Tippers Vintage plates - Superb number plate company

Original style number plates are important to the look and detail of your classic car. 

We use Tippers because they are the only remaining manufacturer to use the original equipment and techniques to make truly authentic plates for your classic, vintage or veteran vehicle. 

Established in 1932 they have a broad range to suit all makes and models from 1898 through to today.

Further information can be found here.

The Bristol Owners Drivers Association - Recommended!

We have known the Bristol Owners Drivers Association for many years and being dedicated to keeping Bristol cars on the road - just like us - we have no hesitation recommending them.

Further information can be found here. 

Wingfield Bristol Special is now signed by Stirling Moss

Stirling Moss signs the Spencer Lane Jones Ltd  recently fettled Wingfield Bristol Special

The car attracted plenty of attention on its first time out in its new livery at a Classic meeting on Prescott hillclimb recently. 

 

The great man, Stirling Moss was most interested in the car and its history and felt moved to autograph the scuttle. 

 

Prescott on a variable weather day

Whilst the day was a mix of wet and dry conditions, the car ran like clockwork.

Bristol 400 Farina with SL-J Ltd rebuilt engine completes 2013 Mille Miglia

The 2013 Mille Miglia has just finished and the Bristol 400 Farina of Adrian and Hannah Berry did very well.

 

The car performed extremely well and Adrian had this to say about his recently rebuilt SL-J Ltd engine: “During the race, there was not one BMW 328 that could keep us back, as well as a greater number of other cars. Previous stages when we had “run out of steam” saw us merrily ploughing on.  A big thank you to all for the engine performance.”

 

Well done to Adrian and Hannah. Just by getting to the event was a victory as there are some 1900 applications annually for only 375 places.

Joy Across America. With Spencer Lane Jones Ltd supporta 2600 mile journey is completed successfully

The end of the journey. Completed with brilliant reliability

Nick Cooper is now back at Sl-J Ltd after supporting Joy Rainey on her 2600 mile drive across America in a 1904 Oldsmobile.


1904 Oldsmobile with intrepid travellers mid journey


The car needed remarkably little attention throughout its great journey and the trip
attracted much attention.  Raising funds for cancer research UK the trip has been an outstanding success and proves that SL-J Ltd does not just know about Bristol cars.

Two days to go before Joy Rainey starts a 2600 mile journey in a 109 year old Oldsmobile

Please check out the Joy across America blog to keep up to date with the progress of Joy Rainey in an Oldsmobile that is 109 years old......and has to complete 2600 miles across the US.

Joy Rainey chats to Stirling Moss at Prescott

Spencer Lane Jones Ltd wish her every success and will also keep you updated via this section of our website.

An International project: Touring bodied Bristol 401 restoration

Touring bodied Bristol 401 - Internal strengthening frame fitted

At the request of the French owner, Spencer Lane-Jones Ltd (SL-J) has been asked to coordinate the restoration of this rare Touring bodied Bristol 401.  

Touring bodied Bristol 401 - Frame being fitted

Mechanical parts have been removed and will be reconditioned by us. The body and chassis unit has been braced internally and bolted to a mobile jig - also constructed here -  for its journey to Italy where it will be restored by Touring of Milan. Touring  built the car originally. 

Touring bodied Bristol 401 - Mobile jig SL-J created below

When body and chassis are completed the car will be returned to SL-J Ltd who will be responsible for re-attaching the oily bits and re-commissioning the car for use by the owner.  

Luigi the chief panel beater at Touring Milan on left. Andrea Dragoni head of coach work at Touring in Milan on right.

A truly international project.