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Jensen Interceptor MK1 review 

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@Cyberdyne-kg8ku
@Cyberdyne-kg8ku Год назад
The best name ever for a car.
@graemew7001
@graemew7001 2 года назад
When I was a small child in the 1970's I always dreamed of driving one of these (bucket list at 7!! 😂). When I was 19 in 1989 I worked for a classic car garage and got my dream, I drove one from North London to Darlington and yes, you can watch the fuel gauge move, we worked it out to be 7.6 mpg 😰, still though a stupendous vehicle to drive.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
I love that you had a dream ride list as a child x
@graemew7001
@graemew7001 2 года назад
@@idriveaclassic I did lol, I've never driven a 911 or a Dodge Challenger or a Mk 1 Cooper "S" though but I did manage to get the E Type and Interceptor marked off. I have to say the E Type was a let down, I really didn't like driving that, just overall a disappointing driving experience but the design and engineering was brilliant.
@robertmaitland09
@robertmaitland09 2 года назад
That car is made for you Steph.
@emjayay
@emjayay Год назад
A Chrysler 383 or even later 440 should have done better than that. Not great, but into the mid teens.
@muckle8
@muckle8 9 месяцев назад
@emjayay - probably not hanging about !
@paulbennell3313
@paulbennell3313 2 года назад
A true Grand Touring car. Still looks good now, must've looked incredible in '66!
@steverobey711
@steverobey711 Год назад
Hi coming from Nottinghamshire you cannot beat the sound of a v8 cruising along and they Sound AWESOME I have always loved v8 engines Jensen was the first car to be Fitted with Four wheel drive which came from Massey Ferguson Tractors All the best👍👍👍
@robsawalker
@robsawalker Год назад
Those warning lights look like the ones in the Maxi if my memory serves me well (which it probably doesn't). Love how it wobbles when you rev it! Another great video Steph, thanks!
@MrTrevithick
@MrTrevithick 2 года назад
I’ve owned 5 Jensen’s and still own an SP (which you are welcome to drive when it’s back on the road) and this is one of the best reviews I’ve ever seen and you obviously get the experience which these cars deliver. As for fuel consumption just think of it as “smiles per gallon”.
@mattridgley9095
@mattridgley9095 Год назад
Fuel economy not a consideration for a Six Pack!
@ickleshouse
@ickleshouse Год назад
Nice one dude, hope you get taken up on your offer...
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic Год назад
Please do drop me an email! I cannot reply on here privately to arrange 😊
@ickleshouse
@ickleshouse Год назад
@@idriveaclassic your "about" on youtube has no email. If you look on the "about" for this channel you can email them direct..
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic Год назад
@@ickleshouse how strange it used to! It’s idriveaclassicatgmaildotcom x
@TheFlyingdeuces
@TheFlyingdeuces Год назад
The more switches the better! Speaks to my inner 70's child. What a gorgeous car!!!
@davidevans4089
@davidevans4089 2 года назад
What a great looking car, they were certainly one of the cars to have in the 1970s when I was growing up.
@vincentl.9469
@vincentl.9469 Год назад
I wouldn't have one now if it was free !
@rileybenstead3574
@rileybenstead3574 Год назад
@@vincentl.9469 If you are offered one for free, please take it and pass it on to me.
@vincentl.9469
@vincentl.9469 Год назад
@@rileybenstead3574 Will do ...
@rileybenstead3574
@rileybenstead3574 Год назад
@@vincentl.9469 Thank you. I will get my garage cleared out ready for it, lol.
@leopoldonotarianni8663
@leopoldonotarianni8663 Год назад
Unbelievably ahead of its time upon it's unveiling in 1966...
@jameswhyard2858
@jameswhyard2858 2 года назад
I knew Alan Jensen, my Mum was his cook, took me for a blast in his 541 Series R, quite an experience for a 12 year old...
@rogerpritchard
@rogerpritchard 2 года назад
My god,. An interceptor!! Well done Steff.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
Thank you!!!
