The Jensen Healey and Jensen GT were built by Jensen Motors Ltd. of West Bromwich, England from March 1972 until May 1976. A little over 10,000 convertibles were manufactured during this time. Some of the last Jensens to roll out the doors were the GT ('76 model year) of which a scant 509 were produced. All Jensen Healey and Jensen GT automobiles came equipped with the brand-new 2 litre, 16-valve Lotus built 907 engine. Home market and European destination cars had twin 40mm Dellorto carburetors while Federal and Japanese destination cars came with twin Stromberg carburetors.

The Jensen Healey debuts in March '72 at the Geneva Motor Show. '72 & '73s are very similar; plastic center console, no wood on dash board or glove box, rubber floor mats, black only interiors and two-piece square-cornered headlight cowls distinguish these models. Early cars will have the notable absence of a passenger side door lock which is quickly added on the '73 model year.

In 1974 performance and mechanical specification remain the same but the trim level is upgraded throughout; wood facia is added to the dash, padded center console, floor carpeting & additional bright work details added to exterior. Round cornered headlight cowl with one piece front wings most notable "Mark II" feature. High quality, double skinned, factory hard top introduced. Steel rear bumpers stand off body a few extra inches compared to earlier models- in preparation for the soon to come impact bumpers seen in "74 1/2" cars as well as 5-speed transmission. '74 at left has aftermarket Panasport wheels.

All '75 models (also referred to as JH5 or even Mk lll) have impact bumpers and 5-speed Getrag transmission. Minor upgrades include Union Jack badge mounted over "J" crest on front wings. Later models have viscous fan clutch on radiator fan.

Jensen goes "up market" with GT hardtop. Smooth, quiet, refined- the GT offers luxuriously appointed full, burl wood dash and factory installed air conditioning for all U.S. bound models (all Jensen Healeys with A/C were dealer installed). Sticker price in U.S. crests a hefty $11,000. GT is rushed into production (resulting intensive labor costs burden the already overtaxed company) and even though Interceptor models shore up sales, time is running out for Jensen Motors. Wildcat strikes, continual parts shortages, inflation, and a shakey financial footing all contribute to Jensen closing it's doors in May, 1976.