New Jensen Interceptor. First pictures of revived British classic surface ahead of its on sale date in 2014. Another retro sports car is being revived. The Jensen Interceptor was a British V8-engined coupe built between 1966 and 1976, and these official pictures show how a modern interpretation of the elegant GT will look when it gets its public unveiling in late 2012, before going on sale in 2014.
CPP, a Coventry-based coachbuilder and owner of Spyker sports cars, has won the contract to engineer, develop and build the new Interceptor from the brand's Swiss owners, Healey Sports Cars. Based on an all-new aluminum platform with aluminum bodywork, the newcomer will be extremely light for its size. It will use the same four-seat layout as the original and features many of its forerunner's design cues - including the wraparound rear screen, vents behind the front wheel and quad headlights. Annual production numbers and pricing are yet to be released, but will be capped to maintain exclusivity.
There's no word on the engine or gearbox either, but as the original used an American V8, a power plant borrowed from the current Corvette seems likely. Brendan O'Toole, founder and co-owner of CPP, said: "The Jensen design team has respected and honored the great heritage and attributes of the original Interceptor, while injecting a contemporary edge and advanced technologies that will ensure it appeals to the passionate, discerning motoring enthusiast of today. "This work is at an advanced stage, and married to CPP's expert coach building, craftsmanship and engineering skills, the new Interceptor will be an exceptional example of British automotive excellence."
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