Hi, my name is Dave, i do not have a Jag at present, had a '63 MK2 back in early '80s that i restored, very sorry i sold it, it was beautiful.

Thinking of doing a project XKE roadster, don't have a million $ or i would buy an Eagle.

I want a driver that i can take on some US road trips, series 1 is the model that rings my chimes, if i can't find one at a reasonable price with a good motor i have considered dropping in a newer GM or ford V6, ( not a V8 ) possibly with turbo, would like a 6+ speed automatic, does anyone know if this can be done without chopping up the frame and body parts ?

I realise that a series 3 V12 has lots more space but the body style just does not do it for me.

Any info appreciated, and hope i have not offended too many of you with the engine swap idea.

Cheers, Dave.

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Welcome to the forum Dave,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/e-type-xk-e-59/ to the E-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

You can also visit the USA Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum - follow the links Graham has provided to a wealth of info and support - enjoy!!!

 

Hello, Dave,
If you find the car you want, it will be YOUR car and you will have the right to do anything you want to do with it. No one should be offended at that, because it's YOUR car!
Welcome from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Dave,

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