Did the XJS ever have a hood that hinged at the back? Is this a kit? I just saw one on TVs Fast and Loud.

 

From the factory, never.
Greg

 

That would seem terribly impractical, since, everything that needs to be worked on is so far back in the engine bay.

 

The one you saw on F &l was one they picked up from a junk yard in PA, it was the car that Brock Yates drove in the Cannon Ball Run to set the record time for a few yrs, the hood was off when they bought it

 

Yeah. I saw that. I haven't seen what Richard and Aaron have done with it, mebbe nothing.


Why, though???


On another car show, I saw a 36 Ford 5 window get reworked. Those cars had folding hoods from the sides. it was converted to a one piece, top, rear hinged.
I've seen that before. But, those hoods are much smaller and lighter than the jag bonnet!!


Could it be done, oh yeah!!!


Carl

 

why the hell would anyone do that? It's (another) one of my favorite XJS features.