1973 Jensen Interceptor III

Registration No: TPT 643M
Chassis No: 136-8991
MOT: September 2026

• 1 of just 735 'J Series' RHD examples made
• Modified after the style of Fast & Furious 6
• Fitted with an overhauled engine increased in displacement to 8.3 litres
• Benefits from upgraded brakes, steering and suspension
• Subject to £23,000 worth of improvements in the last two years

Introduced at the October, 1971, Earls Court Motor Show, the Jensen Interceptor III shared the same striking Carrozzeria Touring-penned sheet metal and advanced tubular chassis frame as its predecessors, but was readily distinguishable by its cast headlight surrounds, GKN alloy wheels and comprehensively revamped interior. Initially powered by a Chrysler 6.3-litre V8 engine, the model was soon upgraded with an even larger 7.2-litre unit. Boasting a Torque-Flite three-speed automatic transmission, power steering and four-wheel disc brakes, the four-seater Coupé was both impressively refined and seriously quick. Indeed, the 7.2-litre versions were reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds and 140mph. The model was bought by famous figures as diverse as Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, golfer Peter Butler, British Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington and World Motorcycle Champion Phil Read. Central locking, air-conditioning and electric windows all came as standard, while options included a louvred bonnet, vinyl roof, three-spoke steering wheel and whitewall tyres, with Jensen even offering a 'paint to sample' service. Of the 2,477 Interceptor IIIs made, just 735 were RHD 136-series cars.

Traditionally associated with American muscle and Japanese drift cars, the Fast & Furious franchise surprised viewers when a much-modified Jensen Interceptor Mk. III burst onto the screen in 2013’s Fast & Furious 6. It was not the natural environment for a British GT, but the film proved popular and spawned a wave of imitations, of which this is one.

Its known history begins when it was owned by Mr. John Hunter Leitch of Richmond, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, from 1990 to 2007, and then by Mr. Varinder Sehdeva until 2018. Invoices from 2008 suggest Mr. Sehdeva invested heavily in renovations. When sold in 2018, it was painted Lamborghini Orange, but the new owner immediately commenced the conversion to a Furious tribute. It has received many cosmetic modifications including a repaint in metallic Grey, removal of the bumpers and the fitment of side exhaust pipes, custom lights and split-rim wheels. The interior has received modern Recaro seats, black diamond-quilted upholstery, a Billet Specialties steering wheel, Speedhut semi-digital gauges, and more. The customisation culminated with an engine overhaul in 2022 by Richard Appleyard Engineering, which cost around £5,400 plus parts, and included a +0.010in rebore, bringing the displacement up to 8.2 litres, with new pistons, rings, main and big-end bearings, a new oil pump and so on. The brakes, steering and suspension have also been upgraded.

Purchased by the vendor in early 2023, it has since benefitted from further improvements by Cotswold Classic Car Restorations totalling £21,500. Most significant were the fitment of a reconditioned automatic transmission, modification of the oil system and a partial rewiring. The brakes have received attention and new parts have included a gearbox mount, the fuel tank sender and a window motor. Finally, in September, 2025, the bonnet, wings and rear panel were repainted for £2,200 by the Ashley Davis Bodyshop. It is offered for sale with the current and some historic V5Cs, invoices back to 2008 and some MOTs back to 2010.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430