Hi Michel Shannons have this RED yes RED Series 3 E type just for you 
http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/Q6BEAN707PI8BABZ
http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/Q6BEAN707PI8BABZ
S111 E type Shannons
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BEAUTIFUL
But I want my Parchment interior
But I want my Parchment interior
Tony66_au
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it does compliment the red duco nicely dunnit!
Black is a bit common
Black is a bit common
Not to mention that you 'cook' in summer!!!
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Sorry about that Michel here is the one for you http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars..._Qpb=1&__Nne=15&SearchAction=N&seot=1&__N=834 1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294965308 247&silo=1011
Love the Series III e-type convertible. I'm MB through-and-through but I'd take one of these over a W107 350SL/4-speed manual or a 560SL any day.
Jaguar fans seeth when I give them my thoughts that the Series 1/2 was under-powered and ugly because many seem to see the S1/2 as perfect and the S3 as being too large/overweight and the engine too big... us 6.9 owners know there's no such thing as too large/overweight car with too big engine.
Perfection for me would be a 1973 S3 E-type with british racing green duco, black interior and 4-speed manual box.
I.
Jaguar fans seeth when I give them my thoughts that the Series 1/2 was under-powered and ugly because many seem to see the S1/2 as perfect and the S3 as being too large/overweight and the engine too big... us 6.9 owners know there's no such thing as too large/overweight car with too big engine.
Perfection for me would be a 1973 S3 E-type with british racing green duco, black interior and 4-speed manual box.
I.
Sorry about that Michel here is the one for you http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars..._Qpb=1&__Nne=15&SearchAction=N&seot=1&__N=834 1216 1246 1247 1252 1282 4294965308 247&silo=1011
You're killing me Sir Geoff.....
Tony66_au
New Member
Jag guys are a touchy mob which was why after attending a handful of club outings I went it alone and basically attended their concourse day and didnt bother with membership, I wanted to do my car my way and had help from a serious old timer outside the club scene so I was pretty much ok.
I think that given a choice of cool Jags id pick a 1955 onward XK140 or later XK150 Coupe, very Jaggy and years ahead of its time.
I think that given a choice of cool Jags id pick a 1955 onward XK140 or later XK150 Coupe, very Jaggy and years ahead of its time.
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Friend bought a white XJS Coupe white Jaguar a few months ago.
V12 motor blew up and Chev running gear has since been fitted.
Chev running car was fitted by previous owner.
Aren't the V12 Jag motors known to blow up correct?
A very tidy looking XJS it is a 1983 model from memory, Jag was purchased from the Hunter Valley from the original motor.
Current owner has invested money since purchasing the XJS are they a good car?
Cheers.
V12 motor blew up and Chev running gear has since been fitted.
Chev running car was fitted by previous owner.
Aren't the V12 Jag motors known to blow up correct?
A very tidy looking XJS it is a 1983 model from memory, Jag was purchased from the Hunter Valley from the original motor.
Current owner has invested money since purchasing the XJS are they a good car?
Cheers.
You're killing me Sir Geoff.....
Is he Sir Geoff now ? I was never consulted about this exalted rise in status ? I would have thought that he would have to earn his spurs.
Anyway, come to think of it, TK is full of whatever - a Godfather (tickle me), a Professor (grumpy sod), the Prince of Oman or Arabia, an Ant from the bush at Wilberforce, and now a Sir - very impressive. Regards Styria
BenzBoy
Grand Master
Thank you Mr P.Is he Sir Geoff now ? I was never consulted about this exalted rise in status ? I would have thought that he would have to earn his spurs.
You are too kind.
And don't forget Lord Des - he is still with us.
Regards,
Grumpy Sod
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Is he Sir Geoff now ? I was never consulted about this exalted rise in status ? I would have thought that he would have to earn his spurs.
Ah yes Godfather...
Sir Geoff earned the title allright.
He is almost at Lord Des' level in having 50 posts in one day!
Tony66_au
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Timothy,
The 5.3 lt V12 is a very durable engine, I drive a 79 SII 5.3 for ages with a 6 cyl diff instead of the taller V12 Diff and there wasn't a day went by that I didn't launch the thing HARD and chase the needle to the red manual shifting the auto box.
They develop issues but mainly electrical and injection system.
Blowing up a V12 is unheard of unless you have done something silly and even then they just dont go boom.
Whoomph, clatter and chugga chugga yes but Bang no.
As for fitting a Chev engine?
Well you may as well buy a commodore as the alloy V12 weighs far less than an LS1 or similar and the installation of a cast iron lump upsets the handling and feel NO Exceptions.
