The most famous and well known Jensen model is the Interceptor. The Interceptor name first appeared on the First Generation Jensen Interceptor. This first generation of Interceptor was created from a range of Austin components, including its 4.0L inline six engine, and was built in limited numbers until 1957. The Second Generation Jensen Interceptor saw the reintroduction of the Interceptor name. This second generation made the Interceptor name famous worldwide, with its sleek design styled by Touring of Italy, and powerful range of V8 engines. Production of the Jensen Interceptor ended in 1976 with Jensen in serious financial problems. Attempts to revive the model in later years saw limited production of handful of cars starting in the 1980s and lasting until 1993.