Things are starting to pick up pace on the 1976 Maserati Merak restoration. We’ve had a few quiet weeks on her as the workshops have been busy with other jobs but now the wheels and suspension are on, the car is starting to take shape. As you can see, John has been working on fitting […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ipswich Wheels celebrates all wheeled motion vehicles; whether it be powered, pedalled or pushed. The sun was out all weekend as we enjoyed all the latest in car design, classic cars, buses, vintage vehicles, cycles, trucks, stock cars, emergency services and radio cars! And new to Ipswich Wheels was the ‘Stunt Arena’ where the excitement […]
Our 1966 Jaguar E-Type featured on Unfinished Projects UK, reaching (at the time) over 63,700 subscribers.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve just arrived back to the workshop having collected a 1968 MGBGT that requires a bit of attention. Our first assignment is to replace the sills before we discuss phase 2 of the work to be carried out. Here we are arriving back at the Bridge Classic Cars workshops on Deben Road in Ipswich.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” […]
It’s been a while since we last saw this but this afternoon we finally fitted the wheels back onto the Merak so she can finally come off the dollies.
It’s been a while but as the suns out and she’s off the ramp we decided to work on fitting the chrome work, vents, suspension and braking system outside in the sunshine.
We are often asked whether we only do full concours restorations and the answer is…absolutely not. In a nutshell, we can do anything you wish on your classic and vintage vehicle! This is certainly something we have the skills and knowledge to be able to do but not everyone who owns a classic car wants […]
Updated designs showing the proposed new look for Ipswich Cornhill have today been published – and now it is your turn to say what you think of them. The designs show the major part of the Cornhill will be raised to give a flat area between the front of Debenhams and the entrance to the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sun was shining for us today as we spent a lovely day at Tattersalls in Newmarket for Barons Connoisseurs Classic Car Collection.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5118,5120,5121,5122,5123,5125,5126,5128,5129,5130,5131,5132,5133,5134,5135,5136,5137,5138,5139,5140,5141,5142,5143,5144,5145,5146,5148,5149,5150,5151,5152,5153,5154,5155,5156,5158″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For Imtiaz Shaikh, it all began with a poster of a Jaguar E-type on his bedroom wall. Not every teenager goes on to own a real one, of course, yet Sheikh was able to do just that. He bought a 1967 4.2, and soon moved on from there. “My hobby quickly transformed into an obsession,” […]
Full or Part Time ‘All Rounder’ required to join the Bridge Classic Cars family and grow our team of exceptional classic and vintage car restorers. If you have the experience we have facilities… Mechanic Welder Auto Electrics Engines Braking Systems Restorer Would possibly suit a retired mechanic who enjoys old cars but we would also […]
Jaguar E-types are to relay around the coast of Great Britain to raise cash for charity. The organisers hope that, besides sponsorship money, the unique feat will also raise awareness of prostate cancer, which is currently diagnosed in 130 men a day un the UK – 47,000 a year. The charity event for Prostate Cancer […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today, we were being reunited with a old friend of Bridge Classic Cars, our 1957 MGA that we restored last year. Mr and Mrs Fry have reluctantly decided to sell her and thankfully for us we were notified prior to it being advertised to see whether we would be interested in taking back the keys…we […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prior to Bridge Classic Cars collecting the keys to our lovely 1957 MGA, the previous owner had lovingly documented the work that had be carried out. It is so good to see the history of these vehicles and even better to see the hair styles and clothing!! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”4890,4891,4892,4893,4894,4895,4896,4897,4898,4899,4900,4901,4902,4903,4904,4905,4908,4909,4910,4911,4912,4913,4914,4915,4916,4917,4918,4919,4920,4921,4922,4923,4924,4925,4926,4927,4928,4929,4930,4931,4932,4933,4934,4935,4936,4937,4938,4939,4940,4941,4942,4943,4944,4945,4946,4947,4948,4949,4950,4951,4952,4953,4954,4955,4956,4957,4958,4959,4960,4961,4962,4963,4964,4965,4966,4967,4968,4969,4970,4971,4972,4973,4974,4975,4976,4977,4978,4979,4980,4981″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
This is turning out to be one of our toughest challenges to date. One of our first tasks after collecting the vehicle was to send the wheels away to have them professionally refurbished. The wheels on the Maserati Merak were cast light alloy Campagnolo 7½J x 15″, fitted with Michelin XWX tyres measuring 185/70 at the front […]
