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£11,793
1959 Jensen 541R Project
United States • 30 Mar 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Jensen 541R is a non-running project car that was sold for $14,000. It features a fiberglass body in cream with a red and white interior, a 4.0-liter inline-six engine, and a four-speed manual transmission but requires extensive restoration due to rust, cosmetic damage, and mechanical issues from long-term storage.
Condition
3
The car is listed as a 'project' and has not been running since 1994. The body has peeling paint, cracked weatherstripping, rust, and a dented door. The interior shows wear and corrosion. While some work has been done to clean the underside and replace the tires, significant reconditioning is required.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
3946002
Odometer:
3,500 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
TMU 4.0-Liter Inline-Six Triple SU Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Cream Paint Red & White Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Rack-And-Pinion Steering Moto-Lita Steering Wheel
This 1959 Jensen 541R is one of a claimed 193 examples produced between 1957 and 1960.
The car was first registered in England and changed hands several times before being exported from the UK in the early 1990s.
It was later relocated to the US, and it has not been running or driving since 1994.
The fiberglass bodywork is finished in cream over a two-tone red and white interior, and the 4.0-liter inline-six is linked with a four-speed manual transmission.
Additional retained equipment includes triple SU carburetors, 15″ steel wheels, rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and a Moto-Lita steering wheel.
The car was acquired by the selling dealer in August 2023, and work performed in preparation for the sale is said to have involved cleaning areas of the underside with d...
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£7,280
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,360
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,183
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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