RE: Lister-Jaguar XJS Le Mans: Spotted

[unsprung]

As impressive as this car is, I do have some empathy for the handful here who've said that it's not for them.

I mean, nowadays we are fortunate to have access to high horsepower (some of it ridiculously high), along with a decent chassis, from a number of OEMs. The aftermarket offers even more in terms of affordable solutions.

Either way, you're likely to have something of a daily driver that's far more reliable. Might not have the heritage / cache / idiosyncrasy that some prefer. But it's remarkable to compare our options today with what was available in the recent past.

[DonkeyApple]

I’ve been trying to buy one of these for years. Missed the kwe one and everything else I’ve seen no longer contains any metal under the body kit.

[DeejRC]

Short memories on ph these days.

Lord Bolton late of The Thread ran one for a while 8 or so yrs ago.

It was impressively impressive in its ability to consume copious amounts of his dosh.

[JBT]

Even though this isn't the S/C version, 600 brake in something from nearly 30 years ago is, as the kids love to put in capitals on their YouTube videos, 'INSANE!' Surely outside of something from Koenig / Sbarro or one of the other mad Euro tuners from the time, the S/C version was the most powerful road car you could buy in 1990? The most powerful road cars from a 'mainstream' manufacturer I can think of that was around at that time was the original Diablo, or Cizeta V16T, both which I think were around 500 brake. Neither were really mainstream manufacturers though.

At full chat this must sound like an XJR-12 hammering down the Mulsanne

[redroadster]

How much are mk1 escorts ? Rather have this any day

[1974foggy]

Ill never forget seeing one 20 years ago in Chester whilst out for drinks with pals. It was night time and the most amazing howl came from down the road towards us, upon turning round we were greeted with this sight - same hue as well.
Got to say it looked and sounded utterly amazing (and unique!)

Edited by 1974foggy on Wednesday 21st February 17:53

[kainedog]

Those wheels 😍

[1974foggy]

thegreenhell said:

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I was just about to comment that id be digging out my old Fast Lane collection later to read up on this car!

[pSyCoSiS]

One of my all time dream cars. Absolute beast and a steal at that price.

[Small Car]

Art and Cars, the selling dealer, is an intriguing outfit. Car has been through JD Classics but apparently no work done, and is priced to sell.

Also - and not connected to this - their armoured 205 GTi is rare!

[thegreenhell]

997JG said:

That was it - I still have photo's from the day

I would love to see more if you are able to share any.

[Mothersruin]

FourWheelDrift said:

this is the Lister-Jaguar I would have, 2nd one down on here - http://simplyperformance.com/pictures-of-listers/

Normal body, no bodykit.

That's lovely.

[anonymous-user]

DeejRC said:

Short memories on ph these days.

Lord Bolton late of The Thread ran one for a while 8 or so yrs ago.

It was impressively impressive in its ability to consume copious amounts of his dosh.

Do you have a link?

[Harveybw]

I hate it and want it all at the same time.

[Grey944]

Epic.

[andyps]

I've loved these since they were new, would love to own one but my pockets are far too shallow!

[andymac]

Crazy, unique, bombastic running costs ,you gotta love it ....or you would not be reading this thread .

Imagine the day picking up your already expensive Jag and taking it to Listers for a 70K modification ....imagine running that past the Wife !

[soad]

Would love to sit in one. A proper old school beastly motor!

[darronwall]

Sure I remember road rests at the time stating it would light up its tyres beyond 100mph!
I thing that’s a cheap car,cheap for a reason no doubt tho

[DonkeyApple]

darronwall said:

Sure I remember road rests at the time stating it would light up its tyres beyond 100mph!
I thing that’s a cheap car,cheap for a reason no doubt tho

They’re nearly all completely rotten underneath and a proper resto is tens of thousands. And the engines usually need rebuilding and so does everything between the rotted chassis and the engine. You can lose £50-100k in getting one working properly.