Jensen Interceptor SP

The SP was the flagship Jensen Interceptor when it arrived in 1971, with a 7.0-litre V8 fed by a six-pack of carburettors and 385 bhp, which made it one of the most powerful road cars of its day. This one is said to be the fifth of 219 right-hand-drive SPs built for the UK market, and it keeps its original yellow paint, black leather and vinyl roof.

Its ownership history is documented from delivery in November 1971. The fourth owner laid it up in 1986 at 42,016 miles, and the fifth and last owner bought it in 2014 and began a full restoration in 2016. The body was taken off the chassis and every component replaced or refurbished, then the car was finished in 2018. A substantial history file and an illustrated book on the work accompany it.

The restoration includes upgrades aimed at the model's reliability weaknesses. These include a larger Holley carburettor in place of the six-pack, along with a revised cooling system, brakes, suspension and air conditioning. The original six-pack has been refurbished and is included with the car. The interior has been retrimmed in Connolly Vaumol leather, and the original Learjet 8-track player still works.