Jaguar Lister XJ12 Coupe info
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Jag53c said:
Yes thanks I have seen them and this is what prompted my post. I may fit one for authenticity but agree they are more quirky than function, as we should question why Jaguar painted them black? That said I am tempted to get one.
Part of the car lol it is what it is 
. Well being black always easy to repaint and keep looking pristine 
Yes I agree. Regarding the black colour though I was thinking it more likely to encourage heat soak in that colour which was why I wondered why Jaguar chose black for them. That little fan must run flat out. I ran my previous XJC twenty years without my battery fan working which is why I questioned the need? But on the basis later jags have battery in boot obviously there was a design issue that necessitated the fan box or perhaps space issues under the bonnet meant battery was moved. Don’t get me wrong they are a funky design and should be fitted for authenticity.
Jag53c said:
Yes I agree. Regarding the black colour though I was thinking it more likely to encourage heat soak in that colour which was why I wondered why Jaguar chose black for them. That little fan must run flat out. I ran my previous XJC twenty years without my battery fan working which is why I questioned the need? But on the basis later jags have battery in boot obviously there was a design issue that necessitated the fan box or perhaps space issues under the bonnet meant battery was moved. Don’t get me wrong they are a funky design and should be fitted for authenticity.
I simply think the black colour is just because a fair few other stand alone sheet steel components were also dipped in the same process. Possibly it was an early example of just covering an engine bay component to make the car more upmarket? With regards to the fan....? Maybe the earlier batteries in 1969 when the first xj’s were made couldn’t cope with heat unlike a modern sealed for life battery. The fan motor only works via a bi metallic strip so cant see that being very accurate. I don’t think not having one would detract from your car once restored but you get one made from sheet stainless? Rare Lister item 
RobXjcoupe said:
I thought it was a series 3 xj with a new coat of paint
Geoff Lawson clearly intended that the X300 looks very much like a series 3, the 308 carries that shape over but is recognisable by the bumpers which only have small chrome inserts in the corners. The X300's full width chrome strip proved too susceptible to damage, a small knock to the bumper bends the strip upwards and it's necessary replace the whole unit, they were £1500 each. I remember getting a recall notice to have locking bolts fitted to mine's bumpers as they were frequently being stolen.
RobXjcoupe this company will undertake the reassembly of the car. Here is a link to the cars internet web page created on their website for information. http://www.spmmotorworks.co.uk/jaguar-lister-xjc/
Edited by Jag53c on Saturday 12th October 17:51
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