Jensen FF, a pioneering marvel, restoration completed! | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

[@redhunterandgatherer2367]

We should mention that the FF had a longer wheel base to accommodate the added equipment. This is seen in the extended front guard (wing in UK speak) behind the front wheel arch. This was disguised with the double vertical vents.. These masterpieces were a perfect homologation of British finesse and American muscle.. Cheers from Aussie..

[@louisdeliss6327]

I had a 1973 Jensen SP with the 7.2 L engine and the six pack carburettor. It was beautiful to drive and I took it on a regular basis from Suffolk to the North of Scotland. In those days the A9 did not have average speed limits so on some stretches I could let it rip up to 120! I wish I did no have to sell it!

[@iain_tyrrell]

That’s the way to do it! Great story

[@russellbennett8516]

My ALL TIME favourite car Iain. I used to wash one in Caldy Wirral in my mid teens and the owner would always oblige my request that he started his car and lightly rev it for me much to my great excitement and satisfaction. I was far too humble to ask for a ride Thank you for posting sir!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for your recollection!

[@brianmacadam4793]

I was once on a road trip in my little Triumph GT6 and came up behind an Interceptor on a lovely twisting hilly section of highway. Someone had put a high-compression head on the GT and spent a lot of time on the details, I put a Toyota 5 speed in, the car was (and is) a dream to drive. I attempted to keep up with the Jensen and was astonished that I couldn't. We were both going for a ferry, and in the lot I spoke with the owner and learned about this wonderful car. The owner was gracious enough to compliment me on "keeping up". A wonderful memory of a great road trip.

[@simonelliott5956]

Another car I’ve always adored. I remember as a young lad, my father and his business partner John, had a big whisky bottle full of coins and notes in their office, with “buy Malc and John a Jensen Fund” written on it. Sadly neither of them ever got one, dad had a Scimitar SE5a GTE at the time and John had a 240 Mercedes.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Even so, they must have had a lot of coins! Impressive….

[@simonelliott5956]

@@iain_tyrrell They certainly did, I’m not sure what happened to it, but I expect it involved expensive whisky!

[@oohmeconkers1968]

One for my fantasy garage! I try to limit it to 10 cars but quite often I have an imaginary clear out…😮. I get quite emotional when my favourites have to go and then i remember they’re not actually real 😂 Great film Iain, keep them coming ☝️

[@chrisloukes424]

An absolute credit to your wonderful team. And credit again to you again Iain for always name-checking your team.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@tomjensen618]

I have to tell you Tyrrell that as a Jensen myself you've made my day! Not even remotely thinking about such nuceances gas mileage and practicality you are a true romantic and I treasure your unblemished passion for these older gentlemen. Loves T.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you very much!

[@petervandoren2984]

I fell in love with it the first time I saw one. I didn't know what it was, but loved it on sight.

[@seayavietnam]

Love this one! My dad had a 72 V8 Vantage 2....it really was gorgeous. Another one I'd love to have kept. I remember it had switchable horns. One for city and one for the highway! I was 7 years old then. Don't stop making programmes my friend. You really are most welcome in our living room anytime 🎉😊

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you very much!

[@martinclapton2724]

The 383 cu inch 6.3 was known as the G series , the later 440 inch , essentially a de tuned Dodge Charger unit was known as the J series , although of larger capacity had a lower compression ration , designed to run on 2 star fuel in its day . The smaller engine was fitted to Mk1 and Mk 2 Jensen Interceptor models and a small number of Mk3 models before the larger low emission model became standard. The earlier engine was known to pick up revs slightly quicker than the 7.2 . Either way , it’s easy performance with the Jensen , huge torque at low revs matched to the wonderful torque flight auto box, 30 - 50 mph in 2.3 seconds says it all. Wonderful car

[@zumwild]

The FF used a 383 Golden Commando spec motor. A few of the very early Mk3 440s had 4BBL engines that weren't de tuned! Very nice those! Later on the SP came with the most powerful 440 ever fitted to a Jensen. Along with the Hemi that was the most powerful muscle car engine ever supplied in a Chrysler muscle car, and went into the Jensen "as is". All Jensen needed to do was put a small dent in the air cleaner for bonnet clearance!

