Description
Just out of a comprehensive, 31 month, ground up restoration from Rust Free Southern Californian car. ZERO rust in original car, no welding or repair panels required during restoration. Rebuilt +10 engine by Hauser Racing with steel timing gear, new pistons, valves, oil pump and modified Hauser oil pick up. Running on FiTech fuel injection (Still Running In), new uprated radiator + twin 10 blade Bosch cooling fans, rebuilt Torqueflite transmission by Norfolk Transmission services (25, 000 mile/ 2 year warranty), Overhauled rear Salisbury differential. Fully restored interior including headliner, carpets, rebuilt seats by West Midlands Leather Works -Stourbridge, new window motors, speakers (4), new seat belts by Quickfit Safety Belts, new central veneers by Myrtle, new Motolita steering wheel, Polished Stainless Steel bumpers + overriders by Bumper World - Netherlands, Diamond cut, colour coded, original GKN 15” alloy wheels, aerospace quality J insignia alloy wheel nuts, Spax adjustable shocks. Bare metal, high end repaint (stunning finish) in Flag Red, new tan vinyl roof, new left & right remote door mirrors. This stunning Interceptor is the closest you can get to a New Interceptor but better than factory finish. Complete with with new, advisory free, U. K. MoT. Possible PX Considered. Shipping to West Coast USA arranged via CFR Rinkens Classics. I was importing a S3 E-type from Southern California and was told about a Rust Free Interceptor, which was in storage near by. After inspection and much wrangling, with the reluctant owner, I managed to secure the car. True enough, on arrival the car was actually Rust Free!!! None of the usual Interceptor rot. That was back in 2022 and the start of its comprehensive restoration by South Coast Vehicle Restorations in Hampshire. A photographic record has been kept, alongside the myriad of invoices from Appleyard, Robey, Jensen Services, KD Jensen (USA), Hauser Racing etc, etc. The decision to go the Fuel Injection route was made early on. This involved major works, including tank removal and installation of complete fuel system, fuel return and In-Line injection pump. The FiTech fuel injection results in better starting and improved fuel economy and comes complete with hand held tuning module. The original front seats were modified and rebuilt by West Midlands Leather Works and no longer have the ludicrous separate panels and Velcro strips. These are finished off with removable leather headrests, in place of the original corduroy items. Various delays during restoration means that the car has now arrived around a year later than anticipated, which means that my life, health and priorities have changed.
