Jensen Interceptor hire - Yorkshire area

Jensen Interceptor hire - Yorkshire area

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triggerhappy21

Original Poster:

279 posts

130 months

Thursday 11th April
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Would anyone have a recommendation on somewhere we could hire a Jensen Interceptor for a weekend, in the Yorkshire area?

We've found 1 place (Bygone Classic) who are asking over £1000. Feels too steep, I see at least one other place in the South who are nearer to £500. Struggling to find many options.

Much appreciated.

Davey S2

13,096 posts

254 months

Thursday 11th April
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Not many options?

I'm amazed you found anywhere to hire one.

The cost seems ok to me considering the car. Its not like its a Ford Focus that the hire company can readily fix or replace in the event of a crash.

Dr Interceptor

7,789 posts

196 months

Thursday 11th April
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I'm sure you're a lovely chap, but I wouldn't loan you mine for a weekend for £1000!

triggerhappy21

Original Poster:

279 posts

130 months

Thursday 11th April
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Yeah I see your points. Probably more niche than I'd given it credit for...

Lester H

2,735 posts

105 months

Thursday 11th April
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triggerhappy21 said:
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Yeah I see your points. Probably more niche than I'd given it credit for...
This is absolutely not a reference to Bygone Classic, but a few years ago, investigative journalism unearthed a scam whereby lenders of ‘ exotic’ cars always found fault(s) when you returned them.

blue_haddock

3,208 posts

67 months

Thursday 11th April
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Have you spoken to Cropredy Bridge? if anyone would know people hiring them out it would be them.

OddCat

2,531 posts

171 months

Thursday 11th April
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User name checks out. Is this you OP ? laugh


Mr.Chips

861 posts

214 months

Thursday 11th April
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As a former Interceptor owner, the one down South might sound a more attractive option, but if you are aiming to drive it up to Yorkshire and around that area you will quickly find that the money you have saved over the £1000 option will be quickly spent on fuel. Mine did 10 mpg around town and about 16 mpg on a run, provided I didn’t use the loud pedal too much!
They are great cars and I loved mine, but the cost of fuel these days means that I don’t miss it as much as perhaps I should. Having said that, if I get lucky with the National Lottery, I would have a nice restored model (probably from Cropredy Bridge) and a custom built restomod (probably from JIA). Good luck in your search.

Sebring440

2,014 posts

96 months

Thursday 11th April
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blue_haddock said:
Have you spoken to Cropredy Bridge? if anyone would know people hiring them out it would be them.
The wouldn't get involved in hiring themselves (who would?), but as you say, they may know someone.

As would the JOC:

https://joc.org.uk/joc-forum/

But of course, you've already tried Google:

https://www.classiccarhire.co.uk/classic-cars/jens...