Highlights

One of only 694 Series II RHD 6.3L cars built
Restored car in popular Reef Blue with tan leather interior
First owned by Sir Hugh Fraser, Chairman and Owner of House of Fraser
Previously owned by the editor of Practical Classics and appeared frequently
Featured twice on Practical Classics stand at Classic Car and Restoration Show
16th car from the end of right-hand drive Series II production
Restoration completed by current keeper since purchase in 2022
Significant investment since 2022 documented in a large history file
Voluntary MOT valid to July 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

If this Series II Interceptor looks familiar, then we suspect you’re either an avid reader of the excellent Practical Classics magazine or a visitor to the NEC Classic Car and Restoration Show. This car was owned by the magazine’s roving editor, Danny Hopkins, between 2010 and 2022 and featured on the magazine’s show stand and within its pages several times.

It is one of just 694 RHD Series II cars and reportedly the 16th from last car built. Just 103 Series II cars were painted in this one’s Reef Blue, the colour chosen by its illustrious first keeper, Sir Hugh Fraser, the Chairman of House of Fraser department stores. He reportedly used it to commute between his estate in Scotland and Harrods, which his firm then owned. The previous keeper has spoken to his chauffeur, mechanic and friends to discover more about this fascinating period.

The vendor acquired the car in 2022 from Danny Hopkins and has invested considerably in completing the car’s restoration. The whole renovation process has included bare metal respray, engine rebuild, rewiring and installing FenAir air conditioning. The work is underlined by a voluntary current MOT, which runs to July 2026 with no advisories.

This 1971 example is one of the best-known Interceptors in the world. Much-historied and in the sort of condition you’d expect after all that work, it is a unique opportunity for marque and grand tourer enthusiasts.

The vendor says:

“The car is an effortless cruiser. Just as happy eating up the miles on a long road trip as it is pottering to a local show. It never fails to draw attention and has never let me down.”

Key Information

Mileage: 39,500 miles (indicated as correct)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 24th July 2026 with no advisories
Technical specs: Chrysler 6,276cc V8 petrol, three-speed Torqueflite automatic
Paperwork: Chassis data from Richard Calver; restoration documented across multiple issues of Practical Classics magazine, Statement of Origin, radio guide, jobs checklist, lots of invoices, early paperwork, V5C

The Detail

Long list of restoration work summarised below
Factory correct Reef Blue metallic following restoration and respray
Light brown leather interior with black piping in good order
Original radio included and fitted with modern stereo
Factory Rostyle wheels in good condition ith recently fitted tyres
Fitted with later Series 3/SP louvred bonnet to improve cooling
The vendor notes the boot would benefit from some additional trim work
No advisories on MOT, including structural
Vendor says, 'I have the original "HOF 1" registration on retention and it is available by separate negotiation'

Summary of restoration work:

Bodywork renewed, new panels and welded repairs
Bare metal respray
Rustbuster rust-protected
New looms
Dashboard restored and instruments rebuilt
New 21st-century FenAir air conditioning installed
Engine completely rebuilt twice
New radiator
Tubular headers (ceramic coated)
New exhaust
New BSS brakes fitted with new lines throughout
Rebuilt brake servo and cylinders
New tyres
Refurbished wheels
New springs and dampers
4 wheel alignment and geometry by Center Gravity
Wiper switch
Air conditioning switch
Driver’s window motor
New ignition lead set
New spark plugs
New distributor cap
Alternator repaired
Headlight adjustment
Fabricate brackets for the air conditioning pump and alternator
Repair and adjust the hand brake
Replace fuel filler and breather pipes
Modern adjustable fan controller and radiator temperature sensor
New door keys

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