New Owner - WIL
New Owner - WIL
Hello,
I am pleased to join the JOC, having recently purchased Jensen Interceptor MK111 WLL 526M.
First registered 13/07/1973
Chassis no 136/8746
Engine no 3C 11684/136
I will post more information and pictures in due course.
If anyone has any further information on this MK111 I would be most grateful .
Thanks,
Wil
I am pleased to join the JOC, having recently purchased Jensen Interceptor MK111 WLL 526M.
First registered 13/07/1973
Chassis no 136/8746
Engine no 3C 11684/136
I will post more information and pictures in due course.
If anyone has any further information on this MK111 I would be most grateful .
Thanks,
Wil
Jensen Interceptor 111
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
Re: New Owner
Hello Will, and welcome to the forum!
Whereabouts are you based? And more important, we can't wait to see photos or your car!
You'll be made very welcome here.
Whereabouts are you based? And more important, we can't wait to see photos or your car!
You'll be made very welcome here.
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Re: New Owner
Thank you for the welcome!
Picture of my MK111, in it's original factory colour and black vinyl roof.Jensen Interceptor 111
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
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Re: New Owner
Welcome to the JOC and forum.
I'm sure you'll receive plenty of good advice here and probably quite a few silly comments too
I'm sure you'll receive plenty of good advice here and probably quite a few silly comments too
FF MK1 119/100
Interceptor MK3 136/8514
JOC Member 8905
Interceptor MK3 136/8514
JOC Member 8905
Re: New Owner
Hi Will
Welcome to the club.
Assuming you bought the car from Bonhams Dec 2020 auction you will already have this information from the sales brochure (https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26549/lot/401/).
This might also be of interest - https://www.flickr.com/photos/128691640 ... ool-jensen (at Anglia Car Auctions in Aug 2019).
You can also find the MOT History here (https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/) - 1,236 miles since Aug 2006 and no Advisories or Fails!
Hopefully someone will have something more detailed.
Phil
Welcome to the club.
Assuming you bought the car from Bonhams Dec 2020 auction you will already have this information from the sales brochure (https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26549/lot/401/).
This might also be of interest - https://www.flickr.com/photos/128691640 ... ool-jensen (at Anglia Car Auctions in Aug 2019).
You can also find the MOT History here (https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/) - 1,236 miles since Aug 2006 and no Advisories or Fails!
Hopefully someone will have something more detailed.
Phil
Joint Southern Area Rep
J.O.C. Member 10659
1956 Jensen 541 95-5633
1961 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
1961 Volvo 131 Amazon - a Survivor
1968 Volvo 1800S
1969 Mk II Interceptor 123/3588 - Now sold
J.O.C. Member 10659
1956 Jensen 541 95-5633
1961 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
1961 Volvo 131 Amazon - a Survivor
1968 Volvo 1800S
1969 Mk II Interceptor 123/3588 - Now sold
Re: New Owner
Hello Will, welcome aboard, I came in a pulled up a floorboard along time ago, they told me to shut the door from the outside..but I just ignored them all.. I often just ride through the topics..It's great to have new Guy's in like yourself..It really is a wealth of knowledge this forum for anything Jensen related, please feel free to ask whatever you need or want to, but meanwhile I must get my nut back down for a bit, but I'll be back soon Will Ok My Ole Fruit..Buy for now
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Re: New Owner
I second what Grant said. Some good advice there! The car looks really smart in that picture! Looks like you got a discreet private plate as well
Grant wrote: ↑Mon Mar 08, 2021 3:43 pm Hello Will, welcome aboard, I came in a pulled up a floorboard along time ago, they told me to shut the door from the outside..but I just ignored them all.. I often just ride through the topics..It's great to have new Guy's in like yourself..It really is a wealth of knowledge this forum for anything Jensen related, please feel free to ask whatever you need or want to, but meanwhile I must get my nut back down for a bit, but I'll be back soon Will Ok My Ole Fruit..Buy for now
Have you seen our stolen Jensen FF 119/011 https://twitter.com/jensenffdotcom
Re: New Owner
Thanks for the replies re my new purchase.
