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1957 JENSON INTERCEPTOR CONVERTIBLE OWNED BY SIR BENJAMIN BRITTEN For Sale

1957 Jenson Interceptor convertible . RHD . Chassis number 1NT845343.
Documented as owned by Sir Benjamin Britten (believed from new ). Low ownership since.
4. 0 litre , manual gearbox with overdrive.
Aluminium body.
Presented in its original colour of black coachwork with burgundy leather interior .
Restored circa 10 years ago with photographs to show works with new leather , soft top , chrome etc. .
Extensive service file .
This is a very rare car , only 32 convertible models of this marque were made and it is believed that there are only three or four remaining.
It drives very well and can easily be taken on European trips etc and has recently completed a trip to Le Mans.
A very rare opportunity to own an elegant open top aluminium bodied tourer owned by one of the most iconic British figures of the 20 th century.

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