Vehicle Description
1976 Jensen Interceptor Mark III Coupe
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Designer: Carrozzeria Touring/Vignale
Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 Without Reserve
Chassis Number: 22111955
Decoded: 22=Interceptor Coupe; 11=Chrysler 440 V8/Torqueflite
Transmission, 1955=Unit sequence
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Engine: 440 cid OHV "Chrylser" V8
4-barrel Carburetor/385 bhp
3-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
Power Assisted Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
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Odometer: 57,050 Miles
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One of the Last of the Jensen Line
Well Maintained and Cared For
Low Production Numbers
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The Model - Looking for a design that would carry the Jensen
nameplate into the 1970's, Carrozzeria Touring was called upon to
produce both a four-place touring coupe and convertible. There were
some issues with the initial design and that is when the talents at
Vignale stepped in smoothing out rough edges and bringing a
production model to market. When the Interceptor was released in
1971, it won wide acclaim, but limited sales due to skyrocketing
fuel prices. Jensen launched a refinement of the Interceptor and in
1974, the Mark III was introduced. Under the hood, the mighty 440
Magnum V8 sourced from Chrysler powered the car with shifting
accomplished by the Torque-Flite transmission. Power to the rear
drive wheels was through a Salisbury limited slip differential. The
performance was swift with 0-to-60 MPH time just over 7 seconds
which was on par with other contemporary British sports cars.
Despite some innovative marketing plans, the Jensen brothers
quietly discontinued production in the latter half of 1976.� �
The Car - This outstanding Interceptor Mark III (Series 4), is one
of just 46 coupes produced. Finished in Deep Black, the car
features black leather seats up front and the rear, a full
assortment of original gauges, a period sound system, plus heating
and air-conditioning. Under the hood is presentable and has not
been molested or modified. The body appears to be very straight but
upon close inspection, one can see this car still wears its
original paint and as such there are little tell-tale signs of
patina and age. The wheels appear to be original to the car and
even the cargo area is clean and is well presenting, including an
original vintage pump-action fire extinguisher. During a recent
test drive, the car seemed to operate at factory specs or even
better. The body was quite sound with hood and deck-lid lined up
well and with the doors operating smoothly. All of the glass also
appears to be in good condition with no cracks, marks or
delamination issues. The Jensen brothers produced automotive bodies
and cars starting in the 1930's and their quality was some of the
best the UK ever saw. This coupe represents the end of an era, the
end of an empire.