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Arrrrh, what? The Chrysler 'big blocks' are the "B" and "Raised B" ( often written as "B/RB" ) for the B-series V8 and the Raised Deck Height version. The 170ci Slant Six is the "G" block, and the 255 and later 198 the "Raised G".

[@EleanorPeterson]

That pale blue with chrome looks very smart. Me like.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Original colours…..quite the thing in 1969!

[@williambremner9022]

Yes, that colour is really the doggie's gogonads isn't it!

[@Paul-tk2my]

@@EleanorPeterson I love Indigo but that is my favourite shade of blue.

[@DavidAylett-l8n]

Thanks very much Iain, I was lucky enough to own an FF in the early eighties the same colour , it was the 150th made , number stamped on the key. Reg. was CAL751H, needed full restoration , too much work for me so I let it go to a resto firm, I know it's still around because it has a valid MOT. I shall never forget the magical experience and you let me re-live that again , best regards and keep up the great work Sir.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too. Very interesting

[@herbertwilliams1608]

You and your family of trusted people have given this old steed a pony's heart. WELL DONE, APPLAUSE ALL.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks!

[@eugenedreyer4805]

What utterly lovely posteriors to be deposited on the passenger seat... not a turn of phrase one normally associates with classic car videos!

[@Rasscasse]

🙂

[@PorscheRacer14]

Love the design and technology behind this mad car. Also, such a nice shade of blue to be tearing about B-roads in. Well done to everyone on such marvellous work.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@yalerosner1059]

A lot of perseverance is paying off with this and a new sense of confidence in the car now. This is why we all love classic cars returned to their glory. Thank you for this channel Mr. Tyrrell!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for those kind words

[@davids9960]

I recall that Dennis Jenkinson (Jenks) reviewed this car in MotorSport magazine. After reading that, where he gave it a thorough work out near the limit I was hooked on ABS and 4WD. It took me many years before I actually had an AWD, but what a revelation, just as that article promised. It would be interesting to see the details of how the FF 4WD distributes the power. Thanks for another great video.

[@zumwild]

Very nice. One of my favourite colour combinations for an FF. Shame it is up for sale, but hope the owner gets to enjoy it for a weekend and they might just change their mind! We have owned 10 FFs over the years, but never an Interceptor. Always maintained them ourselves. Parts have not been a major problem. The FF's double wishbone front suspension and disk brakes are well designed, effective, reliable, easy to service. Jensen designed a beautiful removable cradle, a sub frame that houses the engine, front diff and lower wishbone. I think the access and maintenance is easier on the FF than the Interceptor because of that front end. The only tricky job is removing that driver's side exhaust manifold. The manifolds glow red in use after spirited driving and almost stress relieve themselves to the particular car and can last decades without blowing once they are on properly because they don't use or need a gasket. I would be tempted to leave them on the car if you are not yet sure abut keeping it.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for that

[@nigeldewallens1115]

When I was a lad! I always love the styling of a Jensen! I los remember my parents saying just what you said! You either brought a car or a house! As my parents loved the two seater merch of that era too! That was just wonderful to see a Jensen once more! Thank you

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too

[@BarryRudge]

The home office around 1969 commissioned a fleet of Ford Mk 4 Zephyrs with the same four wheel drive system with anti lock brakes as per the Jensen. Under the bonnet there was a counter that recorded the number of times the anti lock braking system operated. They were sent out to various Police Forces for evaluation. I was a member of Lancashire police H.Q.Traffic Patrol at the time. When two officers from another traffic group showed me around one. I was suitably impressed by far to low down the pecking order to have a go. I was only in my early 20's.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for sharing that- highly interesting!

[@patriottothecore6215]

Wonder if any of them survive?

[@BarryRudge]

@@patriottothecore6215 I spoke to someone on F.B. some years ago who actually owned one I told him what the second speedometer was for on the dashboard. It was for checking the speed of motorists it was a certified speedometer who's read out could be used in court for traffic offences. We didn't use the speedometer as fitted by Ford.

