Looking to buy MK2 (ongoing project)

[goodwoodweirdo]

Hi Guys,

I’m considering buying a MK2 Jag (or Daimler V8)... I don’t have a massive budget and don’t mind non-standard cars... can anyone tell me what to look out for ? rust, rust and rust but where ?

I would like a 240 manual and plan to upgrade the running gear. Can I swap the 2.4 for a 3.4 / 3.8 or even a 4.2 will the engine / gearbox work ... lastly which club do I need to join...

I’m hoping to build a reliable comfortable MK2, which looks it age and can keep up with the traffic.

Cheers
Matt

[richw_82]

Not a Mk2, but an idea I would entertain if I was after making one a bit faster and a bit frugal on a limited budget.

http://jaguar.fiboy.com/Mk1.htm


Regards,

Rich

[MDT]

The MK2 is comfortable and reliable in standard spec. Took a manual 3.4 from Edinburgh to Le Mans last year (for the classic) and bar the problem of a dark blue car with dark blue leather seats and 33C+ temps in France it was by no means a strain. Guys at work thought I was mad to “take an old car to France” but really it is a big simple car. Have got some small tweeks to help things.

Electronic ignition.
Cooper Craft brake conversion (which I think is XJ6 derived)

In an ideal world I would like it to have

Sunroof - to help flow some air in and out of the car.
OD or a 5th gear for longer M’way driving
10 extra mpg would be handy
Oh and a quieter exhaust for longer trips


If you get a 240 or what ever then yes the 3.4 / 3.8 / 4.2 will all fit in with out any hassle.

Best of luck.

[goodwoodweirdo]

Thanks guys; I think I'll go for the 240 manual and slowly modify it... I just need to research the engine options...

Cheers
Matt

[blot1]

Whats your budget mate ? Cheap MK2's normally end up being a serious money pit to sort out, Body repair panels alone run into £1000's and their not the most straightforward to weld up properly.