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True. Rust is the first thing to check on any vintage car. [nt]
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The Jensen Interceptor...
The Interceptor was styled in 1967 by the great design house,Touring of Milani. At the beginning of the production the bodies were built by Vignale in Italy before Jensen switched production to the UK. The car’s most distinctive feature was a large curved...
Remember it was designed...
As a Grand Touring car and not as a sports car. Torque was the the important statistic
The rear window was a great design feature.....
Sadly it is also a cause of many cars corroding. Water gets trapped in and around the shut line.
The XJS has been much underrated...
The Series 1 pre HE cars are becoming scarce, my tip, by a good one now.
Basically It’s like this...
Early cars from 1975 are becoming recognised as classics. These cars will all need restoration but could be a good long term proposition. If you want something more drivable buy a post April 1994 car or even better a 1995 onwards Celebration Edition car.
Jensen Interceptor I - Engine Weight and why it matters
Let me say first I love the look and concept of the Interceptor. I’ve always wanted one. But not yet bought one. I did some research on American engines fitted into Euro sports cars (I’m using US units) Buick / Rover alloy V8 215=318 lbs Chevy small-block...
Further thoughts...
I agree with you Mike and would add that the problems that the Jensen Interceptor had were fairly common with cars from this era. Jensen had financial difficulties and Aston Martin went into administration in 1973. I have driven a few different Intercepto...
Jensen Interceptor II - the car that was full of itself
I don’t mean the Interceptor was proud, but when you opened the door you said, “Lovely - but where will we put anything?” It’s already full! Upholstered with 7 hides, carpeted with 6 sq m of wool rugs, huge transmission tunnel - little space for 2 people ...
Jensen Interceptor III - they don’t make them like this anymore (thank goodness!)
As others have stated, these cars came from an era when rustproofing as not a high priority. My book — Jensen Interceptor, the Complete Story, by John Tipler, says: The basic chassis tube assembly was built in a day, brought into the factory on a jig, and...
Very true. About 18 years ago I was traveling with a long-time friend when he let me know he was considering selling his 356.
I immediately told him I was buying it and I didn't need to see it since I looked at it a dozen years earlier. He refused to take my money until I looked it over carefully. But reality is, I was afraid if I looked at it too closely I might find problems t...
Strange, isn’t it?
I’ve bought a number of cars despite knowing they were crap. In general I mean, not the specific one I bought (I hoped). Recently I got a Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid. I bought it rather than lease - partially to get the rebates and such, but also because it...
