Highlights
- Factory correct and very rare Reef Blue with matching roof and leather
- £15,000 of mechanical and other work in 2021 with few miles since
- Power steering pump replaced in October 2025
- Refurbished 15in GKN wheels with matching blue paint finish
- Large history file of regular ongoing maintenance
The Appeal
No British sports car leaned quite so firmly into the long-legged, mile munching GT theme quite like West Bromwich’s evocatively named Interceptor. With the low compression 7.2L Chrysler ‘Mopar’ engine - shared with various Detroit muscle cars - the fastback Jensen was every inch the rumbling, unstressed, utterly relaxing continent crusher.
Those qualities, plus their influential profile, explain why these hand-built bruisers remain so popular with enthusiasts. Frankly, there is nothing quite like a good one. The Series III, from October 1978, updated the looks and is the most populous survivor, thanks to improved quality.
Just 159 Series III cars left the works painted in this car’s attractive Reef Blue. A Statement of Origin certificate confirms that this, plus the blue leather cabin, is original. The car is fitted with a matching blue vinyl roof. The Statement of Origin refers to option code ‘VR’, which we suspect, but cannot confirm, refers to this optional roof finish. The car is also fitted with refurbished 15in GKN alloys featuring bespoke blue trim.
As a 128-prefix car, this is one of 708 built and a very early model. It is in really good condition inside and out, having clearly been cherished by the current enthusiast keeper, who bought it in 2022, and the previous handful of owners. In 2021, it received £15,000 of mechanical fettling - which you can see in detail in the photos - and more recently, the power steering pump was replaced prior to sale. This is a great version of the sort of car we’re unlikely to ever see again.
The vendor says:
“A very fine example. The colour is stunning and it's looks are timeless. Everywhere I go or park, even at petrol stations, people come up, curious what it is or those that know tell me the last time that they saw one.”
History and Paperwork
- Factory built in 1972
- Statement of Origin confirms build date and specification
- First UK registered 1st September 1978
- 10 registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since March 2022
- VIN number 12814850
- Unfortunately, we have no details of the reason for this delay in registration
- Large history file with highlights shown in photos
- Attended to since 2022 by specialist Neil Bennet
- Vendor states that all quirks addressed by Neil Bennet as required
- According to Neil Bennet, the car could be driven to Scotland and back reliably
- Wheels refurbished in October 2021
- New power steering pump fitted October 2025
- V5C
- £15,000 of work in 2021 covering mechanicals and electricals as shown
The Condition
- Factory correct colour scheme of Reef Blue with blue leather
- Fitted with an optional blue vinyl roof, which is in good condition
- Paintwork presents very well with only minor signs of age to note
- Bodywork is also in very good order across usual Interceptor check areas
- Sits on 15in refurbished GKN alloy wheels with blue paint finish
- Shod with white banded tyres as shown
- Blue leather interior in good order with some light age, typical of originality
- The vendor states that the interior requires refreshment but it presents well in photos
- Factory fitted with Voxson optional radio, now fitted with classic Philips stereo
- Moto Lita leather-rimmed steering wheel
- Switchgear, headlining, trim and carpets all look well-kept in photos
The Mechanics
- 7,212cc Chrysler V8 engine
- 3spd Chrysler ‘Torqueflite’ automatic gearbox
- £15,000 of mechanical and electrical work in 2021
- New power steering pump in 2025
- Attended to by specialist Neil Bennett since purchase in 2022
- Highly appraised by this specialist according to the seller
- Described as very reliable and suitable for long distances
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