Classic Car Auctions THE SEPTEMBER CLASSIC CAR SALE 24th September 2022

42 CCA SEPTEMBER 2022 CLASSIC CAR SALE 2 More Details Lot 735 Bid On Lot 735 Lot details Reg: MBW 636N Chassis no.: 23111666 Mileage: 24,977 MOT expiry: 01/09/2023 LOT 735 Estimate: £58,000 - £68,000 1974 JENSEN INTERCEPTOR III J-SERIES 7.2-LITRE V8 CONVERTIBLE Arguably the most glamorous and prestigious of all Interceptor variants, looking simply stunning in Brienz Blue. • Débuting at the 1974 Geneva Motor Show, the Interceptor Convertible was based on the same tubular chassis as its fixed-head sibling • The Convertible represented the West Bromwich manufacturer’s highest aspirations at the time of its arrival in 1974 • Powered by a 7.2-litre Chrysler V8 mated to TorqueFlite automatic transmission and capable of 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds and 126mph • Based on the Interceptor III only 456 Convertibles were built, the majority going abroad • This stunning example dates from 1974 and returned from California in 1989, was converted to right-hand drive and re-registered in the UK in February 1990 • Superbly presented in a fabulous shade of Brienz Blue enhanced by thin silver and red coachlines • The interior is equally impressive in black leather with unusual sheepskin seat panels • Indicated mileage is just under 25,000, not warranted but looking at the quality of the interior, engine bay and underside of the car, it may well be accurate • The automatic gearbox and torque converter have been replaced in recent times, though just 4,000 miles have been covered in the last 16 years • It’s supplied with an extensive history file containing numerous invoices, receipts, MOT Certificates, Jensen Interceptor handbook and convertible supplement along with a workshop manual for the car • These convertibles are rare and this stunning example would grace any collection of British classics Vendor condition report: Overall: 108/135 ««««¶