Current works

July 2026: 1971 1800E for engine works etc, even with a slight colour change a very original car

July 2026: running on its Weber carb with its original injection to go back in

July 2026: much better and running as it should

July 2026: 1963 1800S in for new dashtop 

July 2026: a lot has to come out to get clearance to the fixings

July 2026: much better

July 2026: 1970 1800E in for its injection system to be reinstated from its current Weber carb conversion

July 2026: 1966 1800S ready for delivery back to its owner after a full new leather interior

July 2026: new dashboard covers as well

June 2026: 1971 1800E in for new rear brakes, electric fan plus other jobs

June 2026: 1970 1800E (commission sale car), trial fit of spotlights pre install and delivery to its new owner, stunning car.

June 2026: 1966 1800S, interior fit out underway. Custom matador red leather trim panels and seats look great on the silver paintjob.

June 2026: doors and overmats next

May 2026: 1966 1800S, restored dashboard in place with new carpets to follow

May 2026: 1965 1800S, shakedown complete after recommission and service, restored many years ago but unused since.

May 2026: 1969 1800S, shakedown complete after full restoration, driven back to Leicester by its owner, lovely car this one.

May 2026: 1973 1800ES, on site removal and fitting of a replacent ignition lock and barrel. 

April 2026: 1965 1800S in for service and new bumper set

April 2026: 1966 1800S strip out of dashboard and interior

March 2026: 1966 1800S back from the bodyshop for new interior and other works

March 2026: 1970 1800E in for service and other works

March 2026: 1970 1800E abandoned restoration project just bought for finishing later this year. Colour TBC but may stay on SU carbs and have S style dashboard fitted.

March 2026: 1965 1800S in for mechanical works and some new chrome. Fully restored car that has been in storage for a while and needs a light recommission.

February 2026: Jensen P1800 interior now finished

February 2026: colour combination on this car is great!

February 2026: waiting for the weather to settle down for some extended road tests

January 2026: 1969 1800S back in for shake down works after full restoration last year 

January 2026: 1967 1800S at DPM Autobody, on site carb set up and other works including road testing. 

January 2026: 1969 1800E at DPM Autobody for onsite cold start injection diagnostics

January 2026: 1966 1800 in for new interior and other works. Test drive pre stripdown.

January 2026: Jensen P1800 interior coming on, early cars are not easy to retrim as they were more handbuilt than later models.

Original dashboard staying as it for now.

New interior ready to go in

Good to get back onto the 1963 Jensen P1800

 

If you have any queries or wish to make an appointment, please contact us:

+44 7792 911355 Keith 

or email

info@p1800specialist.com

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