£43,631
1974 Jensen Interceptor
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 17 Oct 2024
Market Position:
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£43,631
1974 Jensen Interceptor
UK • 17 Oct 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously maintained 1974 Jensen Interceptor that has been upgraded to S4 specifications. With a John Sleath engine, rebuilt transmission, and retrimmed interior, it represents a unique blend of classic and modern features, though it does have some minor mechanical and cosmetic issues.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very good condition, with some minor flaws that will need to be addressed. The car has had substantial work done to it, and is largely in good order. Given the age of the vehicle, a score of 7 is appropriate.
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43,191 miles
1369517
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
AUR 630M
1974
Auction
£43,631
1974 Jensen Interceptor
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 17 Oct 2024
Market Position:
TBC
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Description
You might think you’re looking at just another Jensen Interceptor, albeit one that’s been uncommonly well conserved.
But the reality is that ‘AUR 630M’ is a very special car indeed.
You see it was returned to, and registered by, Jensen Cars Ltd in 1984, the firm that took over the brand after Jensen itself went bankrupt in 1982.
Ian Orford, the owner of Jensen Cars Ltd, set about reviving the Interceptor and chose this very car to benefit from the changes.
The original MK3 was converted into the S4 specifications with the latest Chrysler 5.9-litre/360 cubic inch V8 engine and new legislation-friendly door handles and mirrors.
The wood dash was carried over but with the addition of a digital clock (it was the eighties, after all) and the seats were replaced with electrically adjustable Recaro items that were retrimmed to match the rest of the cabin.
The finished car stayed with the firm until at least 1986 when it applied to the DVLA for the change of engine and colour.
It then p...
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 9th Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
30,203 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Jul 2026, 30,203 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre silencer box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On 8th Jul 2026, 30,203 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre silencer box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 21st Oct 2024, 43,192 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Whole underneath of vehicle is covered in underseal
Passed
On 12th Feb 2020, 42,396 miles
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