1976 Jensen Interceptor Convertible

The Jensen Interceptor, initially built as a saloon, used the underpinning of the preceding C-V8 model, including its chassis, running gear, and 6,276cc Chrysler engine. The 280 horsepower engine gave the Jensen a top speed of 140 mph. Stopping power was courtesy of four-wheel, servo-assisted Dunlop disc brakes, and the ride quality could be varied by the Armstrong Selectaride dampers' dashboard control. Standard equipment included leather upholstery, walnut veneer, and reclining front seats. Nearly all of the Jensen Interceptors were fitted with automatic transmissions.

The Series II had Girling brakes and a revised front suspension and the Series III of 1971 came with a 7.2-liter engine and alloy wheels. An improved 330 horsepower version of the 7.2-liter Chrysler V8 engine arrived in 1974, and air conditioning was now standard.

This particular 1976 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible is powered by a 7,210cc, overhead valve, Chrysler V8 engine with a single carburetor and delivers 330 horsepower at 4,600 RPM. It has a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic Dunlop disc brakes. It was supplied new in the United States and at some point in the 20th century, it returned to the land of its birth. In July of 2000, the car was sold in the UK with 27,200 miles on its odometer. At the time, it wore a gold exterior with brown leather upholstery and a fawn convertible top. At some point, the vehicle appears to have been completely restored in the current medium blue metallic over beige leather — although the top remains fawn. The car was in Germany in 2008 and acquired by its current owner in January 2011.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2022