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If you currently have £50,000 burning a hole in your pocket you could buy former Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham’s 1972 Jensen Interceptor III at auction this weekend
A 1972 Jensen Interceptor III once owned by Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham is going under the hammer this weekend, with Iconic Auctioneers handling the online sale. The car, built using British engineering, Italian design and an American V8 engine, offers buyers a rare piece of rock history alongside a well-regarded classic model.
The Interceptor was first delivered to Bonham on 18 March 1972, registered to John Bonham Enterprises Ltd, and comes with paperwork confirming its provenance. Manufactured at the Kelvin Way Factory in West Bromwich, the vehicle is expected to fetch between £40,000 and £50,000 when it goes to auction on 25 July.
In short
- John Bonham's 1972 Jensen Interceptor III is up for auction
- Sale takes place online via Iconic Auctioneers on 25 July
- Expected to sell for between £40,000 and £50,000
Explained simply
John Bonham was the drummer for Led Zeppelin, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1970s. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest drummers in rock history.
The Jensen Interceptor was a British sports car manufactured in the early 1970s that combined British engineering with Italian design and an American V8 engine. These vehicles remain highly regarded among classic car enthusiasts today.
This particular car was delivered to Bonham in 1972 when he was at the height of his fame with the band. The documented connection between the rock icon and the vehicle makes it of significant interest to both rock history and motoring collectors.