Jensen Interceptor
Italian looks, American muscle, built in the Black Country.
The story
Jensen wrapped a lazy, powerful Chrysler V8 in a handsome Italian body with a huge curved glass hatch. It was a fast, effortless way to cross Europe, though it drank petrol at an alarming rate.
Inside
Leather armchairs, a wall of dials and switches and a big wood-rimmed wheel. Most were automatics.
In period colours
Tap a colour to respray the drawing.
Its sister car, the Jensen FF, was the first production road car with four-wheel drive and anti-lock brakes.
Meanwhile, in 1966
England won the World Cup at Wembley.
Best-selling single of 1966: Green, Green Grass of Home by Tom Jones
Before you buy a 1960s car
- Check the sills, floorpans, wheel arches and the bottom of the doors for rust.
- Ask for any old MOT certificates, service records and bills.
- Parts for popular cars are often available from specialists, but trim and body panels can be hard to find.
General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.
Rivals of its day
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See the real thing
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Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.