Interceptor LPB 63N sept 1974 looking at it tomorrow

[bashford1]

Hi all,
I’m looking at this car tomorrow (Wednesday 1st Dec). I have seen all the past stuff on the forum and the videos on YouTube as it was a “Greatescapecars” hire vehicle, But has anyone seen it recently and have any opinions. The chap selling it only seems to have had it for a couple of years.
Also is there a kind person who could give me any information on its vin number and its original build details?
I think it’s a “normal” interceptor MK111 (whatever that means) but with the addition of some bits off a later MK111 series 4 (not to be confused with the much later 1980’s reintroduction of a series 4 interceptor).
Thank you
Brett.

[Oxymoron]

Hi
I hired it from Great Escapes about 9 years ago and it was looking pretty tired back then.

The bodywork was rusty in places and the front seats were torn. The engine was also quite tired and lacking in performance. The air conditioning didn't work either.

It has since had some bodywork replaced and some repainting. The front seats were also partially retrimmed by the look of it.

When I drove it, the car had a series 4 scoop front spoiler as well as the electric door mirrors. The front spoiler has since been put back to mk3 spec.

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[Peter Rothery]

Brett

More details from previous H&H auction attempt on 19th July 2018. Vin 2240 9844. Best of luck with the viewing.

https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/lot/lot ... 8&pn=2&g=1

[bashford1]

Thank you peter and oxymoron. Food for thought I will inspect it with that information in mind. Will be interesting to see what it’s actually like now. He wants £26,750.
Thanks Brett

[VFK44]

I think this may have been a Jensen magazine front cover star many years ago. A couple walking hand in hand past an old stone house, and the car is pictured in the distance through a stone arch?

[nrb993]

Please let us know how you find the old girl and how she fares.

cheers
Neil

[Series3Jensen]

Hi Brett

LPB 63 N Chassis No 2240/9844 was Ex Factory 02.07.74 but was registered on 29.09.74 - hence the "N" Registration
Factory Fitted Options included
Phillips RN712 Radio/Cass/Mic
Louvred Bonnet
Whitewall Tyres
Int Adj Mirrors
Coachlines - Gold

Remains as Brienz Blue with Red Interior as it left the factory

Subject to a £20,000 Restoration in 1989 by Jensen Parts & Service
Front Spoiler & Electric Mirrors may have been upgraded at this time

Appeared to pass through Richard Appleyard cars in the past

Owned by Graham Eason since 2006 and hired out by Great Escape Cars

Body/Chassis restored in 2015 and retrimmed in 2015

For Sale by H & H Auctions on 19.07.2018 with a guide price of £25/30,000 but did not appear to sell
Mileage at this time 140,000

Advertised on Autotrader 06.10.2021 for £26,975
Mileage at this time 144,000

I hope that this is of some help

Kind regards

Jim Smith
Mem No 1639
136/8791 RJF 17 owned since September 1978

[Mark1Stu]

If it didn’t sell at auction back in the good (market) days of 2018 at a guide price of £25-30k, it would set my alarm bells ringing today.

It maybe an OK car, and simply a bad day at auction, but I think any Jensen in that price range, needs careful scrutiny with the prospective buyer’s head leading their heart.

[bashford1]

Hi, Mark1stu, Jim and others,
I don’t know how to respond to that stuff about hearts and heads because I bought it for less than advertised. Thanks for the brilliant run down Jim. I’ll put my inspection on YouTube for fun in due course and then you guys can put me right.
I’m sure the diff is worn (clunky) don’t think it’s the UJ’s. Auto and engine seems ok’ish, but always hard to tell until you’ve had it for a while, body very good in my opinion. Some weird stuff going on in the engine bay tho and the guy seemed to love gaffa tape and fibre glass insulation .
Are Steve and the others of the MONDAY club? still with the owners club
Thanks Brett

[ajc9415]

Congratulations on your purchase Brett, I’m sure you will enjoy your new Interceptor despite the challenges that we all have with our cars. It wouldn’t be fun if it was simple It looks like a lovely car. Steve Payne from the Monday Club is still on the forum and is extremely helpful both in terms of advice and carrying out work if you don’t have the time or inclination to do it yourself. I wish you well with your new car.

[Mark1Stu]

Many congratulations Brett. Welcome to Jensen ownership - you’ve certainly got access to a wide range of help and opinions on the forum should you ever need it.

Hope your new purchase serves you well and you thoroughly enjoy it.

Stuart

[Series3Jensen]

Brett

Well done on your new purchase

I hope that the car serves you well and look forward to seeing it

Kind regards

Jim Smith
Mem No 1639
136/8791 RJF 17 Owned since September 1978

[Oxymoron]

Hi, Mark1stu, Jim and others,
I don’t know how to respond to that stuff about hearts and heads because I bought it for less than advertised. Thanks for the brilliant run down Jim. I’ll put my inspection on YouTube for fun in due course and then you guys can put me right.
I’m sure the diff is worn (clunky) don’t think it’s the UJ’s. Auto and engine seems ok’ish, but always hard to tell until you’ve had it for a while, body very good in my opinion. Some weird stuff going on in the engine bay tho and the guy seemed to love gaffa tape and fibre glass insulation .
Are Steve and the others of the MONDAY club? still with the owners club
Thanks Brett

Well done it sounds like you've got it for a decent price!
I thought about going to look at it, as it wasn't far away and I know the car from having previously hired it. The vendor said they had people queuing up around the block to view it however, so I didn't bother, as I don't really need another Interceptor at the moment and didn't want to waste their time!

It seemed very down on power when I drove it 9 years ago, but it may have had issues back then that have since been sorted.

My only other experience of an Interceptor has been my MK2, which I sold recently and that was a lot faster than the Mk3 hire car!
Cheers,
Jez

[bashford1]

Hi Jim
Yep feels down on power to me too. The PO I bought it from had an Edlebrock fitted by Richard Appleyard Engineering. It goes and it stops. Very few of the electrics work tho

[Steve Payne]

You say its down on power but what are you comparing it with? They are not rocket ships but should pull with a decent amount of torque. I suggest you get another owner to drive it so they can give you an idea.

Steve