Where can I find an XKSS (replica)?

[parttime_racer]

RichB said:

Jeez, you don't have to take it personally chap, where did I suggest you couldn't change gear?!? As you say replicas are all about a bit of fun, no need to take issue with me!

Oh, I didn't http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/imgs/9.gif I was just pointing out that I get enough practice changing gears with difficult boxes and a better gearbox is something that improves a lot of old cars without any loss of enjoyment, quite the contrary. I recommend it highly. I mean, aside from originality points, who needs a moss box in an S1 E? Adjustable shocks are how one gets the setup right, it's not like the settings get changed often or anything.

Enjoy ...

[parttime_racer]

lowdrag said:

I don't know. I think it might be possible here



I wore out my tyres in not too many laps I seem to remember.

Excellent point!

I remember when Gossy ran the XJS and was something like 30mph faster than everyone else down conrod! I shall be at the Mountain for the 12 Hour in early Feb "crewing" on a Radical

[RichB]

parttime_racer said:

Oh, I didn't http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/imgs/9.gif I was just pointing out that I get enough practice changing gears with difficult boxes and a better gearbox is something that improves a lot of old cars without any loss of enjoyment, quite the contrary. I recommend it highly. I mean, aside from originality points, who needs a moss box in an S1 E? Adjustable shocks are how one gets the setup right, it's not like the settings get changed often or anything.

Enjoy ...

I was agreeing with you that replicas are for the fun but I could not disagree more that they provide a 50s driving experience. So, forgive me if I ignore your recommendation to perhaps move the throttle pedal to the right in my post vintage thoroughbred or replace the 4 speed & O/D David Brown box on the Aston with a Tremec 5 speed so I don't have to double de-clutch going up the Stelvio! I've driven old cars, new cars and replicas and I maintain that a modern replica will not provide the experience of a road trip in something 60-80 years old. Indeed, the points you raise in your post validate that very point. I do enjoy the Jaguar chat but I'll stand my ground and leave you chaps to your debate. As you said, enjoy...

[Tazio1]

http://1tu.club/car/C470475

[XJ13]

a8hex said:

How often do you need first when on the move?
Err apparently you need it coming out of sharp turn at the end of the Mulsanne Straight if the car is geared to give a good top speed on the straight itself. Which is why the D got synchro

True

But how often do you find yourself having to power out of the bend at the end of the Mulsanne straight? Hmmmm ... Not very often in my case sadly.

Yes, the D-Type did have all-synchro although the box was rather different to Jaguar's later box. I had access to Lynx technical records/drawings not long ago and was interested to see their solution to the problem. Essentially, they re-engineered the later all-synchro box with a number of internal and external changes. They really seemed to have put a lot of effort into replicating these mechanical components. Shame they didn't expend the same effort on replicating the car's underpinnings which were essentially E-Type. Their external body shapes were also (deliberately) subtly wrong so as not to upset Jaguar. I do have a copy of a letter somewhere from Lynx's Guy Black confirming to Jaguar that this was indeed the case.

I should add that the excellent "new" Lynx cars are probably much closer to the originals than Lynx of old.

Edited by XJ13 on Friday 15th January 07:36

[thegreenhell]

It looks like Jaguar themselves are getting in on this now...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=158...

[Cornishboy]

Hello there, just been reading the page about someone looking for a Xkss, well only yesterday I've decided to sell mine, on the road, triple webbers, 16 inch wheels x 5, new tyres, British racing green, black leather, fantastic car, 07977 002616

[lowdrag]

Photos, a bit more info such as price, make and so on? Put it on the classifieds here and do it properly.

[JNH-809]

Hi guys, i come across this thread, because i am looking for an XK SS, i don't want any GRP body with a long experience in cars i know ( i probably own more than 200 cars) i know what suit me, i guess i am in touch with all remaining manufacturer of XKSS some are delicious to talk with some are absolutely not. After look in the market for around 2 years for a second hand i see no other way than buy one made to order. I have at a time consider a type C (witch have many in the market) but i agree with some post here the lack of windshield reduce a lot the usage you can have, so the only option is the XK SS witch is also one of the top design of this era (if you remove the E-Type).

So be sure i will keep you update, and if any have a car available feel free to send me a PM i will be happy to rush to see it, until august 2018 witch is the building slot of the manufacturer i guess i will work with.

PS: i am living in Asia, but the car will stay in UK, with my others special babies

[lowdrag]

If you have that many cars then I assume the cost is not that important. I would suggest, in that case, a built-to-order FIA papered full-on copy of an XKSS. This can be done either in the UK by certain people or in Australia and New Zealand. And in both instances parts come from down under, it is just where you want the car built. You are talking around £500,000 here. Since it must be an alloy car (and frankly I don't think there is a manufacturer in fibre still active today) the choice could be Lynx who make good cars, but again there are others such as Tempero.. A Lynx is about £275,000 today new out of the box. Before you commit, think hard about the new registration regime in the UK. If you want any help, you may pm me.

