1974 Jensen Interceptor III J -Series review from UK and Ireland
"A fascinating, stylish and relatively cheap and unloved '70s GT car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Distributor failed.
Leather on driver's seat beginning to crack.
Minor electrical gremlins (since sorted)
General comments?
Very silky and torquey 7.2 litre V8.
Excellent visibility all round.
Characterful interior with lots of dials.
Good handling and ride on motorways and A roads.
Ludicrously thirsty.
The big V8 runs hot in the cramped engine bay, but overheating problems can easily be addressed. Big challenge is to reduce ambient temperature in engine bay. Ceramic-coated headers are an expensive possibility. A louvred bonnet helps. Can cook dinner in the engine bay after a run on a hot day.
Electrical system quite complex and needs to be checked thoroughly before contemplating purchase.
Raffish styling, beautiful to some, awkward to others.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1974 |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 7.2 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th December, 2005 |