Ipswich Town Women Win In Front Of Record Crowd at Portman Road

Ipswich Town Women Win In Front Of Record Crowd at Portman Road

Ipswich Town Women had a successful return to Portman Road on Sunday, with a 3-1 win over Plymouth Argyle, with a record-breaking attendance of 10,807. Goals from Lucy O’Brien, Natasha Thomas and Sophie Peskett gave the ITFC Women a well-deserved three points. Just two minutes after kickoff, Thomas sent in a low cross that Plymouth […]

INEOS Automotive Opens Biomass Plant to Power Hambach Facility

INEOS Automotive has opened a state-of-the-art biomass heating plant at its Hambach production site. With an output of 9.2 megawatts, the €15 million facility will supply 78% of the site’s heating requirements. The plant is fuelled by up to 14,000 tonnes of locally and sustainably sourced woodchips each year, helping reduce the plant’s CO2 emissions […]

Winner – Behaviour Change Campaign Of The Year

We are incredibly proud that last night, Bridge Classic Cars was announced as the winner of the Behaviour Change Campaign of the Year at the first-ever East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025! It is incredible that we have been recognised for our work in driving positive behaviour change within the classic car community through […]

Eddie Jordan, Former F1 Team Boss and Pundit, Dies at 76

Eddie Jordan, the former Formula 1 team owner and television pundit, has passed away at the age of 76. Eddie was known for his larger-than-life personality and influence in the motorsport world before he sadly died in the early hours of this morning after battling aggressive prostate cancer. In a statement, his family said: “It […]

Jenson Button To Race His 1962 Jaguar E-Type at Goodwood Revival

Former Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button is returning to the Goodwood Revival this year, where he’ll be racing his own 1962 Jaguar E-Type in the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) TT Celebration. Taking place from Friday 12th September to Sunday 14th September, the Revival is always one of the biggest motoring events of the year. […]

BYD Unveils Super e-Platform with Record-Breaking EV Charging Speeds

BYD has introduced its Super e-Platform which looks to have a big impact on the charging potential of electric vehicles (EVs). The platform, featuring a 1,000V vehicle architecture, enables charging speeds comparable to refuelling a petrol car and can add two kilometres of range per second. Impressive Charging Speed The system is based around a […]

£100m Loss For Close Brothers Group

​Close Brothers Group has reported a pre-tax operating loss of £103 million for the first half of its financial year, leading to a 14% decline in its share price. This big drop is primarily due to a £165 million provision set aside in anticipation of a potential customer redress scheme, pending the outcome of the […]

7000 Ineos Grenadiers Recalled

​Ineos Automotive has issued a recall to thousands of its Grenadiers due to a defect in the exterior door handles. The release buttons on these handles can remain depressed after closing, potentially causing doors to open unexpectedly while driving. This issue stems from insufficient grease application during assembly. ​ In the United States, over 7,000 […]

Sustainability Award – AM Awards 2025

We are extremely proud to have been recognised one more time for our sustainability efforts. Bridge Classic Cars has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Sustainability Award at the AM Awards 2025. This recognition highlights our ongoing work and commitment to creating a more sustainable future for classic cars while preserving their incredible history. […]

John Entwistle’s 1971 Cadillac Heads To Auction

A rare 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Series Seventy-Five Limousine, first owned by John Entwistle, bassist of The Who, is heading to auction. The classic American luxury car is expected to sell for between £15,000 and £25,000 when it goes up for sale with H&H Classics at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, on Wednesday 9th […]

RA4 Vanguard

The RA4 Vanguard, built in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1950/51, made its debut at the 1951 Lady Wigram International meeting. At a time when front-engine layouts dominated Grand Prix racing, the RA4 was ahead of its time with a revolutionary mid-engine design – something only seen in the new 500cc Formula Three cars of the […]

Pothole Damage Costs Hit Record High

UK drivers are facing an increasing financial burden due to pothole damage, with new data revealing a steep rise in repair costs. According to the latest Pothole Impact Tracker (PIT) report from Kwik Fit, the total bill for pothole-related vehicle damage has increased to £1.7 billion over the past year. The average repair cost is […]

New Workshop Floor

Now that our former events space, The Atelier has turned into an extension of the workshop, the white floor that looked so good for events wasn’t quite right for its new role. Recently, a new floor has been laid that matches the blue of the main workshop. It took a bit of time and effort […]

Many Drivers Overlook Wiper Blade Maintenance

According to new research from eBay, 11% of drivers admit they have never checked the condition of their wiper blades, despite their important role in maintaining visibility and passing an MOT. Worryingly, the study seems to show a big lack of awareness, with one in five drivers (20%) unaware that faulty wiper blades could lead […]

