Where can I find an XKSS (replica)?

[a8hex]

andyps said:

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?

The XKSS project was mostly a way of getting the obsolete D-Type to be usable in the Sports Car Club of America production class races and so be able to sell off the remaining cars. The XKSS does have an in period race heritage.

[JNH-809]

andyps said:

Very nice to own but for what purpose?

Simply for drive, made some trip in the french apl's, have a round trip in the 500 lake i can made a long list like this.

[S47]

Plenty of xkss replica's at most big classic car shows on the Jaguar stand - usually with the sad owner telling anyone who'll listen how rare it is
Stoneleigh kit car show is on Mayday weekend there's usually a couple for sale there at silly OTT prices.
Why would you want to buy an overpriced replica - beats me??
If its NOT a real Jag XKSS [of which they made only a handfull] then its a kitcar - its as simple as that
Undoubtably the anoraks [lowdarg etc] will be along shortly to confirm the exact numbers

[a8hex]

S47]Undoubtably the anoraks [lowdarg etc said:

will be along shortly to confirm the exact numbers

The number is somewhat blurry, they started out as D-Types, they changed to be XKSS's and some have moved back and forth depending on the mood of the current owner and the relative market values at the time. The of course some of them have been damaged and multiple version have been rebuilt out of the pieces, in some case the multiple instances have been purchased by a single owner who has then merged them back into a single example and a replica with an interesting history and often lots of original parts which started life as spares.
As to kit cars, I remember a comment from the owner of a C Type who was asked at a show about who's kit his car was, "Oh this is one of Jaguars kits" they were race cars, they were intended to be taken to bits and put back to together in what ever order with which ever combination of parts was likely to get the results.

[aeropilot]

a8hex said:

As to kit cars, I remember a comment from the owner of a C Type who was asked at a show about who's kit his car was, "Oh this is one of Jaguars kits" they were race cars, they were intended to be taken to bits and put back to together in what ever order with which ever combination of parts was likely to get the results.

[lowdrag]

S47 said:

Plenty of xkss replica's at most big classic car shows on the Jaguar stand - usually with the sad owner telling anyone who'll listen how rare it is
Stoneleigh kit car show is on Mayday weekend there's usually a couple for sale there at silly OTT prices.
Why would you want to buy an overpriced replica - beats me??
If its NOT a real Jag XKSS [of which they made only a handfull] then its a kitcar - its as simple as that
Undoubtably the anoraks [lowdarg etc] will be along shortly to confirm the exact numbers

Well, I'm here, but I am not in agreement with your black and white with no shade of grey argument. If we could afford a real XKSS we wouldn't be in this forum; fact. Is a replica manufactured by the company in situ a kit car? I don't think so. A kit car is one sent in individual parts to the purchaser and he builds it. Are they overpriced? Well, for me indubitably, but then I don't control the market. Am I an anorak? Well, you seem to think so. I just think I am someone deeply interested in Jaguar's history and someone who lives the dream because he can only afford to buy a replica and not the real thing. So a sad case perhaps because I am an anorak, a poser, a cheat, a whatever you want to call me, but I don't really care. I own the best replica I can afford, and I sleep at night happy in this knowledge. Just the same as others do with a fibre glass Realm and those who have the money to have built for them a full-on copy. Oh, and if you want the numbers there were 16 originals which became 18 and then returned to 16. And if you want to go further not one car was ever originally made that was an XKSS. They were all D-types. Will that do?

[andyps]

JNH-809 said:

andyps said:

Very nice to own but for what purpose?

Simply for drive, made some trip in the french apl's, have a round trip in the 500 lake i can made a long list like this.

My point is that if you buy one of the cars that Jaguar themselves are making you won't be able to do this as it can't be road registered. If it were possible to use one on the road I would agree with you and could make an equally long list!

[aeropilot]

andyps said:

JNH-809 said:

andyps said:

Very nice to own but for what purpose?

Simply for drive, made some trip in the french apl's, have a round trip in the 500 lake i can made a long list like this.

