Gary C's Interceptor III
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Gary C's Interceptor III
This is Gary C's Interceptor III.
This is what Gary had to say about his car:
I first considered buying a Jensen when I was 23 but after investigating further I realised this would not be practical for day to day use so I bought the next best thing.....in my mind anyway......a black Capri Mk3 2.0S.
Fast forward 30 odd years and various other cars and I started looking for a Jensen again.
Over the period of a year I looked at 9 cars and then with the help of Andy Brooks bought this car.
A full bare metal restoration was started by the previous owner in 2009 which spanned over 5 years and the car is a credit to his dedication as he really did all the hard work.
During my ownership since 2015 I have carried on improving the car working on the engine and engine bay replacing parts alternator upgrade, fuel pump, throttle/kick down assembly replacing and re-routing cables and wiring.
On the bodywork the doors and bonnet have all been adjusted to give a much better fit and the chrome bright work has also been removed and refitted which now gives the car much cleaner, sharper lines.
The car has been out and about a lot over the last few years at club events and at the Jensen Owners Club International Weekend 2017 placed 3rd at the Open Concours Event and Won Best Interceptor of the Show Cup which culminated in representing JOC at The Club Trophy Event at Hampton Court Palace.
This is what Gary had to say about his car:
I first considered buying a Jensen when I was 23 but after investigating further I realised this would not be practical for day to day use so I bought the next best thing.....in my mind anyway......a black Capri Mk3 2.0S.
Fast forward 30 odd years and various other cars and I started looking for a Jensen again.
Over the period of a year I looked at 9 cars and then with the help of Andy Brooks bought this car.
A full bare metal restoration was started by the previous owner in 2009 which spanned over 5 years and the car is a credit to his dedication as he really did all the hard work.
During my ownership since 2015 I have carried on improving the car working on the engine and engine bay replacing parts alternator upgrade, fuel pump, throttle/kick down assembly replacing and re-routing cables and wiring.
On the bodywork the doors and bonnet have all been adjusted to give a much better fit and the chrome bright work has also been removed and refitted which now gives the car much cleaner, sharper lines.
The car has been out and about a lot over the last few years at club events and at the Jensen Owners Club International Weekend 2017 placed 3rd at the Open Concours Event and Won Best Interceptor of the Show Cup which culminated in representing JOC at The Club Trophy Event at Hampton Court Palace.
C-V8 II 104/2146 CHJ 948B
ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
JOC Member No. 5061
ex FF II, Interceptor I, II and III, SP, GTs and Healeys. You might say I got the bug....
JOC Member No. 5061
Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
Wow... That is just stunning.. In fact it looks perfect from every angle, the inside, outside, underneath and under the bonnet. The owner deserves one of these>> and have another one
I did see this car at the "Concours of Elegance" at Hampton court last year and again I was amazed how beautiful it was.. It is a credit to the owner, I wish I owned.. I would be a very proud man
I did see this car at the "Concours of Elegance" at Hampton court last year and again I was amazed how beautiful it was.. It is a credit to the owner, I wish I owned.. I would be a very proud man
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Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
It is King so the Boss says, very very nice, not often do you see this colour the bigger rims go with it well to, credit to you sir, better wear some of these driving that,,cooolo
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Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
A very worthy car of the month.
Seen this on more than a few occasions now and always looks stunning.
This is the car that gave me the inspiration to do my engine and bay.
Spot on motor
Seen this on more than a few occasions now and always looks stunning.
This is the car that gave me the inspiration to do my engine and bay.
Spot on motor
Eddie
JOC 10030
Interceptor II 123/3901 CEA 1J
1970 Earls Court Motorshow Car
JOC 10030
Interceptor II 123/3901 CEA 1J
1970 Earls Court Motorshow Car
Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
Top Notch!!! is the colour oakland green?
Karan
Karan
Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
Congratulations Gary. Lovely looking motor.
It takes much effort to keep such a sparkling car clean - so if you require help to dust the roof, you know who to call.
Cheers
Stuart
It takes much effort to keep such a sparkling car clean - so if you require help to dust the roof, you know who to call.
Cheers
Stuart
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Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
Top notch motor, and to be honest top notch bloke too. Always good fun to be around, well done Gary, and certainly deserves to be car of the month.
My Toys: Lotus Cortina MK2.RangeRover P38, Yam inflatable, Saab 9-3 Convertible.
Mk1 Interceptor, 115/3067
Mk1 Interceptor, 115/3067
Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
Well done Gary,
Had the pleasure of manning the the NEC stand in 2016 when both Gary and his car were there.
Car really stood out under the lighting rig.
Cracking motor and nice guy..
John P
Had the pleasure of manning the the NEC stand in 2016 when both Gary and his car were there.
Car really stood out under the lighting rig.
Cracking motor and nice guy..
John P
Previous Jensen Owner 2010-2022 (128/4451)
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
Thanks for all the comments guys
Karan the car was originally oaklands green but is now Kosrae Green Pearl a Range Rover Colour
Looking forward to catching up with you all over the coming season
GaryC
Karan the car was originally oaklands green but is now Kosrae Green Pearl a Range Rover Colour
Looking forward to catching up with you all over the coming season
GaryC
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Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
Well done Gary - the storage system probably had something to do with the wonderful condition
FF MK1 119/100
Interceptor MK3 136/8514
JOC Member 8905
Interceptor MK3 136/8514
JOC Member 8905
Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
Nice machine, good bloke too.
Who adjusted the panels then, seem to recall was well spent morning!!
Who adjusted the panels then, seem to recall was well spent morning!!
Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
Hello Tim
Yes it was a very well spent morning in Shillingford at JOC Spring Weekend 2016 doors aligned and adjusted courtesy of Tim (thanks mate) ….....who was very handy with the spanners that morning…… we then moved onto the bonnet a 3 man job (thanks, also to Brian) luckily it wasn’t windy as we were outside
These adjustments made the car lines look so much sharper and I really wasn`t expecting this sort of help on this weekend
It confirmed the friendly club image to me as I was a relatively new member at the time and everyone made us feel very welcome and as you all know nothing better than standing around chatting and tinkering with Jensens
GaryC
Yes it was a very well spent morning in Shillingford at JOC Spring Weekend 2016 doors aligned and adjusted courtesy of Tim (thanks mate) ….....who was very handy with the spanners that morning…… we then moved onto the bonnet a 3 man job (thanks, also to Brian) luckily it wasn’t windy as we were outside
These adjustments made the car lines look so much sharper and I really wasn`t expecting this sort of help on this weekend
It confirmed the friendly club image to me as I was a relatively new member at the time and everyone made us feel very welcome and as you all know nothing better than standing around chatting and tinkering with Jensens
GaryC
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Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
Gary. Could you possibly do an engine compartment photo shoot and post it. I am very interested and impressed with your choice of detail and presentation. Fantastic and accolades to you. If you could pm me if you decide to post some pics. What type of headers did you go with? Nice Job. RacerJoe
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Hello Joe
Ive sent you a pm re headers and pics
GaryC
Ive sent you a pm re headers and pics
GaryC
Re: Gary C's Interceptor III
I've known Gary and this car for a couple of years, and I've seen him take what was a fabulous car in the first place and make it exceptional.
With all the work and effort Gary has put in, it must now be one of the best in the country.
Deserved Car of the Month
With all the work and effort Gary has put in, it must now be one of the best in the country.
Deserved Car of the Month
Found a III, now I know the user name is correct!