A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 2019
A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 2019
When I joined the JOC prior to buying my first Interceptor, Alan and Jean Smith's Royal Blue coloured Mk111 Interceptor registration number RRW347M was THE car - not least because it was used extensively during Alan's period as JOC Chairman. I remember Alan and Jean allowing me to drive it briefly at a classic car parade (on the grass next to the runway at Kemble Airfield) - 'spin the wheels to please the crowds' said Alan. As you can imagine, the experience and Alan and Jean's generosity is a lasting memory.
Fast forward a decade and more later, I became the custodian of RRW347M, utilising part of my early retirement lump sum to buy it and entrust Colin Holley of CH Autos to carry out a full body restoration in the same vein as the success he achieved with my other Jensens.
So, with RRW's panel work now complete and heading for paint soon, I thought I'd post a few pictures of it in its pomp and it's restoration journey.
Looking forward to seeing it return to the road sometime in 2019.
Fast forward a decade and more later, I became the custodian of RRW347M, utilising part of my early retirement lump sum to buy it and entrust Colin Holley of CH Autos to carry out a full body restoration in the same vein as the success he achieved with my other Jensens.
So, with RRW's panel work now complete and heading for paint soon, I thought I'd post a few pictures of it in its pomp and it's restoration journey.
Looking forward to seeing it return to the road sometime in 2019.
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
Fantastic to see these pics so long after I last saw the great car!
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
I managed to deliver a new windscreen, without damage, to CH Autos yesterday.
Below are a few pictures of my car in its fresh new paint. I do believe I'm starting to get a tad excited!
Below are a few pictures of my car in its fresh new paint. I do believe I'm starting to get a tad excited!
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
Looks great Stuart was it ever that colour before?
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
Thanks Dave. The original colour was Yellow, but I always wanted a Mk111 the colour it is now.
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
Looking good stu, yellow is a great colour.. it going to be good to see the car around again
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
Off today to reunite the car with most of its refurbished interior and take some more pictures. Beginning to feel like I own the car....even though I haven't paid Colin Holley yet!!
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Nice touch on the new number plates Stu.
Only working half a day now.
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
Thanks Colin. Couple of pics of the car taken yesterday.
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
Looking good Stu, must agree that is a great colour.
Dave Pearce
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
I'm so glad this car is going to be back on the road after so long (even if it's a completely different colour). It was such an important feature in the JOC when Alan was Chairman and I look forward to seeing it at next year's International in Wiltshire.
Helen Newby
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
What a transformation - I do hope you're going to use like Alan and Jean did
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Re: A well known Interceptor heading back to the road in 201
Thanks guys (and gal!). Looking forward to driving it soon......but Alan's annual mileage figure won't be equalled, let alone beaten, that's for sure!!
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In its glory, image created by Keith Anderson I believe.
"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"
Stephen, Epping, Essex
Stephen, Epping, Essex