1974 Jensen Interceptor Series 111
Beautiful British / American Car!
The Jensen Interceptor is a grand touring car which was hand-built at the Kelvin Way Factory in West Bromwich near Birmingham in England, by Jensen Motors between 1966 and 1976.
The body was designed by an outside firm, Carrozzeria Touring of Italy, rather than the in-house staff. The early bodies were built in Italy by Vignale, before Jensen took production in house, making some subtle body modifications.
Jensen Motors used a 7.2 litre Chrysler V8 engines for the Interceptor, starting with the 6,276 cc (383 c.i.) and finishing with a 7,212 cc (440ci). This was coupled to a TorqueFlite automatic transmissions driving the rear wheels through a limited slip differential in a conventional Salisbury rear axle.
The Interceptor may have taken some styling cues from the Brasinca Uirapura with a distinctive large, curving wrap-around rear window that doubled as a tailgate. The original specification included electric windows, reclining front seats, a wood rimmed steering wheel, radio with twin speakers, reversing lights and an electric clock. Power steering was included as standard from September 1968.
The Mark III, introduced in 1971, had a revised the front grille, headlamp finishers and bumper treatment. It had GKN alloy wheels and air conditioning as standard, and revised seats.
Jensen had fallen on hard times by 1975, owing to the then world-wide recession, and to problems with itsJensen-Healey sports car. The company was placed into receivership, and the receivers allowed production to continue until the available cache of parts was exhausted. Production of the Interceptor ended in 1976.
Specifications:
- · 7,212 cc (440 cu in) 287 kW
- · 664 N⋅m (490 lb⋅ft)
- · 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds
- · Top speed: 234 km/h
Syndicate Car
The car we are looking to syndicate was built in 1974.
I am told this is a three-owner car.
It comes with full logbooks and dealer folder from new.
The car presents very well with no obvious areas needing attention.
The car has travelled 41,554 kms when viewed.
The car has a detailed history folder recording all it service.
It is a beautiful car painted in red, believed to be original, and tan leather trim, that shows the correct level of patina for its age.
The engine bay is very clean and if fitted with two electric fans. The two fans solve the overheating problem that all Interceptors face.
In the UK a comparable car would sell for AUD$160,000.
Before the car is purchased the car will be independently inspected by a recognized Jensen model expert.