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Jensen Interceptor Mk.I
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
3234365
Area
Model cars
Title
Jensen Interceptor Mk.I
Brand
Manufacturer
Collection
Number
JI004
Car brand
Model
Variant
Type
Scale
Colour
Production year of the model car
2009
Number produced
First year of production original car
1966
Country of origin of the model
China
Barcode / EAN / UPC
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“Followers of 60s and 70s will want to add this new 1:43 scale Grand Tourer to your collection of sporting vehicles, particularly if your line-up includes the three Oxford Interceptor releases in this much-requested car of the age.
The Jensen Interceptor was one of the company’s powerful GT-class cars, all hand-built at their West Bromwich plant between 1966 and 1976. It was a departure from the norm, having a steel body shell rather than the glass fibre body of previous Jensen cars. Also, Jensen commissioned an Italian company Carrozzeria Touring to design the stylish body, which gave it a large curved ‘wrap around’ rear window, unique to the Interceptor and instantly recognisable on the road. Luxurious features included power steering (from 1968), electric windows, reclining front seats, radio with twin speakers, reversing lights, an electric clock and electric windows. Things we all take for granted when buying a car today! The Mk 1 was the only version to have an optional manual gearbox although only 22 were made with this feature. Manufacture of the Mk 1 was superseded in 1969 by the Mk II, along with the Mk III, which Jensen introduced in real life in 1971. Both are part of our 1:43rd model series.”
Oxford 'Globe' issue No.118.
