Harry's Garage - YouTube

[RobXjcoupe]

The xjc is I believe the rarest of all Jaguar production models. The Daimler version more so when new but over the years a Jaguar or Daimler version xjc are equally a rarity. I personally think the xjc makes a good choice with regards to Jaguar spec upgrades, oversized v12’s, triple carb 6’s, Aston Martin db7 anti-roll bars and big brake conversions, late xjs outboard rear disc axles and rear anti-roll bars, manual gearbox’s. So mechanically a really fab car can be built without too many one off parts. Interior wise it’s classic Jag, but coloured face TVR dials fit the same holes in the dash. The walnut veneer can be stained a different colour or simply replaced with a new steel or aluminium version as its flat and easy to copy. Xjs recaro front seats fit as well as Aston db7 versions. Obviously these need trimming to match the rears. If I was to do mine again I would add widened steel arches to mimic a Lister version. No fibreglass though

[craigjm]

Sway said:

Meanwhile, GvE have apparently been able to sell this for somewhere around £150k...

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/9763981?ut...

They didn’t manage to sell it. This car was built by retropower and due to a change of circumstances the owner had to move it on almost immediately which is what this advert was about. They didn’t sell out and one of retropower other clients bought it. That price shown there is still a good 25% less than they charged him U.K. build it.

[RobXjcoupe]

Sway said:

DonkeyApple said:

Sway said:

Meanwhile, GvE have apparently been able to sell this for somewhere around £150k...

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/9763981?ut...

And the award for 'Best first attempt at trimming by a blind man after a bottle of White Lightening' goes to.....

It was the 'beefed up seat frames' that really screamed value for money to me...

That rear seat twist in the cover is a mistake in the template modification. That should have been remade for the cost involved

[DonkeyApple]

RobXjcoupe said:

The xjc is I believe the rarest of all Jaguar production models. The Daimler version more so when new but over the years a Jaguar or Daimler version xjc are equally a rarity. I personally think the xjc makes a good choice with regards to Jaguar spec upgrades, oversized v12’s, triple carb 6’s, Aston Martin db7 anti-roll bars and big brake conversions, late xjs outboard rear disc axles and rear anti-roll bars, manual gearbox’s. So mechanically a really fab car can be built without too many one off parts. Interior wise it’s classic Jag, but coloured face TVR dials fit the same holes in the dash. The walnut veneer can be stained a different colour or simply replaced with a new steel or aluminium version as its flat and easy to copy. Xjs recaro front seats fit as well as Aston db7 versions. Obviously these need trimming to match the rears. If I was to do mine again I would add widened steel arches to mimic a Lister version. No fibreglass though

Can you imagine the look on the seller's face when you turn up to collect his DB7 and happen to mention that you'll be stripping it as a donor for an old Jag?

[Mezzanine]

craigjm said:

Sway said:

Meanwhile, GvE have apparently been able to sell this for somewhere around £150k...

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/9763981?ut...

They didn’t manage to sell it. This car was built by retropower and due to a change of circumstances the owner had to move it on almost immediately which is what this advert was about. They didn’t sell out and one of retropower other clients bought it. That price shown there is still a good 25% less than they charged him U.K. build it.

Stunning car.

Glad it has found a home.

[craigjm]

RobXjcoupe said:

The xjc is I believe the rarest of all Jaguar production models.

Nope. They built less XK140 and less XK150 than they did XJC. Not many less though but couple of thousand of one and a thousand or so of the other

[Dashnine]

craigjm said:

RobXjcoupe said:

The xjc is I believe the rarest of all Jaguar production models.

Nope. They built less XK140 and less XK150 than they did XJC. Not many less though but couple of thousand of one and a thousand or so of the other

Jaguar XKR S-GT - 45 made?

[craigjm]

Dashnine said:

craigjm said:

RobXjcoupe said:

The xjc is I believe the rarest of all Jaguar production models.

Nope. They built less XK140 and less XK150 than they did XJC. Not many less though but couple of thousand of one and a thousand or so of the other

Jaguar XKR S-GT - 45 made?

Well no not really because that a model derivative not a model in its own right. On that basis the XJC VandenPlas wins with a production of one

[Dashnine]

craigjm said:

Dashnine said:

craigjm said:

RobXjcoupe said:

The xjc is I believe the rarest of all Jaguar production models.

Nope. They built less XK140 and less XK150 than they did XJC. Not many less though but couple of thousand of one and a thousand or so of the other

Jaguar XKR S-GT - 45 made?

Well no not really because that a model derivative not a model in its own right. On that basis the XJC VandenPlas wins with a production of one

Dammit!

