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  • darkbuddha

    Nov. 15, 2011 5:53 p.m. darkbuddha Reader

    Found this on craigslist today and figured if anyone would share my indecent thoughts about it, you folks would...

    74 jensen interceptor/ offers? - $2000

    Date: 2011-11-13, 6:50AM EST Reply to: sale-qgjrb-2699829082@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

    74 jensen interceptor, for sale with or without motor, has rebuilt mopar 440, and trans, needs interior and body work, needs major restoration, have all 5 factory wheels, and clear florida title, i do not have time it needs to be given, 2000.00 ob.o., with motor, 1000.00 o.b.o.,without, will include another 440 short block and heads, 813-382-3436

    http://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/2699829082.html

    Someone buy this, 'cause I can't.

  • mad_machine

    Nov. 15, 2011 5:54 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

    needs more LS

  • aussiesmg

    Nov. 15, 2011 5:58 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

    Can you check it out for me, I have wanted one of these for a long time

  • corytate

    Nov. 15, 2011 7:36 p.m. corytate HalfDork

    thats really cool. offer 1600 or so+sell 440 setup+small block chevy or ford=super win.

  • aussiesmg

    Nov. 15, 2011 7:54 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

    You do realize that it is original with the Mopar don't you Cory

  • Curmudgeon

    Nov. 15, 2011 8:01 p.m. Curmudgeon SuperDork

    That would look sooo good as a stablemate for my J-H's. Too bad I just can't do it at this time, dammit. I love the BB Mopar valve covers that say 'Jensen', there's just something cool about that.

  • corytate

    Nov. 15, 2011 8:15 p.m. corytate HalfDork

    aussiesmg wrote:

    You do realize that it is original with the Mopar don't you Cory

    meh
    still think it'd be cooler with a chebby in it.
    but since it is a 440, I could let it slide.

  • Rob_Mopar

    Nov. 15, 2011 9:40 p.m. Rob_Mopar Dork

    Bite your tongue. A 6.1 Hemi would be just fine in there.

    I'm glad it's nowhere near me, and far enough from my family in FL too. An Interceptor is on the "someday" list.

    Then I could take a Mopar to the Import Carlisle show!

  • forzav12

    Nov. 15, 2011 11:27 p.m. forzav12 Reader

    440's rule. Keep your LS motors in Corvettes and that sort of a Hemi engine in the Challenger it came from

    Interceptors are neat. I won an autocross many years ago in my RHD Interceptor-beat all the Jensen Healys! The Interceptor isn't that heavy, the engine is set back and the balance is pretty good. Strip all the heavy interior,HVAC bits out of one and you might be on to something.

  • dlmater

    Nov. 16, 2011 3:58 a.m. dlmater New Reader

    It has been a long time since I've seen one of these. Someone needs to snatch this up and start a build thread for me to enjoy.

  • Ian F

    Nov. 16, 2011 6:49 a.m. Ian F SuperDork

    Hmm... I have relatives in Sarasota..

    Did anyone see the Interceptor skit on Top Gear where Clarkson drove a resto-modded version that DID get an LS conversion.

  • aussiesmg

    Nov. 16, 2011 7:19 a.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

    I have requested more pics from the seller.

  • noddaz

    Nov. 16, 2011 10:46 a.m. noddaz Reader

    Sometimes LS1 or Miata is not the answer....

  • dlmater

    Nov. 16, 2011 2:28 p.m. dlmater New Reader

    Ian F wrote:

    Hmm... I have relatives in Sarasota..

    Did anyone see the Interceptor skit on Top Gear where Clarkson drove a resto-modded version that DID get an LS conversion.

    As chance would have it, I am traveling in the UK on business this week. That episode is on now (not BBC) as I write this. Jeremy claims, "Interceptor is the best name for a car...ever." The car he test drives has a LS3 transplant. The skit, a takeoff on 70's detective shows (including the mustaches), is great.

  • pres589

    Nov. 16, 2011 3:00 p.m. pres589 Dork

    I've always though Interceptor was an excellent name for a motorcycle as well...

    I think I'd leave the powertrain alone and just spend time trying to make the car safe and comfortable again. 440 gets the job done, fo sho, although an overdrive transmission would be of interest to me.

  • RossD

    Nov. 16, 2011 3:04 p.m. RossD SuperDork

    Top Gear approved: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLp4FhDAfQk

  • aussiesmg

    Nov. 16, 2011 3:27 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

    pres589 wrote:

    I think I'd leave the powertrain alone and just spend time trying to make the car safe and comfortable again. 440 gets the job done, fo sho, although a manual transmission would be of interest to me.

    FTFY

  • Bobzilla

    Nov. 16, 2011 3:36 p.m. Bobzilla SuperDork

    noddaz wrote:

    Sometimes LS1 or Miata is not the answer....

    Lies.......

  • Raze

    Nov. 16, 2011 3:37 p.m. Raze SuperDork

    dlmater wrote:

    As chance would have it, I am traveling in the UK on business this week. That episode is on now (not BBC) as I write this. Jeremy claims, "Interceptor is the best name for a car...ever." The car he test drives has a LS3 transplant. The skit, a takeoff on 70's detective shows (including the mustaches), is great.

    You forget yourself man, by adding "bacon" to anything it makes it better, thus the name: Bacon Interceptor must be THE best name for a car...ever.

  • gamby

    Nov. 16, 2011 3:59 p.m. gamby SuperDork

    dlmater wrote:

    Ian F wrote:

    Hmm... I have relatives in Sarasota..

    Did anyone see the Interceptor skit on Top Gear where Clarkson drove a resto-modded version that DID get an LS conversion.

    As chance would have it, I am traveling in the UK on business this week. That episode is on now (not BBC) as I write this. Jeremy claims, "Interceptor is the best name for a car...ever." The car he test drives has a LS3 transplant. The skit, a takeoff on 70's detective shows (including the mustaches), is great.

    That episode was fantastic. The restomod Intercepter was awesome, but I think it should've had a Hemi in the spirit of the original.

  • pres589

    Nov. 17, 2011 11:40 a.m. pres589 Dork

    In reply to aussiesmg:

    I really don't think a manual trans matches the spirit of the Interceptor. A good four or five speed automatic would be fine by me.

  • aussiesmg

    Nov. 17, 2011 2:54 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

    Bite your tongue, heathen

  • turboswede

    Nov. 17, 2011 5:09 p.m. turboswede SuperDork

    pres589 wrote:

    In reply to aussiesmg:

    I really don't think a manual trans matches the spirit of the Interceptor. A good four or five speed automatic would be fine by me.

    *Puts mustache on....

    SMACK!

    takes mustache off, places it in a special holder and puts it away in the glove box

 
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