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 […]
Amazon has placed its largest-ever order for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), buying over 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks. This is the biggest single order of electric trucks in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and forms part of Amazon’s aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Amazon Sustainability The eActros 600 trucks will be […]
Earlier today, Craig and I spoke to Andrea from the Future (Forever) Motoring Podcast. We had a great conversation about sustainable fuel, the Story of Rilee, and how Bridge Classic Cars got to where it is today. The full podcast will be out soon.
The events calendar for Goodwood 2025 has been released and it looks incredible! Hopefully, some of the Bridge Classic Cars team will be at a lot of these exciting events so, if you see us around, please come and say hello. 82nd Members’ Meeting (April 12-13, 2025) The motorsport season kicks off at Goodwood Motor […]
Tony transported our 1977 Triumph 2500TC to our secure storage facility. Upon arrival, the car was placed in a protective storage bubble to ensure it remained in the best possible condition and was connected to a charger to maintain the battery.
I have had my BridgevClassic Cars t-shirt for a few years now and the colour hasn’t altered at all. It still feels like a really quality T-shirt
Here’s a closer look at the pistons for our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. This design focuses on optimisation for strength as shown by the detailed internal structure.
What have children’s books got to do with restoring classic cars? You have brought to life a classic car older than most people’s grandparents, what relevance does Rilee have in the modern world and what do you want this story to do? From an idea in Craig’s head, to words on a page, to a […]
The Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, currently being held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Japan, has the Caterham all-electric concept car, Project V, on display. Project V is the result of a collaboration between Caterham and XING Mobility IMMERSIO™ CTP Battery System Project V uses XING Mobility’s IMMERSIO™ CTP (cell-to-pack) battery system. This technology […]
H&H Classics had a very successful 2024, selling over 1,100 classic and performance cars, motorcycles, and scooters at nine physical auctions. The company reported a sales total of more than £14 million and an overall sales success rate of 74%. Global Appeal and Celebrity Cars Buyers from nearly 40 countries participated in H&H auctions, with […]
Bristol Cars looks set to make a return to the roads in 2026, just in time to celebrate its 80th anniversary. The revival of the British car manufacturer is being led by Chairman and CEO Jason Wharton, who purchased the company’s assets in 2020 following its liquidation. Founded in 1945 as an offshoot of the […]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is expanding its manufacturing facility in Goodwood, with an investment of more than £300 million. This is to enable the brand to increase its capacity to build more complex and highly personalised luxury vehicles. Preparing for a Bespoke and Electric Future The investment, the largest since the plant’s opening in 2003, will […]
At Bridge Classic Cars, we want our love of classic cars to continue through future generations. That’s why we’ve launched a new project just for kids! We’re introducing a dedicated Kids’ YouTube Channel, where classic cars come to life in a way children will love. Imagine bedtime stories about classic cars, their journeys through restoration, […]
Hagerty UK has released its 2025 Bull Market List. This is a list of ten cars that look like they will be good buys this year. Some of the cars listed are predicted to rise in value while others have been selected for their value for money and overall ownership experience. The list is based […]
Steve has fitted a new kingpin to the assembly on our 1964 Mercedes 230SL. He also fitted new top and bottom joints, and new bushes too. He also made some welding repairs before noticing that the driver’s footwell carpet had been fitted over the top of the kickdown switch. The carpet was removed and holes […]
2024 was full of friends (both new and old), exciting projects, lots of content, and even more classic cars. Trying to summarise it in full was always going to be impossible, so here’s a 17-minute video of the very best moments from The Torque Show of 2024.
It’s no secret that we are big fans of Coachbuilt Whisky. We have several bottles behind the bar in The Classic Lounge and we are planning to work even closer with the Coachbuilt team over the coming weeks and months. During his recent visit to us, Max, from Coachbuilt Whisky, shared some incredible cocktail recipes […]
After some time off over Christmas, the team at Bridge Classic Cars is now back and ready to hit the ground running in 2025. One of our first jobs was to get together and look ahead to the next 12 months. We are planning on going BIG this year so there was a lot to […]
At the end of 2024, we said goodbye to one of our technicians, Paul, as he retired. The whole team here at Bridge Classic Cars would like to say a big thank you to Paul for all of his incredible work and we hope he has a very happy and enjoyable retirement. Thank you Paul!
There’s no doubt that the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is one of the biggest changes in the automotive industry’s history. The forecast for 2025 presents a mix of progress and hurdles, which I believe we need to address collectively if we are to make meaningful strides toward a sustainable future. EV Sales Are Strong, […]
In 2025, there will be a whole new group of cars hitting their 40th birthday and officially being recognised as a classic! Have a look at the short list we’ve put together and add any other cars turning 40 this year in the comments. What other cars were released in 1985 and will become a […]
Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that Mr. Osamu Suzuki, Senior Advisor of the Company has passed away on 25 December 2024. Name Osamu Suzuki Born on 30 January 1930 (age at death: 94) Birthplace Gero City, Gifu Prefecture Time and date of death 3:53 PM on Wednesday, 25 December 2024 […]
What a year 2024 has been! So many exciting projects complete but so many more to come in 2025.
Since its launch in 1975, the Volkswagen Polo has been a hugely popular choice in its class. With over 20 million units sold across six generations, the Polo will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025, confirming that it is one of the most successful compact cars ever. A New Compact Car In the 1970s, Volkswagen […]
Lydia Walmsley, a racing driver from Kesgrave, just down the road from the Bridge Classic Cars workshop here in Suffolk, was the first female to achieve a podium finish in the JCW Mini Challenge Championship. She’s now looking to take on a new challenge though – the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB. The Porsche Sprint Challenge […]
The UK government is consulting the motor industry on plans to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, reinstating the original deadline outlined in Labour’s election manifesto. This follows a previous extension to 2035 under the Conservative government. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced the consultation aims to “restore clarity” on […]
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 […]