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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2023
- 1972 Jensen Interceptor III
1972 Jensen Interceptor III
Lot Number: 386
1972 Jensen Interceptor III
Entry-level Interceptor III in a rare Reef Blue with a Light Tan interior.
- Sold for: £21,938
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 26th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Reef Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
RBY 523K -
ODOMETER READING
88000 Miles
SUMMARY
Entry-level Interceptor III in a rare Reef Blue with a Light Tan interior.
DESCRIPTION
- Fitted with a matching numbers, 383ci (6.3-litre) V8, which starts on the button and runs sweetly
- With its first keeper and his family for 33 years. Six keepers in total, the current for nine years
- Coming with a super in depth history file including the cars original build sheet and sign off pack
- It's believed that the interior was restored prior to the current keeper. Just requires a good clean
- Expenditure of £14,300 during 2014 which included a gearbox rebuild, ignition, AC and brakes
- Mainly in storage since 2014 and so few miles since the mechanical works
- Superb history with the full factory build and sign-off pack, warranty history, workshop manual and lots of invoices
- The car today would benefit from some bodywork as detailed on the condition report
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 386
- Make
- JENSEN
- Model
- INTERCEPTOR III
- Variant
- Coupe
- Registration Number
- RBY 523K
- Chassis Number
- 1284502
- Engine Number
- J2827126G
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Reef Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSCORE:
74 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Overall effect is very good but in detail the body has some corrosion on the RHF wheelarch, tailgate, 1/4 lights and rear lower quarters hole in the passenger foorwell
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Most of the trim looks to have been replaced at some stage and is largely clean and tidy. The carpets are not so good with damage to the footwell and sill carpets
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Minimal mileage since substantial expenditure, the car runs and drives (not on the road), everything appears to function but some recommissioning will be required.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Transmission was rebuilt minimal miles ago.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Minimal mileage since substantial expenditure, the car runs and drives (not on the road), everything appears to function but some recommissioning will be required.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
The car had been partially dismantled for a repaint 8 years ago, and has been loosely reassembled, all exterior electrical connections need checking eg lamps etc.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Superb history with the full factory build and sign off pack, warranty history etc. First owner was a chartered surveyor in central London, he kept the car until 1992 and his family kept it until 2005, letter on file. Workshop manual, lots of invoices and minimal mileage since £14,300 expenditure in 2014.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
TBC
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