My point is that if you buy one of the cars that Jaguar themselves are making you won't be able to do this as it can't be road registered. If it were possible to use one on the road I would agree with you and could make an equally long list!

He's not buying one of the 'new' cars being made by Jaguar, he's never said he was........so you're point is a pointless point.........??

[JNH-809]

andyps said:

My point is that if you buy one of the cars that Jaguar themselves are making you won't be able to do this as it can't be road registered. If it were possible to use one on the road I would agree with you and could make an equally long list!

You got special info from inside Coventry for be so sure they can't register, i have difficulty to imagine them starting this plan, made so many PR for a things they are not sure someone can buy.

Or you are trying to point out anything for said this is not good.

I see many people jump on the topic's with their naysayer opinion, thinking that will change something in my eyes or people who have the same idea as me.

The price point it's a piece of cake : if you can afford and like go and do it, if you can't turn to a Morris Marina and it's ok. We live only ounce i am fortunate enough haven quit the school at 16 years old to made enough money for afford my choice and taste and it's not a rant in a forum that will made me change my mind.

i am read to read every comment and opinion based on fact, not based on car rage.

[aeropilot]

JNH-809 said:

andyps said:

My point is that if you buy one of the cars that Jaguar themselves are making you won't be able to do this as it can't be road registered. If it were possible to use one on the road I would agree with you and could make an equally long list!

You got special info from inside Coventry for be so sure they can't register, i have difficulty to imagine them starting this plan, made so many PR for a things they are not sure someone can buy.

Jaguar have already confirmed they can't be registered in most countries (and definitely not in the UK/EU) so its not a secret, and I believe they have already sold them all (or most of them) to selected clients.

[JNH-809]

aeropilot said:

Jaguar have already confirmed they can't be registered in most countries (and definitely not in the UK/EU) so its not a secret, and I believe they have already sold them all (or most of them) to selected clients.

OK , let's made it clear where and when i said i want to buy a Jaguar Recreation? , i have no intention at all to do that.

After that XK-SS is already a kit car made in Coventry but a kit car hand made. Everyone have is own mind and idea, lucky me (and many others) have their own and is not because some are jealous, some others cannot afford more than an escort MK 3 that will prohibit to order the car you want, my Morgan is less well finish than many replica, do i care NOT AT ALL because i love it, and for avoid more rage i will not list the quantity of crap's in GRP i have own witch cost 5 time the price of a good alloy replica, and better don't talk about the reliability or the maintenance cost.

PS: for a new comer in this forum i have see more warm welcome than this.

the main subject is: Where can I find an XKSS (replica)? , not a topics about wether is good or not to own a replica or any others rant.

[lowdrag]

Well, they are very hard to find nowadays. Lynx (the old one) made 11 of which I have one, a friend one, and several are in the ownership of an American who owns six Lynx replicas in total. The new Lynx will build one for you for £275,000 but again, make sure you can register it in the UK. Adrian Cocking is making no more of them, so things are looking bleak......

But wait, before you throw yourself off of the bridge have a look here. From about £600,000 down and a few of them for sale.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/list/22/xkss/

Oh, and as regards the problem of registering the new cars, the car driven by Hammond has its own V5. Nuff said. Don't ask.

[aeropilot]

JNH-809 said:

aeropilot said:

Jaguar have already confirmed they can't be registered in most countries (and definitely not in the UK/EU) so its not a secret, and I believe they have already sold them all (or most of them) to selected clients.

OK , let's made it clear where and when i said i want to buy a Jaguar Recreation? , i have no intention at all to do that.

After that XK-SS is already a kit car made in Coventry but a kit car hand made. Everyone have is own mind and idea, lucky me (and many others) have their own and is not because some are jealous, some others cannot afford more than an escort MK 3 that will prohibit to order the car you want, my Morgan is less well finish than many replica, do i care NOT AT ALL because i love it, and for avoid more rage i will not list the quantity of crap's in GRP i have own witch cost 5 time the price of a good alloy replica, and better don't talk about the reliability or the maintenance cost.

PS: for a new comer in this forum i have see more warm welcome than this.

the main subject is: Where can I find an XKSS (replica)? , not a topics about wether is good or not to own a replica or any others rant.

