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.