silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some work
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silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some work
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1968 Interceptor Mk 1 115/3012
1971 FF MK 2 127/284
1971 FF MK 2 127/284
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Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
"THE BODY IS EASY TO DO ON THESE, REPAIR PANELS ARE AVAILABLE AND REASONABLE FROM ROBEY AND OTHERS, AND AS A CONVERTIBLE THERE ISN'T MUCH BODY TO DO."
Classic quote!!!! Another £20k of work should see it looking presentable.
Classic quote!!!! Another £20k of work should see it looking presentable.
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Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
Curious, that item is completely disappeared from ebay.
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Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
A few more lumps of rust might have dropped off since yesterday but it is still there on ebay....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JENSEN-INTERC ... 3376f07645" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JENSEN-INTERC ... 3376f07645" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
I know much about this one.
Long story (which i posted but has not appeared??) so bottom line is its very original, but has been painted, will need bonnet complete as rusted off its pins (which are siezed within) sillf/floor, wings etc etc.
Roof is toast (& likey seized) a UK car spent some time in Canada.
It was sold as seized/cracked block, untested brakes/tranny.
After some time I had it running & moving. Then was placed on e-bay,owner thought I was the bidder (I told him I wouldn't be bidding as I made an offer-which was the e-bay winning offer!) He was gutted wasn't me, so this guy buys it unseen & didn't even call to ask anything about it.
Does no more than clean it & back on e-bay as it was for a 4 grand profit a couple or weeks later.
Fortune favours the brave (stupid) possibly?
sour grape,hell yer! Even had my flippin fuel init!!
Long story (which i posted but has not appeared??) so bottom line is its very original, but has been painted, will need bonnet complete as rusted off its pins (which are siezed within) sillf/floor, wings etc etc.
Roof is toast (& likey seized) a UK car spent some time in Canada.
It was sold as seized/cracked block, untested brakes/tranny.
After some time I had it running & moving. Then was placed on e-bay,owner thought I was the bidder (I told him I wouldn't be bidding as I made an offer-which was the e-bay winning offer!) He was gutted wasn't me, so this guy buys it unseen & didn't even call to ask anything about it.
Does no more than clean it & back on e-bay as it was for a 4 grand profit a couple or weeks later.
Fortune favours the brave (stupid) possibly?
sour grape,hell yer! Even had my flippin fuel init!!
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Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
Ouch!
I remember it being advertised in Canada with a potentially frost cracked block but hadn't made the connection.
If the roof frame is knackered then that is a big issue as it is going to be very difficult to fix or re-make. As I recall Jensen used to charge £1800 for each of the side arms without the rest of the mechism to make it work plus £400 for the header rail and that was 25 years ago. I was always told the hood frames came from Ford and resemble a mustang but I have never made an exact match. Anyone know anything more?
I remember it being advertised in Canada with a potentially frost cracked block but hadn't made the connection.
If the roof frame is knackered then that is a big issue as it is going to be very difficult to fix or re-make. As I recall Jensen used to charge £1800 for each of the side arms without the rest of the mechism to make it work plus £400 for the header rail and that was 25 years ago. I was always told the hood frames came from Ford and resemble a mustang but I have never made an exact match. Anyone know anything more?
Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
everything on the hoodframe we made new
total cost with mohair hood 3500,= euro's
regards
paul
total cost with mohair hood 3500,= euro's
regards
paul
seen everything Jensen in the past 25 years
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Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
Frames & parts thereof have to be made using patt, normally when after years of neglect the joints run super dry Then fracture.
I believe the outline was based on Mustang as you say Peter, I recon Mr K can confirm this.
A knackered roof is a serious problem, with other issues could make the car uneconomic, esp is daft money is asked.
Much as I wanted to make this one live & keep, could have been a blessing, as it will take in someone & burn them if not fully aware of whats needed.
Should have been my call though. A bobbin's clean aint 4k either!
I believe the outline was based on Mustang as you say Peter, I recon Mr K can confirm this.
A knackered roof is a serious problem, with other issues could make the car uneconomic, esp is daft money is asked.
Much as I wanted to make this one live & keep, could have been a blessing, as it will take in someone & burn them if not fully aware of whats needed.
Should have been my call though. A bobbin's clean aint 4k either!
Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
Oh by the way, its never been recorded with club, so at least is now recorded, which was why I was bothering in first place, before I fell for it a bit & got in involved-women & cars eh!!!!!
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Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
As an estate agent I appreciated this bit of the Ebay blurb:
"AND AS A CONVERTIBLE THERE ISN'T MUCH BODY TO DO."
I like a man with a sense of humour.
"AND AS A CONVERTIBLE THERE ISN'T MUCH BODY TO DO."
I like a man with a sense of humour.
“Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed, one never has to look far to see the campfires of gentle people." Garrison Keillor
Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
But from other point of view...
apart from the fact that Jensens rusts badly (as many cars of period), Interceptor really:
- has a lot of flat panels, which is possible to reproduce in situ
- all body panels available, both used and new
- spares supply is fab
- relatively simple body structure with body-on-tubular frame
- even no pressed fendeskirts...
apart from the fact that Jensens rusts badly (as many cars of period), Interceptor really:
- has a lot of flat panels, which is possible to reproduce in situ
- all body panels available, both used and new
- spares supply is fab
- relatively simple body structure with body-on-tubular frame
- even no pressed fendeskirts...
Love classic cars!
Re: silver Interceptor convertible on ebay needing some wor
Get real here, totally handmade- just price up the panel work & just try and find a boot lid.
Blink & 20k gone.
Thats why so many restorations which start with all the best intentions falter when the grim reality of the undertaking becomes apparent.
Blink & 20k gone.
Thats why so many restorations which start with all the best intentions falter when the grim reality of the undertaking becomes apparent.