2003-06-28 09:07:37 | Lofty writes:

The picures don't do this car justice. purchased this car 1979 to build as a daily driver. The project was finished in 1983. With previous Jaguar restoration experience this car was done right. With the exception of the front sub-frame the entire car was dismantled to be rebuilt or replaced. A syncro 4 speed gear box was added along with factory a/c. Power steering was aslo added to make town driving a little more pleasurable. SEE THE RESTORATION SPECIFIC'S BELOW

This car never became the daliy driver it was intended to be. The car has only been driven 5,000 miles since the restoration. It was last registered in California in 1990 and has been kept in a garage ever since.

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3.8 liter was rebuilt. Custom brackets were installed to accomidate the power steering pump and a/c compressor.
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The triple SU's carbs were rebuilt
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Monza exhuast system
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The transmission was Updated to a syncro 4 speed box from 1969 XKE 4.2 (new clutch and starter) 4.2 fly wheel was also used.
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A custom narrowed power steering rack out of a Mustang was built and installed.
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Factory A/C components from a 1969 XKE were used (dash vent registers, condenser, control switches). this system is not complete and needs to be finished to be operational.
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All the suspension bushings, balljoints, and dampners were replaced.
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Brake system was rebuilt along with the rear differential.
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Every weather striping, window seal, and grommet was replaced after the car was painted with factory primerose yellow.
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All the upholstery was replaced. The headline and the factory seats are wrapped in a rich black velour.
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Chrome wire wheels
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Glass light covers

Vehicle Condition
This car has been out in a garage in the country. Stuart Little a.k.a mice have eaten there way into the car via the shift boot. The right hand quarter window trim and the rear parcel mat also sustained mouse damage(see pictures). The paint aqquired scratches and chips down both sides of the car while being in the tight quarters of the garage. This car is rustfree with the exception of a minor spot in the spare tire well. There is no body damage or dings in the body panels.

This car runs and drives as it is. The brake system appears to work along with the clutch and transmission.. The tires should most like be replaced.

With some minor TLC this car could be whipped back into shape in no time.