Coming Out Of Storage
May 2, 2024
Our award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S has been taken out of storage and come into the workshop for a check-up, in preparation for it to go
1960 Jensen 541S
Getting Ready For Summer
May 11, 2023
Now that warmer (and hopefully drier) weather is coming, it is the time of year when the thought of getting your classic car back out
Going Into Storage
January 26, 2023
Our award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S is safe and secure at our storage facility, The Hangar. It is being kept in a Carcoon which will keep
Looking As Good As New
January 16, 2023
When the award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at the end of last year, everyone was very excited to see
Door Alterations
January 3, 2023
We love Jensens here at Bridge Classic Cars. We think they are very special cars and we have spent lots of time working on various
Swapping Lights
December 19, 2022
After having an award-winning summer at a number of classic car shows, our 1960 Jensen 541S has returned to us. Before being put into storage,
Welcome Back To A Special Jensen
December 14, 2022
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars has spent a lot of time around Jensens. Considering how rare 541’s are, we have had several in the
1960 Jensen 541S – The Prototype
September 29, 2022
A little while ago, we shared some images of some of the previous classic Jensens we had restored that went on to be featured in
Winner – 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony’ Wins at Classic at Glemham 2022
September 9, 2022
The 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony’ which was restored by the Bridge Classic Cars in-house team has won Best Restored Car at Classic at Glemham 2022.
Success – The 1960 Jensen 541S Wins Best Car
August 22, 2022
The 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony Red’, which was restored by the Bridge Classic Cars team, has won Best Car 1956 to 1980 at the 2022
Ready for Take-Off – Pre-Delivery Inspection on the 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony Red’
October 26, 2021
It’s nearly time for Peony Red, the 1960 Jensen 541S to go off to her new home away from us here at Bridge Classic Cars.
Background Sounds – New Speakers and Speakerbox on the 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony Red’
October 22, 2021
Peony Red, the 1960 Jensen 541S, is reaching the end of its restoration and its pre-delivery inspection. So it’s time to get the last few
Jensen Tool Tray!
August 26, 2021
This tool tray is from the Peony Red 1960 Jensen 541S. It hasn’t got any tools that were in it, so the customer is going
Ingenius idea!
August 10, 2021
Dave has been working on the 1960 peony red Jensen 541S. He’s adjusted the cover for the gearbox so it can come apart for an
Cold blowing hot on the Jensen 541S!
August 5, 2021
John has been giving the heater valve some attention on the peony red 1960 Jensen 541S. When it was being tested, the heater was blowing
Peony Red Jensen’s New Parts
November 12, 2020
Our specialist technicians have been working hard on the 1960 Jensen 541S restoration. The latest refurbishments include smoothing and correcting the doors by filling any
Coming Out Of Storage
May 2, 2024
Our award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S has been taken out of storage and come into the workshop for a check-up, in preparation for it to go home to its owner for show season.
Here is what Steve has been doing:
Spot light wasn’t working traced fault to dirty contacts in switch. Pulled switch apart and cleaned contacts and reassembled, now works fine.
Condensation in headlamps, found that the rear seals were not sealing correctly and allowing in moisture. Cleaned out units and fitted some better fitting seals.
Removed indicator switch and black plastic end and fitted new ivory coloured one to match original.
Noticed a rattle in the boot while on test drive and traced it to the fuel pump access cover in the boot floor. Removed cover put felt patches on the contact points to cure.
Getting Ready For Summer
May 11, 2023
Now that warmer (and hopefully drier) weather is coming, it is the time of year when the thought of getting your classic car back out on the road starts popping up.
We have been storing the award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S over winter, but the time has come for it to come out of The Hangar, and be prepared for its owner to collect it and enjoy it over the summer months.
Before it’s ready to leave us though, we are waiting on a new fuel gauge to arrive which will replace the current faulty one. Once this arrives and is installed, the car will be summer-ready and will soon leave us to be admired in the sun!
Going Into Storage
January 26, 2023
Our award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S is safe and secure at our storage facility, The Hangar.
It is being kept in a Carcoon which will keep the car in a protective environment and will keep the air conditions around the vehicle as good as they can possibly be. Inside the Carcoon, the air is continuously circulated and the quality of air is kept extremely high to ensure our 541S stays in show-winning condition.
After undergoing some work while back with us, the time has come for this beautiful classic car to sit safely and securely until its owner is ready to take it out again.
As you can see from the photos below, even in a Carcoon, our 1960 Jensen 541S looks as good as ever!
Looking As Good As New
January 16, 2023
When the award-winning 1960 Jensen 541S returned to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop at the end of last year, everyone was very excited to see it again.
Since it has been back with us, its fog and spot lights have been swapped over and an issue with the driver’s side door alignment has been resolved too.
The next task that the workshop team have been looking at is a small area of damage to the paintwork above the driver’s side front wheel. Classic car technician Chris repaired the damage before priming the area.
Chris then went on to paint the repaired area and, as you can see from the photos below, our 1960 Jensen 541S is looking as impressive as ever.
Door Alterations
January 3, 2023
We love Jensens here at Bridge Classic Cars. We think they are very special cars and we have spent lots of time working on various Jensen models from Interceptors to FFs, 541, 541R, and more.
One extremely special Jensen is our 1960 Jensen 541S which has recently returned to the workshop.
While it has been with us, it had its fog and spot lights swapped over by classic car technician Ryan as well as receiving some attention from Dave too.