[birdcage]

Hippea said:

Harry, do you still plan doing a video on YouTube analytics? I’d be very interested to see how it all works.

I would second that, I think you said you were going to do it in a previous vid.

[RobXjcoupe]

Dashnine said:

craigjm said:

Dashnine said:

craigjm said:

RobXjcoupe said:

The xjc is I believe the rarest of all Jaguar production models.

Nope. They built less XK140 and less XK150 than they did XJC. Not many less though but couple of thousand of one and a thousand or so of the other

Jaguar XKR S-GT - 45 made?

Well no not really because that a model derivative not a model in its own right. On that basis the XJC VandenPlas wins with a production of one

Dammit!

VandenPlas xjc model derivative of one would be a prototype?

Edited by RobXjcoupe on Wednesday 28th April 21:39

[RobXjcoupe]

DonkeyApple said:

RobXjcoupe said:

The xjc is I believe the rarest of all Jaguar production models. The Daimler version more so when new but over the years a Jaguar or Daimler version xjc are equally a rarity. I personally think the xjc makes a good choice with regards to Jaguar spec upgrades, oversized v12’s, triple carb 6’s, Aston Martin db7 anti-roll bars and big brake conversions, late xjs outboard rear disc axles and rear anti-roll bars, manual gearbox’s. So mechanically a really fab car can be built without too many one off parts. Interior wise it’s classic Jag, but coloured face TVR dials fit the same holes in the dash. The walnut veneer can be stained a different colour or simply replaced with a new steel or aluminium version as its flat and easy to copy. Xjs recaro front seats fit as well as Aston db7 versions. Obviously these need trimming to match the rears. If I was to do mine again I would add widened steel arches to mimic a Lister version. No fibreglass though

Can you imagine the look on the seller's face when you turn up to collect his DB7 and happen to mention that you'll be stripping it as a donor for an old Jag?

Showing a picture of a brown 4 door xj6

[craigjm]

RobXjcoupe said:

Dashnine said:

craigjm said:

Dashnine said:

craigjm said:

RobXjcoupe said:

The xjc is I believe the rarest of all Jaguar production models.

Nope. They built less XK140 and less XK150 than they did XJC. Not many less though but couple of thousand of one and a thousand or so of the other

Jaguar XKR S-GT - 45 made?

Well no not really because that a model derivative not a model in its own right. On that basis the XJC VandenPlas wins with a production of one

Dammit!

VandenPlas xjc model derivative of one would be a prototype?

Edited by RobXjcoupe on Wednesday 28th April 21:39

Nah they sold it as a customer car

[Don1]

Does anyone else read Harry's updates on this thread in his voice?

[mbwoy84]

M4SER said:

This..

I think the current trend for multiple TV shows along the lines of Wheelers Dealers has led many people to think you only restore a car for profit, when I'm actually doing this restoration for pleasure. I want to experience my perfect XJC V12, in manual form and in a colour of my liking. I know the cost will be circa £40k to get there but in the great scheme of things, that's still not a lot for a very rare and elegant V12 Jaguar Coupe, in as new condition.

I'd much rather spend this sort of money on an XJC than an XJS, for example and £40k doesn't get you very far if I were to restore a Jaguar E-Type and there's thousands of those available anyway. Go find me another fully restored V12 XJC..

I agree that it’s good value relatively-speaking. People spend a hell of a lot more money on restorations and resto mods.

I’ve had been in or around Jaguar restoration since I was 15 and I’ve never been an E-Type fan really. XJS’ have grown on me over the years, but still relatively ubiquitous in old car terms. My favourite Jaguar was always the MK2, but any XJ from Series 1-3 was next in line and and a V12 XJC is something to behold. If you’re going to go to the extent of restoring one properly you may as well start with a basket case, especially if you’re going for a personal choice of colour etc.

Have enjoyed watching.

[Pistom]

Harry when he picks his car up in a few months

[SydneyBridge]

Good Golf R video
Car does absolutely nothing for me though and as for no buttons, I would have to beat that stupid screen control thing with a stick...

Ps. Nice TVR

[dxg]

SydneyBridge said:

Good Golf R video
Car does absolutely nothing for me though and as for no buttons, I would have to beat that stupid screen control thing with a stick...

Ps. Nice TVR

It does nothing for Harry either. Glad that he's got integrity and doesn't mince his words...

[thegreenhell]

SydneyBridge said:

Good Golf R video

Ps. Nice TVR

I didn't notice any TVRs, but I did spot an Alfa 8C.

[milu]

Defo more interesting cars in the background than the main feature.