Tuesday, August 9, 2022

A beautiful classic in the wild

 


Thanks, GW

8 comments:

  1. Jaguar XJC, stunning.

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  2. That word. The irony. Using the word "stunning" in the sentence with a British automobile electrical system. Rip out the engine, trans and electrics. Replace with a engine/trans from a Vette along with a completely re wired electrical system.
    Now Perfect!

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    1. Helped a friend do that to two of those. Made nice drivers after
      that.
      Bubbarust

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  3. The only car I have ever purchased brand new... xj12c also known as the worlds fastest vinyl roof,,, traded a 70 e convertible for it... only problem I had with it was the transmission which was a gm turbo 400 ....... word of warning when you modify the engine for over 400hp those front a pillars tend to crack.... and like most euro cars there is a strong tendency to rust...... still looking for one to restro mod...... always wanted to put a zr1 engine and tranny in one....

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  4. My Brother-in-law, re-did one with a Chevy 350….. turned out pretty good!

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  5. does it resemble a Lancia? -askin'.

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  6. Rust in peace! Beautiful money pits. unreliable engines, dodgy electrics, built by union labour in 1970s England..... will bankrupt you, hate you, never have your back, but still very pretty, and sound awesome, six or 12 both sound good, 12 just beggars you slightly quicker, broken header tanks, warped heads, joy!

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