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- 1957 Jensen 541 - Project
1957 Jensen 541 - Project
Lot Number: 423
1957 Jensen 541 - Project
This venerable British Grand Tourer offers much potential for future driving adventures. Offered without reserve.
- ESTIMATE: £15,000 - £20,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd at 11:00:00 local time at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Blue -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
TLO 541
SUMMARY
This venerable British Grand Tourer offers much potential for future driving adventures. Offered without reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- The 541 deployed a torque-rich 4.0-litre Austin engine in a short, ladder-frame chassis, designed by John Riekie, offering significantly greater rear seat room than most of its rivals, while Eric Neale (previously with Daimler) laid out the new aerodynamic body
- Introduced at the 1953 Motor Show, the 541 pioneered the use of glass-fibre bodywork and, like the Interceptor, used Austin A70-based suspension and transmission components but followed Jensen's own steering geometry
- First registered on the 27/03/1957, this 541 was bought by our vendor's father 1973, and was used daily by his mother
- Jensen 'Guru' Mike Byrne worked on it in 1980, when it was last run-up, but enthusiasm (by the father) and money (for our then 15-yr-old vendor) were lacking to get it back on the road
- Subsequently, it was stripped of some parts (which still accompany it) in preparation for a restoration, but life got in the way; fitted with a 541R bonnet and a Weslake big-valve head
- Inherited by our vendor and kept in professional storage for a number of years; believed to be complete and matching-numbers; accompanied by its green cardboard logbook
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 423
- Make
- JENSEN
- Model
- 541
- Registration Number
- TLO 541
- Chassis Number
- 541/1573197
- Engine Number
- ID10762MJEN
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Blue
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Joseph Watts
- Car Specialist
- 07779 082707
- joe@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Joseph.
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SCORE:
27 / 135
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Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles must have been collected from the NEC on Monday 23rd March between 9am and 2pm. Please note that due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the NEC by 2pm on Monday 23rd March. Full payment must be received before any items are available to be released.
Any vehicles not collected by 2pm on Monday 23rd March will be taken to EM Rogers storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT for a standard sized vehicle and £275 plus VAT for larger vehicles. Storage will be charged at £12 plus VAT per day from the Monday for the first 14 days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
Our transport partner EM Rogers can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on +44 (0) 1604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
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