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lukeharding said:
I had a Daimler V8 (with 5,000 miles on it) in 2018 or thereabouts. That 2.5 V8 is such a sweet little engine and really pleasant to drive with. I'd love to try a manual one, but then I'd also love to put the larger 4.5 litre Daimler V8 in that MkII body shell....
Now you're talking!Another chap I knew dragged a Majestic Major DQ450 out of a barn. It was (mostly) complete but needed all sorts of bits like exhausts, tyres etc. Never one to change something that didn't need changing, he bumbled around the local scrappies until he had assembled enough bits to get this thing an MoT. As an example, I remember it having different exhaust tailpipes on either side: one was from an XJ6, the other wasn't. Anyway, it passed, and he continued to run it for years, doing just enough to keep it going. It was never washed, so existed in its barn exit state - complete with cobwebs - but the 4.5 V8 would happily light up its rear tyres and see off most hot hatches at the lights.
Fun fact: due to the design of the automatic gearbox, it could be bump-started. Not that you'd want to push it...
uk66fastback said:
“ ‘Ands across the ocean …”
Love that film - never better from dear old Bob …
''I'm looking for someone who can make a contribution to this country, a little bit more then an 'otdog, know what I mean...?'' Love that film - never better from dear old Bob …
Cheap S2 Daimler Sovereign project in Lavender here...
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ds666 said:
Where should I look for MK2 modifications/tuning ?
You could start with Ken Jenkins in Worksop, he specialises in the older cars... https://www.jecsw.co.uk/supporters/ken-jenkins-cla...Also, try KWE Engineering in Berkshire, they do restoration, tuning and improvements etc, they specialise in XJs onwards but it's worth asking if they can do the same mods on a Mk2... https://www.kwecars.com/
And Fosseway Performance in Gloucestershire... https://www.fossewayperformance.co.uk/
mph said:
What a coincidence, that's my old car with it's previous registration on. Even the nodding dog on the rear parcel shelf is in place.
No idea how this mix-up occurred, but yes, the MK 1 and MK 2 are easily differentiated. Chrome window surrounds, wider rear screen, sidelights etc. We seem to be arguing from the same sides! Probably my fault. With both my current cars being sold in the next year, I am keeping my eyes on a beautiful refurbished MK 1 in Switzerland at the moment. Gassing Station | Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff