Jensen Interceptor III Convertible, 1974
Jensen Interceptor I
Jensen Interceptor I•
•65 views
Chassis No.: 2311-1546
Engine No.: 5C00101
US$32,480 USD | Sold
- 7,210cc OHV Chrysler V8
- Single Carburetor
- 330bhp at 4,600rpm
- 3-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
- Independent Coil Spring Front and Beam Axle Semi-Elliptic Leaf Spring Rear Suspension
- 4-Wheel Hydraulic Dunlop Disc Brakes
- The final and most refined iteration of the Jensen Interceptor
- Delivered new to the United States
- Subject of an older partial restoration
The Series II incorporated revised front suspension, Girling brakes and a redesigned interior, while the Series III, introduced in 1971, came with a 7.2-liter engine, better seats, central locking and alloy wheels. For 1974 Jensen adopted an improved, 330bhp version of the 7.2-liter Chrysler V8 on the 'J Series' MkIII, which also gained all the equipment, including air conditioning, that had been standard issue on the now-discontinued Interceptor SP. The major development that year though, was the introduction of the Convertible, which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March. By this time most other manufacturers had abandoned the convertible ahead of an expected US ban.
When the latter failed to materialize, Jensen was left in a strong position, selling 506 Convertibles in the next two years.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Supplied new in the USA and custom built for 'The Hammer' according to a plaque on the dash, the left-hand drive Series III Interceptor was completed in December of 1975 in Copper Brown over tan leather and a tan top. Eventually making its way back to the United Kingdom, the Jensen later made its way to Germany. Partially restoration in Switzerland in the early 2000s, with the engine subject to a rebuild in the 1990s and the body repainted a few years after that.
The car is attractively finished in Bordeaux with cream leather interior and now sits on a set of chromed wire wheels. Acquired by the current owner in May of 2008, the droptop has been on static display since acquisition and as such mechanical recommissioning is recommended prior to enjoying it on the read. It is offered with owner's handbook, tool kit, old MOT and German registration papers, old TüV documents and 'gutachten' (expert's report), and a recently issued Statement of Origin from the records of Jensen Motors.
Cost
119,283 AED
