Tonight's (18/03/21) Car SOS Jensen Interceptor Restoration
Tonight's (18/03/21) Car SOS Jensen Interceptor Restoration
Hi all,
Interesting article on tonight's Car SOS TV program, where they are restoring a 1969 mkI Jensen Interceptor (National Geographic 9:00pm), appeared in this weeks Classic Car Weekly.
Unsurprisingly this may the the most expensive restoration undertaken. Fuzz Townsend says there was "rust in the front valance, flitches, front wings and arches, A-posts, sills, floor, inner and outer rear arches, rear quarters and valance, bonnet leading edge, roof and tailgate mounting points and the tailgate itself".
Sounds like a welding marathon.
Should be well worth a watch.
Phil
Interesting article on tonight's Car SOS TV program, where they are restoring a 1969 mkI Jensen Interceptor (National Geographic 9:00pm), appeared in this weeks Classic Car Weekly.
Unsurprisingly this may the the most expensive restoration undertaken. Fuzz Townsend says there was "rust in the front valance, flitches, front wings and arches, A-posts, sills, floor, inner and outer rear arches, rear quarters and valance, bonnet leading edge, roof and tailgate mounting points and the tailgate itself".
Sounds like a welding marathon.
Should be well worth a watch.
Phil
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Re: Tonight's (18/03/21) Car SOS Jensen Interceptor Restoration
Enjoyed the episode, now know there is somebody local who knows how to do Interceptor bodywork locally, Fuzz is only down the road. Is this one listed on the MK1 site, couldn't find it yesterday, or am I getting senile in my mature years?
My Toys: Lotus Cortina MK2.RangeRover P38, Yam inflatable, Saab 9-3 Convertible.
Mk1 Interceptor, 115/3067
Mk1 Interceptor, 115/3067
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Always nice to see a Jensen on TV!
I wonder how long the work took them? I noticed that they didn't claim they only had 3 weeks to get it done like they have in some episodes!
I liked the look of the Lamborghini Espada they restored a couple of years ago.It was also finished in a period colour and I expect that cost a few quid to do too!
I wonder how long the work took them? I noticed that they didn't claim they only had 3 weeks to get it done like they have in some episodes!
I liked the look of the Lamborghini Espada they restored a couple of years ago.It was also finished in a period colour and I expect that cost a few quid to do too!
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Nice FF used for the driving scenes!...
I see that it's for sale....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1289899
I see that it's for sale....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1289899
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Re: Tonight's (18/03/21) Car SOS Jensen Interceptor Restoration
Kevin Birch wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 8:20 am Enjoyed the episode, now know there is somebody local who knows how to do Interceptor bodywork locally, Fuzz is only down the road. Is this one listed on the MK1 site, couldn't find it yesterday, or am I getting senile in my mature years?
no not going senile Kevin. I have emailed Rejen to see if they will put me in touch and asked Car SOS on their facebook page
HOLD THE PRESS.
just had an email whilst answering from the owner 115/3117. I will update the website when I calm down new survivor.
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I saw a thread on Facebook where I think it said 1800 hours.
Chris
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I have now updated the website with basic details of the car. as I was doing the Album Nick sent me some more photos so those are in the album now. Link to 115/3117 on the welcome page
in case the link to the web does not work https://www.joc.org.uk/Interceptor_Mk_1/welcome.html
in case the link to the web does not work https://www.joc.org.uk/Interceptor_Mk_1/welcome.html
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Not much has been said about the programme on here, whether it was a good watch or the car that was used as a comparison... Which I'm surprised about.
I didn't watch it as I don't have the History channel.
I didn't watch it as I don't have the History channel.
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I have just had this weeks StatCounter results. The figure for the beginning of the week are the Norm. However, having mentioned it, and seen it mentioned on the numerous Jensen FaceBook pages I look at the 'Hits" are very different after the show. I think you could say the show generated a lot of interest.
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What webpage Steve,RAP72 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 7:48 am I have just had this weeks StatCounter results. The figure for the beginning of the week are the Norm. However, having mentioned it, and seen it mentioned on the numerous Jensen FaceBook pages I look at the 'Hits" are very different after the show. I think you could say the show generated a lot of interest.
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It's on the National Geographic channel. I've seen the episode uploaded to Youtube and another site, but they've both been removed already!
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The only comparison was the FF that Tim and Fuzz swanned around in. They lost their hearts to it.
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
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Fuzz summed it up when he said,
"There's lots of metal in this car; lots of little panels. And they are all rusty"
"There's lots of metal in this car; lots of little panels. And they are all rusty"
"Now that chassis number is particularly interesting ‘cos it’s the one after the one before, which is the one after mine, not many people know that"
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Do get Nat Geo either ... if I pay the Disney channel I can get it, but that's not going to happen, as I don't have sky or freeview or pay for a TV license, I use the FireTV and use Apps
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Isn't the illegal then you not having a TV Licence then Colin?
I guess you watch no live TV at all ?
I guess you watch no live TV at all ?
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1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1 11362 - Magenta - Owned by Lindsey
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1973 Jensen Healey Mk 1 12504 - Sold for potential restoration / racer