With the final touches complete our 1966 MG Midget is now ready for paint. We are hoping to get her in this afternoon but failing that it will be first thing in the morning so it should be ready for re-assembly in a couple of days time. All of the parts, including the new and […]
Ipswich based, Simon Morris, Commercial Vehicle Paintshop and Repairs have achieved more than their 15 minutes of fame, after successfully winning a contract to respray a 1970’s static caravan which was one of the main stars in the Channel 4 TV television programme ‘Geroge Clarkes Amazing Spaces’. Simon Morris were frequently spotted during the 6 […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Global Rhythm – 9th July 2016 from 1pm to 7pm at Christchurch Park. Now in its 6th year, Ipswich’s annual free festival of world music is a colourful and exciting celebration of worldwide culture, showcasing the best world and roots music and dance in the perfect setting of Christchurch Park. This year the Peppery Stage […]
We all have different likes and dislikes, ideas of what is acceptable and what isn’t and there’s nothing wrong with that at all. When our lovely little 1951 MGTD arrived from Canada we were expecting to carry out a bit of paint work but once we had time to inspect and assess her we felt […]
We booked a Vauxhall Insignia and look what we got from Ted and his team at Aberdeen airport. Booking back in is equally as painless. Met with Tomasz with his eagle eye, looks for anything that wasn’t there when we went out. He always gives us a warm welcome. Find out more about Europcar online here
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are now well underway with the paint preparation. The bodywork needs to be stripped bare of all existing paintwork, any imperfections can then be worked on and straighten to ensure a perfect paint-job. It is crucial to get the preparation absolutely right, this prevents any further work further along the journey.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5064,5065,5066,5067,5068,5069,5058″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Here’s a collection of original Maserati Merak parts ready to go off to paint. Where possible, it is always best to use original parts providing they are in full working order.
For the eagle eyed readers amongst us you may have noticed that our usually ‘completed project’ photo shoot was a little incomplete on this occasion. If you look closely you’ll see the front headlight scoops are not fitted at the time of the photo shoot and that was a little disappointing for us but unfortunately when […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It doesn’t take long to strip a car of it’s components. If you are new to restorations do ensure you document where certain parts you have removed originally came from. It seems like a simple thing to remember but when you have a million and one things going through your mind, you might find, when […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work is underway today to fit the front suspension to the Maserati Merak. As we are used to so very often, a full classic car restoration is never as straight forward as the guys on the TV show you. We are currently working from a very old but original Maserati Merak manual, the biggest problem […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not all of our projects end with a midnight completion followed by a 4am photo shoot scheduled but our 1966 Jaguar E-Type has not been a normal project. As always, Jason from Sugar and Spice Photography in Felixstowe has done an absolutely incredible shoot for us. Normally we like to take our restorations to a beautiful […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just over £1.8 million was invested in 200 cars on Saturday 18th June and with an unusually high number of outstanding provisional bids, the final sales total is expected to increase to around £2 million. Notable results, premium inclusive are: the 1965 Mercedes 230SL Pagoda at £73,500, 1987 Porsche 930 Turbo £57,750 and the 1994 […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After a very long day and a fantastic team effort from the guys in the workshop our 1966 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Series 1 is finally complete. A few slight alterations that need to be made but as it’s now 11pm and we’ve all been in since 6am this morning I think these alterations can wait […]
It’s a race to the finish line now as we are working late into the final evening before the auction which takes place in Kings Lynn tomorrow. The number plate has now been fitted to the front and the great news is…it went on the first time of trying. Anyone who has fitted a self […]