[@timx3680]

For whatever it’s worth, Jack Brabham owned from new a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach-1 Sportsroof (in ‘Wimbledon White’) with a 428 V8 and Automatic, that has similarly been converted by FF Developments into AWD. I’m Australian but about 20 years ago I noticed it both featured and offered for sale, in a UK Classic Cars magazine, with impressively low miles and for a surprisingly low (bargain) price - especially for its unique spec. And yes Ian, I’ve been quietly kicking myself (and drooling) ever since.

[@paulelverstone8677]

I think I speak for almost all of us when I say that Iain, Harry and Jonny spoil us on a Sunday evening. Always love to look around this garage to see what's in and what's happening. Both the DMC12 and the Esprit have their bonnets up so maybe something on them soon... *fingerscrossed*

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@stroopwafel4577]

I love the Interceptor. Such a elegant powerhouse. Always a pleasure to listen to the fluent Lain Tyrrell.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@craig380]

Autocar magazine tested the FF in March '68, and here are the key figures: 0 - 60 in 8.4, 0 - 100 in 22.5, standing quarter in 15.9s at 86mph, 40 - 60mph in intermediate in 3.8s. Top whack was 130mph (at 5,000rpm, the 383's hydraulic tappets would start to 'pump up' at sustained rpm higher than this). The magazine averaged 13.6mpg overall in its test (naturally, 5-star only!)

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for that- interesting!

[@stco2426]

Thank you. The FF is one of the most incredible cars of all time. Back in the 90s there was one that parked in an area below where I lived and it must have taken 5 min to get it going on damp winter morning. I'm not sure of the model and this didn't detract for me this car's splendour.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Pleasure- thank you

[@mikesage9544]

Iain. An Interceptor and especially a FF, was a class act back then. Still is today. I had the pleasure of working on one, won't disclose which a while ago. A very different era, a very different ethos. Thanks Iain. Bw Mike in the Forest of Blackness.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks Mike

[@ruutbianchi4358]

Always loved this car, as a child I had a miniature of it, and actually, I still have that! I have never realized that they were so expensive, if you compare it with an Aston Martin DBS, that was much "cheaper"! The anti locking braking technique fascinates me, with all its troubles, but this Jensen was technically far ahead of its time. Four wheel drive and ABS is now such a common feature. Lovely video Iain, I enjoyed it as ever!😍

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for that. Yes, rarefied air indeed price- wise!

[@hahnarchdelarhothure4277]

Really impressive car and so desirable !.... Never had the chance to see one of them in France, only Interceptors!.... Thanks

[@orsonbuggie750]

Over here in Brisbane, Australia I remember drooling over the FF whenever I read about them in the motoring mags at the time. I still recall the article one journo (whose name escapes me now) wrote when production ceased for this wonderful car. He wrote: "Parting is such sweet sorrow, FF today and FA tomorrow." Beautiful job Iain. A credit to you and your team. 👍

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@ronmccullock1407]

Wow! What an absolute fantastic video of my favourite British performance car! Well done Iain and your team. In your own words Tickety-Boo!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@zymmer4]

you are spot on as to how one bought a car then..I lived in Ramsey, Hunts..in 1971, I needed a car for my wife to tear about in whilst carrying our 5 year old daughter..I took to to Huntingdon, to the BMC store..She chose, and rather quickly, a Morris Marina TC..red with black interior. I pulled out the book and wrote the check..Done. We put 145000 miles on that TC in 3 years..After they made good on a replacement transmission and engine in the first 25ooo miles, all was golden with that car. It ran an honest 126 MPH flat on, and 0 to 60 in 7.3 seconds..I did do a bit of tuning to it to make it move better..Brakes were the hardest to tune..required larger wheels and a host of suspension mods.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for that- great

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Beautiful, and what a wonderful sound. The next owner is going to be a very lucky person.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@user-gc1zn5mn4p]

Iain, as a Yank I enjoy your Brit car videos--in fact I owned a used MG Midget in undergrad college--it was alway bloody fun. :)

[@markdarragh6627]

WHAT A MACHINE!!! GORGEOUS,,well done sir!!!

