1957 Jensen 541S Coupé
Registration no. 883 UYS Chassis no. 5411793197

Bonhams MPH July Auction|17 July 2021, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1957 Jensen 541S Coupé
Registration no. 883 UYS
Chassis no. 5411793197

Odometer reading: N/A
MOT: Exempt

*Rare Jensen 541S
*Good history file
*Previously restored
*Sold for recommissioning

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Footnotes

The Jensen 541S was a luxurious variation of the 541 and is a beautiful and rare GT. Powered by either a 4.0-litre Austin straight-six engine or 5,353cc Chrysler V8, the 541R also had lightweight construction, and thus performed exceptionally well with its four-speed manual gearbox. This combination is thought to have suited the car with its luscious interior and powerful engine, making longer journeys almost effortless. It is believed that only 127 541Ss were made, and as a result the car is now exceptionally rare.

This 1957 example is an original UK car equipped with the 4.0-litre Austin engine, and is known to have spent much of its time in South Africa. There's a large history file with the car that shows its ownership by a single family between 1982 and 2016. It is an older, restored example and it's believed to have been restored whilst in South Africa. Its original registration number is also noted as UVR 541. Overall, the exterior and interior are in good order but could be brought up to a higher standard. The engine is also reported to be running and driving, but following a period of inactivity, recommissioning is recommended prior to returning the car to active use. The history file includes various Jensen books, old bills and expired MOTs.

Vendor Score Total: 61/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 16/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
Glass: 3
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 3

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20
Axles: 3
Brakes: 3
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 3

INTERIOR TOTAL: 12/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 3
Headlining: 3
Seats: 3
Trim: 3

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 6/10
Ancillary components: 3
Main components: 3

ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20
Mechanical components: 3
Running: 3
Starting: 3
Under Bonnet: 3

Car History File: 3

Saleroom notices

Please note this is a 541 not a 541S as titled

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