Came across this on Hemmings. Upgrading a 6.0L V12 and mating it to a 5 speed manual. Also creating 18" Kent style wheels! I think I would have chosen the pepperpot design myself if I was going to that trouble. I hope whoever buys it actually drives it. It looks like it will be amazing, albeit pricey.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...c/2092761.html

https://www.sportscarclassics.us/restorations


Seller’s Description:

Offered for sale is this beautiful 1975 Jaguar XJ Coupe currently undergoing complete restoration. The car has already been finished in Gunmetal grey and our intention is to finish the interior in Red leather, however at this stage we can trim the car to any style and color.


We have a rebuilt 6.0 V12 Jaguar engine mated to a 5 speed manual transmission. The fuel injection has been drastically modified to look much cleaner than original. It has enlarged throttle bodies and fully programable ECU and runs distributorless ignition.

We have European bumpers going on the car as well as larger outer headlamps. We have in production bespoke Alloy wheels 18" manufactured in the style of the original Kent alloy wheel which Jaguar used.

The Jaguar XJ Coupe was one of the rarest production Jaguars ever produced and they are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire. This represents a unique opportunity to own a very special and rare Jaguar model restored to a very high standard.

Whether you desire a standard factory restored car or something custom built to your exact taiste, We can accommodate your needs and look forward to hearing from you.

Sports Car Classics, specialize in Restoration, Service and sales of Classic Jaguars. We currently have several XJC's in stock awaiting restoration. Should you desire one these rare unique models built from the ground up to your own specification, please feel free to contact us on 805 454 9007 or 805 267 6795. We would be happy and enthusiastic to discuss you individual requirements.
Please visit www.sportscarclassics.us for further information.
Price: $100,000 negotiable

 

think this has done rounds already - hope they strengthened that shell before the paint! ICSAmerica is the font of knowledge on that. This strikes me as a bit of a fishing expedition, with their 'we have xjc's in stock to restore for you' schtick...probably motivated by the blue LS powered car that supposedly sold for over 100k usd...
I am doing a 76 xjc with a mid 90's v12 and stick shift but I am at the dumpster diving, parts chasing and bargaining phase..and working on the carcass...

 

I am sooo glad I don't have to be lusting for that car!
The one thing I am wondering about is the 18" Kent wheels hmmm.

Rusty

 

That's a really nice color for a coupe. Especially with a red and black trim interior. But I think we're reached "Peak Coupe" and that price will be a hard sell these days.

In any case, XJ coupes do flex...a lot. There just isnt much structure in the center of the car and Jag actually took out some very important structure on firewall of the Series 2 when they implemented the XJS style air box.

Stay tuned for my 2019 XJ coupe project. It's gonna have 6 speeds, and a 48 Valve 420HP v12 with a 7000 RPM red line with EO leves of refinement. All the parts have been collected... its just a matter of time.