Bristol 406 Project
It’s started at last - steady pace to complete
Sunday, 25 November 2007
Alpine Eagle have taken the engine and gearbox from the 1995 Volvo 940 GL (2.3 litre LPT) and installed it into the 406. Old engine mounts removed, new base mounts created and original Volvo engine
Project Handed over to Alpine Eagle
Sunday, 16 September 2007
Mid September and apart from pulling stuff apart, buying a new set of front and rear lights and acquiring the Volvo 940 GL as the donor car for the engine and gearbox, I have largely found little
The heart & soul - the power plant
Saturday, 15 September 2007
After a couple of years contemplating engine and gearbox combinations, I decided on a cost effective (relatively cheap) BMW M52 2.5 litre six petrol engine and 5 speed manual box from an E46 3
Corrosion and state of internal panels clear
Saturday, 6 January 2007
In the bottom shot the driver’s floor and the entire engine bulkhead has been removed revealing the main chassis and foot pedals, front of tail-shaft and clutch pedal lever (hydraulic cylinder has
Note the rotting metal and corroded panels
Saturday, 6 January 2007
These photos give a reasonable idea of the various panels and state of the car. The following show the (especially through rear window and down onto former wheel arch panel, that there is rust and
This is a project history (blog) of the restoration and customisation of my Bristol 406. I acquired the car from Andrew Blow in late 2006 complete but without an engine or gearbox (just as I wanted). My aim is to create a 1960 personal car with 21st Century power package, modern braking and internal comforts that will be distinctive, but above all, a unique pleasure to own and enjoy.
