jensen interseptor

[polywideblock]

just watched F&F 6 ,not a bad show if you  watch it as just  another action flic(expendables 1&2 etc )    has a nice Jensen interceptor in it ,so the question is "is this a mopar ?"  .i'v been interested in them for a while ,something different to take to mopar shows as well as being able to wave the mopar flag at all british days . anyone else like them ? am I mad ( yes I know they rust away while you watch ) but a big block powered british sports car    seems like a win, win

[Aero426]

Well, it is Mopar powered.  It would be welcome at just about any Mopar event that I know of.

[Ghoste]

Yeah, I think most Mopar fans would be more impressed with it than not.  Even a lot of the British fans would likely find it a cool car.

[Bob T]

The guy in the next street that I've got to know has a V6 powered scimitar, which is the interceptor's little brother. He has put a set of triple Weber 45's on it and with the 4 speed it really moves out and handles well. He has owned it probably around 20 years now and imported when he moved back from the UK. Has a cool framed print of it on a narrow English country lane with hedgerows either side doing a huge burnout 

The interceptors would be a handful with a 440

[bakerhillpins]

Cool car. The guys on Wheeler Dealers did up a white one a season or two back. With a 440 in it too... 

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7086142EF12E35AD

[twodko]

Man, I can't imaging what it would be like driving a car like that with a 440 mill. I say if you have the simolians buy it.

Tell me why it has a "rust away as you watch" reputation. I know nothing about these cars.  

[polywideblock]

I don't know why but like a lot of pommy cars it just has a reputation for the floors /sills (rockers) rusting out even on low mileage ones . what has got me really interested is apparently in 71 when they moved from the 383 to the 440 is that  approx. 250 were built with the 440 6pack    now that would move out 

[BrianShaughnessy]

Have a friend with one...   he likes it but he'll probably wheel and deal it sooner than later.     He's into British cars like Triumphs and Jags also.
They are pretty sharp looking. 
I dunno if they're screamers considering the 440s are usually smoggers.   

[1974dodgecharger]

American muscle is what vin said in the movie.....

[polywideblock]

well found this one owner fully documented MK 11 on ebay      http://www.ebay.com/itm/111186274977?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
 
   might be only a 383  but someone's going to get a good deal     

[hatersaurusrex]

What's funny is the one in the movie looks like a new Challenger from the front if you squint a little:

[Fred]

A lot of squinting is needed! In fact, I think you practically have to be blind. 

[Fred]

A mate of mine has got a 4 wheel drive  440 Jensen interceptor. I think that's a pretty rare breed. Says he's been offered AU$250.00 for it.

[Ghoste]

Seriously?  Can you get some pics, I've never even heard of one.  Is it still Mopar powered?

[Bob T]

Weirdly enough I was at a local mopar engine rebuilding workshop yesterday and there was a pale metallic green interceptor just leaving as I got there, think I've only ever seen one other locally

[Aero426]

Tight confines.  Not the easiest car to work on.

[Ghoste]

Yeah, kind of reminds me of looking at a late 70's Vette under there.

[polywideblock]

at least your looking at mopar muscle not a rat or a mouse   

[Old Moparz]

I've always liked them & remember an exotic car dealer on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah, NJ right near the NY border that had one on his lot for a while. I would stop in & talk to the guy every now & then & look the Jensen over. The one he had was a 383 car, silver with a tan leather interior.

The convertibles looked nice except for the roof folded back, it was huge. You'd think that a fairly small car would have a fairly small roof structure. 

[Aero426]

Wow, that top assembly and boot is really horrible looking!  

[polywideblock]

not very aerodynamic is it 

[Mytur Binsdirti]

I used to find them somewhat interesting, but not any longer. I'd take an old B-body over a Jenson any day.

[Aero426]

I'd take an old B-body over a Jenson any day.

A Jensen is a car.   A Jenson is a Button.    You could buy a LOT of old B-bodies with a Jenson. 

[westcoastdodge]

Definatly Mopar Powered but do rust well,this one is a mate that i know

[Mytur Binsdirti]

I'd take an old B-body over a Jenson any day.

A Jensen is a car.   A Jenson is a Button.    You could buy a LOT of old B-bodies with a Jenson. 

Seeing as the title of this thread is "jenson interseptor", shouldn't you be taking on the o/p's spelling?