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JENSEN S-V8 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 24 JENSEN S-V8s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 26 in 2019 Q2 — only 92% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (1.6% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2070 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the JENSEN S-V8 is rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 24 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (1.6% of survivors). At that pace roughly 22 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2070.
About the S-V8
The Jensen S-V8 is a roadster built by the British automaker Jensen Motors, and the most recent production car to carry the name Jensen.
JENSEN S-V8 — questions & answers
How many JENSEN S-V8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 24 JENSEN S-V8 were still registered in the UK — 7 licensed and on the road, plus 17 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the JENSEN S-V8 rare?
The JENSEN S-V8 is genuinely rare, with only 24 left, making it rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the JENSEN S-V8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of JENSEN S-V8 on UK roads fell by 1 (4.0%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 22 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most JENSEN S-V8 use?
Most JENSEN S-V8 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the JENSEN S-V8 peak?
The JENSEN S-V8 peaked at 26 registered in 2019 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.