Jensen Interceptor MKIII Cabriolet
Specifications
The story behind this collectible...
"The only car that makes your mustache grow faster." - Jeremy Clarkson
The Jensen Interceptor, a hand-built car from the Kelvin Way factory near Birmingham, is a name with history, with previous incarnations dating back to the 1950s. This car is best known for its extraordinary coolness. What sets this car, the MKIII, apart is the evolution of materials. Jensen had long relied on fiberglass-reinforced plastic, resulting in cars that were nearly impossible to restore. However, the Interceptor marked a return to a steel body, designed by Italy's Carrozzeria Touring. About the same as a shot of limoncello next to the Beef Wellington!
The Mark III Convertible, introduced in 1974, was actually intended purely for the U.S. market to compete with the E-Type. This version came standard with GKN alloy wheels and air conditioning, as well as revised seating. The production year determined whether you got a G-, H-, or J-series. In 1971, the 7.2-liter replaced the 6.3-liter 383 ci engine. This is the 7.2-liter variant, and you can actually think of it as a British gentleman with rigid mood swings and a penchant for a very punishing Scotch!
Our "Gentleman's Express" has recently received a careful dose of TLC. The car has been treated with great care to maintain the luster of rust-free perfection. Originally delivered in Bahrain with many special features that we are only too happy to go over with you, this example is in exceptionally fine condition. She comes from a collection and is ready for the next owner.
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