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The brothers Richard and Alan Jensen started building special bodies on Standard and other chassis makes in the thirties of the twentieth century. From the year 1935 they started fabricating their own cars fitted with Nash and Ford engines. In the year 1950 the first Interceptor was presented, powered by a big six cylinder Austin engine. Jensen Motor Company had found her way building fast and stylish GT's. In 1953 the beautiful Jensen 541 was presented on the London motor show. The 2+2 coupe was given strong and purposeful lines and the bodywork was made of GRP (Glass fiber reinforced plastic). The car was powered by a four Litre Austin six cylinder in-line engine. In the fall of 1956 the 541 de luxe was introduced, this model was equipped with disc brakes all round. In 1957 the 541 R with 160 bhp. engine saw the light of day. From 1953 until 1957 Jensen build 225 Jensen 541 cars of which 53 were de luxe models. 200 Jensen 541 R models were built from 1957 until 1960. Six
cylinder in-line engine (OHV) Jensen 541, year 1957. Colour dark blue with a grey leather interior. This Jensen 541 was sold new in The United Kingdom and it is a very well known car within the Dutch Jensen club. This fine automobile features wire wheels, a MotoLita sports steering wheel and overdrive. |
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