@MrCapri78
@MrCapri78 2 года назад
Had a mk2 interceptor in 1983 when I was 23. Insurance cost me over £900 at the time and it averaged around 10 miles to the gallon but I loved it. Mine was maroon with a black vinyl roof and doeskin leather. Wish I still had it ❤
@malcolmcowan9554
@malcolmcowan9554 Год назад
No way that cost 900 quid insurance back in 1983. you could by a house back then for that
@MrCapri78
@MrCapri78 Год назад
@@malcolmcowan9554 well yes it did. I was paying over £400 on a 2 year old 2.0 litre cortina I had before that. Had real problems finding a company that would insure me for the Jensen. Maybe I was a bad risk, I had 2 endorsements and passed my test the year before.
@MrCapri78
@MrCapri78 Год назад
@@malcolmcowan9554 This was in the days before the internet and go compare. We had two insurance brokers in our town and you went with them. Buy hey, you know best.
@print-master
@print-master Год назад
@@malcolmcowan9554 I had a TVR 3000m when i was 21 and TPFT was 400 thru my dads broker bc it was group 9
@KKTR3
@KKTR3 Год назад
In 85 I was 19 and it was £700 TPFT for a T140v.
@allanmollison6971
@allanmollison6971 2 года назад
You do a great job matching your outfits with the cars you review Steph. Enjoyable as always 😊👍
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
Thanks Allan you lovely human 💕💕💕
@allanmollison6971
@allanmollison6971 2 года назад
@@idriveaclassic thank you for the lovely comments
@vincentl.9469
@vincentl.9469 Год назад
@@idriveaclassic Carrozzeria..(Coachwork) watch a few Italians pronounce that word and you'll get it!!
@colnuttall9035
@colnuttall9035 Год назад
Laity ? That a word I haven’t heard used in a long time. Great car and a good video, thanks Steph. Australia
@RVPartsGerald
@RVPartsGerald 2 года назад
It's the fun per gallon when you drive a Chrysler V8. That's why I have one, Hemi on. Thanks Steph for another great review.
@bernardwarr4187
@bernardwarr4187 Год назад
I restored one of the nicest SP’s in the country! There not for everyone, but smiles per miles, for a real car enthusiast it’s diff to beat. When you rebuild one of these, your see the highest quality workmanship and design. Not the most ecologically car, but definitely one of The greatest. Italian styling, British engineering and the Chrysler engine, if looked after are incredible high quality. There a bit of a bird pulley, when there in the cockpit, Many great memories! Great video
@stephenricketts7764
@stephenricketts7764 2 года назад
Ok I am probably bias as they were made in my home town. Secondly My late Nan built the dashboards for Jensen though I didn't find that out until after she passed away, would have loved to have talked to her about the work. This is a great example of a Jensen. I so love the V8 burble, sadly I have never been in one but have seen them at shows. People go on about the British car industry but Jensen were a fine example of what we could produce.Thanks Steph for another great review.👍👍
@skippmclovan1135
@skippmclovan1135 Год назад
My late uncle in NZ imported one of these 383 Interceptors (in dark green/black interior) brand new in the day as the replacement for a Studebaker Hawk 289 (white/red interior) however it's life was short-lived when it was quite literally 'cut-in-half' from the rear by his 16ft 327 Hamilton jet boat which detached from it's trailer, ploughed down the front tee-bar support and rode right up onto the rear half of the car, under sudden emergency braking to avoid a milk tanker at a crossroads at 70 mph..! The boat still sort-of lived after a heavily scarred-up fashion, but the Jensen died that day. Repairing the hugely extensive damage to it just wasn't feasible. He didn't believe in insurance, so that aborted journey to the lakeside was a record expense for him..!
@julianlyons711
@julianlyons711 Год назад
As usual your reviews beat anything the mainstream broadcasters can offer ..brilliant …
@normhanson981
@normhanson981 2 года назад
Big money back in the early 1970’s , I remember it costing 7k for the FF . There was also the SP version . Beautiful car . Similar to the Monteverdi.
@stevenclarke5606
@stevenclarke5606 Год назад
As a child of the sixties, I remember seeing these car and they were definitely head turners, it’s still a beautiful car in the 21st century, so can you imagine how it looked back in the day, it was truly futuristic, the rear screen was just amazing.