[@pile333]

Congrats to the restoration team for the job they have made with this rare beauty. 👏

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@heckmacbuff]

Who wouldn't want one of these? Lovely

[@Dr.Dawson]

Best shop content on KZbin by far! Love the FF WOW!!! Can't wait to see what cool toys you share next Ian.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@briandurning9211]

This is another wonderful video. It combines history, exterior and interior shots, mechanical repairs, and a test drive in a great way. I can't wait for the next release.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@Steve-rv1ql]

Gorgeous car the interceptor, real road presence combined with the perfect V8 soundtrack. Hope we are granted an audience with that Daytona spider, possibly the most beautiful car ever made.

[@kennethbrennan2916]

I was a young apprentice and a supervisor at my work place had a brand new one and to me it was love at first sight , I'm not 73 and would still love one.

[@robertharris7027]

One of the last Grand Routiers. Wonderful. I would like to do a road trip with this down to Genoa, then along the coast to St.Trop and back. And not too fast, by the way... Parking the car in a shade, have a seat in front of a little coffee bar, just looking at the sea. Yep. That sounds nice.

[@iain_tyrrell]

I’m there….

[@n0w3lly90]

Such a great name that car had: Interceptor. Makes you want one just for that 😊

[@nomebear]

These were a common sight in Houston, Texas during the 70s and 80s, usually seen in the better part of the city. They were eye-catchers then, just as they're eye-catchers today. Considered to be far more reliable than Ferrari, it seemed they had problems with overheating in hot Texas summers. The Jensen FF was always driven by men, whereas the Jensen convertibles were usually driven by women (* a teenage boy's observation during that time.).

[@gracegrace2107]

As one who spent the 70's off Memorial Drive...you made a nice picture in my head.

[@iainmcglynn833]

Nice job done but I’m not a fan of these However if given the chance I’d have got Craig to drive me and I’d have added my rear to those of Sophia and Jackie O on the front passenger seat 😎 As always the team have given their all to make this good as new and Iain always makes fabulous content 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌

[@BarryRudge]

Don't confuse the Jensen FF with the Intercepter, the FF had an extra few inches forward of the doors to accommodate the 4WD you can tell the difference with the location of the side vents.

[@eddylauterback1312]

River Oaks more so than Scott St

[@JSDesign.Hongkong]

The Jensen FF was not sold in the US. You’re thinking of the Jensen Interceptor, namely the Interceptor III.

[@lindaoffenbach]

Most intriguing cars. A fully restored and highly curated Inceptor in dark green metallic with similar interior leather trim and carpets does live nearby us in which we had a go. Wonderful drive. Very different actually. However, the FF is of course entirely different under the body. The design is evidently unmistakeably distinctive. In a contemporary zeitgeist with all cars virtually eyeing extremely similar, these classics are such a breeze of fresh air 💓 Thank you so much again Iain.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too. They really are a good- looking car. I prefer the proportions of the slightly longer at the front FF, but the Interceptor is also pretty

[@SharkAttack37]

A great car and a great KZbin format/show.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@stevenrobinson2381]

And-if the kickdown cable is set correctly for that Torqueflite 727-stomp the go pedal at about 65 MPH-she should go direct to 1st-and really give that Salisbury limited slip rear a good work out ! Beautiful machine right there.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for that

[@discovolante2585]

My God the Jensen looks stunning! And such an advansed tech for it's age. Iain, the car looks like "You". Buy it if it is for sale😊

[@ericrawson2909]

I saw one for the first time in Bromsgrove high street. I was totally captivated by the V8 burble and the amazing rear window. I always wondered if it was John Bonham driving, he lived in a nearby village and I believe he had one.

[@longbeachcarguy]

Another Sunday video gift. What a machine! Timeless. Thank you!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for appreciating

[@keithgarland3404]

It wasn't an FF, but as an apprentice mechanic, working at a Kennings in Manchester, Mike and Bernie Winters, brought an Interceptor in for some work, compared to your average BMC cars of the day, I was very impressed.

