1967 Jensen Interceptor FF review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The following items are more maintenance than gone wrong as the car is 36 years old.
The cooling system needed servicing; radiator re-cored updated fans, 160 thermostat.
Updated ignition system to electronic, standard Mo-par upgrade.
New Carberator and aluminum intake manifold.
Replaced cracked exhaust manifold with cast iron not headers, header cause too much heat in engine bay.
General comments?
The Jensen FF is a rare car the first all wheel drive car with ABS as standard, the body is similar to an Interceptor visually except it four to five inches longer and has a hood scoop as well as two side fender/wing vents just over 300 ever built.
The pleasure of this car is to drive it, the effortless performance and handling is wonderful, I said its cheap to run/maintain as it is parts are readily available, the engine is bullet proof 383 with very modest easy bolt on upgrades, roller rockers, card intake, ignition modifications and several other modifications make this car a joy to own. The interior is original, very classy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1967 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 383 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56600 miles |
| Previous car | Jensen Interceptor |
| Date of Entry | 14th November, 2003 |