@stuartbritton4811
@stuartbritton4811 Год назад
Cars of that era were, in my opinion, the most beautiful of all time. Today's cars are c....p, in terms of looks.
@brenglover72
@brenglover72 2 года назад
My 40th present was an interceptor for a weekend. Fabulous- turned heads everywhere. Even motorcyclists nodded in acknowledgement.
@neilbedford5082
@neilbedford5082 2 года назад
I remember seeing these on the road as a young lad - they had such a presence on the road. The four wheel drive version would be the one for a wet day, but was an even thirstier car - great film again - thanks Steph!
@neilbedford5082
@neilbedford5082 2 года назад
I've a feeling that Cliff Richard had a pink one?....
@brianwhittington5086
@brianwhittington5086 2 года назад
There was a higher tuned version of the standard car too, the Interceptor SP. It stood for Six Pack /Power and had triple twin choke carbs, Webber's if memory is correct. Pretty sure they were very thirsty cars, with fuel consumption in the low teens per gallon at best. I read Sir Cliff owned an Interceptor, and may still have it. Not so sure about it being pink, I think the article I read said it was a Rosé wine colour with cream interior ?
@neilbedford5082
@neilbedford5082 2 года назад
You're right Brian - I just looked online and found it was Dusty Springfield who had a pink one (very showbiz) - the old memory let me down again!
@brianwhittington5086
@brianwhittington5086 2 года назад
@@neilbedford5082 Ha ha, yes I'd forgotten Dusty had one but wasn't sure of a colour. They were a bit more exclusive than a Rolls and a lot of celebrities chose them. I think you could order it in whatever colour and trim of choice you wanted, and collect it from the factory too if memory serves. It's not so long ago I watched a video about one restored in Tangerine Orange, popular colour by all accounts. I've seen one up close in that colour, with black interior. I've done some minor repairs on one years ago, but only got to have a short drive around the shop/ compound. The one I remember the most used to park near my parents house in the mid 70's, it was a MK1, probably 6 year old with a non age suffix plate. Looking back now, I'm pretty sure the owner was secretly sneaking off to meet someone a few streets away. He always upset local kids and they got him back. Crammed both tailpipes full with windfall apples and it blew the rear exhausts to pieces on start up. To this day I can still picture it driving away and sounding like a WW2 tank 😆
@neilbedford5082
@neilbedford5082 2 года назад
Haha - apples up the exhaust pipe - we did that to neighbours we had it in for too - Ah, the good old days.
@richardmills1733
@richardmills1733 Год назад
I always remember in 1969 Cliff Richard came to our school in Ware to give a religious talk to the 6th form driving an orange Jensen
@martinclapton2724
@martinclapton2724 2 года назад
Certainly dressed for the car, Steph ! A good match , may I say. Wonderful car these Jensens. Takes me back when my father first started driving in his Morris Traveller, we pulled up in the garden centre , Roseacres near Hagley, Kidderminster. This Breinze Blue Interceptor pulled next to us . The gent got out to the shop leaving this absolutely gorgeous bottle blonde girlfriend/ wife in the car, I was drooling over her at 9-10 years old thinking they just walked off a ITN Lew Grade detective series from the 1960s ! Always loved the Jensen , always will . Great stuff again , keep them coming
@TheClockwise770
@TheClockwise770 2 года назад
You were drooling over his wife, not the car
@martinclapton2724
@martinclapton2724 2 года назад
@@TheClockwise770 both actually !
@jamesrichardson1901
@jamesrichardson1901 2 года назад
U.S. viewer here. Always loved the Interceptor and Land Rover Series I/II. Will probably never see either in real life, so thanks. Two of my faves back to back.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
Are landies not a thing over there?!
@jamesrichardson1901
@jamesrichardson1901 2 года назад
​@@idriveaclassic Newer ones, yes. Range Rovers and Discoverys (Discoveries?) But the Defenders did not met U.S. specs. Some were imported once they passed a certain age under our weird regulations, but in one famous incident, the government seized and crushed a bunch that were brought in illegally.