I will post more info soon.
I have a good amount of history with the car, including copies of original 'factory sheets'.
I very much look forward to being part of the Club, and, like us all, driving to some car meets soon!
Wil
I will post more info soon.
I have a good amount of history with the car, including copies of original 'factory sheets'.
I very much look forward to being part of the Club, and, like us all, driving to some car meets soon!
Wil
Jensen Interceptor 111
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
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Re: New Owner
Wil
Welcome to the Jensen Owners Club
I hope that you enjoy your car
A little information that i have on your car
Original Registration number WBH 939 M
Factory Options include
Phillips RN712 R/C/M
Wood Console
Control Mods ?
Sundym Glass
Air Conditioning
Town & Country Horns
Ex Factory 13.07.1973 although i believe that it was first registered in August 1973
5 Previous Owners up to 2019 when the car was put up for Auction at Anglia Car Auction on 24.08.2019 - Not Sold
Previous owner from 1990 to 2020
Sold at Bonhams Auction on 11.12.2020 for £15,750 with a Score of 49/100
For Sale by M & M Autos in Lymington in 12.2020 with 56,100 miles for £27,950
Only circa 50 miles covered recently
Interestingly your car was Ex Factory the same date as mine and mine was also White with a Black VR, although i did not replace the Black VR when my car was stripped to a bare shell and restored in 2015/16
Kind regards
Jim Smith
Mem No 1639
136/8791 RJF 17 owned since September 1978
Welcome to the Jensen Owners Club
I hope that you enjoy your car
A little information that i have on your car
Original Registration number WBH 939 M
Factory Options include
Phillips RN712 R/C/M
Wood Console
Control Mods ?
Sundym Glass
Air Conditioning
Town & Country Horns
Ex Factory 13.07.1973 although i believe that it was first registered in August 1973
5 Previous Owners up to 2019 when the car was put up for Auction at Anglia Car Auction on 24.08.2019 - Not Sold
Previous owner from 1990 to 2020
Sold at Bonhams Auction on 11.12.2020 for £15,750 with a Score of 49/100
For Sale by M & M Autos in Lymington in 12.2020 with 56,100 miles for £27,950
Only circa 50 miles covered recently
Interestingly your car was Ex Factory the same date as mine and mine was also White with a Black VR, although i did not replace the Black VR when my car was stripped to a bare shell and restored in 2015/16
Kind regards
Jim Smith
Mem No 1639
136/8791 RJF 17 owned since September 1978
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Re: New Owner
Hi Wil
Just an added point
My car also has similar wing mirrors to yours - but not the wood console
Kind regards
Jim Smith
Mem No 1639
136/8791 RJF 17 owned since September 1978
Just an added point
My car also has similar wing mirrors to yours - but not the wood console
Kind regards
Jim Smith
Mem No 1639
136/8791 RJF 17 owned since September 1978
Re: New Owner
I think you have a really nice car there Wil. I am pleased you joined the club too. When someone like the previous owner has had it for 30 years, they have learnt more about the car than any mechanic working on it, and any auctioneer writing an appraisal. The last owner has obviously told mechanics what not to do, basically kept it the way it should be avoiding major works that would spoil originality and functionality, over the years. It would be interesting to contact the previous owner, family etc, write up the details of your conversation, and add it to the car's history.
It is interesting that Bonhams gave the car such poor scores, especially for History, and interior, when the guy selling it has had it 30 years. The interior is gorgeous and clearly original, the dash is in amazing condition, do take care of that dash, and protect it from sun when you are out. Perhaps give the front seats some good leather food. I like Connolly hide food for starters. The car got relatively good scores for starting and driving which is telling. So you have one of the most iconic cars ever, a very nice set of GKN wheels, could be original to the car, it starts and drives nicely, a perfect dash, the white bonnet must look fantastic from inside, sat in those gorgeous seats, burbling down the road. If you bought a car to use on dry days you could be onto a real winner!
