The Paint: Beautiful “Satin Beige” metallic, in base/coat, clear/coat, on the car 5 years, looks amazing!
The Engine : Originally the V12, now a GM 350 CID, professionally rebuilt and installed with aluminum intake,Holley 4 bbl carb., high performance aluminum heads, electronic ignition, coated headers, cold air air cleaner ducting.
The Transmission: GM Turbo 350, rebuilt, with Gear Venders overdrive, original console shifter
The Differential: Dana 44 3rd member, 3.08:1 gear ratio with original Jaguar independent suspension and in-board disc brakes
The Suspension: Independent front, rebuilt with new bushings, ball joints, shocks, rear Jaguar independent
The Interior: Restored with new foam, and “Barley” leather bucket seating, matching door panels, burl wood dash housing an aftermarket stereo system, original completely functioning gauges including the clock, newer carpet, and headliner, full original console
Power rack and pinion steering
Power 4 wheel disc brakes
Power windows, and door locks
“Vintage Air” A/C and heat system
“March” pulley and serpentine belt system
Aluminum radiator with dual thermostatically controlled cooling fans
Cruise Control
Aftermarket stereo system
All lights work
The windshield wipers, and horn work
“Moto-Lita” leather wrapped steering wheel
All glass is tinted. and in excellent condition
Nice clean luggage compartment
Factory dual fuel tanks
Nice sounding dual exhaust
Full wire wheels with nice black wall radials
Now this is a very cool car! Take one of Great Britains finest Marques, and add the perfect amount of American greatness in the form of a proven drivetrain and THAT is a winning combination!
All of the cool Jaguar styling ques remain, such as the sleek original European body, beautifully paint, luxurious interior, and rear independent suspension, add to this the proven General Motors completely restored engine, transmission, and differential, and you have an excellent combination of style, luxury, performance, and reliability that otherwise would not exist independently.
Completely body-off restored in 2019 by a professional shop well known and well versed in exactly this type of restoration on these particular cars, you will know that all of the work was done right.
An excellent car for most any situation, you can take the family out to dinner comfortably, take it to a car show, take it on a long road trip vacation, drive it daily…Whatever you want.
This Jaguar is a beautiful, clean, nicely restored classic that’s easy and fun to drive that would make a very fine addition to anyones garage. A perfect Jag to enjoy anytime, anywhere!
