Rare Jensen GT in Devon

[Pymmie]

My friend David Balme has just acquired this Jensen GT

1640/30114 was 1st registered in Oct 1975.

It was recently rescued from Scotland by Tim Hatcher from North Devon.

After seeing Nigel Keisers GT ealier this year at Haynes , Somerset David knew he

wanted one and luckily Tim advertised this one just 1 hour away from Torquay.

Although slightly scruffy the car runs has an MOT and apart from the rear seat squab it's

all there.

David plans to use it and generally improve the car making the bodywork the last thing.

I popped around this morning to take a few photos and assess it's condition.

Funny thing is there's a C-V8 owner just two doors away!

Welcome to the mad world of Jensens David!

John P

[Lotus Mike]

Hi David .John.Good luck with the gt .rare car I w I'll look out for it. ...Mike

[NigelK]

I wonder why the switch of coil location from vertical on the bulkhead to horizontal on the heater fan housing?

I'm liking the tan vinyl / tan corduroy interior. Very much of its time, and perfectly suited to the GT!

[Pymmie]

I wonder why the switch of coil location from vertical on the bulkhead to horizontal on the heater fan housing?

I think David said it's had electronic ignition fitted and the cables were too short.

Prepare to be a valuable source of help Nigel ...

John P

[NigelK]

Me???!!??? Blimey I'm a total novice

[ChrisL]

Great looking car. Looks in pretty good nick from the pictures.

Me???!!??? Blimey I'm a total novice

Nigel, you underestimate your prowess methinks.

And in the Kingdom of the Blind, the man with one eye is king.

[Balmy]

Hi. Just joined the forum and yes this is my car now.
Thanks Pym for posting the dubious photo of me sat in the rear!!!