WB120 Special - sans body

The WB 120 Special is stripped bare.  

With the engine and transmission removed and the complicated tubular chassis and suspension refinished, the owner is briefed on the state of the aluminium body following the removal of a significant amount of filler and old paint.

After panel welding repairs, the car will be re-painted in its original shade of blue.

Rover 1929 Sportsman's Coupe 2.0 litre exhumed

The Rover was a local barn-find car that has been stored, hidden from view, since the 1970's.  Spencer Lane Jones Ltd have been asked to exhume the car and get it running before it goes to auction in March.

Barn find Rover Sportsman's Coupe

In the same ownership since 1953, this is an unusual challenge.

Bristol 411 heater contains weird creature

A former resident of a Bristol 411 heater compartment was revealed when fitting a new, improved heater matrix.

Unknown creature in well known (to us) heater compartment

Not a compelling reason for fitting one of our improved heater matrices, but the recent cold snap may well be.

Bristol 405 drophead features in Dents Gloves promotion

Bristol as a fashion item? Quite possibly. The cars were certainly a great backdrop for a Dents Glove photo shoot.

Dents gloves and a Bristol 405 drophead

Further pictures and information can be found on the Dents Gloves blog here.

Supporting a 1904 Oldsmobile for 2700 miles across the USA

Following the loss of her partner in 2010 to Cancer, well known motoring journalist and competitor, Joy Rainey, is undertaking a 2700 mile trek across America in her 1904 Oldsmobile in aid of Cancer Research UK.   

Joy seated in the car with Nick on the right of the photograph

Nick Cooper from Spencer Lane-Jones Ltd will be providing support and engineering assistance throughout the trip.  Leaving Oceanside California on 13 April the plan is to drive the 2700 miles to Daytona Beach arriving on 15th May.

1904 Oldsmobile

Nick’s progress will be reported here during the trip and further details on the event are at:  www.joy-across-america.com. Donations welcome.

Bristol 411 Series 3 completes in Le JOG endurance rally

Spencer Lane-Jones Ltd recently helped customer, Bruce Wood, get his 411 series 3 prepared for the Lands End to John O' Groats Endurance Rally – Le JOG.  

However, just days before the off, Bruce suffered a fractured exhaust manifold.  With spares difficult to obtain and time running out the car was transported to our workshop where another manifold was sourced, fitted and the car returned just hours before the start.  

Over the 1700 miles of this rigorous event and on the 700 mile journey home, the car performed totally reliably finishing in a highly respectable 13th overall.  It also won its class with driver Bruce and navigator John received the award for the best novices.  

Our V8 engine specialist takes 3rd overall at the Sahara Sands Land Rover Time Trials

Proving he builds tough engines our V8 specialist, Nick Cooper,  gets dirty at the weekend during an off road trial.  

He achieved 3rd overall. A superb result against tough competition.

Enjoy the video below which gives a flavour of the day.