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EARLY JENSENS & JENSEN-BODIED CARS
1936
Jensen-bodied Jensen Ford V8
In 1940, during WW2, the factory was bombed, and litterarily all records of
Jensensbuilt cars were destroyed. But still there are some great memories
left.
Picture borrowed from: http://www.sitegarden.co.uk/woodies/extra13.html
The 1936 Jensen Ford
1936-
This 1936 Jensen Ford is believed to be the sole survivor
of a small batch of wooden cars bodied by Jensen using the Ford V8 chassis,
Unlike most coachbuilders, which built just the woodwork, Jensen Motors
built the entire body, including bonnet, wings and grille.
The car is being restored by Bill Smith.
The
Motor magazine, London, 9 June 1936 contained a small item, with photograph
of a unique Chevrolet: a special drop-head coupe by Jensen Motors Limited of
West Bromwich, Birmingham, England who at the time were just starting
building Ford V-8 powered cars with their own bodywork. This was a Master
Six chassis, probably Model 1016, to the special order of Jensen Motors
Limited. Certain alterations were made to the chassis. The overall height
was reduced by 4 in., and the steering column was raked and extended. A
spring-spoked steer ing wheel was amongst the special equipment fitted. When
the folding top was flat, it fitted flush with the top line of the body and
mated nicely with the long, low, bonnet line.
Source:
http://clubs.hemmings.com/chevytalk/GMhistory/convertible.html
1947 Jensen-bodied Alvis TA14
More old Jensen-built cars are to be found at Richard Calvers wonderful
historical Jensen site:
http://free-zg.hinet.hr/RichardCalver/prewar.htm
More pictures and info is to be found at:
http://www.sitegarden.co.uk/woodies/extra13.html
http://www.british-steel.org/brochure/early.htm
http://www.motorfilms.com/videos3.asp?ID=45
http://www1.sddt.com/features/balboapark/museums/autoabout.html
http://www.moreg.org.au/morris8.htm
http://www.austinworks.com/special.html
Search for Jensen at: http://home.uni-one.nl/bugatti/bqueeste.htm
http://www.midlifeclassiccars.com/JENSEN.htm