@michaeltutty1540
@michaeltutty1540 2 года назад
​@@jamesrichardson1901 Defenders were sold in the US in the 60s and before. In fact, one of the paramedics had one on the TV show EMERGENCY!
@gaufrid1956
@gaufrid1956 2 года назад
When I was a kid I loved the styling of the Jensen Interceptor! That rear window hatch is simply amazing! Combine that with the V8 and it's absolutely wonderful!
@Gerk8
@Gerk8 2 года назад
Thanks for the ride Steph!
@thatguyfromcetialphaV
@thatguyfromcetialphaV Год назад
My dear old mum's dream car
@shaunw9270
@shaunw9270 2 года назад
Beautiful! I'm old enough to remember they were legends in their own lifetime ! Thanks for the ride 👍
@bri77uk1
@bri77uk1 2 года назад
Nice video. Beautiful car with a great soundtrack. Always loved these! Carrozzeria is Italian for coachwork btw, pronounced kar-rot-tsa-ria ;-)
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
Hahah thanks Brian! Italian isn’t my strong point x
@OneSwitch
@OneSwitch 2 года назад
The back of that car is absolutely stunning. The glass is a beautiful bit of art. Class.
@drwho534
@drwho534 2 года назад
Steph looking fab beside the fab looking Jensen!
@brianwhittington5086
@brianwhittington5086 2 года назад
A series one Interceptor used to park for hours on our road, a couple of times a week in the mid 70s. The middle aged guy used to shout at the younger kids to clear off and not play football near it, then he'd disappear on foot somewhere. One evening there was an almighty bang, people came rushing out as it sounded like a bomb had exploded. The kids had crammed windfall crab apples into both exhaust silencer tailpipes. When he started and tried to rev up, it blew the rusty silencers apart at the seams, spraying apples, rust and sooty sound insulation everywhere. We never saw it parked on our road again !
@ianashton1593
@ianashton1593 Год назад
Am old enough to remember these when they were new. There were two local to where I lived and I always thought they were great looking cars with real presence on the road. Sound they made was incredible too as not many V8’s on British roads. Great that the owner has kept the 8 track in place. Great review, really enjoyable.
@alansimpson835
@alansimpson835 2 года назад
I've always loved these. It looks like the performance is effortless, the styling is beautiful and it's called an Interceptor! Love the colour of this one too and another quality fashion match Steph
@gryfandjane
@gryfandjane 2 года назад
Thanks for taking us along, Steph! I’ve always thought the Interceptor to be a very handsome car, and this is a lovely example.
@martinda7446
@martinda7446 6 месяцев назад
That B/C pillar window is beautiful. Man, oh, man I'm into that window!
@paulmcfarlane6034
@paulmcfarlane6034 2 года назад
Wonderful to see a review of any Jensen Intercepter, let alone an early model like this. I really appreciate the fact that you try to find some of the more overlooked cars to review rather than those certain models that seemingly everyone has reviewed. Can I suggest you consider some of the earlier Jensen models, Bristol cars or perhaps Jowett.
@promerops
@promerops 2 года назад
Excellent suggestion. My maternal grandfather had a Jowett at one time.
@bryanpalmer9660
@bryanpalmer9660 Год назад
A superb car with one of the best names ever for a car-"Interceptor!"
@Epsilon1Zeta
@Epsilon1Zeta 2 года назад
The Jensen Interceptor still looks fantastic even now. An acquaintance of mine has one tucked away in his garage as his latest restoration project. Stunning looking British super-car. The one in this video is a lovely shade of red. I see that Van the owner is a fan of ALIEN as well! Plus it is always a pleasure to hear your voice Steph!
@AMStationEngineer
@AMStationEngineer Год назад
Steph's reviews easily equal or surpass every automotive TV show, and/or video presentation out there, a task not easily done, even with the largest of budgets. I've viewed her work for more than a few years now, and hope that she "keeps 'em coming!"
