rfarmery Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I have the opportinuty to get hold of a 1973 Interceptor for little to no money, it's runs and drives but for what they are asking it will certainly need some work, i have always liked these cars and would certainly entertain getting one but really know very little about them, i know about the Chrysler engine and trans and being in the US parts for this should be straightforward, however i do not know if they posses any known problems. Can anyone let me know if they used to have 1 and what to look out for... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Don't know the car (except in pictures) but there's this (which may be massively biased): http://www.greatescapecars.co.uk/cars-jenseninterceptor-interceptorbuyersguide.asp Lovely looking cars, must be thirsty buggers too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfarmery Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Thanks Gerard, seems to be some good information, not sure about a 70K restoration though!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitNL Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Don't worry about the engine, new long block is $1800. Engine parts are easy to come by, more than 3 milion 383 mopar B engines (6.3litres) were build. Engine parts cheap compared to other makes, eg 8 forged pistons $400. If you are looking for engine parts, this is an easy reference: http://www.summitracing.com Use search Make/Engine Now I know you can choose Jensen, but you get very few parts that way. Better choose Dodge, 361(5.9)/383(6.3)/440(7.2) , mopar B/RB Gearboxparts are also easy. But your main concern is body panels, very expensive. Like in the link Gerard gave, 2 sills = 2000pounds. And one front wing 700pounds Cheers, Frederick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfarmery Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 You are right about the body panels, certainly the most problematic part of the car, as long as the body is good then i feel it is a good bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 as long as the body is good This applies to most cars, I should imagine. unless you're a coachbuilder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Any pics. Wouldn't mind one of these if it wasn't for the petrol costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieb Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 LPG conversion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorbs Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Buy it. They're awesome cars. Maybe you could fabricate repair sections for any dodgy bits of bodywork rather than buy new panels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Steve Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 How about windshields for those things? There's one for sale in SoCal for silly money. I always wanted one of them. My 23' motorhome had a 440 in it and it was a freakin' hotrod without the trailer! I could jump out and pass lorrys whenever I wanted and then the pipes would bark at them as I deacclerated. That was the ultimate race tow until the interior just fell apart with the dryrot. I wanted an Interceptor long before that but that experience cemented the desire firmly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitNL Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 570$ in the states. http://www.interceptor.org/show_items.html?filter=Body&cart=1253379530137941 Almost at the bottom of the page, Part P55/07 - 71953 Windscreen Sundym Part seem pretty expensive from them, so there must be cheaper alternatives. Cheers, Frederick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Steve Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 COOL! Now, do I REALLY need another project? If I tell the wife about it she'll say "Hell Yes" but she doesn't have to do the work.... :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Of course you do Steve. Have to keep you out of mischief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Steve Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 28 minutes to go and it's up to less than 1500 Dollars. Wonder what the two bidders have maxed out at? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Jensen-Interceptor-Parts-car_W0QQitemZ330359325063QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item4ceaf34187&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245 Hammer fell at $1750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitNL Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 And did you get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Steve Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thankfully, NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitNL Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Yes, looked like you would need more than just a windscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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