Mk 2 Int at H&H Auction

[Peter Rothery]

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

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[Coverte]

Most of the front end appears to be Mk 3, it would be interesting to know who did the work.

[Peter Rothery]

The car was originally Cassis with beige interior so has been substantially changed from the original spec. Mk3 interior, switches, wheels, bumpers etc .Quite why the spark plugs have needed to be changed 3 times in 50 miles is anyones guess. But Coverte..it has got an owners club badge

[Peter Rothery]

This was the original "blurb" from the Classic Cars for Sale advertisement when being sold by European Classic Cars in Swindon some time ago:

First registered in the UK on 26 Feb 1970 and sold through Charles Follett of Hampstead, London to a Mrs J Hodge of Cadogan Lane, SW1, London.
Charles Follett was a long established motor dealer, starting in the 1920's and becoming involved with the Jensen brand from 1958 to 1976.
They sold a vast number of Jensens, possibly the highest of any Jensen dealers?
Sold as a Mk11 Interceptor, our car then, in period made a trip back to the Jensen factory to have Mk111 upgrades fitted. Possibly during the ownership of a Mr R W Andrews, the second known keeper, in 1972?
There are a run of receipts from Cropredy Bridge through the 1990's and then in the 2000's the car found it's way to Taunton.
In 2005, YYO 13H was acquired by it's current owners and thus began an extensive strip down and rebuild, both mechanically and bodily.
A 2" thick folder records all work carried out, with bills, receipts and photographs. This including a full engine rebuild, body rebuild, carb upgrade with Edelbrock units, new alluminium inlet manifold, rebuilt radiator with twin, upgraded electric cooling fans, specialist rebuilt gearbox, new engine bay wiring loom including all new ancillaries.
At this point the factory fitted air con was removed, but all parts remain should the new keeper wish to reunite it with the car. That said, it has a lovely, full length Webasto sunroof, all the air conditioning you could need?!

The headlights have been upgraded to more modern units and the ignition system has very recently been upgraded to a modern, electronic unit.

In addition to the above, all the fuel lines were replaced, the fuel tank was refurbished, the propshaft was rebalanced by South Cerney Engineering. All the wheels were refurbished and fitted with new tyres in 2014.
The bumpers have also been refurbished and the exhaust system has largely been replaced with a stainless steel.

Inside the main seats, front and back have been retrimmed, along with the door cards and new carpets, but as much of the original trim has been kept deliberately to retain as much feeling of age, use and patination as possible.

With all of this attention and work, the car looks and goes very well indeed. The main interest for the owners was to make it a very useable Interceptor, they were not looking for a concours competion winner but a really smart, sound car that they'd be happy to take out and enjoy.
That said, I've been informed, it's never seen any rain since the rebuild!

[kenny38]

This car seems to be better value than the Classis and sportscar one at more than double the price. I mean if you are not a glory hunter at the meets then a truely spiffed up car is not for you. This dark blue one seems OK but I bet some one will tell me different as it does need a close inspection am sure. Good to see an Interceptor 3 with an asking price well into three figures though. Kenny38

[Peter Rothery]

Provisional bid in the room of £27k.

[Fishyboy]

Hi all,
"Belt and braces" when it comes to securing the top hose! 3 Jubilee clips?
Phil

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[Mark1Stu]

First time I've seen a coil relocated there.

[Peter Rothery]

Now with a dealer at £37,995.

https://www.fairmontsportsandclassics.c ... ssex-u346/