Jensen Interceptor

A nice 541 has arrived for a little recommissioning work. Meanwhile progress continues on all other projects.

The Brown MK111 Interceptor now has all the rusty metalwork replaced and is being prepped for paint.

FF133 now has a new rear n/s quarter, rear valances and sill covers fitted. I believe the old rear quarter was cut off about 20 years ago so its nice to see the metalwork nearly finished on this car.

FF029 is now running with the engine started for the first time in 30 years, and briefly moved under its own power. This car has had extensive mechanical work including fully rebuild steering and suspension, brakes and fuel system including S/S fuel tank, new pipework and carb. The old radiator has been replaced with a new aluminium radiator powder coated Black to keep the car looking original and a new engine bay wiring loom. Along with lots of other small jobs this car will be mechanically sound for years to come.

The bespoke bonnet for the FF has now been made and fitted on the car, just a few minor adjustments once a bonnet seal is fitted.

Progress is also good on the Brown MK111 with 99% of the welding completed, just a new cross member bottom to be fitted, although this was solid it had many dents from jacking and will be fitted with a stronger plate. The next phase of the bodywork will be the filler and shaping ready for paint.

The engine for this car has now been fitted to the new test rig and run up for the first time with all its own ignition fuel and cooling system.

I have been making an engine test rig to bed in cams and setup engines before being fitted back in the cars.

This will mean less time leaning over the wings once the engine has been refitted.

Now that the fabrication work is finished and a newly built engine fitted its time to fit the engine ancillaries and make up a wiring loom .

The welding has begun on our latest MK111 Interceptor restoration.

Although the bodywork was much better than most, this car will still require full inner and outer sills, wheelarch repairs and rear valance along with various small repairs.

The work is now well underway with both inner sills and floorpan repairs now completed along with the nearside front wing and many other small sections repaired.