I know that......and I pointed out to another poster that fact, but you've quoted me, inferring otherwise

I'm on your side pal.....

[JNH-809]

aeropilot said:

I know that......and I pointed out to another poster that fact, but you've quoted me, inferring otherwise

I'm on your side pal.....

My apologies for my confuse ...

[JNH-809]

i have to made a little statement for the Narrow Minded with an extended view of what should be done in life.

Over the years i own/trade/play with cars , i own several Group B , include a Lancia Stratos (caught fire when i buy it) and a BX 4 TC, and a 205 T16 this can be called kit cars or dragster , the Stratos is much worse construction than my first car a Appal Buggy.

After we have to split in two recreation:

The one made at home, with little knowledge
And the one professionally assembled

over my professional life, have 7 years working in the most luxury cars exist at that time, after see how many are made, i can said i will feel more safe and confident in an artisan made cars than in several luxury/ fast car/ designer cars the one witch can easily get the top of the podium is surely Franco Sbarro i wont name the two others ...

Cars should be a passion, and in passion nothing rational and reasonable car enter in account, even we hardly try i am convinced we can't be.

Now let's return on the main subject of the XKSS replica

Drive safe and the longest you can.

[lowdrag]

I'm such a fool, but then you all know that. I forgot to mention Classic Jaguar Replicas who will make you a new XKSS in alloy for around £100,000. I've been there and had a look and they do a good job.

IMG_1403 by Tony Brown, on Flickr

You can find them here:-

http://www.jaguarreplicas.com/

No affiliation etc. etc.

[aeropilot]

lowdrag said:

I'm such a fool, but then you all know that. I forgot to mention Classic Jaguar Replicas who will make you a new XKSS in alloy for around £100,000. I've been there and had a look and they do a good job.

You can find them here:-

http://www.jaguarreplicas.com/

Nice.

One wonders about the registration/identity issues in current climate though - presumably 're-shelled' shagged out rusty Mk.1/Mk2/E-Type etc...?

[rene7]

lowdrag said:
I'm such a fool, but then you all know that. I forgot to mention Classic Jaguar Replicas who will make you a new XKSS in alloy for around £100,000. I've been there and had a look and they do a good job.

You can find them here:-

http://www.jaguarreplicas.com/
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Still a £100K - Kit car though [from the photo it looks like a man in a shed type business]
I suppose if you pay £100K for it - 'replica' sounds better to most people than a 'cheapy' Caterham 7 type Kitcar
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I often wondered why the Jag owners club allow these Kitcars/REPLICA's on their stand at the big shows. At every show I went to last year there was at least 1 'C'type. or 'D' Type or XKSS Kitcars on their stands [Sorry REPLICA'S]
Other owners clubs I've dealt with eg Bentley. Bugatti, Ferrari etc. won't allow kIT'S OR REPLICAS near their stands??
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As mentioned by an earlier poster - there are always a few Kitcar Jags for sale at Stoneleigh Kit Car Show 5-7th may this year

[JNH-809]

lowdrag said:

I'm such a fool, but then you all know that. I forgot to mention Classic Jaguar Replicas who will make you a new XKSS in alloy for around £100,000. I've been there and had a look and they do a good job.
You can find them here:-

http://www.jaguarreplicas.com/

No affiliation etc. etc.

So if you are one, i am a second too because i am also ready to do the same as you .... if anyone have visit Morgan (or nay small production) factory he/she can see the job are made in similar condition. After that everyone think what he want ...

PS: can grab this body for put in a RAM one (i know two for sales currently)

[a8hex]

rene7 said:

I often wondered why the Jag owners club allow these Kitcars/REPLICA's on their stand at the big shows. At every show I went to last year there was at least 1 'C'type. or 'D' Type or XKSS Kitcars on their stands [Sorry REPLICA'S]
Other owners clubs I've dealt with eg Bentley. Bugatti,

I thought the whole crack down on modified classic cars was down the the Bugatti owners club driving a coach and horse through the old system ...