Hi my name is Rich and we are the owner of a 1965 MK X, it is actually a pretty nice car and very little rust which is great, I am 46 and mess around with misc. old cars. Since I live in USA California I have the hot weather which has helped in preserving this old Jaguar. It has a 350 V8 Conversion that was done years ago but otherwise all stock. The original Owner was Yvonne De Carlo in 1965 so there is some unique History with the vehicle. Should I go back to the original Engine or just leave it as is? Thanks a lot for the input

 

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Got to see pics. The Mk X is getting to be a very rare sight anywhere and values are creeping up. If you're keeping it for your own enjoyment, it doesn't matter what engine is fitted but for maximum value, it would have to have a Jaguar straight six refitted.

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Graham

 

welcome to the forum

 

Welcome to the forum Rich,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Yes I will get some pictures up tonight or tomorrow morning, I hope to learn a lot from the forums and I do enjoy reading about other project builds etc. Thank you for the Welcome, and I hope to help someone here down the road with something as I learn.

 

Welcome! So cool to hear of another Jag with a star history behind it.

 

Yeah its kinda cool the car came with original paperwork showing the Id# etc. The Jag Warranty paperwork with her name and signature showing her bank name etc. I am working on getting another 60's Mk X that is all stock..

As for De Carlo she was at the top of her Game I guess in 1965 and had the Flow for the car I guess she had several Jaguars over the years. As a Hollywood Actress she new about Style.

 

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