Jensen Model History

United Kingdom · founded 1934

British hand-built grand tourers from West Bromwich (1934–1976) — best known for the Chrysler-V8 Interceptor and the four-wheel-drive FF; briefly revived 1998–2002.

Models

Interceptor

Jensen's signature Chrysler-V8 grand tourer (1966–1976) — Italian-styled, with a distinctive wrap-around glass hatch.

Grand tourer · 1966–1976
FF

A landmark Interceptor sibling (1966–1971) — among the first production cars with four-wheel drive and anti-lock brakes.

Grand tourer · 1966–1971
541

Jensen's fibreglass-bodied 1950s GT — among the first British production cars with four-wheel disc brakes.

Grand tourer · 1954–1963
C-V8

A fibreglass-bodied Chrysler-V8 GT (1962–1966) and one of the fastest four-seaters of its day.

Grand tourer · 1962–1966
Jensen-Healey

Jensen's volume Lotus-engined sports car (1972–1976) — its best-seller, but its troubled launch helped sink the firm.

Roadster · 1972–1976
S-V8

The Ford-V8 revival roadster (2001–2002) — a brief, underfunded attempt to restart Jensen that built only a handful of cars.

Roadster · 2001–2002

Other makes