This remarkable and rare Jensen 541S has been in the same family’s oversight since 1973.

The 541S was acquired by the current keeper’s father in law as he embarked on a career as a dental surgeon.

Then in a shade of “bluish teal” the Jensen would be used as the family’s main car for the next 15 years or so.

Three children would often fill the rear seats with sibling squabbles breaking out over who had to ride on the hump in the middle.

In around 1987 the Jensen was booked into a local garage to rectify a leaking wheel cylinder.

The 541S languished there for several months.

On its return to the family, it was in a surprisingly poor condition, so much so that it was consigned to the family’s garage where it would stay for the next 20 years.

In 2007 the father in law offered the car to his daughter and her husband, Gary.

Gary had previously restored a number of cars by this stage and so was experienced at welding and mechanics.

Despite this the 541S represented a huge challenge.
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