Cult 1-18 1972-1975 Jensen Interceptor diecast model car review

The Jensen Interceptor was a luxurious Grand Tourer launched by Jensen in 1966.

The Interceptor name had been used by Jensen for a previous model made between 1950 and 1957. But that car had a glass-fibre body; the new car, made at the Kelvin Way factory in West Bromwich, was steel bodied.

The body of the Interceptor was designed by Carrozzeria Touring. Early on the bodies were built by Vignale, before Jensen took production in house, making some subtle alterations in the process.

The initial cars used the 6276 cc Chrysler V8, that produced 355 bhp. Most cars were automatic, although manual transmission was an option.

In 1967, a highly sophisticated four wheel drive version, the FF, was introduced.

In 1969 and then in 1971, new versions of the Interceptor appeared. But by 1975, the company had fallen on hard times. Jensen was placed into receivership, and production ceased the following year.

In its day, the Jensen was very much a status symbol, driven by the wealthy and the famous. If you were a successful, sheepskin-wearing, first division football club manager, a Jensen was ‘de rigeur’. And, of course, Eric Morecambe famously had a heart attack in his.

Having replicated the original Series I iteration of the Interceptor a few years ago, Cult is tackling the Series III variant this time around. This version of the car featured detail changes to the headlights and the bumpers, and was also equipped with more comfortable seats and air conditioning.

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