@dazz400
@dazz400 2 года назад
Lovely to see a review of the Jensen, beautiful car. Your looking well to Steph 👍🏻😀
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
Thanks Darren xx
@martinburke362
@martinburke362 Год назад
First time i saw one of these was in about 1969 I was about 10 years old i was just coming out of school and it was coming up Bolton Rd in Bradford i can remember it like yesterday the jensen was silver and it was being tailed by a metallic grey DBS can you imagine what a sight that was in Bradford in 1969,its still a sight now!!
@mikewysko2268
@mikewysko2268 2 года назад
Beautiful car with one of Chryslers best engines. Enjoyed the review and test drive. Any hope of seeing a Bristol review and test drive in the future?
@chrispenn715
@chrispenn715 2 года назад
Love the interceptor! Always had a soft spot for them. Thanks
@simonhodgetts6530
@simonhodgetts6530 2 года назад
Hi Steph - you’re looking well! That was a stunner of a car! Made in West Brom - and still utterly beautiful today!
@nervo6321
@nervo6321 Год назад
Has a car ever had a better name ? ... great vid as usual i also noticed you match your look to the car reviewed 😁
@raypurchase801
@raypurchase801 2 года назад
The best video about the Jensen since James Steed, Roger St.Hammond and Jason Clarkson made theirs.
@josephmifsud8261
@josephmifsud8261 10 месяцев назад
Beautiful car, love the colour and the engine noise is perfect
@coenvandenberg863
@coenvandenberg863 Год назад
one of the most beautiful cars ever produced...and by far the best name....jensen interceptor!
@nickbitten9910
@nickbitten9910 Год назад
Great video. Met an enthusiastic bloke with a blue one of these a few weeks ago. It had an 8-track in it as well. He was sooo enthusiastic and willing to chat for ages. I recall my father having some of these in his garage in the 1970's for servicing/ carb balancing. For a youngster back then that was awesome..Happy Days.
@volvo480
@volvo480 2 года назад
An iconic car, I've never been in one so it's been great to watch this video. Though I think a certain Mr HubNut would cringe about the LHD wiper pattern 😂
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
Oh 100% 😂😂😂
@alankirkby465
@alankirkby465 Год назад
I lived in Manchester, years ago, not far from Manchester United Manager, Matt Busby, I recall seeing Matt Busby, driving his Jensen Interceptor, around Fallowfield/ Chorlton, area of Manchester, in those days. Sorry for being boringly nostalgic. Anyway, Peace to all.
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 2 года назад
Beautiful looking car Steph,, excellent Review as always Steph.
@ant2312
@ant2312 Год назад
I think the centre console having all the switches is meant to resemble a fighter cockpit, especially with the car being called an Interceptor
@lukefleming0607
@lukefleming0607 2 года назад
Lovely video as always Steph. So nice to see a classic from my local area. Currently living around 10 mins from the old Jensen Factory in West Bromwich.
@johndavey72
@johndavey72 Год назад
I had a '69 back in the mid 1980 's , foolishly l only kept it for 6 months but did make a tidy profit . Lovely cars and well described .
@robertdemeny251
@robertdemeny251 2 года назад
Absolute beautiful. Love the start up sequence. The car quivers when Steph revs it. Wonderful 😃
@salvulcano802
@salvulcano802 2 года назад
Hey Steph! Great review and I would also like to say you are looking healthier than ever before ! Looking forward for more of your reviews !
@zumwild
@zumwild Год назад
Lovely review! The original door seals on these were 3 bladed to cut out wind noise. They have been out of production for a good 35 years! Also the power steering is speed sensitive, there shouldn't be that much assistance. Later US cars had extra assistance. The 4WD Jensen FF is the one to take on roundabouts!
@JRGRAY-33
@JRGRAY-33 2 года назад
Interceptor West Bromwich's finest
@davidmichaels8934
@davidmichaels8934 Год назад
Yes, could do with some quality interceptions from the West Bromwich Albion football team!
@brianmcelvogue3370
@brianmcelvogue3370 2 года назад
What a beautiful car, well done Steph
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
Thank you!
