The Daimler pictured just to the right here being sold at June 7th's Brooklands Tradition sale will be a terrific bargain for someone if it only sells for the £12,000 estimate (assuming this is not a mistake). It's quite an elegant thing in that florid Hooper style. The reason it's cheap of course (if it is) is that if I am not mistaken it is based on a 2.5 litre chassis, not the straight-eight such bodies were usually made for.
Still if in sound condition it would be a charming vehicle to drive, not fast but refined, with that wonderful pre-selector gearbox. Will also have very nice fixtures and fittings.
Preferred Mulliner and Park Ward myself, but still, a well tasty practical classic for someone, virtually if not actually unique.
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On my 'wish list' is a Jag mk IX........they're quite reasonable for what they are IMO
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No no no Mr Ludd
they also have listed in the catalogue
Jensen Interceptor SP
Styled by Vignale, the Interceptor, introduced in 1966, was the replacement for the CV8. This all-new design was now bodied in steel rather than glass fibre while power was provided by the well-proven 6.3-litre Chrysler V8, as previously, with Torqueflyte 3-speed automatic transmission. From 1971, a tuned SP (6-pack) version was offered with a 7.2-litre engine fitted with three twin-choke Holley carburettors pushing out 330bhp rather than the 284bhp of the standard model. This rare version was listed until 1973 and just 105 examples were built, easily identifiable by the louvered bonnet.
Most survivors would seem to have been modified by the fitment of a single carburettor but this particular car retains the original set up. It was taken to the USA for overhaul and set up on a bench by the previous owner. The car has also had the suspension and steering uprated in order to improve the ride and handling. Recently the air conditioning system and pump were overhauled and at the same time the car was MOT tested.
We are advised that the recorded mileage of 64,700 would appear genuine, being supported by a number of MOT certificates and service book. The original handbook is also supplied. Finished in Burgundy with Parchment leather, the car is of very smart appearance all round and has clearly been well cared for. Included with the documentation is an MOT certificate valid until April next year.
Estimate: £10,250 - £11,500
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TourVanMan TM < Ex RF >
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I didn't say the Daimler was the only bargain TVM, and that Jensen looks like another.
Not a car to drive in anger at any time especially in damp conditions, however. Only for the brave really as serious transport.
Someone I knew had an early Jensen FF and tried to drive to West Africa in it. Cost him a lot to ship it back from Tamanrasset for medical attention. Didn't keep it after that, got a Range Rover instead. That got him to Lagos.
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i borrowed a friends ff in mid 80's. fantastic car but used to frightern the life out of me on the local country roads when wet. not much better in the dry.i
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Yes bigbirdy, and the FF was the one that handled if you were careful. A tuned RWD Interceptor with a 4-barrel carburettor on a wet country road... just as soon as the throttle cable gets a bit sticky...
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Dry-weather rock star's motors really.
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this was a fully restored car he'd just spent 25k on for the work. i havent seen another one since, so pretty rare now i think.
he also had a late v12 convertable e-type that was very nice in bright red with white leather. that handled better but they both did about 7 mpg on a good blast around the country roads.
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Well, the Daimler in proper tune, if I am right and its a 2.5 litre six, ought to do about 22 - 25 mpg on the road at its natural 55-60 cruise. .
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