Jensen Interceptor - scratch needs itching!
Discussion
JCW said:
I love the look of these cars and am not bothered by the MPG but am confused by current pricing so would appreciate some advice. Personally, I prefer the Series III ideally in a bright colour with cream interior and Webasto roof and whilst the convertible commands higher prices upwards of £40k, possibly a genuine SP coming next in the pricing hierarchy, thereafter I'm confused with cars selling between £12.5k to £26k.
I would like to purchase something depreciation proof and buy something that doesn't require huge man maths to justify but am at a loss to understand the market for these vehicles...
Suggestions?
I've never owned one but know a guy who has and also done a lot of mechanical work on them , good mechanicals I would like to purchase something depreciation proof and buy something that doesn't require huge man maths to justify but am at a loss to understand the market for these vehicles...
Suggestions?
From Mopar so lots of parts at fair prices as the 383 and 440 were used in the iconic 60's and early 70's muscle cars
From the Chrysler stable ,the only drawback seems to be the installation in the jenson is tight so the exhaust manifolds are a bit restrictive and heat build up can affect things like the starter and fueling..
Nice to look at and drive a great classic IMHO
D3fender said:
Sir Bagalot said:
I'm sorry..... but that car, in that colour, (to put it bluntly) is quite simple f
king gorgeous!!
Agree, stunningly cool car. king gorgeous!!
Here she is this summer at the P1 supercar event:
...the only bit which isn't standard is the MKII steering wheel, everything else is factory standard.
I am an adopted Yorkshireman.
With regards to my car being poorly, the issue is more that Ive been doing a lot of short city traffic journeys. The car can probably return better figures, but these have been few and far between and even then, I do like to benefit from the performance.
With regards to my car being poorly, the issue is more that Ive been doing a lot of short city traffic journeys. The car can probably return better figures, but these have been few and far between and even then, I do like to benefit from the performance.
Thanks everyone for some excellent replies and information and as I'm soon back from my gardening leave hiatus and with a job offer I shall be in the market come the new year, although I may hire one for a weekend first just to make sure, rather than my usual impulse purchase.
Does anyone have experience of the models with full length Webasto roofs? Yay, nay or otherwise?
Does anyone have experience of the models with full length Webasto roofs? Yay, nay or otherwise?
Interceptor prices have been sluggish forever. Every five years or so a classic car magazine publishes an article that says "Interceptor prices are finally starting to go up", but then they don't. Now they actually are.
Prices have remained well below those of Bristols and Astons, partly because of the number of bodged and rusty Interceptors that there used to be around. It may be that those are now fewer in number.
This car in the groovy tangerine colour looks interesting, but will probably have several snags because it is a bitser, and it has been barely used in the last few years. Note the veneered dashboard, which is probably from a later car, perhaps the Series 4 that also donated the bonnet. Engine swap also, so proceed with caution.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
Prices have remained well below those of Bristols and Astons, partly because of the number of bodged and rusty Interceptors that there used to be around. It may be that those are now fewer in number.
This car in the groovy tangerine colour looks interesting, but will probably have several snags because it is a bitser, and it has been barely used in the last few years. Note the veneered dashboard, which is probably from a later car, perhaps the Series 4 that also donated the bonnet. Engine swap also, so proceed with caution.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 14th December 06:52
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 14th December 06:53
Keep it stiff said:
If the urge takes you then do it, the only downside to these fantastic cars is the damage to your bank balance.
Owning a Jensen for me has been a very rewarding experience the club and other owners are a great bunch and I have had a great time restoring a wreck.
My advise buy the worst you can and then rip it apart to make a car you know exactly the condition of.
I bought a car and the welder did this for starters
2 years later and Im now through the worst and have this which I am looking forward to using next year when its finished
Owning a Jensen for me has been a very rewarding experience the club and other owners are a great bunch and I have had a great time restoring a wreck.
My advise buy the worst you can and then rip it apart to make a car you know exactly the condition of.
I bought a car and the welder did this for starters
2 years later and Im now through the worst and have this which I am looking forward to using next year when its finished
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