The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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18 VUENJ.COM A DECADE IN MOTION The Bridge X celebrates 10 years of automotive excellence, craftsmanship, and collecting in the Hamptons. Against the storied grounds of the former Bridgehampton Race Circuit, !e Bridge X returned this September to celebrate a decade of automotive excellence, bringing together an extraordinary collection of rare automobiles, celebrated marques, and tastemakers for a showcase of design, innovation, and the art of collecting. Presented by Mercedes-Benz USA, the invitation- only gathering has established its place as one of the world's most coveted automotive events. Now in its tenth year, !e Bridge continues to o"er a distinctive perspective on automotive culture, presenting exceptional vehicles from private collections without competition or awards. Here, the focus is on the stories, cra#smanship, and design that make each automobile extraordinary. !is year's milestone edition held special signi$cance for Mercedes-Benz, which is celebrating 140 years of innovation. At the heart of the gathering, Lines of Motion, a large-scale installation, traced the marque's evolution through color, form, and movement, from Carl Benz's landmark 1886 automobile patent to today's performance-driven engineering. Historic Mercedes-Benz 300 SLs appeared alongside the contemporary Mercedes-AMG ONE, creating a striking dialogue between heritage and modernity. !roughout the grounds, !e Bridge's signature approach to curation transformed the fairways into a study in automotive design. White Porsche 911 RS models spanning generations, an ombré of green Porsches, and Ferraris presented in varying shades of green o"ered compelling visual moments. Sixteen Ferrari Testarossas commanded attention across the driving range, while a starting grid on Paddock Four brought together race cars dating from the 1950s to the present.