1975 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible

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This is one of the very last Jensen Interceptor III Convertibles. it was sold new in the USA and is Left Hand Drive. It is finished in Silver with Black Leather and is an older restoration that still presents very well.

Arguably the most glamorous and prestigious of all Interceptor variants. the Convertible represented the West Bromwich manufacturer's highest aspirations at the time of its introduction in 1974. With the Interceptor sports saloon's introduction in 1967. Jensen had switched from glassfibre to steel for its car bodies. Underneath. the preceding C-V8 model's robust chassis. running gear and 6. 76cc Chrysler engine remained substantially unchanged. With around 280bhp on tap. performance was more than adequate. The Motor recording a top speed of 140mph with 100mph arriving in 19 seconds. Leather upholstery. reclining front seats and walnut veneer were all standard features. while automatic transmission was the choice of almost all buyers.

The Series II incorporated revised front suspension. Girling brakes and a redesigned interior. while the Series III. introduced in 1971. came with a 7. 2-litre engine. better seats. central locking and alloy wheels. For 1974 Jensen adopted an improved. 330bhp version of the 7. 2-litre Chrysler V8 on the 'J Series' MkIII. which also gained all the equipment. including air conditioning. that had been standard issue on the now-discontinued Interceptor SP.

The major development that year though. was the introduction of the Convertible. which debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March. By this time most other manufacturers had abandoned the convertible ahead of an expected US ban. When the latter failed to materialise Jensen was left in a strong position. selling 506 Convertibles in the next two years. Today the Interceptor Convertible is one of Jensen's most sought after models.

Interior: The interior and soft-top were re-trimmed in 2010 and as such are in a superb condition. All the instruments seem to work although we have not tested the Air Conditioning. It is a wonderful place to sit and very comfortable for long distances.

Exterior: The car has been repainted in Silver and generally is very good although there are a few scuffs here are there. The wheels and tyres are good and the general condition is very solid.

Mechanical: We have just spent £1. 00 servicing the car and it runs extremely well. The engine is strong and the gearbox changes smoothly. There is nothing in the way of service history. however. but the car has a new MOT and is UK Registered.

Summary: These. last of the line. Interceptors are the one to have. Left Hand Drive is desirable and the colours are fantastic! The car really has to be seen and we have priced her significantly under the current market price for a quick sale.

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