The famous Jensen Interceptor is to rise from the dead, thanks to plans by UK motor firm CPP Global Holdings, which intends to engineer, develop and build the new car at one of Jaguar’s old manufacturing sites – Browns Lane. The news means manufacturing will come back to the Coventry plant after many years of disuse.

The original versions of the Jensen Interceptor were built between 1966 and 1976 – and have long been thought of as classics within British automotive history. It is hoped that the new car will be available to customers by 2014.

But the new car will not be precisely based on the blue-prints of the sixties and seventies versions. Whilst certainly not suffering a car breakdown on a regular basis, the old design would not match up to modern drivers' needs. Fittingly, a Coventry based design team was employed to give the Jensen Interceptor a 21st Century re-vamp, by the Jensen brand’s owners - Healey Sports Cars Switzerland Ltd. The new designs inspired 'significant customer interest' according to the firm.

The new car design apparently incorporates fundamental design elements of the original Interceptor, whilst ensuring that the discerning motorist enjoys all the mod-cons afforded by modern motoring.

CPP is one of the few British based automotive firms that appears to be taking an aggressive stance in the car manufacturing market place, having already acquired five sites in Coventry. It also owns the Bowler off-road vehicle company and intends to take over Spyker – the sports car firm. The company has acquired 23 acres at Browns Lane from the regional development agency – Advantage West Midlands.