Built on the 19th of February 1971 for a Mr.

Follett, ‘DLM 26J’ is a very nicely restored Jensen Interceptor MKII that’s been given a subtle twist.

Owned by the seller’s late father, this rare MKII car was used by his parents for high days and holidays including outings to local classic car shows.

The Jensen left the factory painted Berkeley Brown, which might have been a very of-the-period colour, but we think most will be happy to sacrifice an element of originality in favour of the delightful silvery-blue you see here.

As well as a change of colour, the restorative work brought the Jensen bang-up-to-date with a pair of carbon weave-effect bumpers, a modern twist that suits the Interceptor’s retro-lines perfectly.

Adding to the illusion are the black-and-silver numberplates, which work in conjunction with the headlamps and clear front indicators to give the front of the Jensen a very clean, almost futuristic, look.

The black vinyl roof and chromed sill covers do a great job of ...