Not Sold | 1970 Jensen Interceptor II

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Not Sold (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)

1970 Jensen Interceptor II

United Kingdom • 24 Aug 2024

Vehicle Details

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This Jensen Interceptor II is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive car powered by the E-Series 383ci V8. First owned by British actor Robin Ellis, it was restored in 2015 and comes with extensive documentation. It features a pale grey exterior, black leather interior, and subtle upgrades, with a recent service in January 2023.

Condition

8

The car has been restored in 2015, and the restoration has 'bedded in' nicely. The car has also been subtly upgraded. The car is described as being in a lovely shade of a very pale grey with a black leather interior that is reminiscent of luxury GT cars of the era. The car's early history is supported by a large file containing the factory pre-sale inspection documentation, older paperwork and historic MOT Certificates. The Heritage Certificate is filed with a wealth of maintenance invoices, with the most recent service carried out in January 2023.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

1233736

Odometer:

84,864 miles

Reg Number:

SUX 879H

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Interceptor was as much Italian as British, designed as it was by Carrozzeria Touring with the bodyshells built by Vignale before being delivered to the West Bromwich factory to be paired with the inimitable 6.3-litre Chrysler V8 and mechanicals.

When new, the Interceptor cost substantially more than an Aston Martin and was double the price of an E-Type Jaguar.

One would struggle to find a connection between Frank Sinatra and Sir Matt Busby but both drove an Interceptor.

The celebrity ownership list is extensive whilst the Interceptor's appearance on a slew of glamourous TV action series during the period, gave the car a certain louche, playboy image.

Production of the Interceptor II, occasionally called the Mk II or Series II, commenced in October 1969 and lasted for two years.

This particular car has a chassis prefix, #123 and is one of the 694 right-hand drive UK-cars powered by the E-Series 383ci V8, generating around 330bhp.

It was first registered in the spring of 1970...