One of only 923 right-hand-drive Mk1 Interceptors built
Believed by the vendor to be the last remaining of seven Mk1s finished in black with red trim
Comprehensive restoration completed circa 2021
First owned by David Wickens, founder of British Car Auctions and who also rescued Lotus after Colin Chapman died
Extensive history file including original purchase invoice, fascinating factory correspondence with David Wickens and detailed sales brochure from Jensen Sales with images of the restoration
The Appeal
The Jensen Interceptor is still quite the unique proposition nearly sixty years later. Penned by Carrozzeria Touring of Italy, powered by a muscular Chrysler V8 powerplant and built by Jensen's West Bromwich factory, this tri-nation sports car continues to capture the attention and imagination of enthusiasts in a big way. Everything is muscular, brash, yet distinguished. Just 923 Mk1s were built in RHD, and only seven left the factory painted black. The vendor believes it is the last one of this desirable spec.
This 1969 example has had just two former registered keepers. It was subjected to a nut and bolt restoration in 2020/2021, focusing on keeping the car factory standard save for larger-diameter Rostyle wheels and a louvred bonnet.
The work included extensive fabrication and bodywork repairs, bare-metal respray, cabin re-trim, and an engine rebuild with new pistons and a reworked head. The gearbox has been serviced, and there is a reconditioned front axle, new stainless steel exhaust, new petrol tank, replacement power steering pump and overhauled suspension. New brake callipers and discs complete the restoration highlights.
We understand that this handsome car is ready and waiting to impress its lucky new keeper. image.png1.48 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 1,350 miles (indicated, actual mileage believed circa 52,524 miles)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 6,276cc Chrysler V8 petrol, three-speed automatic
Paperwork: Copy of original purchase invoice, correspondence between first owner and Jensen, factory documents, and extensive restoration documentation
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