Ben is currently fitting up the components on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor. Headlights are going in, some of the chrome trim is also being fitted. The owner of this incredible machine is visiting later this week so we look forward to showing him the progress to date.
Ben has been fitting the bumpers on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, fabricating new front mounting sections by cutting and adapting two rubber exhaust hangers. He has also installed the fuel cap cover, door lock solenoid, interior door handle mechanism, and door light switches, wiring these components in as part of the process. Chrome parts were […]
Greg carried out work on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, starting with rebuilding the locking cylinders using components from an old Spitfire lock, as new replacements are no longer available. This allowed the original keys to function correctly with the locks once more. He then polished and installed the exhaust system, followed by fitting the sill […]
The handbrake lever on our 1956 Jensen 541 was found to have excessive movement. Upon investigation, it was discovered that two locating bolts were missing from the handbrake pivot. These bolts were replaced, and the handbrake was then adjusted to ensure correct operation.
The doors of our 1976 Jensen Interceptor have been primed before being rubbed down.
A panel from our 1960 Jensen 541R had its external areas masked before the interior surface was coated with black satin Raptor. The car was then flatted down in preparation for polishing.
The Bridge Classic Cars paint team have been busy masking up our 1976 Jensen Interceptor in preparation for primer to be applied. Now that it is primed, it is moving on to getting painted.
More components of our 1976 Jensen Interceptor have been primed ready to have new paint applied very soon.
Mauro is continuing with the preparation work on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor in readiness for primer. Lydia has been working on the front seats, focusing on cutting and sewing several intricate and detailed sections. The foam has also been covered with a layer of scrim to enhance the level of plushness.
All panels on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, including the doors, wings, boot, and bonnet, were levelled. The front and rear bumpers were fitted to the car. To achieve proper alignment and fitment, the bumper brackets were modified, and adjustments were also made to the body fixings.
Our 1956 Jensen 541 has come a long way since it first arrived in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. After being cleaned recently, the car was looking incredible and we can’t wait to see it back out on the road very soon.
Lydia has been working on the interior panels of our 1976 Jensen Interceptor.
Lydia has begun work on making the backs of the rear seats of our 1976 Jensen Interceptor.
Chris continued fitting up our 1960 Jensen 541R for final panel levelling and gapping. Chrome work was installed, and all panels were completed in preparation for the polyfan application. Any exposed bare metal areas were coated with epoxy.
Lydia began renewing sections of black vinyl on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, ensuring the panels were refreshed to match the vehicle’s original aesthetic. With the arrival of the red leather, work also started on making new interior panels. The red leather will create a striking contrast against the exterior colour and I’m looking forward to […]
Jonn has been appraising our 1956 Jensen 541. Here are his notes: Grease all points. Remove all wheels and strip and check brakes. Wash down engine and gearbox areas. Refit all brake drums. Start up and check clutch bite point. Confirm bite point high. Finish inspection. Run for a further 10 mins. Oil pressure ok. […]
After Tony collected the engine of our 1960 Jensen 541R, Paul fitted the clutch and brake master cylinders to the car. He then cut the heat shield to shape and fitted it to the bulkhead. Paul went on to prepare the fuel tank before fitting it. The flywheel has also been prepped.
Our 1975 Jensen Interceptor MK3 has been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop with Chris. He prepped the inside and underneath of the car ready for dtm and raptor. He then applied epoxy to all of the inside and engine bay. Chris then applied dtm satin black and raptor to the inner wheel arch […]
Both Paul and Lydia have been working on our 1956 Jensen 541. Once Paul had changed over the rear suspension leaf springs to the correct ones, he carried on fitting the door trim. Lydia then made a glove box for our classic Jensen. It’s small in size as it has to fit into the dash […]
We have now received hand delivery of the door surround brightwork, all wrapped and ready to be fitted later on in the restoration journey. For now, they will remain wrapped and will be stored away awaiting their time to shine!
Christian modified the sill step of our 1975 Jensen Interceptor Mk3. He also cleaned the car out and sprayed it ready for storage.
Classic car technician Paul has been working on the front suspension of our 1956 Jensen 541. After removing the worn bearings, new parts were fitted. The components that make up the suspension were then checked and cleaned ready to be assembled. Paul then put the front suspension and brakes back together.
Fitting inner glovebox top section and outer panel. We have glued the vinyl to the bottom section, fitting hinges to the glovebox lid, fitted lock to the lid before fitting lid to the glovebox outer panel. Brian has also made up the leather door straps, glued leather together ready to be sewn and bolted leather […]
This morning, we welcomed members of the Jensen Owners Club into The Atelier at Bridge Classic Cars. Our workshop was the meeting point for the group before they headed off for a photo shoot in the local area. While they were with us, they enjoyed a drink and some cake, as well as taking a […]
Our 1971 Jensen FF MKII has had the attention of classic car technician Jon recently. The first job Jon completed was to remove the old distributor and replace it with a new one. He also re-routed the speedo cable and fitted a new fuel filter too. Jon went on to strip, clean, and inspect the […]
Since returning from the sandblasters, the chassis of our 1956 Jensen 541 has spent some time in our paint shop being painted. It’s not very often that you see the chassis of a car in this state so it’s always interesting to see this stage of restoration work.
The Jensen 541 was a car produced by Jensen Motors. Each one of these cars has an individual story to tell, but the story of the Jensen 541, in general, is one that many car enthusiasts should be keen to hear. If you want to know more about these truly iconic classic cars, then this […]
In the workshops right now, we have 6x Jensen 541’s in various states of repair or restoration. We have 3x Jensen 541’s and 3x Jensen 541R’s. Sometimes, when fabricating parts it is much more time and cost effective for Clinton to produce more than one item. In this instance, Clinton has been working on re-producing […]
Time for Lydia to move on to the rear squab as she has now completed the front base cushions.