US$74,500.00 For automobile enthusiasts in the 1960s and 70s, the term “hybrid” had a rather different meaning than it does today. In fact, hybrids of the 1970s were pretty much the polar opposite of the high-tech fuel sipping eco-mobiles we see all over today’s roads. A hybrid of the 60s and 70s combined coachbuilt European style and handling with the unsophisticated but undoubtedly effective grunt of an American V8 drivetrain. Many great cars were built on this formula, some more successful than others. Early trend-setters included Facel Vega, Bristol, Monteverdi and Iso Rivolta. Lesser known cars such as the Momo Mirage and DeTomaso Longchamp carried the torch against the likes of Aston Martin and Ferrari. But perhaps one of the most examples of this hybrid formula was the Jensen Interceptor.Built in original form between 1966 and 1976 (though several attempts to revive the model were made later), the Interceptor combined a British chassis with a Carrozzeria Touring-designed body, and big, thumping Chrysler V8 power. Jensen was no stranger to building American powered cars, having a long relationship with Chrysler thanks to the fiberglass CV8. With the new Interceptor, Jensen’s traditional fiberglass body was eschewed for steel and mated to a steel chassis featuring independent front suspension and a traditional Salisbury rear diff. Chrysler’s proven 383 cubic inch V8 powered the first series, but for 1971, the big-block 440 cubic inch unit was chosen for its superior power and torque ratings. All cars were fitted the bullet-proof Torque-Flite automatic transmission, though a manual could be had on the earliest examples. Customers could opt for the four-seat coupe with its distinct wrap-around rear glass, or for an equally elegant four-seat cabriolet. Whichever body style was selected, buyers were treated to a sumptuous, leather-lined cabin with aircraft-inspired switchgear, as was de rigueur for...