1975 Jensen Interceptor Convertible
A 1975 Jensen Interceptor Convertible, one of only 456 built during the model's brief two-year production run, and among the rarer right-hand-drive examples. Sourced from the United States and brought to the UK in 2007, the car subsequently underwent a full right-hand-drive conversion accompanied by a respray in Dark Cherry, a retrimmed interior, and an engine and suspension rebuild. It competed at the Jensen Owners Club International Concours d'Elegance in 2008 before being used extensively for European touring.
Ownership
- 2019-02-23Auction saleEstimate £50,000 – £60,000
- → 2007US-based previous ownerpartial documentation
Car was originally supplied to or acquired in the United States and remained there until exported to the UK in 2007.
- 2007 →Private saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Vendor sourced the car directly from the US, promptly commissioned a right-hand-drive conversion with full cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment, then used it for extensive European touring. Sale prompted by age and a forthcoming house move.
Competition
- 2008Jensen Owners Club International Concours d'Elegance 2008
Entered shortly after the conversion and restoration were completed; the Dark Cherry and Red leather colour combination attracted considerable positive attention from judges and attendees.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2007Modification
Steering gear and associated components converted from left-hand drive to right-hand drive configuration after import from the United States.
Conversion carried out professionally on the vendor's instruction.
- 2008Bodywork
Full respray in Dark Cherry, interior retrimmed in Red leather, walnut dashboard facings refurbished, and a new convertible hood fitted.
Work carried out to complement the right-hand-drive conversion and completed in time for the 2008 Jensen Owners Club International event.
- 2008Engine rebuild
Complete rebuild of the 7.2-litre Chrysler V8 engine, together with a suspension overhaul and various additional mechanical remediation.
Undertaken as part of the broader refurbishment programme completed in 2008.
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