XJS V12 Manual Conversion & ITB's & Maybe TWR Rep

[OTT532]

I have finished my 5 speed conversion and had the car stripped back all glass etc. removed and complete repaint.
I'm now just deciding if I want pin stripes or leave it plain.
Finally managed to attend some shows this year and off to Bicester this weekend.
Previous owner to me had already spent a very large amount with KWE sorting the usual rust, suspension and brake upgrades together with a complete engine rebuild.
So, touch wood, I am looking forward to some relatively pain free miles.

[V12 Migaloo]

Sweet.... more photos please, that's looks great, what box did you fit?? Did you do the work??

[lukeharding]

V12 Migaloo said:

Gus Yes Series III, here is a photo of it before a stone went through the rad years ago..

will sort a separate build thread in due course

That is wonderful!

[V12 Migaloo]

Thanks Luke, I have a build thread here XJ sovereign V12 Covid rescue: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Edited by V12 Migaloo on Monday 5th July 09:25

[OTT532]

Sadly I am not skilled in mechanics. So I cannot claim credit for any of the work. Prior to my ownership the car had £37k spent with KWE which included complete body rebuild, engine and gearbox rebuild, uprated brakes, steering and suspension. KWE did the work over a couple of years and I bought it 10 years and only 10,000 after that.
I sourced a NOS Getrag 5 speed and a Rob Beere bell housing and flywheel. I have since realised how lucky I was to find those parts. Tom Lenthall did the conversion. I used the car as my daily driver over the winter of 2019/2020 there were a small number of blemishes in the paintwork and I wanted to do a complete repaint in 2020. Well 2020 became 2021 and now the car is looking great. I still have a few niggles to iron out but I am enjoying driving to shows and meets. I will be keeping this one now I have it exactly as I wanted.

[urquattroGus]

This project might be back on, putting another car up for sale and starting to have a look.

Looking for a V12 XJS that is ideally already converted to manual if anyone does spot one

[Penguinracer]

Fill ya boots...

https://dellowconversions.com.au

[RobXjcoupe]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185539305106?mkcid=16&a...
I know it’s not a v12 but still an interesting spec and manual

[urquattroGus]

RobXjcoupe said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185539305106?mkcid=16&a...
I know it’s not a v12 but still an interesting spec and manual

Yes, been eyeballing that, although MOT history points to quite a few rust issues.

[Welsh Pirate]

There's this one that I've been stalking/lusting after. Was on Car and Classic as an auction. Bidding went to £19k, didn't sell, then briefly re-appeared in the classifieds at £23k, before re-appearing above at £30k. Strong money, but looked from the various photos I saw to be in good order (I'm no expert though - just a slightly obsessive car stalker).

[Stick Legs]

Interesting thread.

Mind if I pull up a chair.

[Welsh Pirate]

Another interesting one: a 4.2 manual. MOT history looks clean too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334573654236?mkcid=16&a...

[jon-yprpe]

Welsh Pirate said:

Another interesting one: a 4.2 manual. MOT history looks clean too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334573654236?mkcid=16&a...

That one was sold by a different seller for I think around 3k over the summer. Maybe some fettling and punt it back out.

[F1BHP]

Some interesting rumblings coming from TWR Performance in Newbury. Watch this space, lots of XJS and V12’s moving around.

[V12 Migaloo]

F1BHP said:

Some interesting rumblings coming from TWR Performance in Newbury. Watch this space, lots of XJS and V12’s moving around.

keep an eye out and let me know if they have any spare TWR air intakes going??