By Classic Yorkshire contributor Tony Lofthouse
It never ceases to amaze me of reports of ‘barn finds’ up and down the country.
Last month, a rare 1969 Jensen FF went ‘under the hammer’ after more than three decades spent in complete hibernation at a Midlands home.
The Mist Grey Mk1 Jensen was bought new in 1969 by its owner, businessman ST Pickard. It had been run sparingly and showed only 60,000 miles on the clock upon his death in the mid-1990s.
Mr Pickard’s family put the car into storage and it was never driven again.
Last year, the car reappeared covered in dust, its interior intact and engine complete. The late owner had kept the original keys, handbook and service invoices.
The Jensen FF model was made between 1966 and 1971 and was one of the most technically advanced cars of its time. It was the first production car to come with front-wheel-drive and anti-locking braking system.
The FF was powered by a 330bhp Chrysler V8 engine and only 320 were made. In 1967 it was named ‘Car of the Year’ by Car magazine.
The Mk1 model differed from the rear-wheel-drive layout of the Jensen Interceptor. The FF came in right-hand-drive only and had a longer wheel base than the Interceptor.
This particular 1969 example was sold by Iconic Auctioneers for £30,375. Fully restored, the car would be expected the make more than £100,000.
For more details on the car click: www.iconicauctioneers.com/1969-jensen-ff-rec16525-2-stoneleigh-0226
Think all the Jensen FF models, as mentioned in today’s post, were actually four wheel drive, not front wheel drive?
I have checked and you are absolutely right. Thanks for the correction.