Jenson Interceptor
On these pages you'll find lots of information and images of the Great Escape Jenson Interceptor. We've included information on how it drives, lots of images, customer feedback, history of our car and Jensen Motors and plenty more. There's even an Interceptor Buyers Guide. Whether you want to hire a car or are just browsing, please feel free to use these resources. We're happy to answer any questions - email questions and suggestions to jensen@greatescapecars.co.uk.
To drive or be driven in a Jenson Interceptor Mk 3 is a unique way to travel. The Jenson is not about arriving, it’s about how you get there. Our Jenson Interceptor is perfect for exploring some of the best countryside in Britain, including the Cotswolds, Heart of England and Midlands. To check classic car hire prices for this iconic coupe, click here. You can also check availability, reserve a car or book securely online.
To read what The Sunday Times says about the Great Escape Jenson Interceptor, click here Or click here to view some great professional images of the car.
Our Jenson Interceptor is featured in the April 2008 issue of Classics Monthly.
Every day you hire in the Jenson Interceptor gives you a full 24 hours use, so you can stay away even if you book it for just one day. We also give you unlimited mileage - so you can enjoy the car to the full. To find out more about our classic car hire package, click here. There are great places to stay, visit and eat within less than an hour of our central site, including Stow on the Wold, Ludlow, and Cheltenham. We've included plenty of information on this site to help make your trip really great. We also include in-car leatherbound information packs for every hire and we offer a trip planning service.
If you grew up in the 1970s then you - or someone you know - has probably always dreamt of driving a Jenson Interceptor. It's that sort of classic car. In which case a classic car hire gift voucher could be the ideal present. Our high quality, stylish gift vouchers are totally flexible and let you choose the value or choose the classic car and reserve a particular date up to 12 months in advance. Or you can leave the car and date flexible and let the recipient choose.
The Jenson Interceptor has been described as a 'rites of passage' classic car by Practical Classics magazine (http://www.practicalclassics.co.uk/). James Elliott, editor of Classic & Sports Car, (http://www.classicandsportscar.com/) acknowledged the same when he recently bought his metallic gold Jensen Interceptor Mk 1. The Interceptor also recently topped a reader's poll of best classics in Auto Trader magazine's Classics supplement.
With four seats, a large boot and powerful V8 engine, at its launch in 1966 the Interceptor was ideal for long-distance travel and continental touring. It found an immediate niche amongst businessmen and celebrities who wanted an alternative to a Rolls Royce or Aston Martin. It provided wheels for The Saint too - visit www.lesliecharteris.com for details. But by 1976 when Jensen closed its doors for good, the world had changed dramatically and the Interceptor was an anachronism.
Today the Jensen Interceptor has reached iconic status, not least thanks to its gorgeous styling – defined by its massive rear hatchback – and tremendous 7.2 litre engine.
Our metallic blue Interceptor is a 1974 Mark 3 J-Series car with a red leather interior. It was sold new to a company director in Derbyshire. The Mark 3 is the best-looking and most comfortable version, thanks to attractive alloys and improved seats. Ours was upgraded by the factory in 1989 with several detail improvements. The paint and interior combination is quite unusual and very distinctive. New customers could choose their Interceptor in any colour and we're not quite sure what colours ours is - we've only every seen one with the same finish. If you think you know please email us on jensenpaint@greatescapecars.co.uk.
Cropredy Bridge Garage has just announced production of the 'as new' Interceptor S. Only 50 will be available. For more details visit http://www.veight.web.com/.
Jenson Interceptor at a glance
- 7,123 produced between 1966 and 1976
- 7.2 litre 285 bhp Chrysler V8
- 380 lb/ft of torque
- O-60 in around 7.5 seconds
- 13 mpg on unleaded
- Rear wheel drive
- Four seats (two adults, two children)
- Classic Car Hire £245/day or £395/weekend
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