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10 Vehicle Front Ends That Have Stirred Controversy

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Daniel Rufiange
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4 — 2001 Jensen S-V8

2001 Jensen S-V8, front
2001 Jensen S-V8, front | Photo: Jensen

The Jensen S-V8 was introduced in 1998 and, incredibly, 110 consumers in the U.K. reserved one - for £40,000 - in the first year. However, production problems meant that only about 20 units were produced and another 20 were partially built.

Beyond that, what fascinates us is the composition of the model’s front end. Frankly, it looks to us like it was made from various parts obtained from different vehicles. This thing is not going to win any beauty pageants.

2001 Jensen S-V8, three-quarters front
2001 Jensen S-V8, three-quarters front | Photo: Jensen
Daniel Rufiange
Daniel Rufiange
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