RE: Spotted: Jaguar XJ-C
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Domf said:
The rear quarter windows proved to be a big problem for Jaguar in that no 2 cars seem to fit the same frame, no doubt the curve of the roof caused issues, but it led to the dreaded rot as water ingress around the ill fitting frames led to severe rot in the rear side panels, thus causing many to disintegrate.
I think there's a bit of myth in there.The side windows (front or rear) on the XJC don't have a frame around them. When they are up they seal quite well, the bad fitting part usually being where the top of the door glass meets the rear window. Jaguar delayed the Coupe until they had a solution, and if you look inside a Coupe door there's a cunning system of cables and pulleys to keep the glass where it needs to be.
The sill problems are a common spot on all XJ6's S1 - 3. Coupe's had extra drain chnaels from the rear windows and they get blocked. Repairs in this area usually used cut down 4 door sills, which don't have the drains in... trapping even more water.
Been really thinking about this beasty today. What a good project if you could find one that wasn't too rot (or you could get the panels and cut out the metal moth) then create a cool retro-ride using XJR running gear and electronics/suspension etc, a-la Beacham Jag Mk2
It could even be subtly brought up to date like this one:
It could even be subtly brought up to date like this one:
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You need to see a Doctor.
Wasn't this William Lyons favourite cat? Like many other posters, I've always imagined it would be a water-soluble money pit.
The original car's design strength was that it looked effortless.
cookie1600 said:
It could even be subtly brought up to date like this one:
That's trying too hard; the stance and wheels couldn't be more wrong for the lines of the car! :-oThe original car's design strength was that it looked effortless.
I have owned many sixes and V12 coupes over my years in the car trade, never had a major problem with one and other than fuel consumption absolutely nothing to dislike about them. The various pics of cars without the vinyl roof show just how delicious the C pillar/rear quarter shape really is, I can think of few cars as beautiful in this area. v12 IN BRG with sundym glass and dark green leather for me please...
I saw a greensand 1977 XJ-S at a classic show last month. Absolutely immaculate and correct with the rubber bumpers and Kent alloys.
Time has been very kind to them - it looked stunning and attracted a lot of attention. Not sure if I prefer them to the XJ-C because they're both lovely designs and full of character. I'd rather sit on the hard shoulder in an XJ-C that make progress in an X Type.
Time has been very kind to them - it looked stunning and attracted a lot of attention. Not sure if I prefer them to the XJ-C because they're both lovely designs and full of character. I'd rather sit on the hard shoulder in an XJ-C that make progress in an X Type.
5705 said:
Wasn't this William Lyons favourite cat? Like many other posters, I've always imagined it would be a water-soluble money pit.
The original car's design strength was that it looked effortless.
That more aggressive stance is more likely due to two empty fuel tanks! cookie1600 said:
It could even be subtly brought up to date like this one:
That's trying too hard; the stance and wheels couldn't be more wrong for the lines of the car! :-oThe original car's design strength was that it looked effortless.
Great thread, especially the Avengers clip. I scratched the XJC itch in the mid 90s with a fully restored lavender blue one with immaculate biscuit leather and chromies. Seller couldn't find a buyer as most wanted a restoration project at the time! It was a sublime ride, with crap brakes and huge thirst (hence the twin tanks, apparently).
There was a black Lister version in the ads some years ago. I drooled over that.
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