1974 Jensen Interceptor Convertible

Jensen introduced the convertible late in the Interceptorâ??s production life, and only 509 were built before the model was discontinued in 1976. Light cosmetic refurbishment was also performed at that time. The car carries a complete history back to 1986 detailing maintenance, mileage, and correspondence with the manufacturer. This Interceptor Convertible is now offered at no reserve with a Massachusetts title. The paint looks to be in nice shape in the provided photos, though small flaws can be seen along the door jambs and sills. The Everflex convertible top fabric shows two tears, one of which can be seen in the image above. The louvered bonnet and door mirrors are replacements that were acquired directly from Jensen in 1987. Some bubbling is present on the inner panel of the hood, but has not yet penetrated the outer layer. The chrome shows brightly with no visible corrosion, though one chip can be found on the driverâ??s windshield pillar. The 15â?³ Jensen GKN alloy wheels are well-preserved, with a bright finish and no curb rash. They wear Pirelli p4000 tires with good tread depth remaining. The interior appears to be in good condition with some signs of aging. The tan surfaces show some unevenness in coloration, and leather seats have some light creasing and deformation. The dash looks to be free of cracking or scuffing, and the black vinyl and plastic finishes are unfaded. The rear seating surfaces are in decent shape with a similar patina on the leather and carpets. Note that 3-point seat belts are fitted front and rear. The convertible top cover looks to be in good shape with a slightly loose fit. From the interior, several tears are visible on the canvas lining of the soft top. The Chrysler 440ci V8 was rebuilt around 2002, and the work is detailed in the gallery. A Holley Pro-Section fuel injection system was installed in place of the original carburetor. The 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission was also rebuilt at the same time. The mechanical refurbishment was done at Nostalgia Motorcars in South Carolina, with $16k in receipts for the rebuilds, radiator re-core, and refresh of the braking system. Underbody pictures show well-preserved mechanical components with undercoating and road grime covering the frame and suspension. Some surface corrosion is visible in areas where the undercoating has flaked away.