Classic Car Catalogue

  Jensen 1964

Great Britain

C-V8 Mk II Coupé wb: 8 ft. 9 in. V8 cyl, 6276 cc, 335 bhp – discontinued
C-V8 Mk III Coupé wb: 8 ft. 9 in. V8 cyl, 6276 cc, 335 bhp – new model
C-V8 FF Coupé wb: 8 ft. 9 in. V8 cyl, 6276 cc, 335 bhp – prototype

 


C-V8 Mk III

Jensen C-V8 Mk II Saloon is distinguishable from the discontinued Mk I version mainly by the smooth boot lid, combined sidelamp units below the headlamps and the lockable button in place of the chrome handle on the bonnet. The 5.9-litre engine was replaced by a 6276-cc, 330-bhp unit early in the year.

Mk III gets equal size headlamps, separate flashers, dual circuit brakes, wood veneer dash.

Assembly of Sunbeam Alpine Tiger for Rootes.

Alan Jensen retired from the positions of joint managing director and alternate chairman in October 1964 though he remained on the board.