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Last Jensen Interceptor S4 Heads to Sale in Illinois
A 1992 Jensen Interceptor S4, said to be the final example of a run of just 15 cars, is being offered for sale in Illinois after spending time in Germany, Denmark and the United States.
By Eleanor Ellington · 3 min read
A 1992 Jensen Interceptor S4, described as the last car built in the series and one of a claimed 15 examples produced, is being offered for sale in Illinois. The left-hand-drive saloon, chassis 170/2016, was first delivered to a customer in Germany and later spent time in Denmark before being brought to the United States sometime after 2018. It was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025.
The car is finished in green over tan leather upholstery and is powered by a fuel-injected Chrysler 360ci V8 linked to a three-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. It rides on 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with 225/55 BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S tyres, though oxidation is visible on the wheels. The bodywork sits over a tubular chassis and features a louvered hood, bright rocker panel trim, a wraparound glass hatch, quad headlights, power-adjustable mirrors and dual exhaust outlets. A front spoiler and revised headlight surrounds and door handles distinguish the S4 from earlier Interceptors.
Inside, the cabin houses heated and power-adjustable Recaro front seats trimmed in tan leather, which extends to the dashboard, centre console and contoured rear bench. A pleated ivory headliner sits above, with wood veneers accenting the dash and centre console and brown carpets lining the floors. Equipment includes a Pioneer cassette stereo, a VDO quartz clock, air conditioning, power windows and a Nardi steering wheel with a wood rim and black-finished split spokes. Jaeger instrumentation comprises a 6,000-rpm tachometer, a 250 km/h speedometer and centrally mounted gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level and voltage. The five-digit odometer shows 20,000 kilometres, roughly 13,000 miles.
The car's history is tied to the survival of Jensen after the original company's bankruptcy in the mid-1970s. Jensen Parts and Service was formed in the wake of that collapse and was acquired in 1978 by its manager, Ian Orford, who unveiled what became the Series Four Interceptor in 1983. Later renamed Jensen Cars Limited, the company went on to produce a claimed 15 S4 Interceptors through 1992.
Underneath, the suspension uses an anti-sway bar, coil springs and wishbones at the front, while a leaf-sprung live rear axle is located by a Panhard rod. Ventilated disc brakes are fitted at each corner. Corrosion is present on various underside components, according to the listing.
The sale includes a photo book showing the car during assembly, a locking Jensen-branded briefcase, a tool kit, spare parts and other accessories. The Florida title lists «Exempt» under the odometer status heading.
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