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£45,183

1959 Jensen 541R

United States • 13 Aug 2026

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This 1959 Jensen 541R, a rare model with only 193 produced, boasts a comprehensive refurbishment including a bare-fiberglass body strip, repaint, and interior re-trim. The car has a documented history, including ownership by the designer's son, and has garnered numerous awards since its restoration, making it a noteworthy classic.

Condition

8

The car underwent a comprehensive refurbishment in 2008, including body stripping, repainting, interior re-trimming, and drivetrain refreshment. It has since received multiple awards and features in publications, indicating excellent care. Recent service in 2025 and 2026 further supports its excellent condition. While the mileage is unknown (TMU), the extensive refurbishment and ongoing maintenance suggest it is in excellent condition, possibly requiring only minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

541R3424319

Odometer:

57,000 miles

Reg Number:

217 DWD

RHD/LHD:

RHD

TMU 4.0-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Manual Transmission Fiberglass Bodywork Red Paint Front Clamshell w/Adjustable Vent Acrylic Quarter Windows 15" Knock-Off Wire Wheels Independent Front Suspension Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Black Leather Upholstery Jaeger & Smiths Gauges Dual-Band Radio
This 1959 Jensen 541R is one of 193 produced over a four-year span, and it was sold new through Jones Garage in Syston, England.

Chassis 3424319 spent more than four decades near Birmingham, changing hands several times before it was purchased in 2003 by Michael Neale, a son of the car’s designer, Eric Neale.

In 2008, the car was brought to Canada by another son, Derek, who initiated a refurbishment that involved stripping the body and repainting it in red, re-trimming the interior in black leather, overhauling the chassis, and refreshing the drivetrain.

Power comes from a 4.0-liter inline-six linked to a four-speed manual transmission, and equipment includes 15” wire wheels, electric power steering, a...