About Tough to crack car puzzle #153: Jensen Esporando

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Last week’s mystery motor seemed to be an old-fashioned tough to crack one to you, with just two of you giving it a go, and one of these coming in too late. Marius’ answer was, however, perfectly within the 100 words limit and since there was just one more entrant, we’ll forgive this time. Marius wrote: “This is the 1972 Jensen C-V8 one-off with chassis number 104/2232, registered FVW 875B, built by Alan Jenner of the Hastings Motor Sheet Metal Works, to a design from Bob Curl, chief designer at Nomad Racing Cars, based in Rye, East Sussex. Later, in the 80s the car was officially renamed ‘Esperando’ by owner Peter Adams, to honour the Jensen ‘Esperanda’, that would have been the Interceptor successor. The car was built using tubing and alloy panels, the initial build began by erecting a series of vertical plywood frames to establish the contour line of the car's shape.”

Just a few remarks from us anoraks: the car is from 1964; the transformation from 1971/’72. And it was named ‘Esporando’ to honour the ‘Esperanto’. But it’s close enough. And let’s also quote jury member Alan Spencer, who was the other contender: “1971 Jensen Esperando (same mistake!) prototype. Built on a CV-8 chassis and Chrysler engine for a Jensen enthusiast who liked the look of the Lamborghini Espada. The body was designed by Bob Curl who at the time was chief designer for Nomad Racing cars based in Rye, East Sussex. Hastings Motor Sheet Metal Works were commissioned to fabricate the bodywork.” Well done to both of you. We’ll award the point to Marius to encourage him to become a regular contender, like Alan!

(Picture Jensen Owner’s Club)

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