Jensen interceptor Mk III

Jensen Interceptor OBP 2M - chassis number 136/8940
Orginally in White and then Burgundy before stripdown.

History:

Originally purchased as a demonstrator car for Malaya Garage in Cowfold, West Sussex.
Extensive history documentation present including DVLA information on former owners,
commisioning documentation, original warranty claims, early service history.

Bodywork:

A complete body restoration by Jensen expert Colin Holley, in primer,
currently rolling and stored in dry workshop in East Sussex.

New inner and outer sills
New floors
New door bottoms
New door hinge pins fitted
New Rear quarters
New Front Valance
New Rear Valance
New front wing halves
Tailgate mount repairs
Original tailgate (was in excellent condition)
Repaired fuel bowl
New front wing splash mounts


Engine:

Fully dismantled following inspection ready for rebuild
Block hot tanked, rebored +030, painted black
New +030 pistons & rings and various rebuild parts bought
Crank polished and balanced along with entire rotating assembly (pistons, conrods etc.)
Complete bigger bore stainless exhaust
Edelbrock carb (plus orginal ThermoQuad carb)
Edelbrock performer manifold (plus original iron one)
Original iron heads were cleaned and pressure tested but both found to have cracks
Carter Electric fuel pump
Radiator recored with modern core 3000 miles ago


Gearbox & Torque Converter:
Rebuilt by Cannonball 6000 miles ago


Brakes:

New master cylinder
All calipers fully reconditioned
Front discs replaced by previous owner


Steering:

Re-installed temporarily for vehicle manoeuvrability for sale.
Steering Rack replaced with refurb rack 3000 miles ago by previous owner
Steering column restored


Front suspension:

Re-installed temporarily for vehicle manoeuvrability for sale.
Many parts were replaced by previous owner
e.g. polybushes, shocks, wheel studs


Rear Suspension:

Re-installed temporarily for vehicle manoeuvrability for sale.
Coil over conversion
Repainted differential
Restored leaf springs


Aircon:

All present, and mechanically worked when removed but needed new hoses and separator amongst other parts


Wheels and Tyres:

No big scuffs on wheels, just normal reconditioning needed
Tyres very good but aged, but probably requires new


Trim:

All glass is good
Chrome window surrounds etc are good
Brand new front bumper (not stainless) courtesy of Pymmie
Original front bumper
Two rear bumpers (one bought to be rechromed as far better condition than the original)
Brand new stainless side trims (still in packaging)


Interior:

Black leather interior, in good serviceable condition
New foam seat bases fitted a few years ago
Original carpet in the boxes, but I would replace them when putting it back together
All instruments in good condition
Heater box + blower plus various other parts restored

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