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sandyb · Post by **sandyb** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:10 am

1976 Jensen Interceptor Convertible. The factory closed in May of 1976 and only produced 52 convertibles. The 76's had double bumpers to meet federal safety standards. Produced with a 440 cu in Chrysler V8.

Bob Muzio · Post by **Bob Muzio** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:24 pm

Larry,
Thanks for the compliment, the TR is kind of nice. The E-type is off the road at the moment but I hope to have it going again soon.
Bob

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:14 pm

Sandy, does that car really have a 440 in it?!?

And can you describe or show a "double bumper"?

sandyb · Post by **sandyb** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:17 pm

Steve, look at the front and rear bumper, you will see two. Yes on the 440, and I can show you my gas bills.

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:18 pm

Oh, I thought you meant each bumper was a double bumper, like two on each end or one inside another. Duh!

sandyb · Post by **sandyb** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:22 pm

Two on each end. One above the other.

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:53 pm

Oh, so my eyes weren't deceiving me. Hard to tell in the photos. That's certainly different!

Larry Kluss · Post by **Larry Kluss** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:38 am

I've always liked the Jensens too.

Steve, should this thread be sticky? There's a lot of great cars in it.

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:37 am

Done.

Larry Kluss · Post by **Larry Kluss** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:00 pm

I've realized that I hadn't posted a photo of my E-type. It's a '68 series 1 1/2 coupe I was fortunate enough to get from the original owner's son. It's not a show car, but a fun driver to go along with my '67 MG B and '74 Nova.

Martin Keller · Post by **Martin Keller** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:04 pm

That sure is a nice looking Jag.

TEAM ROSBIF · Post by **TEAM ROSBIF** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:24 pm

Larry Kluss wrote:Bob - I've seen your TR4, it's gorgeous! Didn't know you had the E-type also. Look forward to seeing it in person some time.

Morgan - Great car! Hope to see it soon.

Team Rosbif - Is the MGA an original works car? Do you only vintage race the MGA or do you drive it on the street too? What condition is your E-type in? Are you in So Cal?

Larry

Yes, this is an original works supported car, raced by Geoff Dear of the Octagon Racing team from 1958 thru 1961. Abingdon was not 'officially' running a works team, but were supporting private teams, in this case Mr Dear who was a well known MG dealer. All the correct modifications were done by the factory. I shipped it from the UK and live in Topanga, CA where I plan on mainly using it on the road and occasional race, pretty much what it was designed to do!
The E type is a matching #, 1966 coupe, minimal rust, original example,awaiting a full restoration.
Hope to go to a meet soon and see everyone in person.
cheers

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:53 pm

TEAM ROSBIF wrote:Yes, this is an original works supported car, raced by Geoff Dear of the Octagon Racing team from 1958 thru 1961.

Wow, what an amazing history! I can't wait to see that car in person. I'm surprised I haven't seen it on the road since I've been driving through Topanga Canyon regularly for 15 years.

We should get your MGA, my MGC and Larry's MGB out to Supercar Sunday next week!

TEAM ROSBIF · Post by **TEAM ROSBIF** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:32 pm

Steve Simmons wrote:
TEAM ROSBIF wrote:Yes, this is an original works supported car, raced by Geoff Dear of the Octagon Racing team from 1958 thru 1961.
Wow, what an amazing history! I can't wait to see that car in person. I'm surprised I haven't seen it on the road since I've been driving through Topanga Canyon regularly for 15 years.

We should get your MGA, my MGC and Larry's MGB out to Supercar Sunday next week!

Hey Steve, the reason you have not seen it on the canyon, is it arrived the same time as a full remodel on the house, oh and also had twins in the middle of all that.

Cant wait to get it on the road, wont be for a few months though, I pick up the engine from Bill Schlossnagel this weekend, just so you know this car will not be over restored, more refurbished to the way it was racing in the early sixties .

soon

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:43 pm

Well hurry up because now that I know it's so close, I gotta see it! If you see a guy driving through the canyon really slowly in an M.G., peeking into yards and open garages, don't worry. It's just me looking for your car.

Larry Kluss · Post by **Larry Kluss** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:56 pm

Yes, this is an original works supported car, raced by Geoff Dear of the Octagon Racing team from 1958 thru 1961...

That's fantastic! I too will look very much forward to seeing it when it's on the road.

BTW, what's your first name?

Hey Steve, the three cars at VCR would be fun. Once his car is ready, I'll be there!

TEAM ROSBIF · Post by **TEAM ROSBIF** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:34 pm

Larry Kluss wrote:
Yes, this is an original works supported car, raced by Geoff Dear of the Octagon Racing team from 1958 thru 1961...
That's fantastic! I too will look very much forward to seeing it when it's on the road. BTW, what's your first name?

Hey Steve, the three cars at VCR would be fun. Once his car is ready, I'll be there!

Hi Larry, my name is Mark.
It would be great to meet up with everyone, I must admit, I have been not very connected to the local classic car scene, mainly because its taken so long to get the Twin Cam up and running. I grew up with MG's, Jags, Aston Martins in Scotland/ England , my Dad still races a Grand Prix Delahaye 135 over in France.
Looking forward to getting YD1 526 on the road........... dream car next, restore the E Type!

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:21 pm

Wow, all those cool cars and your dad races a Delahaye? I bow to your family's automotive awesomeness!

I'm voting for a garage day at Mark's house.

Larry Kluss · Post by **Larry Kluss** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:53 am

Welcome Mark! It appears we have some parallel car interests with the works MG's (a re-creation in my case), and the E-type Jags.

Great car history in your background. I came to British cars in high school after growing up around 50's and 60's Corvettes and American cars. I've always had an interest in motorsports.

Let us know when your MG is ready!

TEAM ROSBIF · Post by **TEAM ROSBIF** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:23 pm

Larry Kluss wrote:Welcome Mark! It appears we have some parallel car interests with the works MG's (a re-creation in my case), and the E-type Jags.

Great car history in your background. I came to British cars in high school after growing up around 50's and 60's Corvettes and American cars. I've always had an interest in motorsports.

Let us know when your MG is ready!

Well we just got closer to being on the road, here are some pictures of the MGA Twin Cam engine after picking it up this weekend from Bill Schlossnagel, will be installing tomorrow. It is authentic, in color, being a BMC gold seal replacement block.

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:37 pm

Good lord, that's automotive art, that is!

gorms68 · Post by **gorms68** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:15 pm

Steve Simmons wrote:All TCs have air conditioning. Put the top down!

Only in the winter!

gorms68 · Post by **gorms68** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:21 pm

Not my ride but the one my wife drives. A 1934 MGPA 4-seater, restored by her father and driven by her with out mishap to the last six GOFs located in CA, OR, UT, and Canada

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:55 pm

Chris is too modest to mention that their PA wins everything it enters! And his wife is one of the few women who drive anything to GoF events, let alone a pre-war M.G.!

TEAM ROSBIF · Post by **TEAM ROSBIF** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:21 am

Steve, OK I have some in progress shots, its gradually coming together.
cheers

Mark

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ENGINE FINALLY IN, WHEW