Tag: Jaguar
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May Cause Heart Attacks in Purists: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
Yes, you are looking at an E-Type, or what’s left of one. Apparently, it is owned by a shop owner/car builder whose friend rolled his E-Type 2+2. So, purists can relax a bit, as 2+2 E’s frankly aren’t that good looking AND this one was damaged. The 2+2 roots also explain the long wheelbase.
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1996 Jaguar XJR with MT Swap
We love sleepers, and Jaguar’s XJR models have often qualified. We’re particularly partial to the original version, what with its supercharged XJR6 inline six cylinder. The usual issue is that essentially all of them came with automatic transmissions. This seller decided to fix that. A five-speed manual has been swapped into this example, supposedly using…
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Beetle Plus Jaguar V12 Equals…?
Many a Jaguar XJ-S has given up its V12 and received a small block Chevy engine, but we have always assumed the V12s were scrapped. Whomever built this car snapped one up and stuck it into a highly modified Beetle! Why do we say highly modified? Well, this car now has its engine at the…
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XJ12 Made Into Early XJ8
Recently, we featured a drag-oriented, custom Jaguar XJS and realized that the Coupe lifestyle wasn’t for everyone. For your viewing enjoyment, we hereby present a Jaguar XJ12 sedan with a nice, big Chevy V8 and hood scoop – sadly without the big ass supercharger. The seller claims to have recently purchased this one, but provides…
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No Purring Here – This Kitty Whines
Give the size of the supercharger atop this Jag’s Chevy engine, we imagine is has a bit of belt whine. Apparently, this car was built up around ten years ago. It’s a strange build, as it’s clearly Pro-Stock in appearance, but has a finished interior and power windows. The seller makes many references to it…
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OC Fairgrounds Cars and Coffee #1 (August 22, 2015)
Today was the inaugural OC Cars and Coffee event at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The event was certainly a success. There were some issues around getting everyone (C&C exhibitors and spectators in, plus swap meet folks) into the event, but that can be worked out. The Ruby’s Diner food truck was a great touch! The…
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Rare 6MT Jaguar X-Type
The Jaguar X-Type was based on the Ford Mondeo platform, but was offered only with all-wheel drive in the US to help it compete with RWD offerings from BMW and Mercedes (and later the Japanese luxury brands). Although it was panned by most when compared to the Germans and Japanese, enthusiasts know this platform and…
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Gaudy, Modified E-Type for ONLY $100K+
Supposedly, this started life as a 1967 E-Type, which means it was a highly desirable Series 1 car. Unfortunately, none of the characteristics that make it a Series I (covered lamps with original-style front and rear lights and spinners on the knock-off hubs) remain unscathed, as this car has been extensively modified. As matter of…
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This Jaguar XJS-C is Waiting for a Heart
We previously featured one of these groovy Jaguar XJS-Cs in good condition. These oddballs have removable panels and, as pseudo-convertibles, allow drivers to enjoy pseudo-open-air motoring. This was something of a stopgap measure before the full convertible joined the lineup later in this car’s 20-ish year lifecycle. Naturally, we’re fans here at Oddimotive, as this car…
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This Car in this Condition is Hard to Swallow?
This is a rare beast! Most people think of the Jaguar SS 100 as the only pre-war Jag, but there were others. This 1939 1.5L Drop Head Coupe was a somewhat more practical Jag, even with a back seat. the 1.5 liter four cylinder was acquired from Standard, unlike the in-house Jaguar six cylinder in…