@LindaSmith-td7mx
@LindaSmith-td7mx 10 месяцев назад
Seen a 74 conv Interceptor not long ago at a car show here in Sedalia Mo. Us. so very cool talked for a good hour about it. Thanks for the great video
@lambphiiip
@lambphiiip 2 года назад
Hi Steph great review, remember them for 2 reasons..the rich next door neighbour had one and my mom was an actual sewing machinist making the seats for this car in West Brom !! She was desperate for work, never used an industrial sewing machine in her life, blagged her way through an interview and a very kind co worker basically trained her on the job on the quiet - so apologies to anyone with dodgy stitching :-)
@davidgibbings6085
@davidgibbings6085 Год назад
My uncle had one , metallic lime green one an that 7.1/2 litre went 150 mph. An awsome car Later many years later he offered it to me fr 3 grand but couldn’t afford it , needed work as well but quality car , just hope it got restored 👍
@michaelhalsall5684
@michaelhalsall5684 2 года назад
Still a gorgeous looking car - now very collectable!
@michaelstamper5604
@michaelstamper5604 2 года назад
I love these beasties. One of these or an Aston DBS (the 60s/70s model, not the more recent version) would be on the shopping list if I won the lottery.
@xxxxxxxx3476
@xxxxxxxx3476 Год назад
Me too . The DBS is I agree , a beautiful car . Such presence about it . Even parked it reminds me of a thoroughbred racehorse, just before the gates open and it's gone in a cloud of dust . Gorgeous car .
@simonbarnwell7787
@simonbarnwell7787 2 года назад
My old boss worked at Jensen in the 70's , he told a tale of executive wet lunches and Golf course business deals , but little communication with those on the shop floor .
@briforks7681
@briforks7681 2 года назад
Beautiful car.I think I would have to buy a cravat and Italian loafers before it would think of starting for me.
@smitbar11
@smitbar11 11 месяцев назад
Great video and review of a classic British muscle car! Only an Aston Martin V8 Vantage could surpass that! Watching the test drive I soon recognised the route, A614 to Doncaster, I regularly drive from Lowdham to Mansfield that way!
@melisaunoi
@melisaunoi Год назад
I don't want to drive one, I want to have one. This car is insane. It's like the British Citroën SM.
@grayfool
@grayfool 2 года назад
Loved them as a kid in the sixties and still really want one. A true great. Lucky you Steph, you got to drive this fabulous car.
@guitarlover302
@guitarlover302 Год назад
Iconic cars - beautiful timeless design Such a pity about corrosion issues with them
@daweshorizon
@daweshorizon 2 года назад
Nice one Steph! One of my favourite cars of all time, along with the FF! Love and peace.
@manofthehour6856
@manofthehour6856 2 года назад
Whoa!! Quite the car!!! Always loved these!
@Jay-B1750
@Jay-B1750 2 года назад
I didn't know much about them until I saw this and a few other videos, they are amazing cars!!
@PaulBriden
@PaulBriden Год назад
This was interesting and had good depth. I was waiting for you to run through what all the switches do in the centre consul, a great shame you did not do this. It is no good giving detail and being informative on one hand, and then taking it away with the other. However, better than most reviews on the Interceptor, especially as very few people review the Mk 1.
@robertsmith421
@robertsmith421 2 года назад
I love your videos and certainly envious of the cars you get to drive
@BlackWolf-di9gq
@BlackWolf-di9gq 2 года назад
Great looking car, Would love to drive one. Another very informative review. Great video. Thanks!
@josephkowhai9820
@josephkowhai9820 Год назад
It seems very strange that such a sophisticated car doesn't have safety belts but of course the legal adoption of such measures took many years. Great review and tenakoe!
@capeway07
@capeway07 2 года назад
Great job Steph! This car is on my want list,was great to see it.
@humayunmirza6835
@humayunmirza6835 2 года назад
I think you’ve just become my personal hero.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
You’re too kind x
@aftergrowth
@aftergrowth 2 года назад
Excellent video Steph, Van also has an excellent t-shirt 🙂
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
He was a great guy!
@aftergrowth
@aftergrowth 2 года назад
@@idriveaclassic just out of curiosity it looked like it had 3 pedals, but is an automatic, was the third pedal just a raised foot rest?
