1972 Jensen Interceptor III 7.2

*Vendor supplied photos
** Please note that Vendor will pay all applicable UK registration fees and duties prior to handover of the vehicle. The car will be supplied with a UK registration number

Highlights

Complete early Series III
Will be UK registered for sale
1972 car with the 440CI 7.2litre engine
Only 179 Series IIIs were finished in white

The Appeal

The Interceptor was a great car name and an even more emotive design. Sleek Italianate styling clothed a solid and proven Jensen chassis, transatlantic running gear and some very British craftsmanship.

The Series III from late 1971 was born out of Chrysler’s decision to stop supplying the smaller 383CI engine. The new car got the firm’s low compression V8, with a gargantuan 440CI and 7.2 litres. There were also some light cosmetic revisions including stylish GKN alloys.

Here we have a 133-prefix Series III which means that it is one of the 368 G & H Series LHD cars built from November 1971. Just 179 white Series III cars left the factory, although we cannot guarantee the present colour is original.

It is a complete and presentable car with a complementary black vinyl roof and leather interior. UK registration will be arranged before collection. It is sold as a light restoration project, mainly requiring recommissioning prior to road use.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1972
133 prefix car built from November 1971 with the 440CI engine in LHD
368 133-prefix LHD cars were built
One of only 1,072 Interceptors built in 1972
Kuwait registration documents
Will be sold with UK registration prior to collection

The Condition

Finished in white with evidence of older restoration
Sold as a restoration project that may require some bodywork rectification
Presentable paintwork but with some localised marks to note in photographs
Bodywork appears generally straight but areas to note to front and arches amongst others
Likely a USA car as fitted with Federal front and rear market lights
Black vinyl roof is presentable but showing some micro blistering to surface
Factory GKN alloy wheels in fair condition ideally requiring refurbishment
Complete glass, lights and chromework in fair, unrestored condition
Black leather interior showing some signs of wear in photographs
Series III impact-resistant dashboard with veneers added to centre console
Complete set of dials and switchgear in fair condition

The Mechanics

7.2litre Chrysler 440CI V8 engine
3spd ‘Torqueflite’ automatic gearbox
We have no details on the running or driving of this car
Reported to be in need of restoration and some recommissioning

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