[@ross2812]

This chained should have 5 million subscribers.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!🙏

[@-ZIO]

I had no idea. We had no Jensens in Italy where I was born, and we hand none in America where I grew up. Lots of Chryslers in America.... no Jensens. Wonderful video :)

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks- glad you enjoyed it

[@mitchellsteele3878]

What a stunning Jensen , I personally love the series one’s and the FF’s with there dash, definitely the best dash design on the late 60’s Jensen, one of my all time favourite classics, good to see that big smile on your face when it kicks down , brilliant, thank you 👍

[@fusionfan6883]

Dad had one of the very first Interceptors when the early bodies were made in Turin. Damn thing leaked like a sieve and eventually Jensen gave him a brand new car. What a glorious beast of a GT, the sound of that purring engine and the effortless power, those were the days🚗🤘🏻

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Beautiful interior really it captures the atmosphere of the era it was made in.

[@robertorhymes]

It's a lovely thing The pinacle of pinache and engineering Now Tyrrells Classic workshop has fixed the steering and wheel bearing Thanks Iain for sharing

[@iain_tyrrell]

Pleasure- thanks

[@williambrandt9254]

I learned something with almost every episode of yours Iain. Here I thought Daimler Benz had pioneered ABS and Audi had pioneered all wheel drive Thank you!

[@iain_tyrrell]

An absolute pleasure- there’s always a back story with technology

[@senianns9522]

I had one of these in the mid 70's. 'F ' reg in UK. Always had issues and was happy to part with it! Fast forward to today and I was so stupid to let it go! Miss it for sure!

[@deltajohnny]

What a wonderful lesson 😍😍😍😍 Thank you very much from Spain 😉😉

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@danapeck5382]

Thanks!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too, and thank you for your support

[@almathias6538]

Another great vid!I always liked those. Very rare around these parts. Incidentally I was just watching the horror classic “The Omen” the other night where Gregory Peck plays American Ambassador to the UK, and in one scene he’s putting a beautiful triple black Interceptor convertible through its paces. Lots of cool vintage British iron in that movie 😬

[@terminal-velocity111]

That V8 sound is melodious!

[@kennythomson4934]

I could listen to Mr Tyrrell all day long. As long as he doesn’t sing all is cool 😂

[@crhvideo]

What an amazing car. I saw an actuall FF (not just the Interceptor the FF is based on) in person once in Arizona. So much presence, one of the coolest GTs ever. Thanks for another great video!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too

[@theretoocs]

Iain, the background cars in your videos are far more fascinating and mouthwatering than many cars actually featured by other KZbinrs.

[@davidhinkson8856]

I remember when you first looked at this car, I think it was a couple of years ago, and I've been seeing it in the background of your videos for a while now. Beautiful machine and that color really suits it.

[@tomkane1hotmailcom]

Yes please!

[@Mike-yt4jq]

Beautiful vehicle. I seem to have a soft spot for these for some odd reason, and this specific colour is welcomed. Thanks for your videos Tyrrell.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too

[@Tolpuddle581]

Thanks Iain. The FF and the Interceptor the coolest British cars of that era no doubt. Despite costing the same price as a nice house.

[@bhumiriady]

That is one gorgeous Jensen FF! Definitely one of my fave British classic cars of all time. Keep up the awesome work, sir!^^

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@bhumiriady]

@@iain_tyrrell You're welcome, sir!

[@anthonyxuereb792]

A very bold and courageous undertaking I must say, so much innovation by a small outfit, huge respect for those involved. FF was adopted for a gas turbine race car, might have been a Lotus.

[@demetridar506]

Top speed is around 140 based on road tests of the era. Limitation was the 3sp gearbox. The 2.88 ratio with the 185/70R15 tires was a compromise for acceleration and speed. Many of these cars have now larger tires, so they can actually go a bit faster. If you use a more modern cam with more lift and duration (stock cam was actually the smallest cam Chrysler offered at the time) you will go even faster.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks- useful information

[@demetridar506]

