Highlights

Rare British roadster powered by a Lotus-developed twin-cam engine
Comprehensive mechanical overhaul and bodywork carried out in 2024
Supplied with both soft top and hard top
In current ownership since 2010

The Appeal

The Jensen-Healey occupies a unique niche among 1970s roadsters, pairing traditional British open-top motoring with a Lotus 907-series twin-cam engine, a powertrain that lends it a sporting character quite unlike its MG and Triumph contemporaries. Relatively few survive today, and well-sorted examples are increasingly sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate this distinctive Anglo-Lotus formula.

This 1974 example was first registered in Switzerland and acquired by the current owner at auction in Berne in 2010. It was subsequently imported to France in 2018 and stored in specialist conditions before undergoing a substantial programme of work in 2024, encompassing mechanical, electrical, and bodywork items detailed below.

The car presents well for its age, with the vendor rating both the paintwork and mechanical condition as very good. The interior shows age-commensurate patina, with a tear noted on the driver's seat base and some dashboard wear, though it remains complete and functional. The soft top is showing its age, but the inclusion of a hard top adds welcome year-round versatility. Prospective buyers should note that third gear can occasionally jump out. With matching serial numbers and a contrôle technique valid until June 2026, this Jensen-Healey is well placed for its next chapter.

Key Information

Mileage: 14,398 km (the odometer has gone around the clock or been replaced; the reading is not warranted as accurate)
Country of registration: France (originally registered in Switzerland; imported to France in 2018)
Technical inspection status: valid until 12 June 2026
Technical specs: 1,972cc Lotus twin-cam four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: invoices for work in 2024 and 2010; French registration (carte grise)

The Detail

Blue paintwork, black soft-top roof; hard-top roof also provided
13-inch wheels
Dual exhaust tips
White vinyl interior with black piping, black seat inserts and wood dashboard trim
Updated JVC stereo
Mechanical overhaul carried out in 2024
Converted to electronic ignition in 2024
Engine compression test in June 2024
Rear boot lid replaced in 2024; boot lid and both rear wings repaired
Passenger door straightened in 2024
Partial repaint in 2024 covering the rear boot lid, rear wings, and both doors
Early corrosion on the lower front left sill has been treated
Some minor stone chip impacts at the front, consistent with age
Driver's seat has a tear in the leather on the seat base
Dashboard shows signs of wear
Soft top is showing signs of age
Supplied with a hard top
Third gear can occasionally jump out, per the vendor
Stored in a specialist warehouse in good conditions from 2018 until recent work was undertaken

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