1958 Jaguar XK 150 Special - on eBay now
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Damn - I would love this car but finances don't come anywhere close! Here's a little about it, "This 1958 Jaguar XK 150 received a late 1950s racing transformation with a shortened wheelbase, D-type nose, Maserati Birdcage rear end and extensive modifications before being entered in races across the United States by its designer and builder “Black” Jack Baker. Powered by a 3.8 liter Jaguar straight six, weighing just 2130 pounds, and possessing HMSA approval, the Black Jack regularly competes in vintage races and beats far more expensive machinery."
It's on eBay now with only three days left to go - item 120891227738. Why buy an overpriced Jaguar replica such as a Lynx/Wingfield/Proteus when you can have a real car foralmost less than half the money?
It's on eBay now with only three days left to go - item 120891227738. Why buy an overpriced Jaguar replica such as a Lynx/Wingfield/Proteus when you can have a real car for
Edited by XJ13 on Thursday 19th April 19:50
Chad speed said:
Each to their own I suppose but if that goes for anywhere near the start price it will justify the current prices of Lynx/Wingfield/Proteus D type and XKSS copies.
Hardly! This is a real car with continuous racing history and development since the early 1960s as far as I can tell? OK - it may not be a Maserati Ghibli but its certainly not an E-Type/XJ6 with a recently-added party frock 
Edited by XJ13 on Thursday 19th April 15:17
XJ13 said:
Chad speed said:
Each to their own I suppose but if that goes for anywhere near the start price it will justify the current prices of Lynx/Wingfield/Proteus D type and XKSS copies.
Hardly! This is a real car with continuous racing history and development since the early 1960s as far as I can tell? OK - it may not be a Maserati Ghibli but its certainly not an E-Type/XJ6 with a recently-added party frock Edited by XJ13 on Thursday 19th April 15:17
The point of my comment (which may not have been clear) was that I'd choose a Wingfield over the XK150 special but surely both are overpriced. The 150 appears to have lost much of its originality over time, the Wingfield is as you say 'an E-Type/XJ6 with a recently-added party frock'
P.S not sure where the reference to Ghibli came from?
Chad speed said:
As I said each to his own but the blue silicone radiator hoses, anodised red and blue flexi pipe fittings, foam air intake filter, DIY ali kitchen louvres screwed to the bonnet, modern alloy catch tank, wheels extending right out to the arch lips etc etc dont exactly shout late 1950,s club racing special to me. More 70's hotrod based on a British classic despite the statement it was converted in the 50's. I wish the vendor well, just not for me.
The point of my comment (which may not have been clear) was that I'd choose a Wingfield over the XK150 special but surely both are overpriced. The 150 appears to have lost much of its originality over time, the Wingfield is as you say 'an E-Type/XJ6 with a recently-added party frock'
P.S not sure where the reference to Ghibli came from?
I must admit, I do agree with your points about them being overpriced and the fact the 150 has lost much of its originality - but I still want one!The point of my comment (which may not have been clear) was that I'd choose a Wingfield over the XK150 special but surely both are overpriced. The 150 appears to have lost much of its originality over time, the Wingfield is as you say 'an E-Type/XJ6 with a recently-added party frock'
P.S not sure where the reference to Ghibli came from?
As well as Wingfield, Lynx D and XKSS replicas also have E-Type underpinnings - to the best of my knowledge (which may not be saying much
). I believe they never set out to produce exact replicas but wanted to recreate the experience albeit with more modern suspension.As far as the Maser is concerned, I remembered your recent post on stainless bumpers where you said you have a 1969 Maserati Ghibli - it caught my eye 'cos that's another car I lust over, especially the spider.
XJ13 said:
I must admit, I do agree with your points about them being overpriced and the fact the 150 has lost much of its originality - but I still want one!
As well as Wingfield, Lynx D and XKSS replicas also have E-Type underpinnings - to the best of my knowledge (which may not be saying much). I believe they never set out to produce exact replicas but wanted to recreate the experience albeit with more modern suspension.
As far as the Maser is concerned, I remembered your recent post on stainless bumpers where you said you have a 1969 Maserati Ghibli - it caught my eye 'cos that's another car I lust over, especially the spider.
I keep meaning to start a thread logging the restoration of the Ghibli, one of about 15 or so RHD ones and bought for well under £8k. As you might imagine at that price the restoration has been extensive but after 8 years of fabricating and welding the bodywork is just about complete. Alas, from a financial viewpoint, not a spider, but like the E type I prefer the coupé shape to the roadster.As well as Wingfield, Lynx D and XKSS replicas also have E-Type underpinnings - to the best of my knowledge (which may not be saying much
). I believe they never set out to produce exact replicas but wanted to recreate the experience albeit with more modern suspension.As far as the Maser is concerned, I remembered your recent post on stainless bumpers where you said you have a 1969 Maserati Ghibli - it caught my eye 'cos that's another car I lust over, especially the spider.
The interesting thing to me on the Wingfield, Lynx D and XKSS replica prices is you are temptingly close to a lower priced Lister, and I know which I'd go for.
More on the Ghibli , my late dad had AM 115 , a stunning gold 68 model, from circa 73-75. When I contacted the Factory circa 2005 to see if they knew its current whereabouts a very helpfull lady there told me that it's first owner had bought 2 Ghiblis !! and this was his second one.
I remember that car so well, Inc a 145 mph blast back from the tank museum. It's now believed to be on Germany owned by a dentist, but the German maserati club , can't or won't tell me more.
A Ghibli was an incredibly rare / unique/ exotic car in britain back then , like hens teeth.
Re your RHD one, one day we we driving past the Rainbow Theatre when my dad spots a Red RHD ? One on a garage forecourt almost opposite the Rainbow . We stop and speak to the Garage ? / Ghiblis owner ( a Greek or Italian guy I think ) , technical advise back then was almost non existent and this guy said he could work on it. Whether my dad took his one there I don't know, but I often wonder what happened to the red one.
I have the Original " Bolla Di Speditsione " for my dads one, plus the Italian Log Book etc. My mum sold the car to one of his pals and his dad . This pal Allready owned a Blue Daytona. He had them both side by side in his garage !!
I remember that car so well, Inc a 145 mph blast back from the tank museum. It's now believed to be on Germany owned by a dentist, but the German maserati club , can't or won't tell me more.
A Ghibli was an incredibly rare / unique/ exotic car in britain back then , like hens teeth.
Re your RHD one, one day we we driving past the Rainbow Theatre when my dad spots a Red RHD ? One on a garage forecourt almost opposite the Rainbow . We stop and speak to the Garage ? / Ghiblis owner ( a Greek or Italian guy I think ) , technical advise back then was almost non existent and this guy said he could work on it. Whether my dad took his one there I don't know, but I often wonder what happened to the red one.
I have the Original " Bolla Di Speditsione " for my dads one, plus the Italian Log Book etc. My mum sold the car to one of his pals and his dad . This pal Allready owned a Blue Daytona. He had them both side by side in his garage !!
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