Beschreibung:

With the Interceptor’s introduction in 1967, Jensen switched from glassfibre to steel for its car bodies. Underneath, the preceding C-V8’s chassis, running gear and 6,276cc Chrysler engine remained substantially unchanged. With around 280bhp on tap, performance was more than adequate, The Motor recording a top speed of 140mph with 100mph arriving in 19 seconds. Leather upholstery, reclining front seats and walnut veneer were all standard features, while automatic transmission was the choice of almost all buyers. 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-litre engine, better seats, central locking and alloy wheels. For 1974 Jensen adopted an improved, 330bhp version of the 7.2-litre 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 in turn would inspire Jensen’s final variation on the Interceptor theme: the Coupé. Announced at the London Motor Show in October 1975, the striking-looking Coupé featured dark blue tinted panels, immediately behind the ‘B’ posts, that continued across the roof. Sadly, by this time Jensen Motors Ltd was in severe financial difficulty, and only 54 of this final model were ever built before the receivers called a halt. Today the Interceptor Coupé is one of Jensen’s most sought after models. This Interceptor Coupé benefits from a recent high-quality re-spray and is presented in apparently very good condition, with excellent original black leather interior. Displaying a recorded total of 30,265 miles on the odometer, the vehicle appears to have been cherished and well maintained. Reported as running and performing as it should, the car is offered with MoT to October 2006 and Swansea V5.