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bobbylondonuk
1,762 posts
59 months
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Why isnt Jag making something like this? Absolutely stunning!
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Blown2CV
6,520 posts
72 months
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bobbylondonuk said: Why isnt Jag making something like this? Absolutely stunning! because they have been seriously burned by accusations of being too retro for too long e.g. old XJ, and doing it quite badly e.g. S-type. I think they want to decidedly 'move forward'.
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xr287
819 posts
49 months
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khushy
3,384 posts
88 months
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a cross between an E Type & and a Datsun Z Car - I love that!
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smash
929 posts
97 months
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And those (gorgeous btw) wire wheels are going to cope with 550hp and 500lb ft of torque are they?
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Garlick
38,274 posts
109 months
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Riggers said: That's a lot of money for having to explain those alloys to everyone you meet... No need to explain those beauties mate. Proper wire wheelage.
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Mr Gear
8,505 posts
59 months
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Riggers said: gizard said: Err what's wrong with the 'alloys' wire wheels rather suit it don't they or is it just me? I rather like it. They just seem a bit much to me, is all. Different strokes, of course...  What it needs are some TSW Venoms, or maybe some Ronal Teddies.
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soxboy
1,507 posts
88 months
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Interesting how they've managed to integrate some current design cues into a retro design, such as the rear window design and the chrome 'Jaguar' strip above the rear number plate.
The only bit that doesn't work for me is the design behind the front wheels, both in the shutline of the bonnet and the OTT vents. Something more like the E-type, or indeed the XK or the Range Rover would be better. Or perhaps 'active flaps'? (fnarr fnarr)
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Blackgator
5 posts
58 months
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So, by "English", do they mean "vamped-up retro left-hook penis substitute"? Should suit the clarkson oaf very well then.
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Frimley111R
4,213 posts
103 months
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Blown2CV said: bobbylondonuk said: Why isnt Jag making something like this? Absolutely stunning! because they have been seriously burned by accusations of being too retro for too long e.g. old XJ, and doing it quite badly e.g. S-type. I think they want to decidedly 'move forward'. Exactly, this would just make them look even more 'old school'. They'd need a thoroughly modern image before doing this kind of thing. Merc have done it because they have that modern image.
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Jayfish
2,202 posts
72 months
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That's just knocked the 8C off my lotto list, what a corking looking thing!
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V8 FOU
722 posts
16 months
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Just..... beautifull.
Must be the only restyle / recreation that actually looks good. All the stunning looks of an E Type ++ and modern mechanicals.
In this day and age an E Type isn't much fun - not at the present prices. And before anyone says anything, I HAVE driven one recently (the E type!). I'd pay good money to drive this.....
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Beefmeister
10,809 posts
99 months
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I feel as though I should hate it for being a pastiche, too overtly retro etc etc
But that is utterly gorgeous. So glad they ditched the quad lights, that really didn't work.
I'll take one in BRG with the wire wheels and a tan interior - just remove the silly name off the back please...
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Lordbenny
5,060 posts
88 months
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'Alloys' ! Who the fu  ck rights this sh it Haymarket need to employ a few people who actually know something a bout cars! 
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Mr E
14,141 posts
128 months
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Oh good lord. I need to earn more money.
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MPoxon
2,907 posts
42 months
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Krikkit
2,458 posts
50 months
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Beefmeister said: I'll take one in BRG with the wire wheels and a tan interior - just remove the silly name off the back please... Mmm... I'll have one in Gunmetal with tan interior and a splash of brushed Alu instead of the wood. Maybe a CF-rimmed Moto-lita-style wheel too for that extra modern touch.
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swanny71
1,162 posts
78 months
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Christ on a bike, that is just stunning.
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Riggers
1,841 posts
47 months
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Lordbenny said: 'Alloys' ! Who the fu ck writes this sh it Haymarket need to employ a few people who actually know something about cars! Edited to fit the English language. A fair point, however, if somewhat grumpily expressed . Copy adjusted accordingly. And in my defence , you can actually specify 20-inch alloys as an option...
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Chilliman
3,421 posts
30 months
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Well I still don't like it
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