Dave’s focus was on the driver’s side door. The door didn’t quite align right with the body of the car when it was closed. Dave did some alteration work and was able to improve the alignment of the door so the chrome part of the frame now fits much better.
As the time approaches to once again say goodbye to our 1960 Jensen 541S, we are pleased to have been able to make improvements to this beautiful, award-winning classic car.
Swapping Lights
December 19, 2022
After having an award-winning summer at a number of classic car shows, our 1960 Jensen 541S has returned to us.
Before being put into storage, classic car technician Ryan swapped the fog and spot lights over on this beautiful classic car.
While Ryan has been looking at the lights, Dave was busy working to resolve an alignment issue with one of the door windows.
We have always known that our 1960 Jensen 541S is a beautiful and very special classic car. We love having it back in the workshop with us and the team here is enjoying being up close and personal with it preparing it for its time in storage.
Welcome Back To A Special Jensen
December 14, 2022
Everyone here at Bridge Classic Cars has spent a lot of time around Jensens. Considering how rare 541’s are, we have had several in the workshop over the last few years.
One very special Jensen is our 1960 Jensen 541S which has recently returned to us.
After having an award-winning summer, the owner of this stunning car has bought it to us for storage over winter. However, before it goes into hibernation, our team of classic car technicians will be looking to re-align one of the door windows as well as doing some work on the lights too.
We love this very special car and, after a summer of awards being won, it’s earned a rest with us.
1960 Jensen 541S – The Prototype
September 29, 2022
A little while ago, we shared some images of some of the previous classic Jensens we had restored that went on to be featured in The Jensen Journaal – a magazine published in Holland for people who love all things Jensen.
We have recently found even more photos of one of our previous cars from our feature in the Jensen Journaal and, we think you’ll agree, our 1960 Jensen 541S (The Prototype) has never looked better!
Winner – 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony’ Wins at Classic at Glemham 2022
September 9, 2022
The 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony’ which was restored by the Bridge Classic Cars in-house team has won Best Restored Car at Classic at Glemham 2022.
It’s amazing to see the reception and accolades that this particular Jensen has been chalking up since being completed by the workshop here at our Suffolk HQ. We can’t wait to see what it does next!
Success – The 1960 Jensen 541S Wins Best Car
August 22, 2022
The 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony Red’, which was restored by the Bridge Classic Cars team, has won Best Car 1956 to 1980 at the 2022 Stonham Barns Classic Vehicle Display.
It’s amazing to see the reception this beautiful classic Jensen has received every time it goes to a show!
Ready for Take-Off – Pre-Delivery Inspection on the 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony Red’
October 26, 2021
It’s nearly time for Peony Red, the 1960 Jensen 541S to go off to her new home away from us here at Bridge Classic Cars. Every square inch of Peony Red has been worked on in-house at Bridge Classic Cars by our expert in-house restoration teams.
We will be sad to see her go but before she leaves, our workshop manager and senior technician John has been giving her a pre-delivery inspection ahead of our travels. John has been going through each individual system on the car to ensure everything is all present and correct before the end of the week.
Alongside John is Tamas, one of our junior technicians to work on getting Peony Red ready.
Safe travels.
Background Sounds – New Speakers and Speakerbox on the 1960 Jensen 541S ‘Peony Red’
October 22, 2021
Peony Red, the 1960 Jensen 541S, is reaching the end of its restoration and its pre-delivery inspection. So it’s time to get the last few finishing touches completed and in the car.
One of these systems that is being finished by our in-house trim experts is the sound system. Peony Red has got a modern stereo unit, although it is a classic-looking head unit it is thoroughly up to date. With that, it does require a set of new speakers.
Kath has been working on making new speaker boxes from scratch for the car. These were made from a simple wooden box but finished in matching carpet to the rest of the interior to blend into the car and be completely useable for her new owner.
Just because it’s a classic car, doesn’t mean you can’t have some of the modern luxuries. We think its a good balance of old and new in this stunning 1960 Jensen 541S
Jensen Tool Tray!
August 26, 2021
This tool tray is from the Peony Red 1960 Jensen 541S. It hasn’t got any tools that were in it, so the customer is going to source those separately. Kath is going to shape a new piece of foam and cover it in black vinyl to match the dash. This piece of foam is the handle part, and the piece you see while sitting in the car. The tool tray sits underneath the dash, on the passenger side, and slots in like a draw into a metal frame.
Ingenius idea!
August 10, 2021
Dave has been working on the 1960 peony red Jensen 541S. He’s adjusted the cover for the gearbox so it can come apart for an easier inspection. Bolts have been fitted so it’s fixed in securely but also has a way to undo. We definitely have clever people working for us!
Lydia has also had a part to play in this process by sanding carpet, glue and paint off one of the floor panels that sits underneath the gearbox.
Cold blowing hot on the Jensen 541S!
August 5, 2021
John has been giving the heater valve some attention on the peony red 1960 Jensen 541S. When it was being tested, the heater was blowing hot when it was actually being set to cold on the control. So John set about changing the valve for it to work properly.
Peony Red Jensen’s New Parts
November 12, 2020
Our specialist technicians have been working hard on the 1960 Jensen 541S restoration. The latest refurbishments include smoothing and correcting the doors by filling any holes, taking out rust and installing custom made metal pieces.
Our engine specialist Ady carried out a full engine rebuild and has modified the piston holes by making sure the edges are bevelled at an angle rather than a sharp 90 degrees angle. This ensures the pistons fit in neater.
The rest of the engine rebuild has included the rocker fingers being refaced and re-boring with bigger pistons
