My Interceptors

[Paul Briscoe]

Hi I’m Paul from Newport in Shropshire this is my 1975 Jensen interceptor that I bought in July 2020 & I am slowly restoring.

A sorry sight

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Off to the stippers

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Now I can see what’s what

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Taking shape now

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[Paul Briscoe]

This my other interceptor hot rod it’s a 1973 chassis & all the running gear with a 1930s type Ford body fitted

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I was surprised to see it in the club jounal

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[Martin R]

That's quite a project to take on!
The "Ford" Interceptor is quite something too

[Mark1Stu]

Blimey Paul. You like a challenge.

These days, opening a can of beans is enough of a challenge for me.

Good luck with your resto project.

[Chris_R]

Hi Paul, That is quite a project. Looks like it's coming on quite well now though. Great work.
What's the Daimler in the background of one of your pictures?

[VFK44]

How much Interceptor is left in the hot rod, apart from the drive train? Any interior? Does it drive anything like a Jensen?

[Series3Jensen]

Hi Paul

Quite a project to undertake on your car

I would be pleased if you could message me with the Chassis No for your car and if you have any details on previous owners

A small amount of information on your car

Last logbook issued 05.07.2018 - that may now have been updated
Identified as Green - but this may have been the original colour ?
Advised as Taxed until 31.05.2020 ???
I believe that the car was registered in August 1975
124 DTV was in JOC Magazine 106 from 11.1992 - i can look at details if of interest

I believe that your Rat Rod was Chassis No 136/9154 - November 1973

Kind regards

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

[slotcarone]

How much Interceptor is left in the hot rod, apart from the drive train? Any interior? Does it drive anything like a Jensen?

Looks like the entire chassis was used from the pictures.

[felixkk]

Pretty cool, although I know nothing about hot rods. I'd make a hole in the door so that you can open it while the engine is running

[Paul Briscoe]

Thanks Chris
Not sure about the daimler I took that picture at the car dealers when I went to see it, he had a nice collection for sale.

[Paul Briscoe]

The main chassis tubes have been used, it’s got coil springs on the rear & it’s still got the power steering

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There’s not much interceptor inside just the gauges, steering column and wheel.

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It does drive well but i would say it has lost most of jensons refinement and it’s certainly louder now.