Jensen Interceptor | 1972

Jensen Interceptor | 1972

Highlights:

– 7.2-litre (440ci) Chrysler V8 engine, petrol, 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission

– Series III grand tourer with elegant bodywork styled by Carrozzeria Touring of Italy

– Finished in red with a black leather interior and black vinyl roof

– Cast alloy wheels and distinctive wraparound rear glass

– French registration

The seller offers for sale this 1972 Jensen Interceptor, powered by a 7.2-litre (440ci) Chrysler V8 engine, paired with a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. This example is presented in red over a black leather interior and wears the black vinyl roof that characterises the Series III, riding on a set of cast alloy wheels. The combination of a rich red exterior with a dark cabin gives the car a purposeful, sporting stance, while the interior features the well-equipped dashboard with its comprehensive instrumentation that Jensen buyers valued so highly.

The Interceptor is one of the great Anglo-American grand tourers of its era. Hand-built by Jensen Motors in West Bromwich, England, the car married a steel bodyshell styled by the celebrated Italian house Carrozzeria Touring with the robust, torque-rich power of Chrysler’s V8 engines. For the Series III, introduced in 1971, Jensen adopted the 7.2-litre 440ci engine in place of the earlier 6.3-litre unit, along with revised seats, standard cast alloy wheels and detail changes to the grille and lighting. The result was a refined, effortlessly fast four-seat coupé capable of covering long distances at speed in comfort.

Much of the Interceptor’s enduring appeal lies in its styling. The fastback silhouette, framed by the vast curved rear window that lifts to reveal the luggage area, remains instantly recognisable and unmistakably of its period. Behind the wheel, the big Chrysler V8 provides smooth, muscular acceleration through the TorqueFlite automatic, delivering the relaxed, long-legged character of a true grand tourer. With its blend of British craftsmanship, Italian design and American power, the Interceptor has become a sought-after classic among collectors and enthusiasts, and this example offers an attractive opportunity to acquire one.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Technical condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

Overall condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.

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This car is currently located in: Gard department, France.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a French registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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