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Title: Solved - NEH 2924: Jensen 541R Special based on TVR chassis and engine
Post by: Carnut on August 20, 2013, 07:15:46 AM: What's this, when was it built and what is its base and power-train - for 1 point?:

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Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: Carnut on August 27, 2013, 05:17:58 AM: Experts?
Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: hermanoto on August 27, 2013, 07:26:30 AM: based on the Jensen 541. The Original 541 came with a 4 liter Austin 6 cylinder engine.

541:built 1955-'59
541-R: built 1958-'60, special bonnet -bulges (like the Mercedes 300-SL)
541-S: built 1960-'63
Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: Carnut on August 27, 2013, 07:34:28 AM: Quote from: hermanoto on August 27, 2013, 07:26:30 AM
based on the Jensen 541. The Original 541 came with a 4 liter Austin 6 cylinder engine.

541:built 1955-'59
541-R: built 1958-'60, special bonnet -bulges (like the Mercedes 300-SL)
541-S: built 1960-'63

You've got the fact that this car is based around a Jensen 541, but you haven't really grasped exactly what it is.
Since its base is quite obvious I won't lock it, but I need much more and accurate detail.
Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: D-type on August 27, 2013, 09:29:21 AM: Test mule for the Jensen-Healey?
Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: hermanoto on August 27, 2013, 09:39:31 AM: prototype for the development of the Intersceptor mechanicals
Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: Carnut on August 27, 2013, 09:59:01 AM: Quote from: D-type on August 27, 2013, 09:29:21 AM
Test mule for the Jensen-Healey?

Neither that...

Quote from: hermanoto on August 27, 2013, 09:39:31 AM
prototype for the development of the Intersceptor mechanicals

...nor that.
Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: hermanoto on August 27, 2013, 10:30:29 AM: Is there any relation between the541 and Bristol 406?
Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: Carnut on August 27, 2013, 10:30:56 AM: Quote from: hermanoto on August 27, 2013, 10:30:29 AM
Is there any relation between the541 and Bristol 406?

None!
Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: ropat53 on August 27, 2013, 01:56:15 PM: Is this the 1957 Jensen 541R that reached America as a straight six, but was converted the same year to Corvette power (327/375hp) and a Muncie 4 spd, by Najarian Auto Sports of Boston?
Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: Hiawatha on August 27, 2013, 02:12:00 PM: Jensen 541R (UUX 400) body shortened and widened by Bell Classics in Luton on a TVR 350i chassis and running gear. I believe work in progress early 2011.
Title: Re: NEH 2924
Post by: Carnut on August 28, 2013, 04:35:43 AM: Quote from: ropat53 on August 27, 2013, 01:56:15 PM
Is this the 1957 Jensen 541R that reached America as a straight six, but was converted the same year to Corvette power (327/375hp) and a Muncie 4 spd, by Najarian Auto Sports of Boston?

No...

Quote from: Hiawatha on August 27, 2013, 02:12:00 PM
Jensen 541R (UUX 400) body shortened and widened by Bell Classics in Luton on a TVR 350i chassis and running gear. I believe work in progress early 2011.

..because this is correct.
It's been shortened to make a more sporty 2-seater on TVR chassis with TVR engine, probably from a Cerbera but it doesn't say.
Here are some sketches; it looks reminiscent of a Ferrari 250GT or Zagato Aston-Martin to me..
Interesting car.