The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: Jensen, UK, 1931-1976

  • 11 May 2024
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Although the history of Jensen Motors Ltd started in England in 1931, it took a few years for the first Jensen-branded car to be released: The S-Type, a convertible equipped with a Ford V8 engine. The outbreak of war, however, necessitated an abrupt change of plans for the newly formed company, which focused on the development of military and amphibious vehicles.

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