It is interesting that Bonhams gave the car such poor scores, especially for History, and interior, when the guy selling it has had it 30 years. The interior is gorgeous and clearly original, the dash is in amazing condition, do take care of that dash, and protect it from sun when you are out. Perhaps give the front seats some good leather food. I like Connolly hide food for starters. The car got relatively good scores for starting and driving which is telling. So you have one of the most iconic cars ever, a very nice set of GKN wheels, could be original to the car, it starts and drives nicely, a perfect dash, the white bonnet must look fantastic from inside, sat in those gorgeous seats, burbling down the road. If you bought a car to use on dry days you could be onto a real winner!
Have you seen our stolen Jensen FF 119/011 https://twitter.com/jensenffdotcom
Re: New Owner
WillMan ..Was the previous owner called "Rod" who lived in France?
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Re: New Owner
Hi Jim,Series3Jensen wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:17 am Wil
Welcome to the Jensen Owners Club
I hope that you enjoy your car
A little information that i have on your car
Original Registration number WBH 939 M
Factory Options include
Phillips RN712 R/C/M
Wood Console
Control Mods ?
Sundym Glass
Air Conditioning
Town & Country Horns
Ex Factory 13.07.1973 although i believe that it was first registered in August 1973
5 Previous Owners up to 2019 when the car was put up for Auction at Anglia Car Auction on 24.08.2019 - Not Sold
Previous owner from 1990 to 2020
Sold at Bonhams Auction on 11.12.2020 for £15,750 with a Score of 49/100
For Sale by M & M Autos in Lymington in 12.2020 with 56,100 miles for £27,950
Only circa 50 miles covered recently
Interestingly your car was Ex Factory the same date as mine and mine was also White with a Black VR, although i did not replace the Black VR when my car was stripped to a bare shell and restored in 2015/16
Kind regards
Jim Smith
Mem No 1639
136/8791 RJF 17 owned since September 1978
Many thanks for the information on my Jensen.
Just out of interest, how do you know the original reg was WBH 939M?
best regards,
Wil
Jensen Interceptor 111
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
Re: New Owner
HI,
I'm not sure.
Jensen Interceptor 111
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
Re: New Owner
Thank you for your positive comments about the car.johnw wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 9:23 am I think you have a really nice car there Wil. I am pleased you joined the club too. When someone like the previous owner has had it for 30 years, they have learnt more about the car than any mechanic working on it, and any auctioneer writing an appraisal. The last owner has obviously told mechanics what not to do, basically kept it the way it should be avoiding major works that would spoil originality and functionality, over the years. It would be interesting to contact the previous owner, family etc, write up the details of your conversation, and add it to the car's history.
It is interesting that Bonhams gave the car such poor scores, especially for History, and interior, when the guy selling it has had it 30 years. The interior is gorgeous and clearly original, the dash is in amazing condition, do take care of that dash, and protect it from sun when you are out. Perhaps give the front seats some good leather food. I like Connolly hide food for starters. The car got relatively good scores for starting and driving which is telling. So you have one of the most iconic cars ever, a very nice set of GKN wheels, could be original to the car, it starts and drives nicely, a perfect dash, the white bonnet must look fantastic from inside, sat in those gorgeous seats, burbling down the road. If you bought a car to use on dry days you could be onto a real winner!
It does seem to be very 'original' in many ways, and has obviously been cared for by it's previous long term owner.
Can I find out if the GKN s are original?
There is some work to be done, including work to clean and 'preserve' the interior and seats.(thanks for the advice about the dash)
I will no doubt need help and advice with all aspects of owning the car, and it is great to have such a warm welcome from the Club.
I have not owned an Interceptor before, but have a connection with the factory, having once owned a Sunbeam Tiger.
Wil
Jensen Interceptor 111
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962
1970 E-type Jaguar S11 2+2
Ford Cougar
Maserati Granturismo
1975 Alfa Romeo GT 1.8 (resto project.. one day!)
Morris Highwayman 1962