A Jensen 541 leaving for Japan, why?

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Japanese collectors are known for their appetite for compact European engineering. Pre-war Amilcars, BNCs and Austin Sevens went in relative high numbers. Not too mention the fleet of classic Minis and Mini Coopers that is 'stacked up' in Japan. So we were surprised to learn about this Jensen 541 leaving for a next phase in life under the Rising Sun. Not too many people are familiar with Jensen cars, with mainly the Jensen Interceptor (still available or once again revamped?) and perhaps the Jensen Healey having a following. Time to show another great Jensen model, one of the fastest four-seaters in its day, with fibreglass body, 6 cylinders 4-litre engine, 4 speed plus overdrive. The '541' was built from 1954-1963. Still we have the feeling that it is not only the love for Jensen that made the car leave. Maybe the Japanese collector also has a liking for early fiberglass bodied cars like Darrin, Glasspar, Victress not too mention the Corvette.  Forgotten fiberglass mentions plenty of interesting plastic bodied four-wheelers from the US. We were thinking of the Volvo P1900 Roadster, too, but you may even know more of them?
 
(Photos Han Kamp)

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