Spotted: World's 1st Production 4WD Car

[im2fst4u]

1966 Jensen CV8 FF (Ferguson Formula) V8

Spotted this in Cochrane today

http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/amr_ltd/Spotted%20Pics/IMG00208-20100324-1652.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/amr_ltd/Spotted%20Pics/IMG00211-20100324-1653.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/amr_ltd/Spotted%20Pics/IMG00210-20100324-1653.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae45/amr_ltd/Spotted%20Pics/IMG00209-20100324-1652.jpg

Edit: For those who would like info on this car, HERE (http://www.thejensenff.com/ffstory.htm) is some good info.

[Pollywog]

Good spot, suuuuuper rare - especially in that condition.

[Wrinkly]

Oh WOW! That is an epic spot! :thumbsup:

I remember lusting after the Jensen Interceptor in the 70's. Same body style as this.

[scat19]

^ you're old

nice spot!

[Redlyne_mr2]

Amazing

[chkolny541]

man thats minty fresh

[Heep]

Whoa, what a find! Even Interceptors are super rare in Canada, didn't know there were any FFs here!

[SCHIDER23]

:eek: Now this is a spotting thread :D.:thumbsup:

[davesparky6]

I saw this car at Earls tin palace (4th st). I was wondering what it was, sounds good too. Nice spot! :thumbsup:

[corsvette]

Nice spot for sure,i had no idea those were 4wd.I remember my Dad telling me they had 440 Chrysler V8's and went real good.

[beyond_ban]

Good spot. That thing is as rare (or rarer) as a F430 in Calgary and area.


Originally posted by scat19
^ you're old

... and wrinkly.

[Boosted_TL]

Originally posted by davesparky6
I saw this car at Earls tin palace (4th st). I was wondering what it was, sounds good too. Nice spot! :thumbsup:

I saw it there also! Could not for the life of me figure out what it was and was too lazy to walk further.

Your sig is quite humerous!

[Wrinkly]

Originally posted by scat19
^ you're old

nice spot!



Originally posted by beyond_ban
Good spot. That thing is as rare (or rarer) as a F430 in Calgary and area.



... and wrinkly.

LOL - and very, very wise :devil:

[atgilchrist]

Originally posted by beyond_ban
Good spot. That thing is as rare (or rarer) as a F430 in Calgary and area.



Much scarcer. Only 320 ever made. Good spot!:eek:

[kevie88]

It's RHD tho, so that makes it simply too dangerous for our roads. That car will leave a trail of dead babies in it's wake!! /sarcasm

Neat car! not too many Jensens in Calgary

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Nice spot!

[Eleanor]

Well done! :thumbsup:

[toastgremlin]

That is way cool.

Wikipedia (and the linked article) doesn't say - are these things full time AWD or is it a 2WD/4WD transfer case setup like on a truck/Eagle? I assume the latter.

[ercchry]

i have seen this thing many times, good to finally know what it is

[HondaKid]

Great spot! Nice to see a few different pics as well. The interiors are really something, someone get a pic if you can.

Still making them... kind of:

http://www.jensen-sales.com/

[jdm_eg6]

where are the RHD flamers???

+1 for a good spot ;)

[Cos]

Originally posted by jdm_eg6
where are the RHD flamers???

+1 for a good spot ;)

It isnt some 19 year old trying to get it to pass OPP with failing shit.... thats why. :rofl:


Really good spot, super nice car.

[freshprince1]

Epic Spot indeed!

[im2fst4u]

Originally posted by HondaKid
Great spot! Nice to see a few different pics as well. The interiors are really something, someone get a pic if you can.

Thanks to all for the kudos on the spot!
I have been looking every time I am in Cochrane now to try to get some interior pics.
I would also like to talk to the owner so I can report back on the history.

Hopefully he will surface again so I can make an ass of myself and pull him over. :rofl:

[403Gemini]

I can't believe the quality that car is in :drool:

Amazing spot!

[corsvette]

Found one for sale while browsing Craigslist

http://calgary.en.craigslist.ca/cto/1675065023.html

[ekguy]

One of the best spots in a while. Didn't even know what the hell that was before this.

[ekguy]

Originally posted by im2fst4u


Thanks to all for the kudos on the spot!
I have been looking every time I am in Cochrane now to try to get some interior pics.
I would also like to talk to the owner so I can report back on the history.

Hopefully he will surface again so I can make an ass of myself and pull him over. :rofl:

with a car that rare I'm sure the owner has been the subject of attention more than once.

:D

[sidewaysD]

reminds me of the AMC pacer in the rear

[MrSector9]

I seen that there too, The interior is unbeivable in it, black leather, wood and chrome.