1967 Jensen Interceptor I
1 of just 1,033 Vignale-bodied Mk. Is

Registration No: 9211 OI
Chassis No: 115/2532
MOT: Exempt

• In the current private collection for twelve years and the previous ownership for twenty-two years
• Fully recommissioned upon purchase by the vendor, and subsequently lavished with a full paint in 2018
• Benefiting from a recently Edelbrock carburettor (blueprinted to the car) and uprated radiator
• 1 of just 1,033 Vignale bodied (Mk. I) examples manufactured

Shown at the October, 1966, Earls Court Motor Show alongside the technically advanced four-wheel-drive FF, the Interceptor was quite a sensation and received much praise. The fact Jensen had, in the space of a year, produced two completely new models was also outstanding, particularly as the two companies involved in the project were 680 miles apart. The original design, penned by Touring of Milan, was taken to Vignale of Turin who had the capability to produce the car in far greater numbers than Touring. Fully trimmed and painted bodyshells were then delivered from Italy for assembly at West Bromwich by October, 1966. Both new cars had the 330bhp Chrysler V8 engine coupled to a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic gearbox, and fashionable Rostyle wheels were fitted.

With just 1,033 Vignale-bodied Interceptor Mk. Is built, they are the rarest Interceptor ‘Mark’ and, some would say, the prettiest. Originally registered ‘UBH 6E’ and finished in Charcoal Grey with Grey trim, this car was originally sold to the prestigious dealer Charles Follett Ltd. of Berkeley Street, Mayfair, but it was redirected through Hughes of Beaconsfield Ltd. to its first private owner, wealthy Beaconsfield resident A. F. C. Harrow. He ordered it through his business Cables & Components Ltd. of Park Avenue, London NW10. Harrow had previously enjoyed a Jensen C-V8 and, since he was doing well in business, decided to upgrade to an Interceptor along with a Porsche 911S. He covered 10,000 miles in the Interceptor in 2½ years, and then it was sold on viâ Hughes to C. F. Howard & Son Ltd. of Gerrards Cross.

In 1991, it was acquired seemingly by its fourth registered keeper, who retained it until 2014, when our vendor bought it and proceeded to fully recommission it. In August that year, he took it to Riverside Engineering in Whaley Bridge, which fitted new brake discs and pads all-round, plus other parts, for just over £1,100. Around £2,800 was spent in 2018 on further chassis work, with Riverside fitting new rear springs and a new exhaust assembly in January, and new wheel bearings in April. Also in 2018, the Interceptor was spruced up cosmetically with a full repaint in the beautiful Jensen Vibrant Blue colour it is presented in today. Very recently, it has received a new, uprated radiator and an Edelbrock carburettor blueprinted to the engine which, in the vendor’s words, has “revolutionised it.” A really fine example of a ’60s grand tourer, the Interceptor is supplied with numerous invoices, copies of original factory records and correspondence, and a very desirable number plate.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452