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Jensen Viperceptor
« on: 12 March 2013, 21:48:26 »

Saw this car at the Classic Car Show at the NEC recently, my brother and I just looked at each other open-mouthed when we saw it, it is absolutely phenomenal, classic shape yet up-to-the-minute touches and technology. And it's now for sale! Really need to get in the habit of doing the lottery  :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jensen-Viperceptor-The-worlds-only-Dodge-8-2L-V10-powered-Jensen-Interceptor-/111029633149?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19d9e1c07d
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #1 on: 12 March 2013, 22:30:25 »

That looks nice :y I watched the video a lot of work went into that
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #2 on: 12 March 2013, 22:33:27 »

Saw this car at the Classic Car Show at the NEC recently, my brother and I just looked at each other open-mouthed when we saw it, it is absolutely phenomenal, classic shape yet up-to-the-minute touches and technology. And it's now for sale! Really need to get in the habit of doing the lottery  :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jensen-Viperceptor-The-worlds-only-Dodge-8-2L-V10-powered-Jensen-Interceptor-/111029633149?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19d9e1c07d

That motor is so sexy love the colour against the wheels  :y :y
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #3 on: 12 March 2013, 22:48:10 »

Wow thats stunning , wait til Lozzz sees it  :)
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #4 on: 13 March 2013, 00:22:24 »

What a nice car - always liked these, my uncle had a 7 litre one back in the 70s
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #5 on: 13 March 2013, 00:43:12 »

Can i say thats horrible without people wanting blood?  ;D Well maybe not horrible but i could think of soooo many better cars for the dosh! imo of course :)
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #6 on: 13 March 2013, 00:48:52 »

Can i say thats horrible without people wanting blood?  ;D Well maybe not horrible but i could think of soooo many better cars for the dosh! imo of course :)

Your opinion mate ;) But for us older guys there's an element of nostalgia involved :)
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« Reply #7 on: 13 March 2013, 07:37:41 »

Can i say thats horrible without people wanting blood?  ;D Well maybe not horrible but i could think of soooo many better cars for the dosh! imo of course :)

Your opinion mate ;) But for us older guys there's an element of nostalgia involved :)

Can't say I am keen either,and I am old to remember then. Yes a lot of hard work has gone into it no doubt. But, what happened with the steering wheel ? Loads of money spent and then they appear to have fitted what looks like a £14.95 Mountney steering wheel from the 1970s. That is the kind of wheel people had on there Avenger/Escorts/Chevette/Viva  :-[
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« Reply #8 on: 13 March 2013, 07:58:53 »

Meant to say, I appreciate it is probably the original wheel, but surely that was something that really needed updating  :)

And he has some very interesting other cars. Like MG RV8 I like them.
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #9 on: 13 March 2013, 09:09:31 »

Can i say thats horrible without people wanting blood?  ;D Well maybe not horrible but i could think of soooo many better cars for the dosh! imo of course :)

Your opinion mate ;) But for us older guys there's an element of nostalgia involved :)

+1,but for me I wish they left the outside more like the original ::)
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #10 on: 14 March 2013, 20:07:32 »

Had an original Mk3 6.3litre-had more filler than'steel.
Always wanted one but dropped a larger with that one. Got rid of it 14 years ago but still see it at classic car shows.
Like the one above though-but don't honk it's worth the money.

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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #11 on: 15 March 2013, 15:32:37 »

'scuse my ignorance, but presumably it is rear wheel drive?

I notice that they have used Falken 452's as their tyre of choice.

Wonder how badly they tramline on this wonderful car?

Don't tell Mr Gixer (or perhaps I should, then he can pester them for feedback about tramlining..............)

 ::) ;D :)
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #12 on: 15 March 2013, 16:58:21 »

Thats done by Valley Gas hotrods I think :y
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #13 on: 15 March 2013, 19:29:18 »

'scuse my ignorance, but presumably it is rear wheel drive?

I notice that they have used Falken 452's as their tyre of choice.

Wonder how badly they tramline on this wonderful car?

Don't tell Mr Gixer (or perhaps I should, then he can pester them for feedback about tramlining..............)

 ::) ;D :)
Totally different size and aspect rate to Omega sizes.  "Viperceptor" suspension set up probably more sophisticated than Omegas - result probably rides ok without wander.  Buy it and try it ;)
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Re: Jensen Viperceptor
« Reply #14 on: 15 March 2013, 19:39:17 »

'scuse my ignorance, but presumably it is rear wheel drive?

I notice that they have used Falken 452's as their tyre of choice.

Wonder how badly they tramline on this wonderful car?

Don't tell Mr Gixer (or perhaps I should, then he can pester them for feedback about tramlining..............)

 ::) ;D :)
Totally different size and aspect rate to Omega sizes.  "Viperceptor" suspension set up probably more sophisticated than Omegas - result probably rides ok without wander.  Buy it and try it ;)

Once I've squared away the Euro lottery tonight - I will and I'll let you know how I get on. ;) :D 
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