Whenever I think of Jensons, I remember as a young tyre fitter (probably about 1985) when a couple who'd driven an Interceptor into the place I worked with a flat tyre. They'd come from South Wales and when I asked the bloke what the economy was like he said 'Put it this way, boot it hard enough and you'll see the fuel gauge move'.
One For Classic Car Fans.....
- Thread starter Alex H
- Start date
Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.
Whenever I think of Jensons, I remember as a young tyre fitter (probably about 1985) when a couple who'd driven an Interceptor into the place I worked with a flat tyre. They'd come from South Wales and when I asked the bloke what the economy was like he said 'Put it this way, boot it hard enough and you'll see the fuel gauge move'.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
Aye another car without a carb, they've got a little guy with a bucket chucking fuel in.
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
It was the same with our XKR, if you were in heavy traffic, or a twisting/up & down road, I've seen 2MPG from it
(on the other hand, 30MPG returning from Cardiff)
Likewise, quite a few years ago, I had a 90CSW, that was a genuine factory V8
That was a thirsty beast, taking a twin-axle 'BWSOW' up the A65, to 'The Lakes' (& Keswick) was very definitely a sub-10MPG run
It is and they get better looking with each passing year.
I had one just like the below, 4.0L straight 6, it had a drop down digital mpg display above the rear view mirror that caused me so much mental pain that I stuck black insulation tape over it. If I left traffic lights in a giddy mood it would drop to 0-MPG!
Ha, I remember driving one of those Jeeps back from Stoke to take to the car auctions. Hit a roundabout off the A500 somewhere and booted it in the wet. It tried its best to swap ends, wasn't an especially joyous occasion and drove it like a saint after that!
Live axle and cart springs, not always a happy combination on a wet roundabout.
D
Deleted member 26715
Guest
I drove the old bosses one back from Bristol coming up the M5 anything over 60mph it would wander from one side of the white lines to the other, very unnerving
I bought mine unseen off Ebay, it was located in Lowestoft, 220 miles from my house.
When I set off home I thought there was something wrong with it, it was like steering a pedalo and took me weeks to get to grips with it. I think I paid about £1k for it about 8 years ago, same car now would cost £3/4k, good ones are zooming in value. I really wish I'd kept it.
D
Deleted member 26715
Guest
Thing was when he was driving he'd be doing 80-90mph I have no idea how he hung onto it, it was far worse than the early Sierra's
I saw a Rover 75 a couple of weeks back, it was a "W" reg and mint, it looked absolutely gorgeous and ever since I've had an urge to buy one and I think I will. I've let other oddball cars go at the bottom of the market and then found I can't buy good ones again, Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee, 2CV, Minor, Volvo 740.....I want a low owner, FSH, 2.6 V6 auto with full leather and a cassette player.
I saw a Rover 75 a couple of weeks back, it was a "W" reg and mint, it looked absolutely gorgeous and ever since I've had an urge to buy one and I think I will. I've let other oddball cars go at the bottom of the market and then found I can't buy good ones again, Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee, 2CV, Minor, Volvo 740.....I want a low owner, FSH, 2.6 V6 auto with full leather and a cassette player.
D
Deleted member 26715
Guest
FIL had a few, not impressed
I'd just about forgotten about them, but it looked great amid all the modern pap in the car park. It's all about looks for me when I buy a car, along with "Is this a nice place to sit"? I don't care about reliability, economy or any sensible stuff. I had been pondering a Jaguar S-Type but these (to me) are better looking.
