It was a lovely surprise to see the guys at Unfinished Projects UK earlier today upload our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 as their new Cover Photo. So, a massive thank you from us at Bridge Classic Cars and to all your 64,000 Facebook Fans I hope you like our Jaguar!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work is now underway on re-assembling our 1966 MG Midget. It’s been a very good, productive day so far. Everything is looking so lovely as it’s nice and shiny. When re-building a car or components of a car it’s always best to loosely fit the parts. This way, if you find you need to adjust […]
Our reputation is spreading. Margaret Langley of Hopeman, Scotland asked us to source her a camper. We were lucky enough to be able to secure her a VW T25 that had just been painted. But guess what. We are going to paint it again. Margaret has specific ideas for her camper so watch this space […]
Work is now underway on reassembling our beautiful and very rare 1951 MG TD Competition. We have already had lots of interest in the progress of this restoration but we’d love to hear from you, if you would like to know more about this wonderful car or have information on her that you think we […]
New-look Buttermarket takes shape as Empire Cinema, Wagamama and Cosy Club prepare to open. The entrance to the Buttermarket Shopping Centre with all the glass removed. The entrance at Arras Square will have a completely new look by the time the new Empire Cinema and a range of family restaurants open during the autumn. Work […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s been over 15 years since our incredible 1958 MG Magnette has seen the sunshine and been out on the road. Here we are rolling it out for the very first time. Amazingly she rolled effortlessly! Now it’s time to head back to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop to start work on the recommissioning project.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our 1966 MG Midget has returned to our Ipswich workshops late this afternoon from the paint shop and she’s looking absolutely lovely. The wheels have now been removed and taken away for restoration and the new/old and re-chromed parts are all organised, ready to be fitted up. Its the end of the day now, we’ve […]
It’s a beautiful sunny day today here in Ipswich which is exactly what we wanted as today’s the day we collected our very rare 1951 MGTD from our paint shop in Ipswich and return her to our assembly workshop on Deben Road ready for the refit to begin.
Having been stored in a dry, air conditioned garage, completely untouched for over 15 years, Mr G of Capel St Mary has decided to get his father’s fully restored 1958 MG Magnette back on the road, hopefully in time for a few classic cars shows this year. So he called upon the expertise of us […]
We’ve just got back from the workshops in Needham Market where we had our first inspection of the new re-spray on the MG Midget. We are due to see it back in the Bridge Classic Cars workshops tomorrow afternoon ready for re-assembly. A few slight imperfections were found this afternoon on our visit so these […]
A trip up the A14 is due soon as we get our 1971 Jaguar E-Type 3 Roadster chrome work organised, ready for refurbishing. When organising the chrome (or all parts in general) it is important to document what you have to start with so it helps when it’s returned; A. to check you have it […]
This Wednesday we are due to see the return of our 1951 MGTD Competition from the paint shop. She has been completely stripped, perfected and undergone a full respray.
A few weeks ago our good friend’s Scott and Gabi went on an amazing adventure through Italy as part of a large group of classic Fiat 500’s. They documented their trip on Facebook and it looked incredible so we asked Scott to explain what went on: “The trip was for the top sales teams in […]
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 […]