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This Week on Hagerty Marketplace: 3 Overlooked V-8 Cruisers
Welcome to This Week on Hagerty Marketplace, a recurring recap of the week’s most noteworthy cars from the Hagerty Marketplace online auctions.
On the latest edition of This Week on Hagerty Marketplace, we are covering another round of auctions from the SugarCreek Collection. This private collection has some amazing vehicles, complete with in-house restoration and maintenance by a full-time roster of craftsmen. But these folks weren’t interested in only perserving and restoring blue-chip investments, as worthy vehicles of all shapes and sizes were treated to the SugarCreek experience. Here are three unique machines with V-8 power with bodies and nameplates that are often overlooked by collector car enthusiasts.
1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Convertible


Sold for $39,376
Perhaps no Oldsmobile 4-4-2 can be considered as “overlooked,” especially one in a convertible body style. With limited production (3,468 were made in 1965), appealing burgundy/black colors, the F-85 V-8 engine, and a practical automatic transmission with floor shift and console, this 4-4-2 is almost as desirable as later versions. And the selling price of $39,376 reinforces that statement, because it is right in between #2 and #3 condition values for a ’65, but far below the value of a #3 condition ($66,700) 4-4-2 convertible from 1968.
Given the modest amount of imperfections in the paintwork, the grille, and the lack of a jack and a convertible tonneau cover, there is likely very little needed to turn this almost #2 condition vehicle into a full-on #2 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 convertible.
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1973 Jensen Interceptor Mk III


Sold for $34,240
Jensen Interceptors are exceedingly rare, but this Mk III is only one of 424 units produced with left-hand drive. This example has been extensively restored in its body, interior, and mechanical components, as SugarCreek provided detailed photos of the work performed when the restoration was performed in 2009. The 440-cubic inch Chrysler big block was rated at 385 hp and paired with a 727 TorqueFlite automatic, making this one of the quickest and most comfortable ways to enjoy a classic touring car with acres of leather and bags of charming British craftsmanship.
The $34,240 selling price is right in step with a 1973 Interceptor in #3 condition. It appears that fresh chrome plating, modest paint work, finding the correct Mk III grille emblem, and a period correct radio are needed to take this rare touring car from an honest driver into a stunning show car.
1955 Dodge Royal Lancer Convertible


Sold for $37,985
Wearing Virgil Exner’s iconic “Forward Look,” the Dodge Royal Lancer is one of the nicest Dodges you could buy in 1955, and the convertible body style adds even more appeal. This Royal Lancer has the Super Red Ram, 270-cubic inch Hemi V-8 engine (183 hp), a PowerFlite automatic transmission, and a host of power assists, all housed in a modest but handsome gray and black color scheme. Like the other two sales listed here, this Royal Lancer was restored by SugarCreek to a high standard.
The $37,985 selling price is roughly $3,000 higher than a Royal Lancer in #3 condition. That could suggest this Dodge is rare enough to overcome the numerous chips and scratches present, as the stunning leather interior and brilliant chrome trimmings certainly do not disappoint on camera.
The Jensen Interceptor is one of my targets of opportunities… I just haven’t run across the right opportunity yet.
Bond..James Bond…drives a Jensen FF in the book ‘Solo’. Very much like the Interceptor excepting four wheel drive car.