@@iain_tyrrell Funny enough, the fastest car that Benz was building at the time was the 600SEL, 6.3 V8 fuel injection OHC 4 sp auto. Despite the excess exposure in the press as the fastest car in the world. its top speed was only 134 mph according to the tests of the era, and its 1/4 mile time was about the same as the Interceptor, despite the extra gear, and all the engine complexity. The Chrysler big block was one of the best, if not the best, American engine that could provide flat torque curve, good top end, reliability, and simplicity. Engines from GM and Ford could provide reliability and simplicity, but had trouble providing both flat torque curve AND upper end, they could do either one or the other. This is why Jensen, Monteverdi, Facel Vega, etc. chose Chrysler. The main issue of the Jensen III with the 440 was the compression ratio, only 8.2:1. Most of the exhaust emissions equipment as installed in 1974 American cars was absent, but the compression ratio remained, apparently because it would be too hard for Chrysler to provide a low production engine only for Jensen. But in compensation, we have the Jensen SP with left overs 440 six packs. These engines had the hotter cam that Chrysler built, and had performance almost as good as the Aston Martin V8s. The Aston with the 5 sp would be a bit faster than the SP, but I suspect the 3sp auto Aston would not be any faster than the SP. I do not have a road test of an Aston 3sp. Cheers...

[@dogson5000]

Tyrell’s Classic workshop turns out another meticuloulsy restored car. On top of that we get Iain’s extensive knowledge and supreme wit, along with bonus celebrity gossip from back in the day! 👌🏻

[@risinbison1106]

Sophia would be proud to have her posterior mentioned with this beautiful car.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

An older guy I used to know told me of a time he worked in a Jensen dealership and he was picking up an Interceptor and driving it to the dealership and he was parked at the side of the road, and a young guy in a works van thought it would be funny to 'Buzz' him as he drove by (driving so close that it causes a vacuum between the two vehicles and shakes the smaller one roughly) but instead of just missing him he took the whole side of the Jensen off smashing every panel on the one side! He said the young guy got out white as a sheet realising how much it would cost his employer's insurance! 😂

[@iain_tyrrell]

Oops indeed!!!

[@nigelratledge3485]

I think the total FF build number was 320 Iain. Another great catch up for a Sunday evening... what an incredible car, it just oozes period glamour!

[@nomdeplume2724]

Great video Iain. I can remember my dad’s metal finishing business in the West Midlands being stacked out with Jensen parts which were stuck onsite in a not altogether clean atmosphere, while the motor trade enjoyed their propensity for industrial action in the early seventies… as I remember… Needless to say they were blown out by my old man at the earliest opportunity! And so finished his direct contact with any of the motor trade for evermore. He just wouldn’t entertain them! One out… All out! I can still hear them now!🙄🤣 Memory Lane eh?….

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks- the British motor industry was a shambles then

[@shankarbalan3813]

Ah Fantastic as usual Sir. This is such a gorgeous car. And I love that sound. Ive never seen one in the metal, sadly. And Ive managed to collect only the tiny Oxford Diecast 1:76 versions. Not found a 1:43 as yet. But thank you as always for the lovely video! As an aside, legend has it that L’ Avvocato had some sort of liaison with both the femmes fatales whose names you mentioned.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too. I’m sure you’re right

[@jezpayne3245]

Wonderful cars the FF and the interceptor. If only I had deep enough pockets…. Lovely work by you and your team Iain bringing this beauty back to its best.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks 👍

[@bobcoats2708]

Unmistakable Chrysler roar on kick down with lovely British styling and trimmings. Wonderful! Though I’m sure you can watch the petrol gauge move noticeably when you have your foot in it 😂

[@iain_tyrrell]

So true!

[@P1959H]

One of the senior partners in the firm of solicitors I worked for in Warrington before going to university had an Interceptor and I loved it. I guess he did too. Had a ride in it once on a visit to a client. The partner I worked for had a Mercedes 450SEL. The two of them were as different as their cars.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Both great cars

[@steveshoemaker6347]

l am so sorry i am 2 day's late on this beautiful awesome 1969 Jensen...lt was ahead its time for sure.....Thank you Lain.... Old F-4 pilot Shoe🇺🇸

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

Truly outstanding car. Thanks for sharing.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Pleasure- thank you

[@Kenjh71]

These are some wonderful cars, and this one turned out really nice. Hopefully it will find a nice new home. Regarding the transmission - the most misunderstood part of the Torqueflites is the "kickdown" linkage. Firstly because it's not that at all, but it's actually a pressure control linkage. Secondly, if the linkage is disconnected it will result in 2 things: a very smooth and early shift, and the transmission will burn inside. Hearing that the linkage was not connected will set off red flags with Mopar people, hopefully the transmission survived. Why the "kickdown" name? Because it also does that. Full throttle means full pressure and it will force a downshift if possible and also holds the gear for much longer.