Philistines!
And I've fitted a lot of SB Chevs to Non GM cars.
The 5.3 lt V12 is a very durable engine, I drive a 79 SII 5.3 for ages with a 6 cyl diff instead of the taller V12 Diff and there wasn't a day went by that I didn't launch the thing HARD and chase the needle to the red manual shifting the auto box.
They develop issues but mainly electrical and injection system.
Blowing up a V12 is unheard of unless you have done something silly and even then they just dont go boom.
Whoomph, clatter and chugga chugga yes but Bang no.
As for fitting a Chev engine?
Well you may as well buy a commodore as the alloy V12 weighs far less than an LS1 or similar and the installation of a cast iron lump upsets the handling and feel NO Exceptions.
Philistines!
And I've fitted a lot of SB Chevs to Non GM cars.
Thanks for the info Tony.
Mates white Jag sure does look to be in original condition the white paintwork and caramel colour leather interior looks superb!
I have sat in the Jag and the Chev motor did have excellent acceleration.
Will find out more what actually happened to the original V12 Jag motor and report back.
Cheers.
Tony66_au
New Member
They go hard as anything with a SB Chev does but they don't feel the same and are not "Right".
A 5.3 replacement engine from a Jag wrecker isn't expensive either and a good "runner" that has been tested and has mileage history etc isnt much more than a few thousand dollars.
I bought a Cooked convertible XJS years ago and she sat in my garage for a few years before I decided I was not going to "Chev it" as to do the job properly was going to cost me 5 to 7k with A/C, engine senders, the kit and suspension mods so I called a few wreckers and 3 had 5.3's in stock with vehicle history, mileage etc and one even offered to start the unit (They had an Engine cell) and give me compressions etc.
$1800 long motor and hot tested while I watched, I asked about the timing chain and they offered to replace it for an added $300 using genuine parts if I was happy to hang about and wait (ALWAYS do the timing chain especially if the engine is out of the car as they are a tricky pain in the bum to do).
Good value and half the price of a transplant
A 5.3 replacement engine from a Jag wrecker isn't expensive either and a good "runner" that has been tested and has mileage history etc isnt much more than a few thousand dollars.
I bought a Cooked convertible XJS years ago and she sat in my garage for a few years before I decided I was not going to "Chev it" as to do the job properly was going to cost me 5 to 7k with A/C, engine senders, the kit and suspension mods so I called a few wreckers and 3 had 5.3's in stock with vehicle history, mileage etc and one even offered to start the unit (They had an Engine cell) and give me compressions etc.
$1800 long motor and hot tested while I watched, I asked about the timing chain and they offered to replace it for an added $300 using genuine parts if I was happy to hang about and wait (ALWAYS do the timing chain especially if the engine is out of the car as they are a tricky pain in the bum to do).
Good value and half the price of a transplant
Tony66_au
New Member
They go hard as anything with a SB Chev does but they don't feel the same and are not "Right".
A 5.3 replacement engine from a Jag wrecker isn't expensive either and a good "runner" that has been tested and has mileage history etc isnt much more than a few thousand dollars.
I bought a Cooked convertible XJS years ago and she sat in my garage for a few years before I decided I was not going to "Chev it" as to do the job properly was going to cost me 5 to 7k with A/C, engine senders, the kit and suspension mods so I called a few wreckers and 3 had 5.3's in stock with vehicle history, mileage etc and one even offered to start the unit (They had an Engine cell) and give me compressions etc.
$1800 long motor and hot tested while I watched, I asked about the timing chain and they offered to replace it for an added $300 using genuine parts if I was happy to hang about and wait (ALWAYS do the timing chain especially if the engine is out of the car as they are a tricky pain in the bum to do).
Good value and half the price of a transplant
A 5.3 replacement engine from a Jag wrecker isn't expensive either and a good "runner" that has been tested and has mileage history etc isnt much more than a few thousand dollars.
I bought a Cooked convertible XJS years ago and she sat in my garage for a few years before I decided I was not going to "Chev it" as to do the job properly was going to cost me 5 to 7k with A/C, engine senders, the kit and suspension mods so I called a few wreckers and 3 had 5.3's in stock with vehicle history, mileage etc and one even offered to start the unit (They had an Engine cell) and give me compressions etc.
$1800 long motor and hot tested while I watched, I asked about the timing chain and they offered to replace it for an added $300 using genuine parts if I was happy to hang about and wait (ALWAYS do the timing chain especially if the engine is out of the car as they are a tricky pain in the bum to do).
Good value and half the price of a transplant
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