Highlights
- Finished in the popular combination of Brienz Blue over black leather
- Current enthusiast keeper since 2012
- Recent £5,000 of work to the suspension, cooling system and other areas
- Huge history file including regular work by Cropredy Bridge
- Dry-stored and never driven in the rain by the current keeper
- Useful voluntary MOT valid to August 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
Aston Martin has the James Bond connection, but the real celebrity GT of the '60s and '70s is the Jensen Interceptor. Considered, when new, to be less ‘arriviste’ than the Newport Pagnell cars, the hand-built, MOPAR-powered West Brom fastback was the choice of everyone from John Bonham to Cliff Richard.
Jensen guru Richard Calver calls the 1971-73 Series III the ‘peak of Interceptor development’ for its blend of improved cosmetics, better braking and extra comfort. The first ones continued with the 383CI 6.3L Chrysler engine of the Series II. This car is one of those rarities. It was originally one of the 10 Series III cars painted yellow, but is now finished in the more popular Brienz Blue metallic following a 1980s restoration.
Inside and out, this is a really tidy Interceptor. There are a few minor points to note in the photos, but a recent advisory-free voluntary MOT test indicates that these are cosmetic rather than of particular concern. The history file is impressive, showing regular attention by model experts Cropredy Bridge. The vendor acquired the car in 2012 and has used it very sparingly, only every in the dry and carefully garaged in between. He tells us that the car has recently had £5,000 of work to the suspension, cooling system and other mechanical areas.
Few 70s cars ooze the style and sheer burbling presence of a good Interceptor. Here’s a chance to engage with all that celebrity cool.
The vendor says:
“The car is lovely to drive and always draws admiring glances, engine sounds fantastic. Overall a good solid car with a little bit of wear and tear.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 28th March 1972
- 12 former registered keepers in total
- Current keeper since September 2012
- VIN number 1284538
- One of 703 ‘128’ series cars
- Originally yellow with colour change recorded in December 1988
- Current voluntary MOT valid until 5th August 2026 with no advisories
- V5C
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT and tax exempt
- Comprehensive service history and MOT records
- Vendor states that these records support the indicated 30,610 miles
- Displayed mileage is not verified and is on a five-digit odometer
- Current keeper reports covering approximately 2,000 miles since purchase
- Recent £5,000 work, including new leaf springs, radiator cooling fans and MOT preparation work
- Large history file of invoices, tax discs and receipts dating back to at least the 1980s
- This work includes many invoices form Cropredy Bridge
- Photos show June 2025 inspection report with recent work to car noted above
- Handwritten notes of maintenance and repairs in photos
- Dry-stored in a garage throughout current ownership and never driven in the rain
The Condition
- Older repaint in popular Brienz Blue, which remains in good overall condition
- Paintwork features twin coachlines in silver
- There are a few minor points to note to the paintwork typical of an older restoration
- These include chips to the front of the car and scratch on the nearside front wing
- Light scuffs to door sills as shown
- Bodywork appears in smart condition for its age with a few minor imperfections
- These include a chip on the front, light rust bubbles around fuel cap, rear window, one wheel arch and the offside rear wing
- Features a black vinyl roof that seems in good order in photos
- Exterior chromework in good general condition with light age to some window trims
- Fitted with correct ‘GKN’ factory alloys in good general condition
- White banded tyres fitted
- Black leather interior in good overall condition with light patina as shown
- Front seats and switchgear show slight age typical of a 53-year-old car
- Fitted with leather-rimmed three-spoke Moto Lita wheel and a period radio
- No interior rips or tears, we are told
- No structural advisories on MOT
The car presents well overall with a tidy interior, functioning electrics, and good road manners. The bodywork would benefit from cosmetic attention in a few places. There is likely to be a degree of corrosion in the structural beams/inner sill sections (which is a well known issue with Interceptors) but as these components are partly concealed the full extent of the metalwork required has not been established and prospective buyers should assume that repairs will be necessary at some point in the medium term. Importantly, the car starts, drives, stops and behaves as expected and has been kept in good running order.
The Mechanics
- 6,277cc 383CI Chrysler V8
- 3spd Chrysler ‘Torqueflite’ automatic transmission
- The vendor reports the car starts and runs well
- Air conditioning unit removed by a previous keeper
- Otherwise reported to be unmodified with all components present and correct
- Recent mechanical work includes new suspension leaf springs and radiator cooling fans
- Large history file as shown in photos, including handwritten notes
- No advisories on MOT
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