It’s always a strange feeling getting to photograph cars everyday. For many of our restoration projects, I’m there at the beginning – shadows of their former selves which arrive for our restoration team to bring them back to a former glory, and then I find myself at the end – gleaming, beautifully finished and individual […]
Our latest classic Jensen restoration is finished, so our workshop manager Big John took the rare, unique, classic GT car out for its first proper drive. ”The straight-six sounded absolutely magnificent and it drove like a dream” – Feedback doesn’t get much better than that. Over the past 10 years we have become known for […]
The Alvis Car Company is just a few days away from showing off its Lancefield Continuation, 88 years after the original. First seen at the 1938 London Motor Show, the original car was built for a Japanese customer. The recent continuation has been built by hand and will be delivered to another Japanese collector, almost […]
The 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, which is currently in the fabrication shop under the watchful eye and steady hands of our technician Pete, has been moving forward at a good rate to get this iconic convertible back to its former glory. In this part of the cars restoration journey, Pete has been working through […]
Our paint and body team have finished up their work with the gorgeous 1960 Jensen 541R which is in at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ for a full and complete build. This classic GT car has been under the care of our head painted Chris, who has worked his magic on the fibreglass body. […]
Our technician Jon has been working on our beautiful little 1978 MG Midget over the past few weeks. The latest job is to get the new heater fan switch mounted in the cabin of the classic sports car which is in the workshop here at Suffolk HQ. In Jon’s own words ”Mark and drill switch […]
Frontline Cars has revealed its new MGA Factory Edition. While it may look like an original MGA, it has been brought into the modern era. That means you can enjoy the look, the feel, and all the good bits of a classic car but with the reliability that comes with modern technology and engineering. The […]
Caterham has confirmed a new engine supplier for its 2026 Academy Championship. From next year, Caterham Academy cars will be powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged HR13 engine developed by Horse Technologies. The HR13 four-cylinder engine will replace the long-serving Ford Sigma unit, which has been part of the Academy series since 2008. With bespoke tuning, […]
As we have been talking about Coachbuilt Whiskey quite a bit lately, it was great to see co-founder, and former Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button, share one of our social media posts to his 1.7 million followers on Instagram. We are very pleased that not only has Jenson seen our content but liked it […]
The whole team here at Bridge Classic Cars are excited to take the first steps into our latest ‘special’ – the entirely coachbuilt ‘XK120B’. Our master fabricator, Clinton, has been working his magic on beginning the cars skeletal birdcage which will serve as a buck for the handmade aluminium panels that will make up the […]
Our 1960 Jensen 541R has got a new look thanks to the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. Chris, our head painter, has worked his magic on this 1960’s GT car to make its fibreglass body panels look like they’re made of glass straight out the gun with a painting technique he has perfected over the […]
The paint shop here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ are always busy. They’re responsible for the most notable transformations which our restoration projects go through, like our 1973 MGB Roadster which has been skillfully painted in a very rare two-tone scheme by Adam.
As the first run of the all-new Morgan Supersport has begun, the end of the Plus Six era is now here! After six years of production, the Plus Six has moved aside for the Supersport to take its place as the flagship model for the brand. To mark the occasion, Morgan team members all got […]
It’s been a busy start to the week here at our restoration workshops with a whole host of new cars arriving for our technicians to get to work on, spanning all the way from 1935 to 1997! First up, this beautiful 1935 Wolseley Super Hornet Special: 1978 MGB GT: 1997 Mercedes 280SL:
On Saturday night, we hosted an Evening With Coachbuilt Whisky. This event was exclusively for our members and our specially invited guests. We welcomed around 60 people into The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars, where they were met with a selection of Coachbuilt Whisky to try, including some incredible cocktails made by Max from […]
The Bridge Classic Cars workshop welcomed a new arrival over the weekend for the team to do a couple of small jobs on for its owner – this beautiful 1977 Leyland Mini.
The UK government has officially relaxed its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. One of the key points from this update is that hybrid cars will not be banned until 2035, as long as they can cover a “significant distance” using electric power alone. A Smoother Transition The government says […]
Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo has revealed what they are calling ‘Mjølner’, a 6.6-litre quad-turbo V12 hybrid powertrain. Capable of producing up to 1,850bhp, it’s the most powerful V12 engine ever fitted to a road-legal car. Mjølner will be part of Zenvo’s upcoming Aurora hypercar, currently deep in development. While the V12 alone delivers 1,250bhp, an […]
Clinton, our master fabricator, has been busy remaking the front valance for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. The original was very badly damaged and corroded so Clinton used his expert skill to completely recreate this important piece of the car using the original piece as a template. Each piece is made specifically and […]
McLaren Automotive is set to merge with British electric vehicle start-up Forseven – one of the biggest changes in the company’s 62-year history. The merger aims to expand McLaren’s model range beyond its traditional mid-engined supercars, potentially helping them produce SUVs and other vehicle types. The merger is facilitated by CYVN Holdings, an Abu […]
Last year, I wrote an article talking about the collapse of Cazoo. Now, though, it is making a comeback after being taken over by MOTORS. Earlier this week, on 2nd April 2025, Cazoo relaunched as a dedicated used car search platform. With a fresh website and over 200,000 listings from more than 5,000 UK dealers, […]
H&H Classics is hosting its ‘Take Off Sale’ at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, on Wednesday 9th April 2025. The auction will feature 145 lots covering classic, collectible, and performance cars, with a combined estimated value of more than £4.8 million! The most valuable vehicle is a 1924 Rolls-Royce Springfield 40/50hp Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster, […]
Aston Martin has officially been granted a Royal Warrant by His Majesty King Charles III. This means that, for the first time in the brand’s 112-year history, it will carry the royal arms of the reigning British sovereign. The news follows formal approval in May 2024 and comes after the College of Arms issued the […]
When Allen Swift passed away in 2005 at the age of 102, he left behind a very special car-related story. Back in 1928, while living in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, Allen received a graduation gift that would end up being a big part of his life – a brand-new 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I. His father gave […]
As it is the 1st of April today, we thought we would share our favourite (what we assume to be) April Fools Day prank automotive news stories: Start Rescue Launches Touch-Free Winching with SPOOF Technology Start Rescue has revealed some new (and potentially game changing) recovery tech in the form of a wireless system that […]
Last week, we said goodbye to a longstanding member of the Bridge Classic Cars team as Mike Lloyd officially retired from his role as our accountant. Mike has been a huge part of the business for the last 5 years, and he will certainly be missed. Mike has worked with Gordon for most of his […]
Aston Martin has released images of its upcoming supercar, the Valhalla, as it nears the final stages of development. Seen both on-road in the UK and on-track in Spain, this limited-run hybrid looks like it’s going to be a very special car. With just 999 units planned for production starting in Q2 2025, the Valhalla […]
Used cars are selling fast in 2025, with March seeing average sale times drop to just 25 days, making it the quickest month on record, according to the latest figures from Auto Trader. This continues a strong start to the year, following January’s 31-day and February’s 28-day averages. The trend reflects high consumer demand, backed […]
Aston Martin has revealed its brand new Vanquish Volante – its most powerful and fastest convertible to date. This stunning car is part of the celebration of 60 years since the first Volante – the rare 1965 Short Chassis. With a 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 under the bonnet and a top speed of 214mph, this is, […]
The Toyota Hilux has long been known as a dependable workhorse, tackling everything from rough trails to urban commutes without breaking a sweat. Now, it’s stepping into the electrified era with the introduction of the Hilux Hybrid 48V – a mild hybrid system that enhances performance without compromising the truck’s famed toughness. Available in the […]