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Nicolas (amanico) sparks a fascinating discussion by showcasing the 1964 JENSEN CV8 MKII, a car that challenges common perceptions of the Jensen brand. His post, featuring a powerful Chrysler 8-cylinder engine, invites enthusiasts to reconsider the marque's diverse automotive history. This article delves into the community's insights on this unexpected classic.
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Growing up there was a junkyard in the next town over that had a wrecked Jensen Interceptor visible right next to the fence. It was brown. Every time I drove by I couldn’t help but think it was a shame to see it there.
Jensen's history as a high-end car body manufacturer: there are details reminiscent of prestigious designs of times long gone.
But I agree: there is an issue with this overflowing carrosserie around the front lights, lost in vacuum and sheet metal.
Our next door neighbors when I was a child had a string of fascinating cars, and this was one of them, along with a Ford Galaxy 500 Convertible in red, an early Saab and a Volvo “Goddess”. Was he a car journalist? I don’t recall but I did manage to catch a lift with all of them through persistence.
Didn’t think the CV-8 made it to TV 😁.
…that ‘made’ Jensen (Classic Car magazine has just published a retrospective of the three model series). All fibreglass body. Serious grunt! And any Frenchman wondering about the front end needs to remember the Facel Vega. 😀 What’s not to love? Cheers, pplater.
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