Toyota has continued its progress towards its zero carbon mobility goals with the unveiling of a prototype hydrogen fuel cell powered Hilux. This prototype is the latest addition to a range of vehicles helping the brand move towards sustainable travel as well as suiting different needs and operating conditions. With a range of powertrain options […]
The East Coast Truckers 36th Convoy is set to take place on Sunday 27th August. This is an incredible event that sees over 80 trucks take children with disabilities from Norwich to Pleasurewood Hills, before returning via the seafront at Great Yarmouth. This is a big day for all involved and it is all for […]
Throughout automotive history, there are certain vehicles that stand out as true icons. The 1962 Ferrari 330 LM / 250 GTO by Scaglietti, chassis number 3765, is undoubtedly one such masterpiece. On November 13th 2023, this one and only factory-owned Ferrari 250 GTO Series 1 race car is going to auction with RM Sotheby’s in […]
On 1st September, car enthusiasts will get a rare opportunity to become the new owner of a very interesting car, as Auctioneum auctions a unique 1988 Hustler 1.3L wooden six-wheeled car. The car in question was designed by the renowned William Towns, perhaps better known for being the man behind the design of the now […]
To celebrate its 110th anniversary, Aston Martin has revealed the Valour – a stunning V12-powered, ultra-exclusive, special edition sports car that has been built for maximum driver experience and timeless classic appeal. The Valour is directly aimed at the purists who want to enjoy a truly involved driving experience. There is no doubt that Aston […]
In what could easily be confused as a prank, Suzuki made something of a major announcement regarding the future of daily transportation. Suzuki has signed a basic agreement with SkyDrive that brings the two companies together in a collaboration to manufacture flying cars. To make this happen, SkyDrive will establish a 100% owned subsidiary to […]
In 2022, more than 77,000 speeding offences were recorded in Kent alone. If that wasn’t worrying enough, over 500 drivers were actually recorded travelling at speeds in excess of 100mph, eight were caught going over 150mph, and one driver was found to be driving at 164mph on the M25. These eye-opening numbers show a 23% […]
When delivering classic cars, it’s always important to take extra care. Even small dings can cause much more damage than you might expect. When a vintage Corvette was being delivered to its owner in America recently, much more care should have been taken to avoid the disaster that took place. As the classic car rolls […]
After months of research and development, the team here at Bridge Classic Cars are extremely excited to reveal the first stage prototype of our submarine car. Loosely based on an Amphicar 770, our Sub-A-Roo is now moving into the testing phase. Once the roof is in place on this game-changing vehicle, the Sub-A-Roo will be […]
Princess Anne visited our neck of the woods recently, spending some time in Southwold where she went to the Adnams brewery. She visited the Suffolk coast as part of the 150th anniversary of Adnams. A day before her trip to Southwold, the Princess Royal was in Ipswich where she commissioned the Horace & Hannah, a […]
Some of the team here at Bridge Classic Cars recently had the opportunity to hear the story of Rogue Trader, Nick Leeson from the man himself. For those who don’t know, Nick Leeson is a former trader who ended up in prison after he single-handedly bankrupted Barings Bank in 1995. Although he was ultimately convicted […]
On 29th March 1927, on Daytona Beach in Florida, Major Henry Segrave drove a Sunbeam, known as ‘The Slug’, over 200mph. This was the first time that any car had ever reached this speed and set a new land speed record. Now, 96 years later, on 29th March 2023, The National Motor Museum is launching […]
The BBC has announced that filming of series 34 of Top Gear has been halted following Freddie Flintoff’s crash back in December. The accident happened while Freddie was driving a Morgan Super 3 which is an open-top 3-wheeled sports car. Although this doesn’t mean Top Gear is no more, it certainly indicates that a likely […]
Rolls Royce has been given funding from the UK Space Agency to continue its research into how nuclear power could be used to support a future human base on the moon. Going into space obviously requires a dependable power source to keep the multitude of systems operating during missions. Things like life support and communications […]
Despite the automotive industry drastically shifting towards electric vehicles and other green alternatives, General Motors have made an announcement that proves the V8 has not yet had its day, and there is still a place for it in the future of the automotive industry. The Announcement General Motors recently announced that a little under $1 […]
Laura Kennedy founded London’s first all female garage, Spanners With Manners, in her endeavour to make the industry more inclusive.