Jensen 541S Cars

Values
A phenomenal amount of interest in classic cars a few years ago, caused much to be published and prices to escalate beyond belief.

That was a time when an Aston Martin Zagato, racing car (that never won a race), sold for over a million and a half pounds. An 'E' type Jaguar commanded as much as Ł90,000 for what was a mass produced car (and so many were made in the 12 years of production). It is not so surprising that many enthusiasts were unable to afford an interesting classic.

Since those heady days the situation has changed dramatically, this recession, has now resulted in more sensible prices for most classics.

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However, even when prices were rather ridiculous, there was a remarkable, distinctive, car of the early '60s that was overlooked, available at a very reasonable cost, and still is.

Hand built, with very few maintenance problems, and best of all no body rust to worry about! It is one, of very few classic cars, that can actually be used as a daily form of transport - I have been driving one for well over 25 years now.

I am refering to JENSEN cars of the early '60s, designed by Eric Neale, and made at the time when Richard and Alan Jensen owned the company. Particularly, the Jensen CV8 (this is the model before the Interceptor) with the huge 6 litre V8 engine.

The CV8 was the fastest four seater car of all in 1965, and I drive my special one off version, commissioned by Hardy Amies, every day.

The other favourite is the classic British thoroughbred the 541. Especially, the last model made prior to the CV8, with the 4 litre straight six Austin Princes engine, the Jensen 541S.

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