INTRODUCTION

1969 Mk 1 Jensen FF

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INTRODUCTION

Jensen FF Reg No. WFH 715H manufactured on 8th October 1969.Chassis No. 119/191.Engine No. 1801/19E. Gearbox No. 26524173. Axle No.F6918 (ratio 3.07:1 ) Special Features SDG (sundyne glass) and VXN (8 track radio/player) Colour- Brazilia. Trim-Tan

Four owners including myself ( the other three were the original owner then his son (who inherited it it), and the owner before me. This last owner had the body professionally restored by J M Wadey Coachworks Burygate, Bury, Nr Pulborough, West Sussex. .including a two pack repaint in the original colour {1989). The chrome was done by SuperChrome, 2 Worsfold Close Allesley Coventry. However due to a change in his circumstances, following the respraying the last owner was not in a position to have the trim etc refitted. It has been stored since 1989 in a number of different locations.

I took delivery on 10th March 2002.

This set of photographs are those that came with the car showing its' body restoration by the above mentioned J M Wadey Coachworks

PICTURES OF THE CAR AS IT IS NOW

TOOLKIT (for more details see toolkit under Misc section)

CONCOURS RESULTS FOR:

2003

2004

2005

2007

INTERIOR PHOTOS

I replaced the original 16 inch steering wheel with this smaller one which improves the ease of driving for me at least.

Photo sowing the location of the handbook

photo showing the Bradex Jet Fire Extinguisher located at the front under drivers seat

ENGINE BAY PHOTOS

TO DO LIST

replace the temp floor carpeting (tan nylon) on the floor of the front foot wells (floor carpet in rear foot wells similarly needs replacing) note original passenger footrest still present.

cracks to wooden facing panel

cracking to leather seat

Replace/re chrome front overrider. Rechromed ones £60 each

replace/re chrome rear overriders. Rechromed ones £60 each

rip in leather passenger seat

repair dent in front nearside wing (result of parking in Tescos car park)

rusting to bottom of passenger door

cracking in paintwork

passenger door window glass scratched due to some the wrong sized? screws holding window frame

replace the moth eaten black boot carpet

replace the temporary manual on off valve for heater (switches hotwater flow to interior heater matrix, but must be operated from within engine bay) with one (second photo) that opperates off the heater control within the car.