@19892CV
@19892CV 2 года назад
@@aftergrowth footrest combined with dip switch
@aftergrowth
@aftergrowth 2 года назад
@@19892CV thanks Van 🙂
@SAM-zt2uy
@SAM-zt2uy 2 года назад
What a car!! I managed to see what’s left of the factory a few years ago not sure if there’s anything left now.
@idriveaclassic
@idriveaclassic 2 года назад
Was it good?!
@brianwhittington5086
@brianwhittington5086 2 года назад
Someone did a documentary about the demise of Jensen, and the various efforts to get the Interceptor back in production. It showed the derelict old factory on Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, the newer efforts at limited prodution, and another operation that bought all the body tools. Another company now completely rebuilds used Interceptor's to as new, with modern engines and parts. It could have been James May that did it, it's a few years ago that it was on TV.
@johnpoile1451
@johnpoile1451 2 года назад
Interceptor, the name can't be bettered.
@brianiswrong
@brianiswrong 2 года назад
My parents owned a mk1 in black (TBA 99) during the 80's We went on a family drag racing trip to Sweden and back in it, me and my brother were told to call out any petrol stations we saw,and I think we visited most of them. Must have cost my mum and dad a fortune.
@fusionfan6883
@fusionfan6883 Год назад
My Dad had one of the first Italian made Interceptors and it was awful, it leaked and had all sorts of problems such that Jensen eventually replaced it with a UK made one. Another problem with the early ones if I remember correctly, is that they didn't have a limited slip diff, and Dad ended up scrubbing tyres terribly on the winding mountain roads in Italy when we went back to visit relatives. In fact I think he needed to change a set there and it took ages for the right tyres to be sourced. As a young kid I of course remember the lovely growl of the engine, but as to the cabin noise, I rather suspect it is in part due to the age of the car you drove because I don't recall it being bad back in the day. Dad had some great cars but that was the best.
@babylonsburning1
@babylonsburning1 2 года назад
The first car I wanted...........still looks beautiful.
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller
@jodiethemorrisminortraveller 2 года назад
Another great video 👍
@cfc1001001cfc
@cfc1001001cfc 2 года назад
£3,742 in 1966 would be £54,263.13 ($61,341.70 U.S.) in today's money...it's great that such a vehicle still made it out to the market and that this one got preserved for posterity. :)
@cornishhh
@cornishhh 2 года назад
In 1966 you could buy a habitable house in Cornwall for £1,000. A low skilled full time job paid about £25 per week.
@scottstrails9369
@scottstrails9369 2 года назад
Fabulous car,fabulous review & fabulous video from a fabulous lady
@singechamberlain2967
@singechamberlain2967 Год назад
I love this car. Such style.
@jonathanpardoe8722
@jonathanpardoe8722 Год назад
So much better , more useable , more style than the later Aston DBS ranges . I had 3 of these Mk1's , a manuel transmission, an FF and an ordinary Interceptor . I remember a trader friend importing a "Bricklin" and the thing simply was slaughtered by the Jensen .
@pauldavies6037
@pauldavies6037 2 года назад
That and the Jaguar E Type the best looking cars ever Steph lucky lady driving such a great car
@drd6416
@drd6416 Год назад
This was,and still is one of my favourite cars ever.... shame I'll never own one. My dad's friend had one of the original chrysler engined ones... drank like an mo, but what a car! Not jealous at all Steph! I may be lying here!
@davidsanders8887
@davidsanders8887 Год назад
13:08 - 13:20 what a glorious sound! Nice work Steph.
@danieleregoli812
@danieleregoli812 2 года назад
Wow, what an amazing car and beautiful video Steph!!! Love a Jensen!!!!
@Ka9radio_Mobile9
@Ka9radio_Mobile9 2 года назад
stef, I haven't been to your channel in months and you look great, better then any car for sure. Be safe! LG USA
@russcattell955i
@russcattell955i Год назад
Four people in comfort & luggage, Mayfair to Monte Carlo. Easy peazy !
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