Interceptor

Best Of Three Worlds: 1974 Jensen Interceptor

UPDATE 11/12/2024: It isn’t unusual for an owner to fail to sell their classic at the first attempt, and such is the case with this 1974 Jensen Interceptor Mark III. We previously saw this British Grand Tourer in August,… more»

Solid Big Block Project: 1974 Jensen Interceptor

Of all the things that have been said about the Jensen Interceptor, I think maybe Jay Leno summed it best when he commented, “It’s like a Dodge Coronet that went to college at Oxford”, referring to a restored 1974… more»

Worthy Project? 1974 Jensen Interceptor Mk III

We’ve seen more than one Jensen Interceptor visit these pages in derelict condition. Interceptors are complicated and expensive to restore – kind of the opposite of an MG Midget. But they’re also more exotic and rewarding than a Midget…. more»

Mopar Powered Exotic: 1971 Jensen Interceptor

Does the collector crowd underrate the Jensen Interceptor? Its near competitor, the Aston Martin Vantage V8, regularly sells for six figures now. Italian GT cars of the ’70s are similarly expensive. Only contemporary Jaguar sedans sell cheaper than the… more»

BF Auction: 1971 Jensen Interceptor Mark II

It would be fair to say that during the 1960s, only a tiny handful of British automobile manufacturers had genuine high-performance engines in their arsenal. Those that did weren’t in a hurry to share their powerplants with the opposition,… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Jensen Interceptor

UPDATE – We spoke with the seller and it turns out that he knows the car’s original color scheme! It left the factory wearing Berkley Brown paint with a tan leather interior. There is something undeniably appealing about owning… more»

440 Six-Pack: 1974 Jensen Interceptor

Most classic cars have a distinctive visual feature, and when we see this enormous curving rear window, there’s no doubt we’re looking at a Jensen Interceptor. However, this 1974 model is no ordinary classic. Its original owner was a… more»

Classic British Cool: 1971 Jensen Interceptor Mark II

For proof positive that you never know what’s resting under a tarp, look no further than this 1971 Jensen Interceptor. Located in Bonney Lake, just outside of Tacoma, Washington, and advertised here on Craigslist, this classic luxury performance car… more»

Toasted Classic: 1970 Jensen Interceptor Mk II

In automotive terms, the designation “GT” usually stands for Grand Touring and is used to identify vehicles that combine high levels of luxury, comfort, and performance. Grand Tourers are designed to eat up the miles effortlessly, with its occupants… more»

Original Survivor: 1971 Jensen Interceptor Mark III

The Jensen Interceptor was a lot of things, but what it wasn’t was a classic British sports car. What it offered was the chance for a lucky few people to own an accomplished Grand Tourer that cossetted its occupants… more»

Running British Classic: 1973 Jensen Interceptor

The moment that you spot that distinctive rear window, there can be no doubt in your mind that what you are looking at is a Jensen Interceptor. These are a strikingly attractive car, and even though the last Interceptor… more»

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