Time to move on...Sold my red 1992 512TR Still keeping my black 1994 512TR Need to stay busy with new Project.. Bought this car and thinking of converting it to a lightweight Replica luxury Tribute car.. I have always been enamored by the ultimate E.. It is a 1968 series 1....manufactured mid 67..right at the time the 1.5 was being introduced. Jaguar Heritage certificate has it labeled 67..many performance upgrades already installed. This particular car is a 100 point remanufactured car..original shell, engine and chassis with a $200,000.00 nut ...bolt and wire and glass..rotisserie restoration.. however it has the 1.5 interior..so it is not as sacred as the earlier 67's.. But that is why I bought it...it can be modified to my taste.. My 6th E type..And My winter project. A truly spectacular car.. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Why not modify another E-type jaguar vs an example that has undergone a $200,000.00 nut & bolt restoration? Does the dashboard have toggle switches or rocker? As 1968's have rocker switches.
On its release Enzo Ferrari called it "The most beautiful car ever made".[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_E-Type When All The F cars are spoken for..there will only be one collectable left.. Certainly we are not far off!
Have to agree, I had a 99.78 point 65 etype ots. In original condition lots needs to be changed to make them a much better driving car. Best money I spent was on an electronic ignition and aluminum rad and expansion tank, then better adjustable shocks with better springs. If i were getting another and maybe down the road, I'd look for a series 1 coupe and do dunlop rCinv wheels and lower it just a tad. Seen them this way and they look incredible. But regardless, enjoy it for the rest of the better weather. Beautiful cars indeed.
The Equal to this car in a 67 full series 1 would be valued at $300,00,000 to $400,000.00 This car was half that..thats why it is expendible..odd inbetween model. Sorry...Maybe Moderator should move this thread to British section.. Heres what i want to have it look like I have the hardtop I would widen arches to fit 8 inch dunlops INSPIRATION PAGE https://www.google.com/search?q=images+of+jaguar+lightweight+xke&client=safari&hl=en&prmd=is&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIuf3E-ebGxwIVBVaSCh1skA72&biw=320&bih=460 MODERATOR..PLEASE MOVE TO BRITISH PAGE Image Unavailable, Please Login
Michael; per chance do you have any interior photos of the hardtop racing Jaguar? I'd like to see what body panels were removed/cut to facilitate the need for venting the rear decklid. Perhaps inside of widening the wheel well arches, being that the Jaguar differential has inboard discs, you could consider running a wider tire by utilizing rims with a negative offset.
Even a 250GTO would be pressed hard to beat this competition look Must build this car. Look at that gas filler Image Unavailable, Please Login
i have driven one of those at silverstone. loads of fun ! good luck on the transformation ! check out the eagle website. we made ours into an eagle wannabe, about 3rd level from the top.
My suggestion exactly. XKEs are plentiful. Don't butcher a nicely restored car. If someone spent $200k restoring a '68 they are a bit nuts. (I wouldn't spend $200k restoring my '62 roadster.) Buy a nice solid car on Ebay for well under $100k then do what you want building your SLW (Semi-Lightweight) You'll need to buy an aluminum bonnet, aluminum doors, aluminum rear deck-lid and hardtop. You'll also need the rear fender extensions. I've been there....done it. Contact me if you want more info or photos. http://www.sportscardigest.com/rodeo-drive-concours-2015-report-and-photos/
I've recently been bitten by the E-Type bug. I have one on consignment, and I want to buy it for myself in the worst way. I've always loved them, but after driving it, the hooks are in deep.
congrats on the sale of the TR. I am not surprised you would take advantage of the market seconds before a lull. You pulled top dollar no doubt. That Jag conversion will be a ball of fun!
