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Est: £22,500 - £27,500
1971 Jensen Interceptor III
United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 28P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A Jensen Interceptor III finished in striking Velvet Purple with a Beige leather interior, featuring a 6.3-litre V8 engine and 3-speed automatic transmission.
This rare classic boasts long-term previous ownership and has undergone significant recent maintenance, presented with its original toolkit and V5C.
Condition
7
Good condition, recent work, resprayed.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
1284382
Chassis No:
Odometer:
57,200 miles
JLO 78K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Registration No: JLO 78K Chassis No: 1284382 MOT: Exempt
Finished in striking Velvet Purple complemented to a Beige leather interior.
Previous vendor long term ownership for 35 years
Showing 57,200 miles
Offered with a collection of invoices and current V5C document
Introduced at the October 1971 Earls Court Motor Show, the Jensen Interceptor III shared the same striking Carrozzeria Touring-penned sheet metal and advanced tubular-chassis frame as its predecessors, but was readily distinguishable by its cast headlight surrounds, GKN alloy wheels and comprehensively revamped interior.
Initially powered by a Chrysler 6.3-litre V8 engine, the model was soon upgraded with an even larger 7.2-litre unit.
Boasting Torque-Flite three-speed automatic transmission, power steering and four-wheel disc brakes, the four-seater Coupe was both impressively refined and seriously quick.
Indeed, the 7.2-litre versions were reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds and 140mph.
The model was bought ...
Points of note
£4,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£28,340
Median Price (Since 2020)
£68,100
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on May 09 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
65,024 miles
Registration Date
1971-12-02
MOT History
Failed
On May 09 2018 with 65,024 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Dec 04 2007 with 65,011 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Spare tyre defective
- Oil leak
- advise some welding outside prescibed areas of poor standard ,evidence of slight perishing on most rubber bushes
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