1977 Ferrari 512 BB ‘Wide Body’ Heads to Auction

A rare 1977 Ferrari 512 BB ‘Wide Body’ with just 6,000 miles on the clock is going up for sale with H&H Classics at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, on April 9th, 2025. This one-owner example, estimated to sell for between £150,000-£170,000, is believed to be unique among the 101 UK-delivered right-hand-drive models. A Custom […]

New Morgan Supersport

Morgan Motor Company has introduced the Supersport today. This will now be its new flagship model, and is built on the all-new CXV aluminium platform, The Supersport delivers enhanced torsional rigidity, refined suspension, and improved steering for a more connected and engaging driving experience. A Modern Take On Traditional Design Staying true to Morgan’s philosophy […]

Type 00 On The Road

At Paris Fashion Week, the brand-new Jaguar Type 00 was seen out on the road for the very first time. Still in its concept form, it definitely got a lot of attention.

A Successful Evening With Elisa Artioli

On Saturday night, we hosted our “Evening With Elisa Artioli” in The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars. Elisa, the namesake of the Lotus Elise, was incredible and we loved having her here with us for a few days. She told our guests the story of how the Elise became such a huge part of […]

MGB Work

Jonn has been looking at the tracking and breathers of our 1978 MGB.

DRVN – Escort MK1 RS

Earlier on today, I was lucky enough to have a call with DRVN Automotive Group Design Director Wayne Burgess and Rob Borrett about the new Ford Escort MK1 RS from Boreham Motorworks. It was a great conversation between myself, Wayne, Rob, and our new Operations Director, Anthony. It will feature in the March issue of […]

Sir Elton John’s Former Aston Martin DB7 Heads to Auction

An Aston Martin once owned by the music legend himself, Sir Elton John, is heading to auction. The 1995 DB7 will be offered for sale by H&H Classics on Wednesday, April 9th, at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Cambridgeshire. Sir Elton was the car’s first owner, and the vehicle comes with its original warranty […]

New Emira Line-Up From Lotus

Lotus has refreshed its Emira range with the introduction of the new Emira Turbo SE and the Emira V6. These models replace the previous First Editions. If that wasn’t exciting enough, the Turbo SE is actually the fastest Emira to date. Emira Turbo SE The Emira Turbo SE’s name pays tribute to Lotus of the […]

New Autonomous Speed Record Set

At the 1000 Miglia Experience in Florida recently, the Politecnico di Milano team, in collaboration with Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and Maserati, set a new world speed record for an autonomous car. Their AI-driven Maserati MC20 Coupé reached 197.7 mph (318 km/h) at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (LLF). This seems a fitting […]

More Sustainable Cars On The Road

We recently supplied a local collector with synthetic fuel from P1 Fuels. As his collection is pretty vast (around 100 cars), that’s even more sustainable cars out on the road. Great work!

Best Private Members Bar 2025 – East Anglia

We have been awarded Best Private Members Bar 2025 – East Anglia in the Lux Life Restaurant and Bar Awards 2025. The whole Bridge Classic Cars team is very proud of our members club so to be recognised with this award is very exciting.

2 Pre-Delivery Inspections Complete

The pre-delivery inspections of our 1998 Mini Cooper and our 1979 Ferrari 400 have been completed by Jonn. After tightening the lower clamp bolt and inflating the tyres on our Mini, the wheels were torqued, synthetic fuel was added and a road test was carried. This will soon be with its lucky new owner. Our […]

UK Vehicle Production Falls 17.7% in January

The UK’s automotive sector saw a big decline in production at the start of 2025, with total output dropping by 17.7% to 78,012 units. According to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this includes a 14.3% decrease in car production to 71,104 units and a 41.5% drop in commercial […]

Alpine Celebrates 70 Years with Updated A110 Range

To mark its 70th anniversary in 2025, Alpine is updating its A110 lineup with two new models – the A110 R 70 and A110 GTS. The A110 R 70 is particularly special, as it will be a limited-edition model with just 770 units produced, and will be the final version of Alpine’s ‘R’ models. A110 […]

East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 – Finalists

We are incredibly proud that Bridge Classic Cars has been named as a finalist in the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 in TWO categories: Changing Perceptions Classic cars have long been considered non-environmentally friendly, but we are on a mission to change that perception. We strongly believe that classic cars can have a […]

Engine Test Stand

Ben has been making some improvements to our engine test stand. After stripping the stand down, he has fabricated legs which are adjustable from a bolt at the top. This means that raising an engine will now be much easier.