will be for sale with H&H Classics at the National Motorcycle Museum […]
With so much pressure and focus being put on the automotive industry to move toward a carbon-neutral future, electric vehicles (EVs) have been the solution of choice for the government and many car manufacturers. However, it now seems that some are reverting back to internal combustion engines due to low sales and lack of demand. […]
Bentley Motors has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 apprenticeship program, offering 26 new opportunities for candidates to join the company’s journey toward full electrification. This year’s intake will focus primarily on Manufacturing and Research & Development roles, based at Bentley’s state-of-the-art ‘Dream Factory’ in Crewe. Apprentices will receive structured training, hands-on experience, […]
Bridge Classic Cars was recently presented with an award for “Outstanding Contribution to Operation Santa Appeal” 2024. Operation Santa Appeal is a charity dedicated to supporting local Suffolk communities through fundraising and community-driven initiatives. It aims to bring joy and assistance to those in need, with events like its live radio auction raising essential funds […]
The UK’s used car market continued its upward trend in 2024, growing by 5.5% with 7,643,180 cars being sold. This comes from the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Positively, this is the eighth consecutive quarter of growth – a much-needed boost for our industry. Second-Hand Evs Proving Popular Used […]
Stellantis has named Alain Favey as the new CEO of Peugeot where he will report directly to Jean-Philippe Imparato, COO of Enlarged Europe. Favey brings extensive industry experience, having spent two decades with Groupe PSA, where he held senior positions such as Country MD for Citroën in Denmark, Belux, the UK, Italy, and France. In […]
Craig and I were guests on the Future Motoring Podcast recently. In our hour-long conversation with host Andrea, we talk about restoring classic cars, sustainability, synthetic fuels, our incredible 1905 Riley 9HP, and one of our most recent projects, Bridge Classic Cars Kids. You can listen to the podcast on any of the various platforms […]
Lunaz is a classic car restoration company that converts classics into EVs. As controversial as this may be to the hardcore classic car enthusiast, the Silverstone-based company has reported a 150% increase in export demand across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. This seems to show that there appears to be a growing global […]
For a small classic car restoration workshop based in rural Suffolk, we have had the privilege of restoring and working on some of the automotive world’s most special, most interesting, and extremely rare vehicles. The incredible skill of the workshop team has allowed us to take on so many projects that many might consider beyond […]
Yesterday, I got to spend part of my day with Molly and Nick as I joined them on a shoot for some of our new content. While Nick and Molly were busy gathering video content, I was responsible for getting some photos that highlight what goes on behind the scenes. Although not as good as […]
Our friends at Manor Park Classics (MPC) have bought Barons Classic Car Auctioneers. The purchase means that, alongside its fixed venue in Cheshire, MPC now has a venue in the South of the country too. This looks to be the beginning of a bigger growth strategy across the UK for Manor Park Classics. Continued Growth […]
Ben has been working on our 1973 Ferrari Dino, focusing on cleaning up the backs of the tail lights, masking them, and applying fresh paint. The inner fenders were covered in thick underseal paint, which had begun to chip and flake. He removed the loose paint and blended the affected areas into the fibreglass for […]
A rare and one of the most historically significant race cars – the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R “Streamliner” has sold for €51,155,000 (approx £42,560,000) at an exclusive single-car RM Sotheby’s auction held at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. With the sale, the car took the title of the second most expensive vehicle ever sold […]
This is an exclusive invite-only event for the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club members. Tickets must be presented at the door Saturday 5th April 2025 (full details will be on your invitation) Join us for an exclusive evening of whisky tasting with our partners from Coachbuilt Whisky. Coachbuilt Whisky was founded by whisky expert George Koutsakis and […]
Touring Superleggera is returning to Retromobile 2025, with its fully restored 1959 Maserati 3500 GT. This will be on display next to an untouched 1961 barn-find example to give visitors a visual demonstration of the amount of work that goes into this type of restoration – probably one of the best “before & after” images […]
A full service was carried out on the Bridge Classic Cars Mercedes Vito, including the replacement of air, fuel, and oil filters, along with fresh oil. A thorough inspection identified a few immediate issues: a section of welding was required on an outrigger, and the rear brake pads needed replacing. These pads were subsequently fitted, […]
The remaining panels from our 1951 Austin Devon have been in highbuild primer. The inside and front bulkhead has been done in satin black and it is now very close to getting its original green colour back on.
Morgan Motor Company has teased its new six-cylinder flagship model. The images that have been released today show a camouflaged prototype going through its advanced road testing. The official name of the new car is yet to be revealed but it is due to make its debut in spring. The car will be coachbuilt on […]
This is an exclusive invite-only event for the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club members. Tickets must be presented at the door Saturday 8th March 2025 (full details will be on your invitation) Join us at The Classic Lounge for a special evening with Elisa Artioli, the reason why the Lotus Elise got its name. Back […]
The Goodwood Revival has won the Motorsport UK Environmental Sustainability Award. The win is just one example of how Goodwood are committed to creating a sustainable future for motorsport. The Duke of Richmond accepted the award during Motorsport UK’s Night of Champions on Saturday 25th January 2025. Sustainability in Motorsport The award was created in […]
Broad Arrow Auctions has a very impressive lineup at its upcoming Amelia Auction this March. One of the most attention-grabbing lots is the 1954 Jaguar D-Type Works Competition Car, chassis XKD 403, better known by its Works plate, ‘OKV 2.’ Expected to sell for somewhere between $6.5 million and $8.5 million (approximately £5.2 million to […]
I can’t think of many people who would ever turn down $25 million (approx £20 million) but that’s exactly what Jerry Seinfeld did recently. He made the decision to say no to what many would consider a life-changing sum of money when his 1969 Porsche 917K went up for auction with Mecum Auctions on January […]
Jonn has started to fit new ignition parts to our 1969 Daimler 250 V8. He removed the spark plugs, cleaned and regap for contact breaker ignition type. He also fitted new spark plug extensions.
A couple of weeks ago, Craig was asked to go on GenX Radio to talk about how he came up with the idea for The Story of Rilee, his plans for what comes next, and lots of other exciting things. It was a great interview so if you haven’t heard it yet, it is well […]
Applications for the 2025 Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship Programme are now open and include qualifications across level 2 all the way up to level 6. For level 2 & 3 roles, the application window is open until 2nd March 2025 and the window for level 6 roles closes slightly earlier on the 2nd March. The Apprenticeship scheme […]
The tailgate glass of our 1979 Reliant Scimitar was carefully removed by the two Johns. Following this, the rubber boot seal was detached, and the edge was thoroughly cleaned to ensure a proper finish.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to sit down with Stephen Norman, the former Managing Director of Vauxhall (among several other very high-ranking positions) about his four-decade-long career in the automotive industry. The purpose of our conversation was for me to get Stephen’s thoughts on various points for an article I am writing for the next […]
The 2025 Goodwood Revival will be celebrating 75 years of the Volkswagen Type 2 Split Screen during the track opening parades. Taking place from Friday, 12th September to Sunday 14th September 2025, this year’s Revival will see a huge collection of Type 2s going around the track each morning. A Symbol of Freedom and AdventureOriginally […]
We’ve had another delivery of P1 Fuels ready to fuel the next batch of competition cars. Every car that leaves us running on synthetic fuel has an 80% reduction in emissions helping us continue to reach our sustainability goals.
Over the past few days our website has gone through some major updates. It may look pretty similar but the cogs and wheels that make it all work have had a service. We hope this makes the website run smoothly and hopefully much faster. It has, however, meant our workshop updates are a week behind […]