Description
1974 Mk 111 Jensen Interceptor for sale
It lives in our heated garage directly attached to our house. We are now in the middle of selling our house and downsizing to a new build on the coast. The new single garage will not be big enough to properly house the Interceptor and so it is up for sale.
I appreciate most people looking at this advert for my Jensen Interceptor, will know that it is of Italian design, powered by the American Chrysler V8 7. 2 litre engine and built in the West Midlands. They have leather interiors power steering and air conditioning (renewed and working in my case).
The car is, in my opinion, one of the style icons of the period and is akin to a sculpture on wheels. This is my second Jensen Interceptor which I bought 3 years ago and have been repairing and upgrading since. (My 1st was a MK1 FF many years ago that is now in a private car collection).
If it doesn’t quickly sell I will probably, randomly, keep reducing the price by a few thousand until it sells or, although it goes against the grain, I will put it in my son’s garage up north and keep it as an investment. I really do believe though, that all classic cars should be used and seen for everyone’s enjoyment.
I will, as normal be at the regular 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless its raining, “Gaydon Gathering” at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwick.
Significant restoration work has been carried out over the years, including a full respray, mechanical overhauls, and interior refurbishments. In my opinion this Interceptor is in really good condition compared to many. It’s not pristine but it is a turn key car that doesn’t have cooling issues (upgraded fans with soft start controller and the modified head gasket) it has unleaded cylinder heads, upgraded electric pump fuel supply (resolving fuel vaporisation issues and ensures easy starting), brand new FenAir, air conditioning and upgraded high torque starter motor and alternator ensuring more than adequate charging, new reconditioned power assist steering rack. It is used regularly and without any problems.
Issues that I know about are bubbling on the bonnet (there at time of my purchase and hasn’t changed since.) passenger side corner of rear valance has old rust issue, the curtesy lights do not work and passenger window needs help occasionally to close. Otherwise I think every thing works including all the vacuum operated heating system, lights, fans instruments (clock as well).
Underside and inside cills etc have all been rust treated using either Dinitrol 3125 or Bilt Hamber Dynax S-50 and there is no sign of any significant corrosion. Please refer to my 80+ YouTube videos of the work I have done on the car, so there should be no surprises if you buy it. The car is 50 years old and will undoubtedly need care and attention as time goes by but they are cars with simple engineering.
There is a fairly large file on this car and includes photos of the car being upgraded to S4 specification with new door handles, electric door mirrors, louvred bonnet and circuit breakers (cf standard fuse box) at Jensen Motors.
The following is the car for sale video
Search for “for sale 1974 Jensen Interseptor”
The following is an overview of the car on Youtube.
Search for “Jensen Interceptor MK 3 1974. Compilation of Past Videos of LPB 63N”
History and Paperwork
* Ive owned it approximately 3 years. There are 7 previous keepers noted on the V5.
* Notable history includes:
* 1980: engine removed and thermal insulation installed by Jensen Motors photos on file
* 1989: car fettled plus bear metal respray and car upgraded to S4 status by Jensen motors. Paperwork and photos on file.
* 2015 : underwent bodywork renovation and full respray leaving it in excellent condition
* 2021: 2 reconditioned cylinder heads installed with unleaded valve inserts and modified cylinder head gasket to solve the well known cooling issues with the 7. 2 litre Jensen Interceptor.
Confirmed duplex timing chain installed (remedying known issues with nylon gearing)
* Since 2021 numerous improvements, repairs and general assessments on the car. please refer to the 80+ YouTube videos I have meticulously made on the car by searching for “1974 Jensen Interceptor”.
* MOT exempt, last tested in December 2023 with no advisories. Expired 8 months ago. Car has done approx 800 miles since last mot.
* Currently indicated mileage is 46, 102 but the car has been “round the clock” so 146, 102. Note though the engine is in good condition with new unleaded heads.
now £31, 000. 00