[@eieghn]

I've had the privilege to drive both the FF and the standard 440 powered Interceptors. If ever there was a British equivalent to an American muscle car, these are it. Loved those cars.....

[@iain_tyrrell]

Lucky you!:-)

[@isalmankhan1]

Finally get to Sir IAIN😍😍😍 So excited😍😍😍 Thanks for sharing Sir IAIN, please resume the long videos really enjoy the process & looking forward to the update on the Mercedes😍😍😍 Stay Blessed Sir IAIN🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you. Stay blessed too

[@djpalindrome]

I love winding up a long shift of work on Sunday afternoon to settle down with Ian

[@ianashton1593]

Cracking video and a beautiful car ! They were so advanced for their time it makes you wonder what they’d be making now if the company was still in business. Fascinating history this particular car has too !

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks!

[@Paul-tk2my]

Seriously beautiful car. One of those that really does tick all the boxes. Quality, style and performance

[@iain_tyrrell]

Agreed

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Glorious! If there ever was a perfect car for a cad - it’s this! Heellllooo!!

[@brianclarke4159]

I remember when I was a teenager one of my paper round customers had a Jensen FF, he owned an engineering firm in Leicester

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for sharing

[@albertvanwoerden5650]

Marvelous car. I'm also in love with the stunning 130 coupe at the entrance😬

[@OzoneVibe]

328 FFs were built, 15 were Mk3, I used to own chassis 326. The Mk3 FF stayed with the same 383 engine, because the FF chassis (which is significantly different to that in the Interceptor) wouldn't allow the 440 engine to sit low enough for the bonnet to close. (The 440 engine was quite a bit taller than the 383.) Strange you didn't mention the torque splitting 37/63 front/back, or the central diff limited slip system ... unlimited front over-run, zero front under-run. Rebuilt the whole engine and Torqueflite. Also rebuilt the transfer box - more from curiosity than need. They could handle in excess of 800HP, as a drag racing friend in America proved, so nothing wore out in normal use. VERY over-engineered. Shame about the Maxaret, too (the control unit for which is still visible in the clip @ 6:23) . I eventually fathomed everything out and totally rebuilt mine. In the Mk3 they replaced the painted Chrysler rocker covers with their own branded aluminium ones.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks- very interesting!

[@tobyholt4682]

Great vid again Iain. You’re the best on KZbin at this schizzle!

[@nerdalert4444]

A couple of mk1’s have 440’s retro fitted. One was factory.

[@Tinman3008]

Don't know if anyone else noticed but this is a very very interesting car!

[@clc2328]

Prove it.

[@knutbergan]

My first car had that same engine, it was a Plymouth Satellite ( ex police car) and bought for $600 back in 1977. I remember it was quite power full. I think the Jensen Interceptor look fabulous, it would be great as a restomod.

[@johnchurch4705]

Harry Metcalf tested a resto mod Interceptor on his channel.

[@komradkolonel]

I really like Jensens. I've seen some of them and they are one of my favorite, classic GT cars. They have something very unusual about them that most other GT cars from the time or even now don't have - and that's a roomy interior.

[@iain_tyrrell]

So true

[@kittinsconkers]

what a monster of a car!! thanks for sharing Ian

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you

[@Ramsay77]

Iain you need to take your cars you get to drive on the A550 from Hawarden Village to Dobshill, AKA Tinkersdale. The road is only a few miles from your Garage and it's recently been resurfaced and it has some pretty tight corners and would be perfect for your videos.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Yes, know it well. See what we can do and thank

[@insertusernamehere6025]

What a wonderful car! It’s always good to have some history of a car, too!

[@civlyzed]

Nice surprise on this post-hurricane Sunday morning after a couple days without electricity!