2012 Challenge fodder... Jensen Interceptor content

Found this on craigslist today and figured if anyone would share my indecent thoughts about it, you folks would...

74 jensen interceptor/ offers? - $2000

Date: 2011-11-13, 6:50AM EST Reply to: sale-qgjrb-2699829082@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

74 jensen interceptor, for sale with or without motor, has rebuilt mopar 440, and trans, needs interior and body work, needs major restoration, have all 5 factory wheels, and clear florida title, i do not have time it needs to be given, 2000.00 ob.o., with motor, 1000.00 o.b.o.,without, will include another 440 short block and heads, 813-382-3436

http://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/2699829082.html

Someone buy this, 'cause I can't.

needs more LS

Can you check it out for me, I have wanted one of these for a long time

thats really cool. offer 1600 or so+sell 440 setup+small block chevy or ford=super win.

You do realize that it is original with the Mopar don't you Cory

That would look sooo good as a stablemate for my J-H's. Too bad I just can't do it at this time, dammit. I love the BB Mopar valve covers that say 'Jensen', there's just something cool about that.

aussiesmg wrote: You do realize that it is original with the Mopar don't you Cory

meh
still think it'd be cooler with a chebby in it.
but since it is a 440, I could let it slide.

Bite your tongue. A 6.1 Hemi would be just fine in there.

I'm glad it's nowhere near me, and far enough from my family in FL too. An Interceptor is on the "someday" list.

Then I could take a Mopar to the Import Carlisle show!

440's rule. Keep your LS motors in Corvettes and that sort of a Hemi engine in the Challenger it came from

Interceptors are neat. I won an autocross many years ago in my RHD Interceptor-beat all the Jensen Healys! The Interceptor isn't that heavy, the engine is set back and the balance is pretty good. Strip all the heavy interior,HVAC bits out of one and you might be on to something.

It has been a long time since I've seen one of these. Someone needs to snatch this up and start a build thread for me to enjoy.

Hmm... I have relatives in Sarasota..

Did anyone see the Interceptor skit on Top Gear where Clarkson drove a resto-modded version that DID get an LS conversion.

I have requested more pics from the seller.

Sometimes LS1 or Miata is not the answer....

Ian F wrote: Hmm... I have relatives in Sarasota.. Did anyone see the Interceptor skit on Top Gear where Clarkson drove a resto-modded version that DID get an LS conversion.

As chance would have it, I am traveling in the UK on business this week. That episode is on now (not BBC) as I write this. Jeremy claims, "Interceptor is the best name for a car...ever." The car he test drives has a LS3 transplant. The skit, a takeoff on 70's detective shows (including the mustaches), is great.

I've always though Interceptor was an excellent name for a motorcycle as well...

I think I'd leave the powertrain alone and just spend time trying to make the car safe and comfortable again. 440 gets the job done, fo sho, although an overdrive transmission would be of interest to me.

Top Gear approved: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLp4FhDAfQk

pres589 wrote: I think I'd leave the powertrain alone and just spend time trying to make the car safe and comfortable again. 440 gets the job done, fo sho, although a manual transmission would be of interest to me.

FTFY

noddaz wrote: Sometimes LS1 or Miata is not the answer....

Lies.......

dlmater wrote: As chance would have it, I am traveling in the UK on business this week. That episode is on now (not BBC) as I write this. Jeremy claims, "Interceptor is the best name for a car...ever." The car he test drives has a LS3 transplant. The skit, a takeoff on 70's detective shows (including the mustaches), is great.

You forget yourself man, by adding "bacon" to anything it makes it better, thus the name: Bacon Interceptor must be THE best name for a car...ever.

dlmater wrote:

Ian F wrote: Hmm... I have relatives in Sarasota.. Did anyone see the Interceptor skit on Top Gear where Clarkson drove a resto-modded version that DID get an LS conversion.

As chance would have it, I am traveling in the UK on business this week. That episode is on now (not BBC) as I write this. Jeremy claims, "Interceptor is the best name for a car...ever." The car he test drives has a LS3 transplant. The skit, a takeoff on 70's detective shows (including the mustaches), is great.

That episode was fantastic. The restomod Intercepter was awesome, but I think it should've had a Hemi in the spirit of the original.

In reply to aussiesmg:

I really don't think a manual trans matches the spirit of the Interceptor. A good four or five speed automatic would be fine by me.

Bite your tongue, heathen

pres589 wrote: In reply to aussiesmg: I really don't think a manual trans matches the spirit of the Interceptor. A good four or five speed automatic would be fine by me.

*Puts mustache on....

SMACK!

takes mustache off, places it in a special holder and puts it away in the glove box