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 […]
More than 20 years ago, there was a car that was known as the Gibbs Aquada. This was a special car, though, as it could drive on the road like a normal car, but it could also drive on water like a boat! What Was The Gibbs Aquada? The Gibbs Aquada was built in the […]
Volvo Cars has signed a new supply agreement with Swedish steelmaker SSAB for high-quality, recycled, near-zero-emission steel. This is the first time a car manufacturer has committed to using this type of steel in large-scale production. Beginning this year, the steel will be used in Volvo’s upcoming fully electric EX60 SUV and other future models […]
Caterham is saying goodbye to the Ford Sigma engine with the release of the Caterham Seven 310 Encore. For over five decades, 1.6-litre Ford engines have powered Caterham cars, and now, the Caterham Seven 310 Encore is the swan song of the 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine, with just 25 units available across the UK, US, […]
Tony delivered our Ford Transit MK2 back to its owner.
Adam began the initial stage of gapping on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, working towards achieving a consistent 3mm gap throughout. At this point, some areas still require adjustment, and it has been noted that in certain sections, additional metal will need to be added to reach the desired tolerance.
Tony collected our Jaguar E-type series 3 from Coltec where it had been undergoing some engine work.
Jonn fitted the panel in the boot of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL to conceal the fuel tank. As the bolts wouldn’t start, he tapped out all the holes to ensure proper fitment and cut several bolts down to the correct length before securing the panel in place. He then refitted the nearside door window […]
Chris loaded our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI into the paint booth, carried out the masking process, and applied the primer coat.
The rust on our Golf GTI has been investigated, and work has begun to resolve the issues.
Jonn worked through the list of customer concerns on our 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8, beginning by tightening and adjusting the interior mirror. He then carried out a visual inspection of the engine from cold, where a small trace of coolant was observed around the inlet manifold and distributor mount. A pressure test of the cooling […]