Jensen 541R (1960)
Fantastic competitor to Aston Martin - the 541R from Jensen
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History:
The Italian Brit, or the "car with personality", was built by hand in just 546 units. It is thanks to the rustproof fiberglass and aluminum body that there are still relatively many of these vehicles on the market today. The bodywork is hard to beat in terms of originality and character, which is mainly due to the ambitious plan to build the most streamlined coupé - which was achieved with a CW value of 0.36 and made the Type R over 200 km/h fast. This example was completely restored just over 10 years ago by THE Jensen connoisseur and rebuilt in almost every detail with original parts. The competitor of the Aston Martin was thus also equipped for the future, and up to 5 times cheaper.
Bodywork and paintwork:
The fiberglass and aluminum body was restored with the greatest effort by a professional hand and painted to a high standard. The gunmetal gray looks great on the Jensen and is still in immaculate condition today, more than 10 years after the restoration.
Interior:
The fine, vegetable-tanned full leather underlines the classy coupé - and you feel very comfortable. The rear seats may be a little cramped for rear passengers, but the coupé is actually intended more for a visit to elegant friends, a nice restaurant or a concert. Everything is original, from the steering wheel to the heating control sliders.
Engine and mechanics:
The 6-cylinder engine has torque in abundance. One cylinder has almost the capacity of a wine bottle, which not only makes the engine powerful, but also virtually indestructible. The clutch and gearbox have also been overhauled. The loss of oil is negligible by British standards, as evidenced by the meticulous work on the mechanics. The entire technology receives a major inspection and a fresh MFK inspection before delivery.
Chassis:
With independent front suspension and four disc brakes, the Jensen was the first four-seater coupé with this advanced braking technology. As part of the restoration, the chassis and braking system were completely overhauled and constantly maintained.
Driving experience:
The Jensen 541R is as exclusive as an Aston Martin DB2, with styling elements from the Mercedes Benz 300SL and Lancia Aurelia, which always make the sports coupé exciting. You don't just feel this when you look at it, you also experience the design while driving. At a cruising speed of 100 km/h, the engine revs to less than 2,000 rpm, which promises a very high level of travel comfort with relatively low fuel consumption.
Recommendation:
Having one of 193 examples is a guarantee of value retention. But the exclusive coupé is even more recommendable for the road. A restored Jensen 541R can be recommended at any time for connoisseurs of a fine British car with a price in the five-figure range.
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History:
From Italy to Great Britain, or the 'car with personality', was hand-built in a limited edition of just 546 units. Thanks to its rustproof fiberglass and aluminium body, a relatively large number of these vehicles are still on the market today. The bodywork is hard to beat in terms of individuality and character, which is mainly due to the ambitious plan to build the most aerodynamic coupé - which was achieved with a CW value of 0.36 and made the Type R capable of speeds over 200 km/h. This example was completely restored just over 10 years ago by THE Jensen expert and rebuilt with original parts in almost every detail. The Aston Martin's competitor was thus also equipped for the future, and up to 5 times cheaper.
Bodywork and paintwork:
The fiberglass and aluminium bodywork was professionally restored at great expense and given a high-quality paint finish. The gunmetal gray suits the Jensen perfectly and is still in immaculate condition today, more than 10 years after the restoration.
Interior:
The elegant, vegetable-tanned full leather emphasizes the classy coupé - and you feel very comfortable. It may be a little cramped for the rear passengers in the back seats, but the coupé is actually intended more for visiting elegant friends, going to a nice restaurant or attending a concert. Everything is original, from the steering wheel to the heating controls.
Engine and mechanics:
The 6-cylinder engine has torque in abundance. One cylinder has almost the capacity of a wine bottle, which not only makes the engine powerful, but also virtually indestructible. The clutch and transmission have also been overhauled. Oil loss is negligible by British standards, which proves the precision of the mechanical work. The entire technology undergoes a major inspection and a fresh MOT test before delivery.
Chassis:
With independent front suspension and four disc brakes, the Jensen was the first four-seater coupé with this advanced braking technology. As part of the restoration, the chassis and brake system were completely overhauled and continuously maintained.
Driving experience:
The Jensen 541R is as exclusive as an Aston Martin DB2, with styling cues from the Mercedes Benz 300SL and Lancia Aurelia, which make this sports coupé exciting time and time again. You don't just feel this when you look at it, you also experience the design while driving. At a cruising speed of 100 km/h, the engine runs at less than 2,000 rpm, which promises a very high level of comfort with relatively low fuel consumption.
Recommendation:
Owning one of 193 examples is a guarantee of value retention. But the exclusive coupé is even more recommendable for the road. For connoisseurs of a fine British car in the five-figure price range, a restored Jensen 541R can be recommended at any time.
Price
73'500.- CHF (non-negotiable)
€
Seller
Marcel A. Widler
Hauptstrasse 23
9430 St. Margrethen
Switzerland
