Solved - NEH 2924: Jensen 541R Special based on TVR chassis and engine

[Carnut]

What's this, when was it built and what is its base and power-train - for 1 point?:

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[Carnut]

Experts?

[hermanoto]

based on the Jensen 541. The Original 541 came with a 4 liter Austin 6 cylinder engine.

541:built 1955-'59
541-R: built 1958-'60, special bonnet -bulges (like the Mercedes 300-SL)
541-S: built 1960-'63

[Carnut]

based on the Jensen 541. The Original 541 came with a 4 liter Austin 6 cylinder engine.

541:built 1955-'59
541-R: built 1958-'60, special bonnet -bulges (like the Mercedes 300-SL)
541-S: built 1960-'63

You've got the fact that this car is based around a Jensen 541, but you haven't really grasped exactly what it is.
Since its base is quite obvious I won't lock it, but I need much more and accurate detail.

[D-type]

Test mule for the Jensen-Healey?

[hermanoto]

prototype for the development of the Intersceptor mechanicals

[Carnut]

Test mule for the Jensen-Healey?

Neither that...

prototype for the development of the Intersceptor mechanicals

...nor that.

[hermanoto]

Is there any relation between the541  and Bristol 406?

[Carnut]

Is there any relation between the541  and Bristol 406?

None!

[ropat53]

Is this the 1957 Jensen 541R that reached America as a straight six, but was converted the same year to Corvette power (327/375hp) and a Muncie 4 spd, by Najarian Auto Sports of Boston?

[Hiawatha]

 Jensen 541R (UUX 400) body shortened and widened by Bell Classics in Luton on a TVR 350i chassis and running gear. I believe work in progress early 2011.

[Carnut]

Is this the 1957 Jensen 541R that reached America as a straight six, but was converted the same year to Corvette power (327/375hp) and a Muncie 4 spd, by Najarian Auto Sports of Boston?

No...

Jensen 541R (UUX 400) body shortened and widened by Bell Classics in Luton on a TVR 350i chassis and running gear. I believe work in progress early 2011.

..because this is correct.
It's been shortened to make a more sporty 2-seater on TVR chassis with TVR engine, probably from a Cerbera but it doesn't say.
Here are some sketches; it looks reminiscent of a Ferrari 250GT or Zagato Aston-Martin to me..
Interesting car.