The Jensen Interceptor remains one of Britain’s most charismatic grand touring motor cars, hand-crafted by Jensen Motors at the Kelvin Way factory in West Bromwich between 1966 and 1976.

Reviving a distinguished name first used by Jensen during the 1950s, the Interceptor combined effortless performance with unmistakable Italian styling, creating a motor car of enduring desirability and presence.

Unlike earlier Jensen models that utilised glass-reinforced plastic body construction, the Interceptor marked a return to a traditional steel-bodied design.

Penned by the renowned Italian design house Carrozzeria Touring and initially assembled by Vignale in Italy, the earliest examples such as this MK1 are now regarded among the rarest and most collectible of the model line, admired for their subtle detailing and elegant coachbuilt character.

Presented today as an exciting and highly worthwhile restoration opportunity, this early Vignale-built Interceptor starts readily from the key and is...