Vehicle Description
This long, low, and wide 1986 Jaguar XJS coupe proves that a great
design is timeless. But where the performance may have once been
lacking, this special build now has a 502 cubic-inch Chevy big
block expertly installed under the hood. So dig into all the
details on how this jaguar earns its Bad Kitty nickname.
The first impression this one gives off is classic elegance. After
all, the long hood, low-slung body, and flying buttress rear are
part of the classic European grand touring experience. The bodywork
looks nice, and everything is well-respected, right down to the
classic Jaguar five-spoke alloys. There's only about 5,000 miles on
the whole build, and they even added a high-gloss application of
Marina Blue paint on top. Of course, we all know that's a famous
Chevy color. So while it looks elegant, it's a subtle indication of
the monster in the engine bay. The same goes for the custom cowl
hood and 502 badging on the decklid.
Just like the exterior, you really have to pay attention to the
interior to see the upgrades. After all, tweed cloth is exactly
what you'd expect from a classic British sport coat. But this is a
full custom setup used to unite premium elements like the leather
inserts in the seats as well as the wood inserts on the doors and
dash. And since the rear seats were only for occasional use, this
custom interior turns that area into handy storage. Like a proper
luxury Jag, you have nice features, like power windows, an upgraded
AM/FM/CD stereo w/USB input for your phone, and provisions for
R134a air conditioning. The factory sports steering wheel gives you
an excellent view of the crisp gauges. And these are working well
in conjunction with the big upgrade under the hood.
Jaguars have always been quite good at accepting Chevy power, and
this is the ultimate presentation. The 502 cubic-inch crate motor
is the biggest of the big blocks, and it has been expertly
installed to look like it belonged here since day one. It has all
the best performance pieces, like aluminum heads, a large Edelbrock
750 CFM four-barrel carburetor, an aluminum intake, and Jet Hot
coated headers. Plus, it's supported by the right components, like
serpentine belts, upgraded pulleys, and an aluminum radiator w/dual
electric fans. The full package fires up with an authoritative low
tone, but it's nothing to wake the neighbors. So it keeps a proper
Jaguar attitude. The same goes for the newer 700R4 four-speed
automatic transmission that's stout enough to handle all this power
while also delivering easy overdrive comfort. This balance of
strong construction and smooth performance continues into the
suspension. You have upgrades from Gemini Racing, a Dana 44
limited-slip rear end, and Jaguar's famous independent rear
suspension. Add in power steering and four-wheel disc brakes, and
this is the powerful kitty that can handle the everyday drives.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and build receipts
documenting the car's transformation. This is the cool and powerful
custom Jag you know you're going to love. Call today!!!