ETA: Like your site name. Not many people would get the reference.

Edited by lowdrag on Tuesday 30th January 08:50

[XJ13]

JNH-809 said:

i am looking for an XK SS

You are welcome to PM/email me - I will be happy to help.

[aeropilot]

lowdrag said:

Before you commit, think hard about the new registration regime in the UK.

^This

[Longnose]

>>ETA: Like your site name. Not many people would get the reference.

McQueen's California registration number?

[aeropilot]

Longnose said:

>>ETA: Like your site name. Not many people would get the reference.

McQueen's California registration number?

[thegreenhell]

aeropilot said:

lowdrag said:

Before you commit, think hard about the new registration regime in the UK.

^This

Richard Hammond drove a new Jaguar Heritage continuation XKSS in the latest episode of the Grand Tour last week. The car was road registered on a new 17 plate. Taking everything they say on that show with a large pinch of salt, allegedly it was only legally able to be registered for the road as a Jaguar test vehicle, and to allow Hammond to drive it he had to be officially employed by Jaguar.

[andyps]

thegreenhell said:

Richard Hammond drove a new Jaguar Heritage continuation XKSS in the latest episode of the Grand Tour last week. The car was road registered on a new 17 plate. Taking everything they say on that show with a large pinch of salt, allegedly it was only legally able to be registered for the road as a Jaguar test vehicle, and to allow Hammond to drive it he had to be officially employed by Jaguar.

I was thinking about that and suspect the hardest task to get one road registered for wider use would probably be emissions testing. Many other things can be done in a sort of temporary manner to get through the IVA test and changed later but a newly registered car would have to meet current emission regs and so so for every future MOT test as well as technically having to meet them at all other times. I think Jaguar would find that difficult to achieve with the mechanical spec they have with the XKSS replicas.

[lowdrag]

Remember that the six lightweights were unregisterable anywhere. Apparently one managed to slip through the net in Montana, but the others are condemned to remain as track day toys or museum exhibits. It is, according to Jaguar, the same with these nine cars. Maybe some enterprising chap will find a way though. If Jaguar are making money, then bully for them, but personally I can't really see the point of these "continuation" cars. Just like Victor Gauntlett and the four Sanction 2 Zagatos, which apparently still don't command a premium over their purchase price 20 years ago. How they will fare under the new system I don't know.

[Norfolkandchance]

I had always assumed that Jaguar's main aim is reminding and / or teaching people of their past glories. In emerging markets that don't have a tradition of car enthusiasm, they need to be told that the brand they are buying into has an illustrious history.

[JNH-809]

lowdrag said:

If you have that many cars then I assume the cost is not that important. I would suggest, in that case, a built-to-order FIA papered full-on copy of an XKSS. This can be done either in the UK by certain people or in Australia and New Zealand. And in both instances parts come from down under, it is just where you want the car built. You are talking around £500,000 here. Since it must be an alloy car (and frankly I don't think there is a manufacturer in fibre still active today) the choice could be Lynx who make good cars, but again there are others such as Tempero.. A Lynx is about £275,000 today new out of the box. Before you commit, think hard about the new registration regime in the UK. If you want any help, you may pm me.

ETA: Like your site name. Not many people would get the reference.

Edited by lowdrag on Tuesday 30th January 08:50

Hi thanks for share your thought, i am in touch with Jim Tester & TWRR both their price is around 200,000 £ and both need one year for build it, i have also ask Lynx but not clear reply 3 month after my 2 emails.
According to TWRR an Tester as they use donor cars not registration problem and no Q plate (witch don't want), i have found a XK-SS for sale but this car have some bad history (witch the owner deny, she seem's take fire due the muffler (body is GRP) and they repair and add a large alloy panel on the side. The owner spend recently 20,000€ for improve the engine to a high racing level. The price is low but not enough for i buy it and ask for a full body in alloy.

PS: i have calm down with the quantity of cars for several reason, the XK-SS will stay with my Morgan and one or two daily use car, i intend to give mile in my cars rather than like before just give them few miles by years.

Edited by JNH-809 on Wednesday 31st January 13:13

[andyps]

lowdrag said:

Remember that the six lightweights were unregisterable anywhere. Apparently one managed to slip through the net in Montana, but the others are condemned to remain as track day toys or museum exhibits. It is, according to Jaguar, the same with these nine cars. Maybe some enterprising chap will find a way though. If Jaguar are making money, then bully for them, but personally I can't really see the point of these "continuation" cars. Just like Victor Gauntlett and the four Sanction 2 Zagatos, which apparently still don't command a premium over their purchase price 20 years ago. How they will fare under the new system I don't know.

In particular the XKSS seems particularly lost, the lightweights and the DB4 GT at least have the potential to be raced (although I doubt any will be) the XKSS as a road car doesn't have that function and not being able to be used on the road seems to make it a piece of art rather than a car. Very nice to own but for what purpose?