Rare California Sage exterior with black leather interior
Comprehensive service history with a huge folder of documentation
Over £30,000 spent during the last 5 years of ownership
Recent full respray and extensive restoration work
Matching numbers confirmed by Jensen club
The Appeal
Perhaps one of the most unusual stories in British motoring, the Interceptor was designedin Turin, powered by Detroit and built in Britain’s West Midlands - and in its day, was perhaps one of the ultimate style icons, being readily adopted by countless celebs and regularly appearing the press.
If you've not had your head turned by an Interceptor before - which we doubt, honestly - this one will certainly do the job. Beautiful California Sage green paintwork, a handsome interior and a huge folder of documentation make this a particularly fine example of a much-loved, impeccably curious Grand Tourer.
Significant restoration work has been carried out over the years, including a full respray, mechanical overhauls, and interior refurbishments. Put simply, this is a very presentable Interceptor that's ready and raring to hit the road.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1972
Owned by the vendor for approximately 5 years with over £30,000 spent
All work evidenced by paperwork
Several letters from Jensen club, including confirmation of matching numbers
Previous invoices, MOTs, and Jensen magazines included
Huge folder of service history
Notable history includes:
1993: Part restoration including water pump, welding, engine & gearbox overhaul, and new exhaust
2002 Jensen club letter confirming the car's build date and California Sage with black leather colour combination
2003: Clifford alarm installed
2011: Head gasket, head skim, plugs, carb tune, few miles since
2017: New cooling fan switch & relay, belts, track rod ends, power steering belt, washer pump, battery clamp, alternator, fuel pump, voltage regulator
2019: Front seats retrimmed
2020: Brakes rebuilt, new inner/outer sills, front/rear valance, floorpans, full respray
2023: New dash switches & indicator stalk, new tread plates, full rubber seal kit including screens, side mirrors, washer jets, Webasto sunroof, headliner, carpet including boot, exhaust down pipes
2024: Full electrical overhaul costing £4,000, all dials, switches, relays & solenoids replaced or recommissioned, rear bumper re-chromed
MOT exempt, last tested in 2017
Currently indicates 98,753 miles on a five-figure odometer
The car went 'around the clock' circa 2012
The DVLA records 25 previous keepers
Letter from DVLA confirms vehicle involved in several cherished numberplate transfers
All welding carried out prior to respray, including inner & outer sills, floorpans, front & rear valance
Most bodywork, mechanical, and electrical parts reconditioned or replaced
No sign of any significant corrosion
The paintwork carries a lovely shine and looks excellent
All trims in good order
Glasswork and lenses are free of cracks and fractures
All badging present and correct
Underside has been rust treated and looks in fine fettle
Internally, the cabin is equally superb
Front seats retrimmed
New carpet
New headliner
New Webasto sunroof
Dials and dash show sign of wear
Not all trim is new, with some age-commensurate spots on the original material
Upgraded with remote central locking
Aside from central locking upgrade, car is original
Aside from central locking upgrade, car is largely original
The Mechanics
Powered by the remarkable 440cu in (7.2 L) high deck big-block V8 powerplant
3spd Torqueflite automatic gearbox
Most serviceable items changed
Head gasket replaced not many miles ago
Brakes rebuilt
Ancillaries reconditioned
The vendor notes that the car drives remarkably well
The note that it's powerful and smooth on the road, with tight steering and sharp brakes
No leaks, knocking, or smoking to speak of
Ultimately, this looks like a great example of a highly desirable classic
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1972 Jensen Interceptor
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